Keyword: just Across cultures: Gestures In which of these sentences does just mean: A a short time ago? B only, simply? 1 I’ve just started a new job. 4 Oh, it’s nothing, I’m just in a bad mood. 2 My sister’s just had a baby. 5 Cities won’t have just one centre but many different centres. 3 I’ve just bought a dress. 6 In 1900, just 13 percent of all people lived in cities. In the sentences where just means ‘a short time ago’, which verb form is used? Add just once to lines 1–6 of the phone call. Practise the conversation in pairs. Match the sentences 1–6 with the answers A–F. Where do you think the conversations take place? 1 Can I have the bill, please? A Could you just tell me your names, please? 2 Can I get you a coffee? B Oh. Could I just leave a message? 3 Do you need any help? C I’m just looking, thank you. 4 Hello, we have a reservation. D No, thanks, I’ve just had one. 5 Where are you going? E I just have to go to the bank. I’ll be back soon. 6 I’m sorry, but Lisa’s not in at the moment. F Yes, of course. Just a moment. Take turns to say 1–6 and remember A–F. 15 a b 16 a Ben: Hi, Rosy, it’s Ben. Look, would you like to come out to dinner tonight? 1 Rosy: Maybe. I’ve got back from a hard day at work. Who’s going? 2 Ben: Well, me actually. 3 Rosy: Oh, right. You know, I think I’m going to stay in. Ben: That’s OK, don’t worry. By the way, do you think Jen’ll be at home? 4 Rosy: Actually, I’ve seen her at the bus stop. 5 Ben: Really? What’s her mobile number? I have her home number. 6 Rosy: Oh, a second. Here you are. It’s 077 145 96 70. Ben: Thanks, Rosy. You’re a star. Well, have a nice evening. b 17 a b Where you live, do people use gestures to communicate these things? What are they? Talk in groups. 1 Hello. 7 I’d like the bill. 13 It’s bad. 2 Goodbye. 8 OK, I understand. 14 It’s a secret. 3 I don’t know. 9 Stop! 15 He’s crazy. 4 I’m not sure. 10 Be quiet. 16 He’s rich. 5 Come here. 11 What’s the time? 17 Thank you. 6 I’d like the menu. 12 It’s good. 18 Sorry. Listen to Pete talk about a gesture he saw when he lived in Egypt. 1 Did he understand the gesture? 2 What does it mean? Ask and answer the questions together. 1 Have you ever had an experience like Pete’s? 3 Do you know any different gestures from other countries or places you’ve visited? 2 Do people where you live use a lot of gestures? 18 19 d44bs8 21 20 60 Language skills Extras Explore 5 How do you feel? Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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