Developing speaking
Developing writing
Asking for and giving personal information
An informal email 1 1 speaking
4 Look at the dialogue. How many different ways can you find to say you like or don’t like something? Make a list. 5 Look at the Speaking bank. We use question tags when we want somebody to confirm something. Choose the correct alternative. 1 We use nouns/subject pronouns at the end of question tags. 2 We use main verbs/auxiliary verbs and ‘to be’ in question tags. 3 Usually the question tag in an affirmative sentence is affirmative/negative and the question tag in a negative sentence is affirmative/negative . Speaking bank Question tags ● You’re Lucy’s cousin, aren’t you ? ● This is your first year at this school, isn’t it ? 6 Complete these sentences with question tags. 1 She’s your maths teacher, ? 2 That actor speaks English, ? 3 Her dad doesn’t work here, ? 4 You can run really fast, ? 5 You’ve got a red bike, ? 6 They can’t see us, ? 7 Your mum goes to the gym at the weekend, ? 7 07 Listen to the first part of eight sentences. Call out the question tag before the person finishes the sentence! Practice makes perfect 8a speaking Write down six things you think you know about your partner’s family and free-time habits. ● You like rock music, don’t you? ● You don’t play basketball, do you ? ● You can play an instrument, can’t you ? 8b speaking Ask your partner about their family and free-time habits. Use question tags for confirmation and to keep the conversation going.
Look at the family selfie. Take it in turns to describe the people.
Then make guesses about their personality.
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1 Look at this dialogue between two teenagers called Megan and Ellie on the first day of school. Put Ellie’s phrases (A–G) in the correct place in the conversation. Megan: Hi. You’re Lucy’s cousin, aren’t you? Ellie: (1) Megan: I’m Megan. This is your first year at this school, isn’t it? Ellie: (2) Megan: Hey, you don’t play basketball, do you? We need new players for the team. Ellie: (3) Megan: Do you play any other sports? Ellie: (4) Megan: Great! What are your other hobbies then? Ellie: (5) Megan: Really? What kind of music? Ellie: (6) Megan: Now I remember! You can play the guitar, can’t you? Lucy told me once. Ellie: (7) Megan: Do you know Josh, Josh Smith? He plays the guitar, too. Come on. Let me introduce you to him. A Yes, I really enjoy swimming. And I’m quite keen on tennis. B Yes, it is. C I play a little, but I’m not mad about basketball.
2 Read Eric’s email to his new e-pal, Sofia. He is describing the people in the photo, his family. Were you right about their personalities?
4 Look again at Eric’s email. Complete the words and expressions in the Writing bank.
Writing bank Useful words and expressions in informal emails ● Begin with Dear or and the person’s . ● Your first sentences can be Thanks for and/or It was great . ● Use contractions (e.g. I’m or ). ● Use short forms of words (e.g. instead of Thank you ). ● Use interjections like Well or . ● Use exclamation marks (e.g. My parents are having a great time ) ● Use to change the subject. ● Use Write back soon , All and/or Love to end. Practice makes perfect 5a Find a photo of you with family or friends. Write an email describing their appearance and personality. Use the email in 2 as a model and include expressions from the Writing bank. Lorem ipsum
To: Sofia
From: Eric
Subject: A photo of my family Hi Sofia,
Thanks for your last email. It was great to hear from you. Today I’m sending you a photo of my family. I took it this weekend when we went out for the day. Well, as you know, I’m usually very lively, but I look serious in the photo. I think it’s because I was concentrating on taking the selfie. You can see that my hair’s a little bit wavy. I wish it was straight! My sister Emma is eleven years old. She’s always cheerful and very talkative. She has long, blonde hair. She can be annoying sometimes, but she makes us laugh, too. In the photo, my parents are having a great time! My dad, Mike, is always calm and relaxed. You can see that he has dark hair. Oh and that’s my mum of course, the one with blonde hair on the left. Her name’s Sandra and she’s usually quite serious, but she looks happy here because she loves it when we all go out together at the weekend. Anyway, when you send your next email, don’t forget to send me a picture of you and your family. All the best, Eric
You like doing judo in your free time, don’t you?
5b When you finish your email, use the Writing checklist on page 141 to check it.
D Yeah, I’m in a band. We’re really good. E I like all sorts, but my favourite is rock. F I love music! G Yes, that’s right. My name’s Ellie.
3 Read the email again and complete the table.
Yes, I do. I’ve got a brown belt.
Physical Appearance Personality
5c speaking Show your photo and email to your partner. Can they identify the people in your photo correctly?
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It’s difficult to get a brown belt, isn’t it?
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06 Listen and check your answers.
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