Developing speaking
Developing writing
Asking for information
A blog post 1 speaking
4 Make these requests for information more polite using the expressions in the Speaking bank. 1 How much is a return? Could you tell me how much a return is?
3 Look again at the blog post and complete the examples in the Writing bank. Writing bank Useful words and expressions to give emphasis Here are some ways of giving emphasis to what we write, to make our writing more interesting. ● We can use What + (adjective) + noun! , e.g. What a sound!, What a trip! ● We can use so + adjective or such + (adjective) + noun , e.g. It was such ! That was so ! ● We can use do and did in affirmative sentences, e.g. I really to go back to Aberafon one day! Why are the expressions in the Writing bank particularly important when you write a blog post? Exam tip 4 Make these sentences more emphatic by using the word given. 1 It’s an amazing place. (What) 2 The trip was great. (such) 3 We were tired when we arrived. (so) 4 I love the sea. (do) 5 We had a good time. (did) 6 We were happy to get back. (so) 7 It’s a great holiday. (What) 8 It’s a fantastic place for relaxing. (such) 5a Individually, think about a great holiday break that you once had. Use the questions in 2 to help you to remember it and make notes. Lorem ipsum
Look at the photos of a holiday break. Would you like to do each of these activities? Why/Why not?
2 Is it possible to go direct? 3 What is the cheapest fare? 4 Where do I change trains? 5 What time is it? 6 What time does the train arrive?
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Prepare a dialogue at a train
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speaking
station using the guide below.
b
Offer to help the customer. Ticket officer:
Customer:
Do you prefer travelling by coach or by train?
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speaking
Why?
Ask for the times of trains to Newcastle.
2 16 Listen to the two conversations and complete the table with information about the tickets that the travellers decide to buy. Student A: Train Student B: Coach Time of departure? (1) (7)
Give the time of the next train.
c
Ask if the train is direct.
Say yes.
Ask for a ticket.
Ask if the customer wants a single or return.
Direct or change? Single or return? Length of journey?
(2)
(8)
Say you want a return and say when you want to come back.
(3)
(9)
2 Read a blog post about a holiday break. What answer does the writer give to these questions? 1 Where did you go? 2 How did you get there? 3 What type of accommodation did you stay in? 4 What activities did you do there? 5 Why did you like the trip? What was special about it?
(4)
(10)
Give the price.
Price?
Find out the platform number.
(5)
(11)
Reply and say goodbye.
(6) Platform
Depart from?
(12) Bay
Practice makes perfect 6a speaking Use expressions from the Speaking bank to do the following task. Student A: You are in the UK and you want to buy a train ticket. Look at page 149 for information about the ticket you want to buy. Student B: You work in the ticket office. Look at page 150 for information about different trains. Begin the conversation: Good morning. Can I help you?
16 Listen again. Which expressions in the Speaking bank do you hear in the dialogue? Speaking bank Useful phrases for asking for information Making polite requests for information ● Can/Could you tell me (the times of trains to …)? ● Can/Could you tell me (which platform it is)? ● Can/Could you tell me (how long it takes)? ● Can/Could you tell me (if the train leaves now)? Asking for clarification ● Pardon? ● Could you repeat that, please? ● Sorry, I didn’t catch that. ● Sorry, I missed that. ● Would you mind saying that again? Offering to help somebody
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Talk about your holiday break.
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A great break! Two years ago, my family and I discovered a great place for a short summer break not too far from our home. Aberafon is such a small place that not many people know it exists. But I really recommend visiting it. We set off early and drove for two hours to get to Aberafon, which is on the north coast of Wales. We had booked a place at a campsite and, luckily, we found it without any problems. Once we had arrived, we set up our tent. The great thing about the campsite was that it was right next to the sea. All day and night we could hear the waves. What a beautiful sound! My dad had brought his kayak so we spent hours in the sea, too. It was such good fun! We did do other things, too, apart from being in the sea. We went on a special train which took us through some amazing scenery. Another special moment was when we went go-karting. That was so exciting! While we were staying at the campsite my brother and I made lots of friends. We swam in the sea with them in the afternoon and made fires on the beach in the evening. What a brilliant trip! I really do want to go back to Aberafon one day.
Practice makes perfect 6a Look at the task below. Use your notes and ideas from 5a and the expressions in the Writing bank to write your blog post. BLOG POSTS WANTED! Your best holiday break! • Write a blog post about your best holiday break. • It can be a weekend break, a week or even longer! • Where did you go? • Why was it so special? Tell us all about it! 6b When you finish your blog post, use the Writing checklist on page 141 to check it.
Change roles and act out
6b speaking
your dialogue for the class.
In this type of exam activity, how important is it to know what specific information you need to ask for and give? Why? Exam tip
● Can I help you? ● How can I help?
Asking for something politely ● Could I have/buy (a ticket)? ● I’d like (a ticket).
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Unit 2
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