Basic Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Unit 11: Entertainment
‣ Part 1: Use the words in the box to complete the conversation below.
Philip isn't a very active person. On weekends, his friends like to go (1)_____ and (2)_____. But Phillip would rather stay at home in the suburbs. He loves films so he (3)_____ a lot. His favorites are (4)_____, but he likes comedies too. Sometimes he (5)_____ at a café with his friends, but he mostly likes to hang out at home.
‣ Part 2: Use the words and phrases in the box to complete the conversation below.
Bridget is a very healthy person. She loves to (1)_____, and she works out every day. On the weekend she goes to the (2)_____ and goes (3)_____. She doesn't (4)_____ at restaurants because she can cook healthier food at home. She also doesn't play (5)_____ because she'd rather be outside.
Do you like to do these activities on weekends? Check (x) your answers and compare them with a partner.
| Yes | No | |
| exercise at the gym | _____ | _____ |
| go to the movies | _____ | _____ |
| rent movies | _____ | _____ |
| play computer games | _____ | _____ |
| play sports | _____ | _____ |
| eat out | _____ | _____ |
| go shopping | _____ | _____ |
| watch sports on TV | _____ | _____ |
| go dancing | _____ | _____ |
| go to a park | _____ | _____ |
| go rollerblading | _____ | _____ |
‣ What are the people going to do? Listen and number the pictures.
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_____ ‣ Task 1People are calling friends about the weekend. Are the statements true or false? Check (x) the correct answer.
| True | False | |
| 1. Emma agrees to go to a movie with Nate. | (1) | (2) |
| 2. Anne can't come to the party. | (3) _____ | (4) _____ |
| 3. Jake invites Rachel to a movie. | (5) _____ | (6) _____ |
| 4. Anne and Michael are going to see a soccer game. | (7) _____ | (8) _____ |
| 5. Jack can't go to Kate's house. | (9) _____ | (10) _____ |
Listen again. Circle the correct answer to each question.
‣ Task 1Does the person accept or refuse the invitation? Listen and check (x) the correct answer.
| Accept | Refuse | |
| 1. Josh | (1) | (2) |
| 2. Melissa | (3) _____ | (4) _____ |
| 3. Jack | (5) _____ | (6) _____ |
| 4. Olivia | (7) _____ | (8) _____ |
| 5. Adam | (9) _____ | (10) _____ |
| 6. Jen | (11) _____ | (12) _____ |
‣ Task 2Listen again. What is each invitation for? Circle the correct answer.
Reduction of the vowel sound in can
| ‣ Pronunciation Help | |
| How we spell it | How we say it |
| can | kən |
| can't | kænt |
Listen and repeat.
Listen. Circle the word you hear.
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: How about going to a movie on Saturday night?
B: Saturday night? (1)_____, I (2)_____. I have to work.
A: Oh, that's too bad.
B: Yeah. I (3)_____ (4)_____ to the movies Friday night, though. Are you free then?
A: Yes, I (5)_____ (6)_____. Can you check what's playing? I can't find my phone.
B: Okay, let's see... How about The Monster's Return? There's a 7:30 show.
A: That sounds good. Think (7)_____ can (8)_____ me a ride?
B: Sure. I'll pick you up around 7:00. See you Friday.
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to pronounce can and can't correctly.
Work in pairs. Think about an activity you would like to do this weekend. Talk about the activity, including where and when to do it.
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Tactics for Listening Third Edition is an activity-rich listening course with proven success in building skills in listening and conversation. Now with Tactics for Testing, it provides plenty of practice in testing and exam techniques. The result is confident listeners - and exam success.