Basic Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Unit 5: Dates
‣ Part 1: Use the words in the box to complete the conversation below.
A: Hello, I want to go to Hawaii for (1)_____ next week and I need to (2)_____ a flight.
B: Okay, sir, I can help you with that. When would you like to (3)_____ in Hawaii?
A: On the 17th. I'm planning to stay for a week, so I'd like to (4)_____ on the 24th.
B: I have a ticket for $1,200. Is that okay?
A: Yes, that's fine.
B: Great. I will send you an e-mail to (5)_____ the ticket.
‣ Part 2: Use the words and phrases in the box to complete the conversation below.
A: Hi Chris. What are you doing this weekend?
B: I have final (1)_____ next week, so I'm probably going to (2)_____ all weekend.
A: Oh, that's too bad. I'm having a (3)_____ on Saturday. Are you sure can't come?
B: I'd like to, but I really have to get ready for my tests, and I also have an (4)_____ Saturday afternoon.
A: Well, if you change your mind (5)_____.
Match the dates on the left with the dates on the right.
Write your birthday and a classmate's birthday.
My birthday: _____
My classmate's birthday: _____
| Arrived | Will Leave | |
| 1. | (1) | (2) |
| 2. | (3)_____ | (4)_____ |
| 3. | (5)_____ | (6)_____ |
| 4. | (7)_____ | (8)_____ |
| 5. | (9)_____ | (10)_____ |
| 6. | (11)_____ | (12)_____ |
People are leaving messages on Jack's voicemail. What date and time do they say? Listen and write the correct date and time of each event.
| Date | Time | |
| 1. dental appointment | (1) | (2) |
| 2. Nicole's party | (3)_____ | (4)_____ |
| 3. aunt's arrival | (5)_____ | (6)_____ |
| 4. tennis game | (7)_____ | (8)_____ |
| 5. meeting with Sam | (9)_____ | (10)_____ |
| 6. trip | (11)_____ | (12)_____ |
Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check (x) the correct answer.
| True | False | |
| 1. The caller is confirming Jack's appointment. | (1) | (2) |
| 2. Julia will call Jack later. | (3)_____ | (4)_____ |
| 3. Jack's aunt will call him from the hotel. | (5)_____ | (6)_____ |
| 4. Peter and Jack are going to play tennis on Saturday. | (7)_____ | (8)_____ |
| 5. Sam wants to meet Jack in the office. | (9)_____ | (10)_____ |
| 6. The flight leaves from the airport in New Orleans. | (11)_____ | (12)_____ |
Have the people had their birthdays yet this year? Listen and check (x) the correct answer.
| Yes | No | |
| 1. Henry | (1) | (2) |
| 2. Eva | (3)_____ | (4)_____ |
| 3. Julia | (5)_____ | (6)_____ |
| 4. Luke | (7)_____ | (8)_____ |
Listen again. What did (or will) each person do on his or her birthday? Circle the correct answer.
Ordinal numbers
| Pronunciation Help |
| Pronounce the t as d in numbers thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, etc. Say thirdy, fordy, fifdy, sixdy, etc. |
Listen and repeat.
Listen. Circle the ordinal number you hear.
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words or numbers.
A: When are you going on vacation, Nick?
B: We're leaving on (1)_____ (2)_____.
A: And when are you coming back?
B: On (3)_____ (4)_____.
A: Oh, no. That means you'll miss my party on the (5)_____.
B: What do you mean? I'll be back before the (6)_____.
A: I said the (7)_____, not the 27th, but maybe I can change the date. Are you free on the (8)_____?
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to pronounce the ordinal number.
Work with a partner. Take turns telling each other your birthday and your family member's birthdays.
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.
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.