Unit 11: Invitations

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Word List

accept
actually
afterwards
bowling
bunch (of flowers)
instead
invitation
opera
plans
playing
refuse
rent
soprano
be free
be out
come over
I'd love to.
Maybe some other time.
my place.
see a movie
stay home
That sounds great.

Vocabulary Worksheet

Use the words and phrases in the box to complete the sentences below.

Did you get an _____ to Mike's party?
We are seeing a movie with out friends _____.
I would rather see a scary movie _____.
Let's have the surprise party at _____.
Look at the _____ and choose a date for the wedding.
I am _____ this weekend if you want to go out.
I can't _____ your invitation because I'm busy on Saturday.
Why did you _____ my invitation to dinner?
We will _____ tuxedos to wear to the wedding.
I haven't made any _____ for the weekend.

a. accept
b. afterward
c. calendar
d. free
e. instead
f. invitation
g. my place
h. plans
i. refuse
j. rent

Answer Key

Do people use these responses to accept or refuse an invitation? Check (x) your answers and compare them with a partner.

	Accept	Refuse
1. Sorry, I'd love to, but I have other plans.	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾
2. Thanks. I'd love to.	⁽³⁾_____	⁽⁴⁾_____
3. That sounds great. Thanks.	⁽⁵⁾_____	⁽⁶⁾_____
4. Sorry, I don't think I can.	⁽⁷⁾_____	⁽⁸⁾_____
5. Maybe some other time.	⁽⁹⁾_____	⁽¹⁰⁾_____
6. Sure. That sounds great.	⁽¹¹⁾_____	⁽¹²⁾_____
7. I'd love to, but...	⁽¹³⁾_____	⁽¹⁴⁾_____

Listening 1

‣ What is each invitation for? Listen and circle the correct answer.

- a. go to see a movie
- b. go for a snack
- a. go to the health club
- b. go to the beach
- a. see a movie
- b. rent a DVD
- a. go somewhere before class
- b. go to a cafe
- a. come over for dinner
- b. go to a restaurant
- a. rent a DVD
- b. go to the movies

Listening 2

‣ Task 1

Does each person accept or refuse the invitation? Listen and circle the correct answer.

- a. accept
- b. refuse
- a. accept
- b. refuse
- a. accept
- b. refuse
- a. accept
- b. refuse
- a. accept
- b. refuse
- a. accept
- b. refuse

‣ Task 2

Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check (x) the correct answer.

	True	False
1. Melanie doesn't like musicals.	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾
2. Jake goes to the part often.	⁽³⁾_____	⁽⁴⁾_____
3. Sarah has stayed home every night this week.	⁽⁵⁾_____	⁽⁶⁾_____
4. Ben doesn't have tickets to the game.	⁽⁷⁾_____	⁽⁸⁾_____
5. Jen studies Spanish.	⁽⁹⁾_____	⁽¹⁰⁾_____
6. Steven only wants to see the match.	⁽¹¹⁾_____	⁽¹²⁾_____

Listening 3

‣ Task 1

Listen to the invitation on Erin's voicemail. Are the statements true or false? Check (x) the correct answer.

	True	False
1.
a. The invitation is to watch a baseball game.	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾
b. Friends from school will be there.	⁽³⁾_____	⁽⁴⁾_____
c. They'll go out to eat.	⁽⁵⁾_____	⁽⁶⁾_____
d. The meeting time is 9:00 p.m.	⁽⁷⁾_____	⁽⁸⁾_____
2.
a. The invitation is for lunch on Saturday.	⁽⁹⁾_____	⁽¹⁰⁾_____
b. It's a surprise birthday party for Meg.	⁽¹¹⁾_____	⁽¹²⁾_____
c. The meeting time is noon.	⁽¹³⁾_____	⁽¹⁴⁾_____
d. Everyone should bring a gift.	⁽¹⁵⁾_____	⁽¹⁶⁾_____
3.
a. It's an invitation to the theater.	⁽¹⁷⁾_____	⁽¹⁸⁾_____
b. The concert is on Saturday.	⁽¹⁹⁾_____	⁽²⁰⁾_____
c. An Australian rock group is playing.	⁽²¹⁾_____	⁽²²⁾_____
d. They'll have dinner before the concert.	⁽²³⁾_____	⁽²⁴⁾_____
4.
a. The invitation is to play tennis.	⁽²⁵⁾_____	⁽²⁶⁾_____
b. Some friends are meeting on Sunday afternoon.	⁽²⁷⁾_____	⁽²⁸⁾_____
c. The meeting time is 2:00 p.m.	⁽²⁹⁾_____	⁽³⁰⁾_____
d. Afterwards, they'll have dinner and see a movie.	⁽³¹⁾_____	⁽³²⁾_____

‣ Task 2

Listen again. Should Erin call back or will the person call her again? Circle the correct answer.

- a. Erin should call.
- b. The caller will call again.
- a. Erin should call.
- b. The caller will call again.
- a. Erin should call.
- b. The caller will call again.
- a. Erin should call.
- b. The caller will call again.

✺ Pronunciation

Reduction of Do you and Are you

Pronunciation Help
How we spell it	How we say it
Do you	Doya
Are you	Areya

‣ Task 1

Listen and repeat.

1. Do you have any plans?
2. Do you want to go?
3. Do you like tennis?
4. Are you sure?
5. Are you free?
6. Are you coming?

‣ Task 2

Read the questions to a partner. Be sure to reduce Do you and Are you.

✺ Dictation

‣ Task 1

Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.

A: Hey, Jen. ⁽¹⁾_____ ⁽²⁾_____ ⁽³⁾_____ this weekend?
B: Maybe. Do you have some plans?
A: Yes. ⁽⁴⁾_____ ⁽⁵⁾_____ ⁽⁶⁾_____ pop music?
B: Sure. Why?
A: I've got tickets for the pop music festival at Reed Hall. ⁽⁷⁾_____ ⁽⁸⁾_____ ⁽⁹⁾_____ to come with me?
B: Do you have ⁽¹⁰⁾_____ ⁽¹¹⁾_____ ⁽¹²⁾_____ night or Saturday night?
A: Saturday night.
B: Great! I'd love to!

‣ Task 2

Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce Do you and Are you.

✺ Conversation

Work in pairs. Think of an event and plant the time and date. Take turns inviting each other to the event and accepting the invitation.

Answer Key

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