
Match each meal or party on the left with the correct description on the right. Compare your answers with a partner.
Listening 1
‣ People are discussing parties. What kind of party are they talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer.
- a. dinner party
- b. surprise party
- a. potluck dinner
- b. barbecue
- a. surprise party
- b. birthday party
- a. buffet
- b. birthday party
- a. potluck dinner
- b. buffet
Listening 2
‣ Task 1
People are talking at parties. Listen and number the pictures.
‣ Task 2
Listen again. Circle the correct answer.
- a. The cake is homemade
- b. The cake came from a store
- c. A friend brought the cake.
- a. He'll play now.
- b. He might play later.
- c. He doesn't play.
- a. He bought the game recently.
- b. He played the game all day.
- c. He doesn't like the game.
- a. She has brought the flowers for everyone.
- b. She has brought the flowers for the woman's hushand.
- c. She has brought the flowers for the woman.
- a. he bought it.
- b. It was a present.
- c. He painted it himself.
- a. The cat isn't very friendly.
- b. The cat is very friendly.
- c. The cat is tired.
Listening 3
‣ Task 1
What did the people do at each party? Listen and circle the correct answer.
- She _____.
- a. played party games
- b. danced
- c. sang songs
- He _____.
- a. watched a home movie
- b. danced
- c. ate lots of food
- She _____.
- a. danced
- b. sang songs
- c. met old friends
- He _____.
- a played games
- b. ate junk food
- c. listened to music
‣ Task 2
Listen again. What phrase completes each statement? Write the correct letter.
✺ Pronunciation
Reduction of Wh- + do you
Pronunciation Help |
How we spell it | How we say it |
what do you | Whadaya |
Where do you | Wheredaya |
When do you | Whendaya |
Who do you | Whodaya |
How do you | Howdaya |
‣ Task 1
Listen and repeat.
- 1. What do you do?
- 2. What do you want?
- 3. Where do you live?
- 4. How do you do?
‣ Task 2
Read the questions to a partner. Be sure to reduce Wh + do you.
✺ Dictation
‣ Task 1
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: (1)_____ (2)_____ (3)_____ want to do for Brandon's birthday?
B: Let's have a party!
A: (4)_____ (5)_____ (6)_____ want to have it?
B: How about Saturday night?
A: Okay. Where do you (7)_____ (8)_____ (9)_____ it?
B: How about my place?
A: Sounds great. Now, (10)_____ (11)_____ (12)_____ want to invite?
B: All of Brandon's friends!
‣ Task 2
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce Wh + do you.
✺ Conversation
Work in pairs. Imagine you are having a party for a classmate. Talk to your partner about the party plans.