Developing Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Unit 4: Celebrations

Word List
  • anniversary
  • barbecue
  • bring
  • buffet
  • candles
  • chocolate
  • cute
  • delicious
  • grill
  • guest
  • guitar
  • hold
  • host
  • memorize
  • painted
  • play (musical instrument)
  • serve
  • snack
  • turn (20)
  • birthday party
  • blow out
  • felt like
  • got to know (someone)
  • grill some steaks
  • home movie
  • in a while
  • junk food
  • listen to music
  • make (something) yourself
  • potluck dinner
  • show up
  • surprise party
  • Why don't you...
  • You know
Vocabulary Worksheet

Look at the words and the definitions below. Make a sentence using each word.

WORDDEFINITIONMY SENTENCE
anniversarynoun, the yearly celebration of a special event in the past_____
barbecuenoun, a gathering where food is cooked over an open fire_____
blow outverb, to make a fire go out by blowing on it_____
buffetnoun, a meal where people serve themselves_____
deliciousadjective, tasting very good_____
grillverb, to cook food over an open fire_____
guestnoun, someone who is visiting your home_____
hostnoun, someone who has a party_____
introduceverb, to present someone to new acquaintances_____
moodnoun, atmosphere; feeling_____
serveverb, to give food or drink to guests_____
snacknoun, a small amount of food eaten between meals_____
Answer Key

Match each meal or party on the left with the correct description on the right. Compare your answers with a partner.

  1. potluck dinner
  2. birthday party _____
  3. buffet _____
  4. surprise party _____
  5. barbecue _____
  6. snack _____
  1. a. A small, quick meal or something eaten between meals
  2. b. A meal in which each guest brings a dish
  3. c. A meal in which food is cooked outside on a grill
  4. d. A party where a person is given gifts and a cake with candles on it
  5. e. A meal in which all the food is put out on a table and guests server themselves
  6. f. A party that the guest of honor knows nothing about
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. buffet
    • b. barbecue
    • a. potluck dinner
    • b. buffet
Listening 2

‣ Task 1

People are talking at parties. Listen and number the pictures.

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____
  5. _____

‣ 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.

  1. She _____.
    • a. played party games
    • b. danced
    • c. sang songs
  2. He _____.
    • a. watched a home movie
    • b. danced
    • c. ate lots of food
  3. She _____.
    • a. danced
    • b. sang songs
    • c. met old friends
  4. 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.

  1. The best thing was
  2. The worst thing was _____
  3. The best thing was _____
  4. The worst thing was _____
  1. a. she learned some Spanish songs.
  2. b. there wasn't enough food.
  3. c. no one brought music.
  4. d. the music.

✺ Pronunciation

Reduction of Wh- + do you

Pronunciation Help
How we spell itHow we say it
what do youWhadaya
Where do youWheredaya
When do youWhendaya
Who do youWhodaya
How do youHowdaya

‣ 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.

Answer Key
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