Unit 6: Gifts

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Word List

already
birthdays
bracelet
convenient
cotton
elastic
glasses
graduation
imported
jewelry
local
necklace
necktie
organic
popular
present
salesclerk
shirt
souvenir
special
teapot
weddings
wrapped
allergic to (something)
awfully small
Father's Day
go with (something)
housewarming party
I wonder if...
Mother's Day
natural ingredients
Perfect!
pick (something) out
sound expensive
The price is right
think of (doing something)

Vocabulary Worksheet

‣ Part 1: Match the words and phrases on the left to their definitions on the right.

already _____
bracelet _____
cotton _____
graduation _____
ingredients _____
natural _____
necktie _____
popular _____
salesclerk _____
souvenir _____

a. jewelry that you wear around your wrist
b. the items in a recipe
c. a reminder of a special occasion
d. being liked by most people
e. coming from nature people
f. a soft material for clothes
g. someone who works at a store
h. a ceremony to celebrate completing high school or college
i. before now
j. a piece of clothing that you wear around your neck

‣ Part 2: Use the words from Part 1 to complete the sentences below.

She bought all the _____ to bake a pie.
I gave her a pretty _____ for her birthday.
John bought a T-shirt as a _____.
Everybody likes Kate. She is very _____.
I need a nice _____ to go with my suit.
The sweater is made of soft _____.
Mark was _____ at work when the boss arrived.
My older brother's high school _____ was a happy day.
She doesn't eat foods with chemicals; she only eats _____ foods.
He asked the _____ about the price of the chocolates.

a. jewelry that you wear around your wrist
b. the items in a recipe
c. a reminder of a special occasion
d. being liked by most people
e. coming from nature people
f. a soft material for clothes
g. someone who works at a store
h. a ceremony to celebrate completing high school or college
i. before now
j. a piece of clothing that you wear around your neck

Answer Key

When do you give gifts? Check (x) your answers and compare them with a partner. Then talk about the kinds of gifts you give for each occasion.

_____ birthdays
_____ to say "thank you"
_____ weddings
_____ graduation
_____ when someone has a baby
_____ Mother's day / Father's day
_____ fast holidays
_____ other: ___

Listening 1

‣ What gift does each person decide to buy? Listen and number the pictures.

_____
_____
_____
_____
_____

Listening 2

‣ Task 1

People are discussing gifts in a store. Listen and check (x) their opinions about each item.

	Good	Okay	Not good
1. Necklace
the style	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	⁽³⁾
the color	⁽⁴⁾_____	⁽⁵⁾_____	⁽⁶⁾_____
the size	⁽⁷⁾_____	⁽⁸⁾_____	⁽⁹⁾_____
2. Shirt
the style	⁽¹⁰⁾_____	⁽¹¹⁾_____	⁽¹²⁾_____
the color	⁽¹³⁾_____	⁽¹⁴⁾_____	⁽¹⁵⁾_____
the size	⁽¹⁶⁾_____	⁽¹⁷⁾_____	⁽¹⁸⁾_____
3. Glasses
the style	⁽¹⁹⁾_____	⁽²⁰⁾_____	⁽²¹⁾_____
the color	⁽²²⁾_____	⁽²³⁾_____	⁽²⁴⁾_____
the size	⁽²⁵⁾_____	⁽²⁶⁾_____	⁽²⁷⁾_____
4. Jacket
the style	⁽²⁸⁾_____	⁽²⁹⁾_____	⁽³⁰⁾_____
the color	⁽³¹⁾_____	⁽³²⁾_____	⁽³³⁾_____
the size	⁽³⁴⁾_____	⁽³⁵⁾_____	⁽³⁶⁾_____

‣ Task 2

Listen again. Do the people buy the items? Check (x) the correct answer.

- yes
- no
- yes
- no
- yes
- no
- yes
- no

Listening 3

‣ Task 1

Salesclerks are describing gifts in a store. Listen and circle the correct information about each item.

The chocolates _____.
- a. make a good souvenir
- b. are imported
- c. come in two kinds
The candles _____.
- a. come four to a box
- b. are already gift-wrapped
- c. comes in two different size
The T-shirts _____.
- a. are popular with teenagers
- b. come in four styles
- c. come in four sizes
The watches _____.
- a. have bands made in Japan
- b. come in many sizes
- c. all look different

‣ Task 2

Listen again. What phrase completes each statement? Write the correct letter.

The chocolates
The candles _____
The T-shirts _____
The watches _____

a. are made from natural ingredients.
b. aren't right for everyone.
c. fit anyone.
d. are made from cotton.

✺ Pronunciation

Syllable stress in names

Pronunciation Help

Stress the first syllable of most two-syllable names.

‣ Task 1

Listen and repeat. Mark the stressed syllables.

1. Brándon
2. Émily
3. Dávid
4. Kátie
5. Kélly
6. María

‣ Task 2

Listen. Mark the stressed syllables in the names. Then read the sentences to a partner.

1. It's Brían's birthday next week.
2. What are you getting for Rose?
3. I'm buying a pen for Christopher.
4. Let's get Hannah some flowers.

✺ Dictation

‣ Task 1

Listen to the conversation. Write the missing names.

A: I'm going shopping. Do you want to come with me?
B: Yes. I have to buy birthday presents for the twins, ⁽¹⁾_____ and ⁽²⁾_____.
A: Oh, that reminds me! We have to get some graduation presents.
B: Right. We need something for ⁽³⁾_____.
A: And ⁽⁴⁾_____ is graduating, too. We need a present for him.
B: Okay. And as long as we're out, why don't we get the wedding present?
A: You mean for ⁽⁵⁾_____ and ⁽⁶⁾_____? Good idea!

‣ Task 2

Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to stress the names correctly.

✺ Conversation

Work in pairs. Make a list of five of your friends. Talk to your partner about buying a gift for each one.

Answer Key

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