Expanding Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Unit 9: Friendship

Word List
  • appearance
  • autograph
  • barbecue
  • craft
  • crowds
  • diet
  • director
  • education
  • embarrassing
  • exhibition
  • famous
  • festival
  • intelligence
  • producer
  • sensitivity
  • stockbroker
  • surfing
  • violin
  • art show
  • a talk (lecture)
  • book signing
  • career goals
  • car show
  • craft fair
  • family background
  • farm show
  • got into a fight
  • home team
  • Just my type!
  • makes (someone) laugh
  • movie premiere
  • (have) no future
  • opening night
  • sense of humor
  • social skills
  • take a look
  • That's fine with me.
Vocabulary Worksheet

‣ Use the words in the box to complete the crossword.

  1. a. autograph
  2. b. education
  3. c. appearance
  4. d. director
  5. e. diet
  6. f. festival
  7. g. crowds
  8. h. craft

ACROSSDOWN
2. the way something looks _____1. a person's handwritten signature _____
5. a big party or celebration _____3. the process of learning _____
6. a job or activity for which you need skill with your hands _____4. a manager or supervisor (sometimes for actors) _____
7. large groups of people _____
8. the foods that a person eats regularly _____
Answer Key

What are the most important qualities in a friend? Check (x) your answers and compare them with a partner.

Very importantSomewhat importantNot important
appearance_______________
family background_______________
education_______________
a sense of humor_______________
intelligence_______________
career goals_______________
sensitivity_______________
social skills_______________
other: __________________
Listening 1

‣ People are describing their friends. What qualities are they talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer.

    • a. sense of humor
    • b. sensitivity
    • a. family background
    • b. career goals
    • a. social skills
    • b. sense of humor
    • a. education
    • b. family background
    • a. appearance
    • b. intelligence
    • a. sense of humor
    • b. appearance
Listening 2

‣ Task 1

People are giving invitations. Listen and number the pictures.

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  5. _____
  6. _____

‣ Task 2

Listen again. Circle the correct information about each invitation.

    • a. Lance refuses Dave's invitation.
    • b. The invitation is for Saturday.
    • c. Lance will met Dave's parents on Saturday.
    • a. Paula already has plans.
    • b. They will meet at the bookstore.
    • c. The invitation is for Friday.
    • a. There will be free drinks and food.
    • b. Rose refuses the invitation.
    • c. Rose doesn't think it will be fun.
    • a. Melissa accepts the invitation.
    • b. Melissa has to study for a big exam.
    • c. Melissa has to work late.
    • a. They will go downtown after class.
    • b. They both need new shoes.
    • c. The invitation is for next month.
    • a. The invitation is for Sunday.
    • b. George likes these kinds of shows.
    • c. They will go to the show in the morning.
Listening 3

‣ Task 1

People are giving invitations. What events are they talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer.

    • a. art show
    • b. sports festival
    • c. children's concert
    • a. craft fair
    • b. food air
    • c. farm show
    • a. a movie premiere
    • b. restaurant opening
    • c. ice-skating exhibition
    • a. restaurant opening
    • b. book signing
    • c. fashion show
    • a. car race
    • b. football game
    • c. marathon
    • a. flower show
    • b. art show
    • c. concert

‣ Task 2

Listen again. What reason does each person give for refusing the invitation? Write the correct letter.

  1. He
  2. She _____
  3. She _____
  4. He _____
  5. She _____
  6. She _____
  1. a. doesn't like big crowds.
  2. b. thinks the writer's books are boring.
  3. c. heard it's going to be cold.
  4. d. was planning to watch a soccer game.
  5. e. just started a new diet.
  6. f. is only interested in famous artists.

✺ Pronunciation

Word stress for emphasis

Pronunciation Help
Stress word such as really, only and very that add emphasis in a statement.

‣ Task 1

Listen and repeat.

  • 1. She's súch fun to be with.
  • 2. She's réally an interesting person.
  • 3. She's the ónly teacher I really like.
  • 4. He is réally embarrassing to be with.
  • 5. He's kind of thin and véry tall.
  • 6. I júst lóve his sense of humor.

‣ Task 2

Read the sentences to a partner. Be sure to stress the correct words for emphasis.

✺ Dictation

‣ Task 1

Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.

A: Do you know Sandra Thomas?
B: Yeah, I do. Why do you ask?
A: She's in my history class. I (1)_____ (2)_____ (3)_____. She's so funny.
B: I know. She makes me laugh all the time.
A: She seems (4)_____ (5)_____, (6)_____.
B: She really is smart. She gets As in all her classes. Have you met her brother and sister?
A: No, What are they like? Are they like Sandra?
B: Her brother's completely different. He's intelligent, but (7)_____ (8)_____ (9)_____ at all.

‣ Task 2

Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to stress the correct words for emphasis.

✺ Conversation

Work in pairs. Describe someone you know very well to your partner.

Answer Key
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