Play the memory game. Each person chooses something from the shopping list and remembers what other people said. Notice the intonation of the list.
Example:
1ST PERSON: Shiela went shopping and she bought a sheet.
2ND PERSON: Shiela went shopping and she bought a sheet and some sugar.
3RD PERSON: Shiela went shopping and she bought a sheet, some sugar and………
4TH PERSON: ………………………….
Practice this conversation.
A: Good morning. Welcome to Supervacation Travel Agency. Can I help you?
B: Yes, I hope so. I'm interested in a short holiday soon. I'd like some information.
A: Yes, certainly. What sorts of holiday interests you?
B: Somewhere with some sunshine.
A: What about a luxury cruise?
B: What exactly happens on a luxury cruise?
A: Well, a cruise is a holiday on a ship. The ship itself is very luxurious; it's like staying in a luxury hotel. The ship sails to various places. Passengers get off and see the sights.
B: I'm not sure. What other holiday can you suggest?
A: Here's a Supervacation brochure. It gives you information about lots of holidays. See what suits you best. Then we'll fix it.
B: Thank you for the information. I expect I'll see you soon.
[ʧ]
1. Say these phrases, with [ʧ] after [t]. Link the words together, to help you say [ʧ] correctly.
| It's quite cheap a white chair a hot cheese sandwich | Don't cheat a great chance a fat child |
2. Say these phrases. Be careful to say[ʧ](it may help you to think of a small 't' before the 'ch').
| It's very cheap a grey chair a cheese sandwich | You cheat! no chance a pretty child |
Practice the conversation.
A: Which flat shall we choose?
B: Well, the one in Churchill Square had a lovely kitchen. But the one in Church Street was cheaper.
A: Yes, Church Street was much cheaper. Never mind the kitchen. Let's choose the cheap one!
Make similar conversations using the notes below.
HOTELS - in South Beach Road - near the beach next to the church - cheap
EMPLOYERS - Mr Chandos - charming
- Mr Champion - rich
PRESENT FOR A CHILD - watch - teach him to tell the time
- chess set - enjoyable
FLIGHTS - Channel Airways - more choice
- charter company - cheap
UNIT 35
[ʧ] - [ʤ] - [ʒ]
Practice this telephone conversation.
A: Leisure and Pleasure General Stores. Can I help you?
B: Good morning. There's something wrong with my television. Could you arrange to repair it?
A: How long have you had the television?
B: I bought it in January.
A: What's the problem?
B: The picture keeps jumping.
A: Just a moment. Our engineer is free on Tuesday, after lunch.
B: Could you manage something sooner? I want to watch television before Tuesday.
A: I'll put it down as an urgent repair. The engineer usually calls in at lunchtime. I'll try to catch him then.
Make similar conversations using the information from the report sheet below.
| Leisure and Pleasure General Stores REPORT SHEET ON REPAIRS REQUESTED | |||
| Item | Problem | Month of purchase | Urgent |
| TV | picture keeps jumping | January | Yes - owner wants to watch it! |
| car | engine makes an unusual noise | July | Yes - owner is making a long journey next week |
| watch | got damaged - dropped on kitchen floor | June | Yes - owner is a teacher; needs a watch |
| fridge | it flashes when touched | July | Yes - switched off now; fridge is full of food |
| washing machine | nothing happens when switched on | January | Yes - owner has 5 children! |
[j]
Practice this conversation.
A: How do English universities choose students?
B: You usually apply to four universities. The universities may interview you. They usually refuse to take students who fail their end-of-year exams.
A: Have you applied for university yet?
B: Yes, and I heard from York University yesterday. I've got an interview next week.
Practice correcting incorrect statements. Notice how the voice falls to emphasize the correct information.
You usually apply to three universities.
No, you usually apply to four universities.
The universities must interview you.
No, the universities may interview you.
Now correct these statements.
B has not applied for university.
B has heard from Sussex University.
B heard from the university today.
B has got an interview tomorrow.
Say [ʤ] (be careful not to mix the letter “j” [ʤei] with the sound [j]).
Say these jobs.
judge jockey general baggage-handler carriage-cleaner messenger
Look at the list of workplaces below. Match each job with a workplace.
e.g. A judge might work in a courtroom.
Airport, racecourse, army headquarters, courtroom, office, railway station
These dates are days of celebration in some countries. Can you say what and where?
6 January 4 July 14 July 1 January 21 June