Exercise Episode4, page 4 - English File Studetn's book, pre-intermediate, Oxford

4 DINNER AT JENNY'S APARTMENT

a ▶ 7.22 Watch or listen to Rob and Jenny. Mark the sentences T (true) or F (false).

1 Rob broke up with his girlfriend a year before he met Jenny.

2 Jenny hasn't had much time for relationships.

3 Jenny knew that Rob wasn't feeling well in the morning.

4 Rob wants to go back to his hotel because he's tired.

5 Jenny is going to call a taxi.

b Watch or listen again. Say why the F sentences are false.

c ▶ 7.23 Read the information box about have got. Watch or listen and repeat the phrases.

have got

We sometimes use have got instead of have to talk about possession.

I've got a busy day tomorrow.

Have you got any children? Yes, I have. I've got a girl and a boy.

No, I haven't. I haven't got children.

See appendix p.165.

d Ask and answer with a partner. Use Have you got...? Yes, I have. / No, I haven't. Give more information if you can.

A any pets a bike or motorbike a garden

B any brothers and sisters a car a laptop

Have you got any pets?)

(Yes I have. I've got two dogs.

e Look at the Social English phrases. Can you remember any of the missing words?

Social English

1 Rob That was a lovely _______.

2 Rob That isn't very _______ for you.

3 Jenny I'm _______ you're feeling better.

4 Rob I think I _______ get back to the hotel now.

5 Rob I'm _______ I'll be fine.

6 Rob Thanks again for a _______ evening.

f ▶ 7.25 Watch or listen and complete the phrases. How do you say them in your language? Then watch or listen and repeat the phrases.

g Complete conversations A–F with Social English phrases 1–6. Then practise them with a partner.

CAN YOU...?

• describe symptoms when you feel ill
• get medicine at a pharmacy
• talk about possessions with have got