pairwork activities
WRITING SP EAKING LISTENING READING GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
Read the following and tick the appropriate boxes. For the
points you are unsure of, refer back to the relevant sections
in the module.
self-assessment
listening
You will hear two different extracts. For
questions 1-4, choose the answer (a, b or c)
which fits best according to what you hear.
There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You hear a father and a son talking at an airport.
1. How would you describe the boy’s reaction to
their situation?
a. He’s calm.
b. He’s stressed out.
c. He’s amused.
2. What is the man’s attitude?
a. He’s optimistic.
b. He’s impatient.
c. He’s annoyed.
Extract Two
You hear two friends discussing a trip one of them
made to Hawaii.
3. Why was Ben surprised about his holiday?
a. He thought it would be less work.
b. He didn’t get to try any exotic fruit.
c. He thought he would be spending more
time at the beach.
4. Ben’s friend
a. can relate to Ben’s experience.
b. would like to have a similar experience.
c. thinks Ben is exaggerating.
2. Choosing between options
Situation:
I am the president of the Student Council. We have decided to organise an extra-curricular event that will bring the
students together. However, first we want to hear from other students like you about which option you think would be best.
Option 1: An art exhibition held indoors.
Advantages
• Students could submit and sell their own artwork.
• It is a good way to raise money.
• It is inexpensive to organise.
• It isn’t affected by weather conditions.
Disadvantages
• It might not be popular with students who are not artistic.
Option 2: An outdoor sports day.
Advantages
• It would appeal to a wide range of students.
• It is possible to raise money by selling refreshments.
Disadvantages
• It is expensive to organise.
• Success depends on good weather.
1
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
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Student B
2. help solve a problem
Who the person is:
My son/nephew/cousin/brother.
What the problem is:
He needs to decide what area of study to major
in when he goes to college. He is very intelligent
and has excellent grades, so he would do well in
anything.
Τhe options:
1. His parents are pushing him to become a doctor, because he
would always have a secure job and make enough money to
live on.
2. He spends all his free time making paintings. He loves doing
this and is considering a career as a professional artist, which
his parents are unhappy about.
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WRITING SP EAKING LISTENING READING GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
Read the following and tick the appropriate boxes. For the
points you are unsure of, refer back to the relevant sections
in the module.
self-assessment
listening
You will hear two different extracts. For
questions 1-4, choose the answer (a, b or c)
which fits best according to what you hear.
There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
You hear a father and a son talking at an airport.
1. How would you describe the boy’s reaction to
their situation?
a. He’s calm.
b. He’s stressed out.
c. He’s amused.
2. What is the man’s attitude?
a. He’s optimistic.
b. He’s impatient.
c. He’s annoyed.
Extract Two
You hear two friends discussing a trip one of them
made to Hawaii.
3. Why was Ben surprised about his holiday?
a. He thought it would be less work.
b. He didn’t get to try any exotic fruit.
c. He thought he would be spending more
time at the beach.
4. Ben’s friend
a. can relate to Ben’s experience.
b. would like to have a similar experience.
c. thinks Ben is exaggerating.
2. Choosing between options
Situation:
I am the president of the Student Council. We have decided to organise an extra-curricular event that will bring the
students together. However, first we want to hear from other students like you about which option you think would be best.
Option 1: An art exhibition held indoors.
Advantages
• Students could submit and sell their own artwork.
• It is a good way to raise money.
• It is inexpensive to organise.
• It isn’t affected by weather conditions.
Disadvantages
• It might not be popular with students who are not artistic.
Option 2: An outdoor sports day.
Advantages
• It would appeal to a wide range of students.
• It is possible to raise money by selling refreshments.
Disadvantages
• It is expensive to organise.
• Success depends on good weather.
1
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
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Student B
2. help solve a problem
Who the person is:
My son/nephew/cousin/brother.
What the problem is:
He needs to decide what area of study to major
in when he goes to college. He is very intelligent
and has excellent grades, so he would do well in
anything.
Τhe options:
1. His parents are pushing him to become a doctor, because he
would always have a secure job and make enough money to
live on.
2. He spends all his free time making paintings. He loves doing
this and is considering a career as a professional artist, which
his parents are unhappy about.
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