Unit 1. Home life

Listening
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Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 1
Listen and fill in the words Paul says.
So Andrea, you’re ____________ for the holiday?
I haven’t decided yet. I’m still _____________.
….. I usually take the train or __________.
Well, we are not really a very ________ family.
… so when we get home she often cooks big meals. We have _________ for days.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 1 - Answer
Listen and fill in the words Paul says.
So Andrea, you’re __going home__________ for the holiday?
I haven’t decided yet. I’m still ___considering__________.
….. I usually take the train or ___the coach_______.
Well, we are not really a very ___close-knit_____ family.
… so when we get home she often cooks big meals. We have ___leftovers______ for days.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 2
Listen and fill in the words Andrea says.
I am sure. I’ve _________ a flight for tomorrow afternoon …. .
……. All the seats have been _________ by now I’m sure. ……
You don’t ______________ about it.
Well I try to get home ____________ possible. …
…… And there are too many people to cook for, so we _________ going out to dinner a lot. That’s also fun.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 2 - Answers
Listen and fill in the words Andrea says.
I am sure. I’ve __booked_______ a flight for tomorrow afternoon …. .
……. All the seats have been __reserved_______ by now I’m sure. ……
You don’t ____sound excited__________ about it.
Well I try to get home ____as soon as________ possible. …
…… And there are too many people to cook for, so we __end up_____ going out to dinner a lot. That’s also fun.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 3
Which phrases or sentences belong to Paul or Andrea? Put P for Paul and A for Andrea next to them.
You’re going home for the holiday.
That sounds great.
Going home too?
I’m still considering.
It’s the holiday season after all.
You don’t sound excited about it.
Well, we are not really a very close-knit family.
We have leftovers for days.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 3 - Answer
Which phrases or sentences belong to Paul or Andrea? Put P for Paul and A for Andrea next to them.
You’re going home for the holiday. P
That sounds great. P
Going home too? A
I’m still considering. P
It’s the holiday season after all. A
You don’t sound excited about it. A
Well, we are not really a very close-knit family. P
We have leftovers for days. P
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 4
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
Andrea is not going home for the holiday.
Paul hasn’t decided going home.
Andrea thinks there are no more seats available because it’s a holiday season.
Paul’s brothers live together in the same place.
Andrea has a big family.
Paul’s mother loves to cook.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 4
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
Andrea is not going home for the holiday. F
Paul hasn’t decided going home. T
Andrea thinks there are no more seats available because it’s a holiday season. T
Paul’s brothers live together in the same place. F
Andrea has a big family. T
Paul’s mother loves to cook. T
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 5
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and decide whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not given (NG).
Andrea is not going home for the holiday.
Paul hasn’t decided going home.
Andrea thinks there are no more seats available because it’s a holiday season.
Andrea’s family is about 180 kilometres for where they are now.
Paul’s brothers live together in the same place.
Andrea’s mother loves to cook.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 5 - Answer
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and decide whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not given (NG).
Andrea is not going home for the holiday. F
Paul hasn’t decided going home. T
Andrea thinks there are no more seats available because it’s a holiday season. T
Andrea’s family is about 180 kilometres for where they are now. NG
Paul’s brothers live together in the same place. F
Andrea’s mother loves to cook. NG
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 6
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and answer the following questions.
When is Andrea’s flight? ___________________________.
Why does Andrea think it is difficult to reserve a seat now?
________________________________________________.
3. What means of transport does Paul usually use to go home?
________________________________________________.
4. Do Paul’s brothers live near each other?
________________________________________________.
5. Is Andrea’s family close to each other? ________________.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 6 - Answer
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and answer the following questions.
When is Andrea’s flight? Tomorrow afternoon.
Why does Andrea think it is difficult to reserve a seat now?
Because it`s holiday season.
3. What means of transport does Paul usually use to go home?
Train or coach.
4. Do Paul’s brothers live near each other?
No, they don’t.
5. Is Andrea’s family close to each other? Yes, it is.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 7
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and put the sentences in the order you hear them.
… We have leftovers for days.
I haven’t decided yet. I’m still considering …
… I’ve booked a flight for tomorrow afternoon and I can’t wait.
… so we end up going out to dinner a lot.
… It’s the holiday season after all.
… and they are spread out all over the place. …
I usually take train or the coach.
… so it’s always a lot of fun.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 7 - Answer
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and put the sentences in the order you hear them.
… We have leftovers for days. 8
I haven’t decided yet. I’m still considering … 2
… I’ve booked a flight for tomorrow afternoon and I can’t wait. 1
… so we end up going out to dinner a lot. 7
… It’s the holiday season after all. 3
… and they are spread out all over the place. … 5
I usually take train or the coach. 4
… so it’s always a lot of fun. 6
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 8
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and put the sentences in the order you hear them. Listen again and decide which sentences belong to Paul or Andrea.
… We have leftovers for days.
I haven’t decided yet. I’m still considering …
… I’ve booked a flight for tomorrow afternoon and I can’t wait.
… so we end up going out to dinner a lot.
… It’s the holiday season after all.
… and they are spread out all over the place. …
I usually take train or the coach.
… so it’s always a lot of fun.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 8 - Answer
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and put the sentences in the order you hear them. Listen again and decide which sentences belong to Paul or Andrea.
… We have leftovers for days. 8 A
I haven’t decided yet. I’m still considering … 2 P
… I’ve booked a flight for tomorrow afternoon and I can’t wait. 1 A
… so we end up going out to dinner a lot. 7 A
… It’s the holiday season after all. 3 A
… and they are spread out all over the place. … 5 P
I usually take train or the coach. 4 P
… so it’s always a lot of fun. 6 A
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 9
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and fill in the gaps.
P - So Andrea, you’re ___________ for the holiday?
A - I am sure. I’ve ______ a flight for tomorrow afternoon and I can’t wait.
P - That sounds great.
A - What about you? Going home too?
P – I haven’t decided yet. I’m still ____________ …
A - Haven’t decided yet? Oh, you are never going to get a flight out of here. All the seats have been reserved by now I’m sure. It’s the ___________ after all.
P - Well, it’s not very important to me. My family lives about 180 kilometres from here. I usually take the train or ____________.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
A - You don’t sound excited about it.
P - Well, we are not really a very ________ family. I have three brothers, and they’re __________ all over the place. We rarely get together as a family any more.
A - Well, I try to get home as soon as possible. We’re a __________ – there are six of us – children – so it’s always a lot of fun.
P - Six kids?
A - Yes. And we’re all really close. My brother are married, so it makes for a very ____________ over the holiday. And there are too many people to cook for, so we end up going out to dinner a lot. That’s also fun.
P - Well, at my home, my mother loves to cook, so when we get home she often cooks big meals. We have __________ for days.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 9 - Answer
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and fill in the gaps.
P - So Andrea, you’re going home for the holiday?
A - I am sure. I’ve booked a flight for tomorrow afternoon and I can’t wait.
P - That sounds great.
A - What about you? Going home too?
P – I haven’t decided yet. I’m still considering…
A - Haven’t decided yet? Oh, you are never going to get a flight out of here. All the seats have been reserved by now I’m sure. It’s the holiday season after all.
P - Well, it’s not very important to me. My family lives about 180 kilometres from here. I usually take the train or the coach.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
A - You don’t sound excited about it.
P - Well, we are not really a very close-knit family. I have three brothers, and they’re spread out all over the place. We rarely get together as a family any more.
A - Well, I try to get home as soon as possible. We’re a big family – there are six of us – children – so it’s always a lot of fun.
P - Six kids?
A - Yes. And we’re all really close. My brother are married, so it makes for a very crowded home over the holiday. And there are too many people to cook for, so we end up going out to dinner a lot. That’s also fun.
P - Well, at my home, my mother loves to cook, so when we get home she often cooks big meals. We have leftovers for days.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 10
Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and fill in the gaps.
P - So Andrea, you’re __________________________?
A - I am sure. I’ve _____________for tomorrow afternoon and I can’t wait.
P - That sounds great.
A - What about you? Going home too?
P – I haven’t decided yet. _________________ …
A - Haven’t decided yet? Oh, you are never going to get a flight out of here. All the seats have been reserved by now I’m sure. _________________ after all.
P - Well, it’s not very important to me. My family lives about 180 kilometres from here. I usually take ____________________________.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
A - You don’t sound excited about it.
P - Well, we are not really ____________________. I have three brothers, and they’re __________ all over the place. We rarely get together as a family any more.
A - Well, I try to get home as soon as possible. _____________________ – there are six of us – children – so it’s always a lot of fun.
P - Six kids?
A - Yes. And we’re all really close. My brother are married, so it makes for __________________ over the holiday. And there are too many people to cook for, so we end up going out to dinner a lot. That’s also fun.
P - Well, at my home, my mother loves to cook, so when we get home she often cooks big meals. _______________________________________.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 10 - Answer

P - So Andrea, you’re going home for the holiday?
A - I am sure. I’ve booked a flight for tomorrow afternoon and I can’t wait.
P - That sounds great.
A - What about you? Going home too?
P – I haven’t decided yet. I’m still considering …
A - Haven’t decided yet? Oh, you are never going to get a flight out of here. All the seats have been reserved by now I’m sure. It’s the holiday season after all.
P - Well, it’s not very important to me. My family lives about 180 kilometres from here. I usually take the train or the coach.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2

A - You don’t sound excited about it.
P - Well, we are not really a very close-knit family. I have three brothers, and they’re spread out all over the place. We rarely get together as a family any more.
A - Well, I try to get home as soon as possible. We’re a big family – there are six of us – children – so it’s always a lot of fun.
P - Six kids?
A - Yes. And we’re all really close. My brother are married, so it makes for a very crowded home over the holiday. And there are too many people to cook for, so we end up going out to dinner a lot. That’s also fun.
P - Well, at my home, my mother loves to cook, so when we get home she often cooks big meals. We have leftovers for days.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 11: Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and correct the wrong information.

P - So Andrea, you’re going home for the summer?
A - I am sure. I’ve booked a flight for tomorrow night and I can’t wait.
P - That sounds great.
A - What about you? Going home too?
P – I haven’t decided yet. I’m still considering …
A - Haven’t decided yet? Oh, you are never going to get a flight out of here. All the seats have been reserved by now I’m sure. It’s the Christmas time after all.
P - Well, it’s not very important to me. My family lives about 118 kilometres from here. I usually take the train or the bus.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 11: Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and correct the wrong information.

A - You don’t sound excited about it.
P - Well, we are not really a very close-knit family. I have three sisters, and they’re spread out all over the place. We rarely get together as a family any more.
A - Well, I try to get home as soon as possible. We’re a big family – there are six of us – children – so it’s always a lot of fun.
P - Six kids?
A - Yes. And we’re all really close. My brother are not married, so it makes for a very crowded home over the holiday. And there are too many people to cook for, so we end up going out to lunch a lot. That’s also fun.
P - Well, at my home, my grandmother loves to cook, so when we get home she often cooks big meals. We have leftovers for weeks.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 11: Answer

P - So Andrea, you’re going home for the holiday (summer)?
A - I am sure. I’ve booked a flight for tomorrow afternoon (night) and I can’t wait.
P - That sounds great.
A - What about you? Going home too?
P – I haven’t decided yet. I’m still considering …
A - Haven’t decided yet? Oh, you are never going to get a flight out of here. All the seats have been reserved by now I’m sure. It’s the holiday season (Christmas time) after all.
P - Well, it’s not very important to me. My family lives about 180 (118) kilometres from here. I usually take the train or the coach (bus).
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 11: Answer.

A - You don’t sound excited about it.
P - Well, we are not really a very close-knit family. I have three brothers (sisters), and they’re spread out all over the place. We rarely get together as a family any more.
A - Well, I try to get home as soon as possible. We’re a big family – there are six of us – children – so it’s always a lot of fun.
P - Six kids?
A - Yes. And we’re all really close. My brother are married (not married), so it makes for a very crowded home over the holiday. And there are too many people to cook for, so we end up going out to dinner (lunch) a lot. That’s also fun.
P - Well, at my home, my mother (grandmother) loves to cook, so when we get home she often cooks big meals. We have leftovers for days (weeks).
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 12: Listen to the conversation between Paul and Andrea and choose the best option.


1. Andrea is going home for ___________.
a. Christmas b. New Year c. the holiday
2. Andrea’s flight is booked for ___________.
a. tomorrow morning b. tomorrow afternoon c. tomorrow evening
3. Paul ________ going home.
a. is not b. is thinking about c. has made decision over
4. Paul’s family is about ___________ from where he is.
a. 180 kilometres b. 118 kilometres c. 80 kilometres
5. Whose family has 6 kids?
a. Paul’s b. Andrea’s c. Paul’s and Andrea’s
6. Whose mother loves to cook?
a. Paul’s b. Andrea’s c. Paul’s and Andrea’s
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Adapted # 12 – Answer

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b
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Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Tapescript

P - So Andrea, you’re going home for the holiday?
A - I am sure. I’ve booked a flight for tomorrow afternoon and I can’t wait.
P - That sounds great.
A - What about you? Going home too?
P – I haven’t decided yet. I’m still considering …
A - Haven’t decided yet? Oh, you are never going to get a flight out of here. All the seats have been reserved by now I’m sure. It’s the holiday season after all.
P - Well, it’s not very important to me. My family lives about 180 kilometres from here. I usually take the train or the coach.
Listening Tasks
ADAPTATION
Unit 1 – Section C Listening - Task 2
Tapescript

A - You don’t sound excited about it.
P - Well, we are not really a very close-knit family. I have three brothers, and they’re spread out all over the place. We rarely get together as a family any more.
A - Well, I try to get home as soon as possible. We’re a big family – there are six of us – children – so it’s always a lot of fun.
P - Six kids?
A - Yes. And we’re all really close. My brother are married, so it makes for a very crowded home over the holiday. And there are too many people to cook for, so we end up going out to dinner a lot. That’s also fun.
P - Well, at my home, my mother loves to cook, so when we get home she often cooks big meals. We have leftovers for days.