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Listen 2 Speak

Listen to a woman talking A Discuss.
about her shopping habits • What’s the best gift you have ever received? Why did you like it?
and answer the questions.
Choose a, b or c. • Have you ever been given an experience as a gift (e.g. a visit to a zoo, a day
at an amusement park)? If yes, did you enjoy it?
1. How did the woman feel • Would you prefer material things or experiences as a gift?
about money?
a. She was often worried • Have you ever received a gift you didn’t like? What was it? What did you do?
about paying bills. • How often do you give gifts to others? Is it something you enjoy doing?
b. She didn’t understand • What kind of gifts do you usually give to family members and friends?
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but she didn't listen to
them.
b. helped her understand a T-shirt with a logo
she had to change.
c. never told her anything LEARN ITALIAN
about her shopping
habits. something you
made yourself
3. What does the woman say
about the bread maker?
a. She used it constantly. a VR headset 1-month course gift voucher
b. She believed she would a language course
save money by using it. gift voucher
gift voucher
c. It was sold at a discount.
4. The woman mentions
spending £200 on a jumper
to show that
a. she only wore expensive two tickets to a game
clothes. a pet trendy shoelaces
b. the excitement of buying
something didn’t last. • I believe… would be a good idea because…
c. expensive items made • ... would give him/her the opportunity to…
her happier. • He/She may ind this… because…
5. How did the woman’s • He/She is not interested in…
friends help her change her • I de initely think that… would be more/less fun
lifestyle? for him/her.
a. They signed her up for a • I agree/disagree. I think he/she would ind…
class about breaking bad more enjoyable/useful, etc.
habits. • I don’t think he/she would want to…
b. They persuaded her to
give a lot of things to
charity. • expensive/inexpensive TIP! This is a dialogue, so take turns to speak.
c. They arranged activities • (not) a useful/ Listen carefully to your partner, and
to keep her busy. practical/cool/original/ respond to what he/she is saying by
entertaining gift
• (not) an enjoyable/ showing interest (e.g. Really?) and by
agreeing or disagreeing with them
relaxing/educational (e.g. That's a good idea!, I don't know
experience about that.).
• a safe choice Help each other if one of you gets stuck —
• danger of addiction for instance, by asking a question.
• (not) be impressed by Don’t forget that, towards the end of the
• transform your shoes task, you must reach a decision that you
• be of sentimental value have negotiated with your partner.
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