Jane is talking with her brother. She asks him to do her a favour.
1) What does she ask him about? (listening for specific information)
2) Read Learning to learn note 1 and find out how:
• Jane asks to do her a favour;
• Bill agrees2 and asks for personal information;
• Jane gives personal information;
• Bill promises3 to do something;
• Jane thanks Bill;
• Bill replies.4
Jane: Can you meet my friend tomorrow at 4? I have a music class at this time.
Bill: Sure. What does she look like? How old is she?
Jane: She is 12. She’s thin and has brown eyes. Her hair is short and wavy. She’ll have a green dress on.
Bill: Is she tall?
Jane: Well, she’s as tall as me. Bill: What’s her name?
Jane: Sue.
Bill: All right. I’ll meet her. Jane: Thanks.
Bill: No problem.
3) Act out the conversation between Jane and Bill.
Asking for a favour
• Can you …?
Asking for personal information
What does she look like?
Is she … ?
• Giving personal information
Promising
All right. (Хорошо)
• I’ll meet her.
Thanking
Replying