1 Listen to Part 1 of the story. In pairs, use reported speech to report Talal's message to Suleiman.
Answers
Talal called Suleiman and left a message. He said …
Talal called Suleiman and left a message. He said ‘Hello’ and introduced himself. He reminded Suleiman of how they met. He suggested they could meet up and said goodbye.
2 Listen to Part 2 and follow the instructions.
1 Say what a) Muneer, b) Mum and c) Laith invite Talal to do.
2 Say what reasons he gives for turning them down.
1 a Muneer invited him to go to the theatre.
b Mum invited him to go to a book fair.
c Laith invited him to go to an art gallery.
2 a Talal said that the theatre wasn’t his cup of tea and he didn’t feel like going out;
b he couldn’t because he had other plans;
c he would love to but he had to visit his parents.
3 Study the Speaking box. Which expressions are not in the conversations?
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Where shall we meet?
What a great idea! What time?
That’s very kind of you, thanks.
No, thanks.
I’m not really into …
Maybe some other time.
Sure, that sounds good/like a good idea
4 What do you think will happen when Suleiman calls Talal? Listen to Part 3 and check
Students’ own answers
5 Complete the sentences with phrases from the Speaking box. Listen and check.
Talal Do you want to go to the cinema this evening?
Suleiman I’d love to but I’m sorry , I can’t. I’m going out with my mum. Maybe some other time
Talal Yeah, sure
Suleiman There’s an exhibition at the Art Gallery. Do you fancy going on Sunday?
Talal That sounds like. a great idea. I’d love to
6 PRONUNCIATION Read the information below. Then listen and repeat the questions with the correct intonation.
With yes/no questions, our intonation often rises, e.g.
Do you want to come?
With wh- questions, our intonation often falls, e.g. What’s up?
Students’ own answers
