Unit 1: Socialising

• Introduction to Unit 1

  This unit is about daily social situations, including introducing yourself, having a conversation, asking someone for something, and making an appointment.

  NOW GO TO THE FIRST SECTION: Dialogue

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• Dialogue

  

  Read the following dialogue between two friends, Ben and Theo, and a new student at school, Lea. Ben is introducing Lea to Theo, and then Theo offers to show Lea around Fort Dauphin. Important and common phrases and words that might be new to you are underlined. Practise saying these out loud.

  Ben: Hello Theo, how are you? Theo: I’m fine thanks, how are you? Ben: I’m good. I’d like to introduce my friend, Lea. She is my cousin and she is ...

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• Vocabulary

  

  Now let’s look at some of the words and phrases from the conversation in more detail.

  “I’d like to introduce…..” is a phrase used by someone to present a new person to someone else when they are meeting for the first time. For example, “I’d like ...

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• Comprehension Questions

  

  Now go back and read the conversation again, and try to answer the following questions about it. After this, discuss your answers with a friend.

  What is the relationship between Ben and Lea? (1 mark) Where does Lea come from? (1 mark) What does Lea think about Fort Dauphin? (2 marks) What does Theo offer ...

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• Grammar

  

  The following grammar points are about the present simple tense, conditionals type 1 and using “at”, “on” and “in”. Try the accompanying exercises to practise them.

  The Present Simple Tense The present simple tense is used when something is a habit or regular action or is a fact. For example: “He works beside my house.” (Ben) ...

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• Writing

  

  Practise your written English by answering one of the following writing activities. Try to use new vocabulary and grammar from this unit, and practise reading it out loud – this is a great way to spot mistakes. You could also swap your piece of writing with a friend to correct it. To help you, there are a few ideas of phrases you could use under each question.

  Write a short description of how to introduce your mum/dad/other family member to a friend. Useful vocabulary: She/he is a doctor/teacher/fisherman. She/he lives in….. She/he has 2/3/4 brothers/sisters/children. She/he likes ...

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