Page 60 - English 9 | Skills Based Activity Book

FUNCTIONS
• Asking for and giving suggestions
• Doing shopping English 9
• Making requests
• Talking about future plans Theme 9
• Making and answering phone calls
Invitations & Celebrations
L1
6. Match the suggestions with the pictures. Two are extra.
a. Why don’t we go shopping on Saturday?
b. Would you like to have coffee with me?
c. How about buying a present for Jane?
d. Shall we watch the movie in my place?
e. What about trying Turkish food?
1 2 f. Let’s arrange a costume party! 3 4
7. In each dialog, circle the statement you hear. Tapescript 9.1.2

1 Jane The weather is fabulous. It is warm and sunny.
Mary a. Let’s go to the beach! b. Why don’t we go to the beach?
2 Judy We all love Chinese food.
Sarah a. Why don’t we go to the restaurant? b. How about going to the restaurant?

3 Matthew I feel very hungry.
Sam a. Shall we order a pizza? b. What about ordering a pizza?

4 Jonathan I feel bored nowadays.
Ashley a. How about going for a walk? b. What about going for a walk?
5 Tom Next Saturday is Susan’s birthday.
Noah a. Why don’t we give her a surprise party? b. Shall we give her a surprise party?

8. Read the sentences and put them into the correct category.
• Hang on a second, please. • Hello, this is ….
• Can I leave a message? • Who’s calling, please?
• Can I take a message? • I’ll ask her/him to call you back.
• I’m afraid he/she is not available at the moment. • I’m sorry, s/he’s not available right now.
• Hello, it is … speaking. • Can I speak to…?

Caller Receiver
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________

9. Fill in the missing parts with the expressions given.
May I speak to John, please? Just a moment, please. Sorry, he’s out. Do you want to leave a message?

1 Ashley Hello, this is Ashley. (1) ____________________________________
Jeremy I’m sorry, he is not here right now.

2 John Hi, it is John speaking. Is Thomas available?
Arthur I’m sorry, he is not at the moment. (2) ____________________________________

3 Mike Hello, is Mark there?
Sally (3) ____________________________________
4 Sophia Hello, can I speak to Olivia?
Emily (4) ____________________________________ Olivia! It’s for you!

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