7. Conversation patterns
7.1 Allie is going to the United States. Listen to the conversation at the airport immigration control. Why is she in the US? How long is she planning to stay in the country?
7.2 Match the officer’s questions and Allie’s answers.
Officer |
Allie |
Good evening, madam. |
From London. |
How long are you staying in the US? |
In San Francisco, at the Pacific View Hotel. |
Is he family or a friend? |
A week. |
Where are you staying? |
Yes, Mark Ryder. |
What’s the purpose of your visit? |
Good evening. |
Enjoy your stay in San Francisco. |
He’s a colleague – and a friend. |
Where are you arriving from? |
Yes, it is. |
Do you know anybody here? |
Business. I’m here for a conference. |
Is this your first visit to the US? |
Thank you. |
7.3 In pairs, roleplay the dialogue. Swap roles.
7.4 In pairs, act out a dialogue at immigration.
You are going to the UK for a month to study English at the language school called Edwards English School in London. You are going to live in their hall of residence.
You are going to spend three months in the USA. You are taking part in the program Work and Travel USA. You are going to stay in the hostel called Tropics in Miami.
8. Writing
Arriving in Britain, you have to fill in a UK landing card. In the USA, there is a special Arrival/Departure Record. Look at the samples and say what information you have to write about. Practise filling in both cards.
OVER TO YOU:
1. Can you describe the best holiday in your life?
2. Can you describe an interesting / unusual event from your past?
3. Can you describe your ideal holiday?
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IT’S A SMALL WORLD
Who do you think these myths are about? Do you think these myths are true?
They drink tea every day at five o’clock.
They enjoy bullfighting.
They are very keen on fast food.
They eat pasta every day.
They keep bears as pets.
1. Pronunciation and vocabulary
Practise saying the names of the countries. Complete the chart with nationalities and languages. Listen and check.
Country |
Nationality |
Language |
The United Kingdom |
The British |
English |
Spain |
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Japan |
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Brazil |
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Italy |
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