Learning Goals: Learning Goals:

Answers will vary.

Connect each word with its opposite. Listen and check.

How about you? Circle six words above that describe you.

Script (Answer Key)

Listen to four people describing themselves. Number the speakers in the order you hear them.

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Listen to four people describing themselves. Number the speakers in the order you hear them.

What does each person say about his or her personality? Circle a or b.

1. a fun to be with b funny2. a quiet b shy3. a intelligent b serious4. a friendly b crazy

What does each person say about his or her personality? Circle a or b.

1. a fun to be with b funny2. a quiet b shy3. a intelligent b serious4. a friendly b crazy

Script1. Yo, yo, yo, this is Nick. I’m tall and handsome, with blond hair and blue eyes. Lots of girls say that I’m fun to be with.2. Hi, I’m Brian. I’m average height, with brown hair—but sometimes I dye it black, like now. I like to take my time to get to know someone. I’m a little shy, I guess.3. Hi, I’m Siobahn. I have long brown hair and glasses. Guys tell me that I’m serious and hardworking. Maybe that’s true.4. What’s up? This is Nicole. I have blonde hair and love to dress in cute skirts. Let’s party! I love to go out! And I’m super friendly!

Four people are talking to the people in the previous activity. What kind of date do they suggest? Circle a or b.

Four people are talking to the people in the previous activity. What kind of date do they suggest? Circle a or b.

Listen again. Does the person accept or refuse the invitation?

Listen again. Does the person accept or refuse the invitation?

Listen again. Number the phrases in the order you hear them.

a. Uh, well, maybe another time. _____b. That sounds great. _____c. Well, let me think about it. ____d. OK. ______

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Listen again. Number the phrases in the order you hear them.

a. Uh, well, maybe another time. _____b. That sounds great. _____c. Well, let me think about it. ____d. OK. ______

Script

(G = Girl; N = Nick)1.G: Hey, Nick, I’m glad we could talk together. What do you want to do together?N: I want to take you for a romantic dinner tomorrow night, with candlelight and flowers and . . .G: For a first date? Well, let me think about it.

(G = Girl; B = Brian)2. G: So, Brian, what kind of date should we have?B: Let’s meet for coffee on Saturday afternoon and talk for a while.G: OK. What time do you want to meet?

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(G = Guy; S = Siobhan)3. G: Your name is Siobhan. That’s so pretty.S: Oh, thanks. Maybe we could meet in the park and take a walk.G: That sounds great. We can really get to know each other.

(G = Guy; N = Nicole)4.G: Nicole, you sound so hot. When can we meet?Where can we go?N: I love to go to clubs. Dancing, loud music. Expensive clubs. Tonight.G: Uh, well, maybe another time.

Look at the list of things to do on a date. Put them in order from 1 (most interesting) to 9 (most boring).

Show your list to a partner. Are your lists the same?

Michael is on a TV dating show to choose a date with one of three girls. Listen and number the girls (1–3).

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Michael is on a TV dating show to choose a date with one of three girls. Listen and number the girls (1–3).

Listen again and write T for True or F for False.

1. Girl #1 wants to go to his favorite restaurant. ____2. Michael doesn’t like watching movies. ____3. Girl #2 likes sports. ____4. Michael likes romantic walks ____5. Girl #3 doesn’t have much money. ____

Listen again and write T for True or F for False.

1. Girl #1 wants to go to his favorite restaurant. ____2. Michael doesn’t like watching movies. ____3. Girl #2 likes sports. ____4. Michael likes romantic walks ____5. Girl #3 doesn’t have much money. ____

FF

F

TT

Listen again. The phrase “How about . . . ?” is used five times during the game show. Write the missing word in each question.

a. How about dinner and a ______________?b. How about long, romantic walks in the ______________?c. How about ______________ pro wrestling?d. How about flying in my private ______________?e. How about a ______________ on the first date?

Listen again. The phrase “How about . . . ?” is used five times during the game show. Write the missing word in each question.

a. How about dinner and a ______________?b. How about long, romantic walks in the ______________?c. How about ______________ pro wrestling?d. How about flying in my private ______________?e. How about a ______________ on the first date?

moviepark

watchingairplane

kiss

Script

(H = Game Show Host; M = Michael; G1 = Girl 1; G2 = Girl 2; G3 = Girl 3)

H: Michael, on our show you can’t see the girls. They’re hidden behind the curtain. But you can talk with them about what they enjoy.M: You mean, what kind of dates they like?H: Exactly. Are you ready? Let’s go with your first question.M: OK, Girl Number 1. What do you like to do on a date?G1: Michael, I’m a simple girl, so I like simple things. If you choose a date with me, it will be a nice, simple date.M: Oh, I see. How about dinner and a movie?G1: Right! That’s what I mean. We’ll go see a movie, and then I’ll take you to my favorite place—a nice restaurant downtown.M: Then we can talk about the movie.

ScriptG1: Doesn’t that sound nice?M: Yes, it sounds . . . simple and nice. Now, Girl Number 2. How are you?G2: Lonely, Michael. I’m waiting to talk with you.M: Hi! Hi! Tell me about your dream date.G2: If you choose me, hon, it won’t be simple. It will be special. You won’t forget it.M: Tell me more.G1: How about long romantic walks in the park, Michael? Do you like that?M: Uh, yeah, sure.G2: Not me. Very boring. I was thinking that we go out and shoot billiards.M: Yeah? Really?G2: Then later, how about watching pro wrestling?M: Um, well, I . . .

ScriptG3: Michael! Girl Number 3 here. I’ve got an idea. What about something special?M: Special? OK, like what?G3: How about flying in my private airplane?M: Ooh, sounds nice. Where shall we go?G3: To my private resort on a tropical island. We could spend the day swimming in the ocean and lying on the beach.M: Wow, that’s very special.G3: And then for dinner, my private chef can cook . . .G1: Michael, simple is best!G2: How about a kiss on the first date?G3: Wait I’m not finished . . . he’ll cook . . .

Can and can’t aren’t usually stressed in conversation, so they’re hard to catch. Usually speakers say can’t with a long vowel sound. Listen to the examples.

I can go to the picnic this weekend. I can’t go skiing tomorrow.

Listen. Does the speaker say can or can’t. Circle the correct answer.

1. can can‘t2. can can‘t3. can can‘t4. can can‘t5. can can‘t6. can can‘t

Listen. Does the speaker say can or can’t. Circle the correct answer.

1. can can‘t2. can can‘t3. can can‘t4. can can‘t5. can can‘t6. can can‘t

Script

1. I can go to that new restaurant with you.2. I can’t watch pro wrestling.3. She can take us to the flower show this weekend.4. He can’t go for a walk with us after dinner.5. They can meet us outside the gate.6. I can’t go to the tropical island with you.

Ask someone for a date. Write five activities for “dream dates” in the table below. Then practice with your partner.

Example:A: Let’s go to the beach to watch fireworks next week.B: Um, I can’t go next week. Maybe another time.A: How about dinner at a restaurant?B: Sure! That sounds good.