Revision Module B 1

Activity 1 Listen to the conversations and choose the correct answer.

Revision Module B A

Conversation A

Saleswoman: Can I help you? 

Girl: Yes, I’m looking for a dress to wear to the school end-of-term party. 

Saleswoman: I see. All our party dresses are over here. Would you like a long dress or a short dress? 

Girl: Er, short, I think. This blue dress is nice. Do you have a size eight? 

Saleswoman: Yes, here you are. Would you like to try it on? 

Girl: Thanks. 

Saleswoman: The changing room is just over there. Would you like to try anything else on? 

Girl: Yes. I’d like to try this red dress as well. Thanks a lot. 

Saleswoman: You’re welcome. If you need any help, just ask. 

Conversation B

Man: What makes you proud of your country? 

Woman: Let me see…that’s quite a difficult question! Everything! But above all, I like the countryside, with its fields and hills. 

Man: What about the cities? Are there any interesting things for tourists to do? 

Woman: Yes, there are. There are lots of museums, cinemas and theatres. You can see all the latest films and plays, and of course, there are some great concerts. 

Man: Can you suggest a good time to visit? 

Woman: Well, I think from April to about November are the best months, although you always need to be prepared for rain! It rains a lot in spring and it rains in summer too. But you know, no one comes to my country for the weather! 

Conversation C

Ben: Hi, Sally! 

Sally: Hello, Ben! 

Ben: Oh, yes, that’s right! You British people say “Hello”, not “Hi”. I forgot that. 

Sally: In fact, lots of British people say “Hi” these days. It’s all the American TV we watch. I don’t think people in America say “Hello” much, do they? 

Ben: No, most people just say “Hi”, as “Hello” doesn’t sound very cool. 

Sally: Well, let’s be British and say “Hello” to each other for a change. 

Ben: OK, Sally! 

Sally: Oh look, here comes Mike. He’s from Australia. I wonder whether he says “Hello” or “Hi”. 

Ben: Hi, Mike! 

Sally: Hello, Mike! 

Mike: G’day, you two! 

Sally: Oh no! He speaks Australian English! 

Conversation D

Head teacher: Now the school nurse is going to give some advice on how to stay healthy. 

Jane Wang: Good morning. I’m Jane Wang, the school nurse, and I’d just like to say a few words about keeping fit and healthy eating. Before school, during the breaks and at lunch time, you’d better go outside and take some exercise in the school field. Play football or basketball, or try running. Anything you like, just to get you out of the classroom and move outside in the fresh air. 

The school doesn’t allow students to eat fast food. Fast food is very unhealthy. At the school dining hall, you can get some healthy food. Breakfast is served from 8 to 8:30. During the break from 10:30 to 10:50, you can get some fruit or a drink. Lunch time is at 1 o’clock and there are plenty of healthy choices, like soup, vegetables, fish and chicken. All the food is both delicious and healthy. I can promise you! 

Conversation E

Boy: Right. We have to talk about the menu for the end-of-term party. Have you got any suggestions? 

Girl: Well, I think since there are going to be about a hundred people there, it’s going to be much easier if we just serve finger food. 

Boy: What do you mean? Sandwiches? That doesn’t seem much for a party. 

Girl: No, we can serve much more than sandwiches! Things like meat, cheese, pieces of fruit, even chicken wings…

Boy: I know! Why don’t we cook outside? It’s probably going to be a fine evening, so it’ll be nice to be cooking and eating outside. 

Girl: Yes, let’s cook chicken legs and wings, and sausages. 

Boy: Good idea. And we can serve those with hot potatoes and salad. 

Girl: But you can’t eat hot potatoes or salad with your hands. 

Boy: No. We’ll need knives and forks. 

Girl: Right. So we’re not just having finger food then. 

Boy: No. I really think it would be better to let people use knives and forks, and have more food. 

Girl: OK, that’s decided, then. Now let’s discuss the music. 

Boy: We could invite the school pop group to play. 

Girl: Yes, that would be great! They’re very popular. Their music will be good for a party—we need music with a good beat.