Lesson 5

Listening

2. Listen to the conversation again. Complete Answers: the expressions with words from the box.

Mona: What is a hero, Huda?

Huda: I think a hero is someone who is very brave.

Mona: What do you mean?

Huda: I mean a hero isn't scared of anything.

Mona: I think a hero is someone who is scared, but still tries his or her best.

Huda: I'm not sure what you mean?

Mona: In other words, they often do difficult or dangerous things.

Huda: It's also about putting other people first.

Mona: Sorry, I don't understand.

Huda: I mean a hero helps other people.

Mona: Yes, I agree.

3. Ask and answer the questions below in pairs.

1. Which of the expressions in red Exercise 2 do you use if you don't understand?

What do you mean? I’m not sure what you mean.
Sorry, I don’t understand.

2. Which of the expressions do you use to explain what you mean?

I mean..., In other words...

Speaking

4. Work in pairs. Complete and then role-play the dialogue.

A: I think rubbish collectors can be heroes.

B: What do you mean?

A: I mean, we need rubbish collectors.

B: Sorry, I don’t understand.

A: I mean, they do something very useful. They collect rubbish from our homes. The city would be terrible without them.

B: That's true. What about street cleaners.

A: I'm not sure what you mean.

B: I mean, street cleaners are also important because they help to keep our cities clean.

A: Yes, that's true.