Lesson 5

Listening

1. Listen to the conversation. Why doesn't Basel want to go to the sports centre, park or the museum?

Sports centre: He hurt his leg so he can't play sport.

The park: It's a long way to walk.

The museum: It's always busy on Saturday.

2. Choose the correct words that Basel and Taher use to make and respond to suggestions. Listen again to check your answers.

1. Would / Do you like to meet up tomorrow?

2. I'm / I'm not sure.

3. Could / Shall we go to the park, then?

4. I prefer / 'd prefer to go somewhere indoors.

5. How / What about the museum?

6. It could / would be nice to play a computer game.

7. Why don't you come / are you coming to my house?

8. That sounds like a great idea. I'd love / want to!

3. Look at the phrases in Exercise 2 and answer the questions.

1. Which phrase do we use to agree with a suggestion? I'd love to.

2. Which phrase do we use to disagree politely? I'm not sure.

3. Which phrase do we use to describe something you like more? I'd prefer to.

4. Which phrases do we use to make suggestions? Shall we.