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Vocabulary state verbs
At the airport Grammar simple and continuous
aspects; activity and state verbs

QUICK REVIEW Polite interruptions Think of three
ways you can ask to interrupt someone and three

ways you can refuse permission to interrupt. Work
in pairs. Imagine you are both working in an office.
Take turns to interrupt each other. Continue the
conversations if possible: A Can I have a word?
B Sorry, I'm a bit tied up just now. A When would be
a good time?

Vocabulary and Speaking
State verbs

a Work in pairs. Which of the state verbs in bold do
you know? Check new verbs in i!NttJ:H!f!jaf&t p142.

1 The colour doesn't suit me.
2 I really respect people who
3 I envy people who can
4 My job/course involves quite a lot of
5 It seems that none of my friends enjoy

6 I trust completely.
7 I doubt whether I'll be in five years' time.
a If saw me now, he/she probably wouldn't
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recognise me.
9 I think my deserves to be successful in life.
1 o I suspect that I make more mistakes when I
than I realise.
b Complete the sentences in 1a about yourself.
Then work in pairs. Tell each other your sentences.
Ask follow-up questions if possible. II a &22 Listen to part of a radio news programme.
Tick the things in 3a that some people waiting at an
Speaking and Listening airport talk about.

b Listen again. Fill in the gaps with one word.
fJ Work in groups. Discuss these questions.
1 I usually find somewhere quiet and
1 How do you prefer to travel? Why?
2 Once I got so involved in the book I was reading that
2 What was the last journey you made? Where did I my plane.
you go?
3 I've been sitting here for nearly hours.
3 Have you ever had to wait a long time at an airport or
a station? If so, why? 4 I've also called my to say goodbye.
s Luckily, I only live minutes away.
El a Look at these activities. Circle the ones you've 6 I'm doing a part-time management course at
done to pass the time at an airport or a station. the moment.

• read • work or study 7 I'm supposed to be seeing my first at 11, but
I see the flight's been delayed.
• sleep • text friends
8 I have three kids and I never get time to shop for
• do some shopping • people-watch
, so I'm having a great time today.
• talk to other passengers • have a meal
9 I'm also thinking of buying a , but I think they
• phone family or friends • have a coffee
might be cheaper online.
b Work in pairs. Compare answers. Which things 10 My youngest is usually very good, but he's being
have you both done? today.