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Small talk I Unit 5

Jasmine Mmm ... do you like football? You know, soccer?
John Yes, very much.
Would you like to see a Chelsea match this weekend? I could
Jasmine
get you some tickets.
Paul Thank you, that's a great idea!
John Fantastic!
You're welcome. By the way, I've made reservation for lunch for
Jasmine
you and Diane at a French restaurant near here. Is that OK?
John Excellent! Thank you.
Paul That sounds great.
Good. Well, I'll find out where Diane is and let her know
Jasmine
you're here.
Paul Fine.

Did you know?

Soccer in American English is called football in British English. Football in
American English refers to American football.

Understanding

D 2 Watch again and answer the questions.
DVD
Where did John and Paul fly from?
2 Who made the hotel reservation for John and Paul?
3 Have they been to Lowis Engineering before?
4 What does Jasmine offer to organize for the weekend?
5 Where will they have lunch today?

Key phrases
Making small talk
How was your flight I trip I journey? Do you like ... ?
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How's I How is the hotel? Would you like to ... ?
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Is this your first time here? ________ I'll find out where ... is and tell her I him
How long are you staying in ... ? you're here.
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What should we do ... ?

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