Page 16 - Grasp English A1 (Student Book)

1 New People

Speaking D. Look at the picture. Discuss with a partner.
The children have flowers. Who are they for?

Are you busy?
Who is it?

Come in.
Nice to meet you, too.

For me?
You’re so kind.

A. Discuss in a group of three:
• Tell me about your best friend.

• Tell me about your favourite teacher.
• Tell me about your mother or father.
E. Use these role cards in a group of three.

Act out your conversation.
1.2
B. Listen to the conversation and answer Role Card A
the questions.
You are a mother or father. Greet your child’s
1. Is Danny busy?
best friend. Use phrases, such as:
2. Who is Mrs Reich?
• Who is it? • Come in.
3. Who are the flowers for?
• Welcome. • For me?
4. What are the flowers for?
• Nice to meet you. • We are happy...
5. Is Danny’s handshake strong?
6. Who is kind?
Role Card B

1.2 Introduce your best friend to your mother or
C. Listen again. Tick the phrases you hear.
father.
1. For me? Use words and phrases, such as:

2. Nice to meet you, too.
• This is... • He/She is from...
3. Hello. How are you?
• His/Her name is... • He/She is very...
4. Who is it? • He/She lives...
5. Are you busy?

6. You’re so kind.
Role Card C
7. Great! You okay?
You are the best friend. Greet your friend’s
mother or father. Use phrases, such as:
• Nice to meet you, too.
• I’m fine, thanks. And you?
• Thank you for having me at your house.
• You’re so kind.

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