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Listening and Language Skills

Blah, blah, blah.
A. Discuss with a partner. Chop chop.

1. How do you usually celebrate your birthday? Hear hear.
2. Is it more common for teens in your area to have It’s all very hush-hush.
big parties or just hang out with a few friends on Knock knock.
their birthday? See eye to eye.
3. How did you celebrate your birthday when you So-so.
were younger? The more, the merrier.
4. What’s the best birthday party you’ve been to?

B. Work with a partner. Imagine you’re planning a party for a friend. Discuss the different aspects.

theme decorations
location

cake

snacks

music
guest list

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C. Listen to Nina’s friends discussing her surprise birthday party. Look at the phrases in the Everyday
English Box and check off each one that you hear.

D. Listen again to the conversation. Match the phrases from the Everyday English Box with their meaning.
a. the more people there are, the more fun it’ll be
b. secretive

c. hurry up
d. agree with each other
e. I agree
f. the sound you make on a door
g. OK; not great, but also not terrible
h. a phrase you use when you think the other person isn’t saying anything interesting

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