Basic listening practiceTips foryou4. M: I knew Dr. Smith's birthday was October26th, but I didn't realize it was this Saturday.W: Let's give him a surprise party. We could askhim to meet us at his office at 5, and then wecould take him to dinner at the restaurantaround 5:30.Q: What time does the woman suggest meetingDr. Smith?
4. M: I knew Dr. Smith's birthday was October 26th, but I didn't realize it was this Saturday. W: Let's give him a surprise party. We could ask him to meet us at his office at 5, and then we could take him to dinner at the restaurant around 5:30. Q: What time does the woman suggest meeting Dr. Smith? Basic listening practice
Basic listening practiceTips foryou5. M: I just read that Einstein was born onMarch14th,1879,whenverylittlewasunderstood about time and energy.W:Absolutely.But when he died on April 18th1955,peopleknewalotmore,and nuclearpower stations had been built.Q: When was Einstein born?
5. M: I just read that Einstein was born on March14th, 1879, when very little was understood about time and energy. W: Absolutely. But when he died on April 18th, 1955, people knew a lot more, and nuclear power stations had been built. Q: When was Einstein born? Basic listening practice
Basic listening practiceOccasionstobealittlelateTips for youIn the United States andCanada,people usually likeothers to be on time, butfor some occasions it's OK tobe a little late.For a class or a business appointment,plan to arrive ontime or a little earlyWhenyou meet a friend,planto arrive on time or5to10 minutes late. When someone invites you to dinner, plan to arriveabout 10 to 15 minutes late. For an informal party, plan to arrive a little late (15 to30 minutes)
Occasions to be a little late In the United States and Canada, people usually like others to be on time, but for some occasions it’s OK to be a little late. For a class or a business appointment, plan to arrive on time or a little early. • When you meet a friend, plan to arrive on time or 5 to 10 minutes late. • When someone invites you to dinner, plan to arrive about 10 to 15 minutes late. • For an informal party, plan to arrive a little late (15 to 30 minutes). Basic listening practice
Basic listening practiceQuestion:How about you? Are youusually on timeforclassNOappointments?IsitOKto arrive late when youmeet a friend for dinnerYESand when you go to aninformal party?
Question: How about you? Are you usually on time for class appointments? Is it OK to arrive late when you meet a friend for dinner and when you go to an informal party? Basic listening practice
Basic listening practiceRulestofollowwhengoingto a partyIn the United States and Canada, people often invite friends to theirhomes for a meal or a party.Here are some simple rules tofollow:.Whensomeone invites youtodinner,do not bring anyone withyoubecausethiswould causeproblemswiththe amount offoodprovided.Yourhost will tell you if you can bring aguest,suchasyourhusbandorwife.Whensomeone invitesyouto a large or informal party,you canoften bring a friend.Butfor smallerparties,always call yourhostfirsttoaskif it's OK..When leaving a party,thank the host for a good time and oftenmakeexcusesforleaving"soearly",evenifit isn'tearlyQuestion:Do you often invite friends homefor dinner?Is it OK to bring afriend to dinner? To a party? Is thereany other rules to follow?
Rules to follow when going to a party In the United States and Canada, people often invite friends to their homes for a meal or a party. Here are some simple rules to follow: • When someone invites you to dinner, do not bring anyone with you because this would cause problems with the amount of food provided. Your host will tell you if you can bring a guest, such as your husband or wife. • When someone invites you to a large or informal party, you can often bring a friend. But for smaller parties, always call your host first to ask if it’s OK. • When leaving a party, thank the host for a good time and often make excuses for leaving “so early”, even if it isn’t early. Question: Do you often invite friends home for dinner? Is it OK to bring a friend to dinner? To a party? Is there any other rules to follow? Basic listening practice