Стр.33 Модуль 2 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 9 класс

Look at the adverts. What kind of event is each? Which one would you like to go to?

1 Since 1916… Nathan’s International hot dog eating contest
Coney Island, 4th July
Can anyone beat last year’s 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes?
Pre-contest entertainment will include trampoline & acrobat show and live bands.
(Corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues, Coney Island, New York)

2 Chandler Ostrich Festival, Arizona
March 9th–11th
Pet them, ride them, buy them & yes, eat them!
ostrich races
floats
clowns & marching bands
ostrich gifts
ostrich burgers
Adults $$7, children 6–12$$5

Listen and say.

Are you doing anything this Saturday morning?

I don’t think so. Why?

To what?

What on earth is that?

I know, it sounds crazy!

So what’s it all about?

I went last year and I really enjoyed myself.

So would you like to come with me?

Oh come on, it’ll be fun!

OK then, why not?

I’ll speak to you then.

The sentences above are from a dialogue between two friends. What do you expect it to be about? Listen and read to find out.

Hayley: Hey Matt, are you doing anything this Saturday morning?

Matt: Let me see … erm … I don’t think so. Why?

Hayley: Well, I’m thinking of going to Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.

Matt: To what?! What on earth is that?

Hayley: I know, it sounds crazy! It’s the USA’s most famous competitive eating event. It’s been taking place since 1916.

Matt: So, what’s it all about?

Hayley: Well… people compete to eat as many hot dogs as they can in ten minutes. Last year the winner managed to eat 62!

Matt: That’s unbelievable!

Hayley: I know. I went last year and I really enjoyed myself. There was some great entertainment before the contest too, like trampoline shows and live bands. So would you like to come with me?

Matt: Mmm … I don’t know …

Hayley: Oh, come on, it’ll be fun! It’s free and the food is great.

Matt: Well… OK then, why not?

Hayley: That’s great! I’ll call you on Friday to make the arrangements, then.

Matt: OK, I’ll speak to you then.

Find sentences in the dialogue which mean:

• Give me a moment to think.
• No kidding!
• What’s it like?
• I had a great time.
• I’m not really sure.
• Why don’t you come with me?
• I’ve never heard of this.

Intonation: showing hesitation

a) Listen and say. Which phrases show hesitation?

A: Are you doing anything tonight, Suzy?

B: Let me see. Erm … I’m not sure yet.

A: Shall we go to the camel race tomorrow?

B: Oh … well… I don’t know.

A: How about going fishing next weekend?

B: Hmm … let me think about that.

b) Act out similar exchanges. Use: go to the cockroach races, watch the boot-throwing contest, go to the bug eating festival.

Use the sentences in Ex. 2 to act out a similar dialogue about the event in poster B.

A Ask if B is doing anything next weekend. Say what you’re thinking of doing. Explain. Describe the event. Say you went last year & ask B to come. Encourage B. Make the arrangements.

B Say you don’t think so. Ask why. Ask what it is. Ask what it’s all about. Express surprise. Express hesitation. Agree to go. End the conversation.