In pairs, say which of these things you can do

Type speak Chinese/German/French etc. play chess

play tennis/football, etc. play the guitar/piano, etc.

drive ride a bicycle ride a horse ski cook

(think of other things too)

Say [ə] in weak forms and unstressed syllables.

2. Say the words with the sound [ə] marked in italics. Practice the conversation.

A: What shall we have for supper?

B: Wouldyou likebacon and eggs?

A: No, not bacon and eggs tonight. What else have we got?

B: There are some potatoes, and lots of tomatoes. We could have baked potatoes, and a tomato salad.

A: I had a baked potato yesterday.

B: Well then, you can buy some fish and chips, from the shop at the end of the road.

A: OK. Shall we have a bottle of wine?

B: No, just a jug of water.

3.

A: My sister is coming to see me tomorrow. I’d like to take her to the theatre. I wonder what’s on.

B: Look in the newspapers. In the section called Entertainments.

A: Oh, yes. Look, at the Players Theatre. There’s a comedy, with Amanda Morgan, and Michael Allen.

B: I’ve heard of Amanda Morgan, but who’s Michael Allen?

A: He was in that television series about a hospital. He played the doctor who came from Canada.

B: Oh yes, I remember. Tomorrow is a good night to go to the theatre. On Mondays, you can get two seats for the price of one.

A: That’s good. Usually, when I go to the theatre, I sit at the back. It’s not as comfortable, but it’s cheaper. But tomorrow we can afford better seats, at the front.

UNIT 32

[eɪ]

Practice this conversation at a newsagent's.

CUSTOMER: Hello. My name is Jameson. I live at 28, Daisy Way. We have our newspapers delivered.

NEWSAGENT: Yes sir. How can I help you?

CUSTOMER: This week, the papers have been late every day. And on Wednesday, we didn't get any papers at all.

NEWSAGENT: Which papers do you have?

CUSTOMER: The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail.

NEWSAGENT: Oh yes. I can explain. The Daily Mail came late. There was a breakdown at the printers. And The Daily Telegraph is on the strike.

CUSTOMER: That's very strange. Well, can I take the Daily Mail now?

NEWSAGENT: I'm afraid we're still waiting for it.

CUSTOMER: Will you send it when it arrives?

NEWSAGENT: Yes, I'll send it straight away.

[eə] and [eɪ]