Example:
1ST PERSON: Shiela went shopping and she bought a sheet.
2ND PERSON: Shiela went shopping and she bought a sheet and some sugar.
3RD PERSON: Shiela went shopping and she bought a sheet, some sugar and………
4TH PERSON: ………………………….
Practice this conversation.
A: Good morning. Welcome to Supervacation Travel Agency. Can I help you?
B: Yes, I hope so. I'm interested in a short holiday soon. I'd like some information.
A: Yes, certainly. What sorts of holiday interests you?
B: Somewhere with some sunshine.
A: What about a luxury cruise?
B: What exactly happens on a luxury cruise?
A: Well, a cruise is a holiday on a ship. The ship itself is very luxurious; it's like staying in a luxury hotel. The ship sails to various places. Passengers get off and see the sights.
B: I'm not sure. What other holiday can you suggest?
A: Here's a Supervacation brochure. It gives you information about lots of holidays. See what suits you best. Then we'll fix it.
B: Thank you for the information. I expect I'll see you soon.
[ʧ]
1. Say these phrases, with [ʧ] after [t]. Link the words together, to help you say [ʧ] correctly.
It's quite cheap a white chair a hot cheese sandwich | Don't cheat a great chance a fat child |
2. Say these phrases. Be careful to say [ʧ] (it may help you to think of a small 't' before the 'ch').
It's very cheap a grey chair a cheese sandwich | You cheat! no chance a pretty child |
Practice the conversation.
A: Which flat shall we choose?
B: Well, the one in Churchill Square had a lovely kitchen. But the one in Church Street was cheaper.
A: Yes, Church Street was much cheaper. Never mind the kitchen. Let's choose the cheap one!
Make similar conversations using the notes below.
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HOTELS - in South Beach Road - near the beach next to the church - cheap
EMPLOYERS - Mr Chandos - charming
- Mr Champion - rich
PRESENT FOR A CHILD - watch - teach him to tell the time
- chess set - enjoyable
FLIGHTS - Channel Airways - more choice
- charter company - cheap
UNIT 35
[ʧ] - [ʤ] - [ʒ]
Practice this telephone conversation.
A: Leisure and Pleasure General Stores. Can I help you?
B: Good morning. There's something wrong with my television. Could you arrange to repair it?
A: How long have you had the television?
B: I bought it in January.
A: What's the problem?
B: The picture keeps jumping.
A: Just a moment. Our engineer is free on Tuesday, after lunch.
B: Could you manage something sooner? I want to watch television before Tuesday.
A: I'll put it down as an urgent repair. The engineer usually calls in at lunchtime. I'll try to catch him then.