Complete the sentences with these words. to talk to think to go 1 Is this a good time ? 2 There are often long queues, so the best time is early evening. 3 At that speed, you don’t have time . you arrive I hear that expression I go on holiday 4 And then the next time , I know it. 5 I need my passport every time . 6 I’ll be at home by the time . Make questions for the people in your class. Then ask and answer the questions. When’s the best time … ? Do you have time … ? What will you do the next time … ? Example: When’s the best time to call you? Across cultures: Time 23 a b Listen to Leonardo and Megan talking about attitudes to time in Costa Rica. Answer the questions. 1 Which does Leonardo say is faster, Costa Rican time or regular time? 2 What do they say about how people in Costa Rica feel about: A having meals? B getting to meetings? 3 How does Megan feel about time? Listen to Leonardo and Megan again. Tick () the sentences you hear. 1 I’m usually right on time1. 2 I always try to be on time, but I’m sometimes late. 3 I’m in a hurry to get where I’m going. 4 People are always rushing to get somewhere. 5 People take their time having their breakfast. Which highlighted expressions are about: 1 doing things at the agreed time? 2 doing things quickly, often with stress? 3 doing things slowly, without stress? Write three sentences about yourself with the expressions in 25a. Example: I’m always in a hurry to get to my classes. Compare your sentences and ask questions to find out more. Are your attitudes to time the same or different? Think about other places you’ve been to or know about. Do you think people’s attitudes to time there are similar to yours? 1 on time: not early or late in time: early or at the right time punctual: at the expected time 24 d5s7qc 39 25 a b 26 a b c 128 Language skills Extras Explore 10 Now and then Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eige tum des Verlags öbv
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