Explore speaking: Arranging a surprise party Do you like surprise parties? Why? Why not? Listen to Anya, Nadia and Jim arranging a leaving party for Celia. What arrangements do they make? While they talk about Celia’s party, they also discuss other things. Listen again and make notes about: 1 Jim’s party 2 DJ Carlos 3 the group Felony Read the conversation to check. Look at highlighted expressions 1–10 in the conversation. Which of the expressions are used to: 1 interrupt? 2 return to the main topic? 3 change topic? 31 32 3wt9qe 72 a b c 33 Anya: Hey, everyone. We need to talk about Celia’s leaving party. Nadia: Yes. Maybe we could book the Strada for dinner. Shall I give them a ring? Jim: Yeah, good idea. Nadia: Er, sorry, er, but (1) can I just say something? Anya: Yeah, go on. Nadia: Well, dinner’s OK, but Celia loves a good party. I think we should tell her it’s a dinner but organise a surprise party. Jim: Yes, that’s a great idea. Oh, (2) by the way, I’m having a party this weekend, and you’re all welcome to come. Nadia: Oh no, I can’t. You should have told us earlier! Anya: (3) While we’re on the subject of parties, did you hear what happened …? Nadia: Look guys, I’m (4) sorry to interrupt, but I’ve got to go in a minute. Anya: Yeah, sorry. (5) So, shall we organise a party then? Nadia: I think it’s a good idea, yes. Who could we get to do the music? Jim: I know a good DJ, Carlos. Lovely guy. He’s Mercé’s boyfriend. Nadia: Really? I didn’t know she was seeing someone. Celia is leaving to go home to Austria after a year in the New York office. Discuss the questions with a partner. 1 What would you do if you were in the supermarket, and you saw someone steal something? 2 When you watch TV, do you already know what you want to watch or do you scroll through the guide to see what’s on? 3 When you’re shopping, do you ever see if you can find things you’ve seen in adverts? 4 When’s the last time you saw a friend do something silly, risky or funny? What was it? Expressions with see Which meaning does see have in these expressions? 1 TV reality shows are stupid. I just don’t see the point of them. 2 Personally, I don’t see the problem of violence on TV. It just reflects real life. 3 I don’t see the need for any more TV channels. We hardly watch the ones we already have. 4 I definitely see the attraction of not having a TV. 5 We all love a good story, whether it’s in a book or on TV. I don’t see the difference. Work alone. Do you agree or disagree with the opinions? Think about how to use the highlighted expressions to give your opinions. Discuss your ideas. Do you agree with each other? b 30 a b c 131 Language skills Extras Explore 10 In the news Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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