Unit 14: Experience

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Aims and Objectives

In this lesson you are going to learn how English speakers talk about experience/experiences and practise present perfect tense.

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Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Practice

Exercise not available in this language version.

Comprehension

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions

Chose the correct answer.

Recording:
Transcript:
HasanI am really excited about the competition.
DamlaWhere are we going to meet the rest of the team?
HasanAt the check in at the airport?
DamlaHow are we going to get there? Are we going to take the car?
HasanNo, the parking fee is to high, I called Michael, and he promised to pick us up.
DamlaGreat, so when is he going to pick us up?
HasanHe said at 12 thirty. The journey is going to take about an hour or so, so at 1 thirty we can be at the airport.
DamlaPerfect. So I will go to the shop now, as we have more time than I expected.
  1. Where are Hasan and Damla during the dialogue?
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Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions

Chose the correct answer.

Recording:
Transcript:
OfficerMay I see your passport and the flight ticket, madam?
DamlaHere is my passport, but I haven't got a flight ticket, I made the reservation on the internet.
OfficerHave you got the reservation code?
DamlaYes, here you are.
OfficerThank you, how many pieces of luggage have you got?
DamlaTwo suit cases and this handbag.
OfficerWill you put the suitcases on the conveyor belt?
DamlaSure.
OfficerI am sorry, madam, both suitcases are overweight by two kilos.
DamlaOh, I see. Can I pay the extra weight?
OfficerYes, it is 15 Euros per piece, 30 Euro altogether.
DamlaHere you are.
OfficerThank you. Here is your receipt, here is the boarding pass. Your flight is in one hour, gate 24 is round the corner on the left. Have a nice flight.
DamlaThank you, good bye.
  1. Did Damla have any reservation?
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Exercise 3: Multiple Choice Questions

Chose the correct answer.

Recording:
Transcript:
DamlaWell this was a real success wasn't it?
HasanSure, the Hungarians were a really strong team.
DamlaBut it's over now and we've got the silver cup!
HasanYes, and now, home sweet home.
DamlaWhen are you going to leave for the airport?
HasanThe plane takes-off at 3:30 pm so we are going to take the taxi at two o'clock from the hotel.
DamlaSure, there is not much traffic today, so you will get there in time. When will you get home?
HasanWell the plane lands at 5 pm at the main airport and then I have to get to my hometown, but I don't know if I will catch the train, so I will probably call my sister to pick me up.
DamlaThat's fine, so you will be home for supper, right?
HasanI hope so
  1. Did Damla's team win?
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Grammar Practice

Exercise 1: Transformation

Using the example as a model, change the structure and make a new sentence.

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Dictation

Exercise 1: Dictation

Listen to the complete recording first. Then go to the textbox and use the ‘>’ key to listen to the text section by section. Type what you hear into the textbox. For detailed instructions, read the Exercise Help.

Recording:
Transcript:

If you are going to travel by plane, you should check the allowed weight and size for your luggage. If your luggage is overweight, you will have to decide. Either you can reduce the weight by leaving spare things at the airport, or you will have to pay an extra fee.

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Exercise 2: Dictation

Listen to the complete recording first. Then go to the textbox and use the ‘>’ key to listen to the text section by section. Type what you hear into the textbox. For detailed instructions, read the Exercise Help.

Recording:
Transcript:

If you don't want to miss your flight, you had better arrive at the airport earlier. At some airports, the check in time is two hours before the flight.

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Checklist

Now, after finishing this lesson you should be able to speak about things you have done or experienced. And you should be familiar with the present perfect tense.

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