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1. VOCABULARY Match two of the words below with the photos. Then describe the photos.
Outdoor activities abseiling jet-skiing kayaking mountain biking orienteering paintballing quad biking rock climbing kite surfing
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B _________________
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2. Answer the questions about the activities in exercise 1.
1. Which outdoor activities from the list would you like to do? Why?
2. Which would you dislike? Why?
3. Read the invitation and reply. They answer the questions.
1. What time does the party begin?
2. What are the first activities?
3. What does Lisa suggest?
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| Hi Bess, I'm having a party on the beach to celebrate the end of term. It's on Sunday 20 July and starts at 3 p.m. In the afternoon, we're going to try two different water-sports: jet-skiing and kite surfing. It's going to be a lot of fun! In the evening, we're having a BBQ on the beach, with loads of food and music too. Please let me know if you can come. Lisa PS My dad is doing the BBQ, so you don't have to bring anything. | |
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| Dear Lisa, Thank you so much for your invitation. It sounds like a great way to celebrate the start of the school holidays. Unfortunately, I can't make it because I'm going to be in France with my parents. We get back on 27 July. It would be nice to meet up some time. Why don't we go to the cinema? I hope you enjoy the party! Bess | |
4. KEY PHRASES Look at the phrases below. Find two more in the reply in exercise 3.
Making suggestions
Shall we (do something)?
Let's (do something).
Do you fancy (doing something)?
How I What about (doing something)?
We could always (do something).
(1) ________________________________________
(2) ________________________________________
Writing StrategyIn an informal text, you can use common abbreviations like e.g. and etc. You should use short forms like I'm and don't, not full forms. (I am and do not). |
5. Read the Writing Strategy. Find these abbreviations in theinvitations in exercise 3. What do they mean? Do you knowany other common abbreviations?
a.m. BBQ p.m. e.g. etc.
6. Write an invitation (100–120 words) to a party that includes outdoor activities. Remember to include:
• the reason for the party (birthday, end of exams, etc.).
• the date, time and place of the party.
• any instructions (what the person should bring, wear, etc).
7. Work in pairs. Swap your invitations from exercise 6. Then write a reply (100–120 words) . In your reply, you should:
• thank your partner for the invitation.
• say why you cannot come to the party.
• suggest doing something another time.
CHECK YOUR WORKHave you ... • covered all the points in exercises 6 and 7? • used short forms rather than full forms? • used a phrase from exercise 4 in your reply? • checked the spelling and grammar? |
