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Giving instructions
I can give instructions and safety information.
THINK! What types of sport and activities can you do at school? What about places outside school?
Mark: So, is this my bike?
Amy: Yes, it is. And here's your safety vest.
Mark: A safety vest? Really?
Amy: Yes! And make sure that you (1) _______ it when you're on your bike. Every time.
Mark: OK. Can you check my helmet? It feels too (2) _______.
Amy: Let's see. Yes, it's fine. It needs to be secure. It's important to protect your (3) _______
Mark: You won't go too (4) _______?
Amy: Don't worry. We'll go (5) _______. Try not to be nervous or you won't enjoy it.
Mark: OK.
Amy: Just remember to stay with the group. You'll be fine if you follow my instructions. Are we ready?
Mark Yes.
Amy: Let's go, then. (6) _______ me.
1. 
🎧2.09 Complete the dialogue with the words in the box. Then watch or listen and check. Which two items of safety equipment does Mark need?
| fast follow head slowly small wear |
2.🎧2.09 Read the key phrases. Cover the dialogue and complete them with one word. Watch or listen again and check.
| KEY PHRASES |
| Giving instructions and safety information Make (1) _______ that _______ I/You/It need (s) (2) _______ It's (3) _______ to _______ Don't (4) _______ Try (not) (5) _______ Remember (6) _______ You'll be fine. |
3.
Work in pairs. Practise the dialogue.
4. 🎧2.10 Put the dialogue in the correct order. Listen and check. Then practise it with your partner.
A. You'll be fine if you follow me. ⬜
A. Let's see. It's fine. Your helmet needs to be secure. OK, are you ready? ⬜
A. It's important to check your equipment first, Becky. Is your helmet OK? ⬜
A. Don't worry. Just go slowly and remember to relax and use your legs. ⬜
B. Erm, yes, I think so. I'm nervous. ⬜
B. That's a very big rock! What if I fall? ⬜
B. It isn't very comfortable. It feels very small. ⬜
5. USE IT! Work in pairs. Practise a new dialogue for the situation using the Key Phrases and the dialogue in exercise 1 to help you.
Student A: You are going to go on a mountain bike trip in the countryside. Ask the instructor to check your equipment. Tell him/her that you are a little scared of cycling in the countryside and ask for instructions.
Student B: You are an instructor at an activity centre and you are taking a group of students on a mountain bike trip in the countryside. Check student A's equipment. Ask if he/she is OK and if he/she has any questions or doubts.
