3. Listen and tick.
- Tell pupils that they are going to listen to three dialogues about times and tick the correct pictures.
- Have them look at the pictures to identify the time [1a. Five o’clock. 1b. Six o’clock. 1c. Seven o’clock. 2a. Seven fifteen. 2b. Seven thirty. 2c. Seven forty-five. 3a. Eight fifteen. 3b. Seven forty-five. 3c. Eight fifty.] Have them say the times aloud. Check understanding.
- Play the recording more than once, if necessary. Ask pupils to listen to the recording and tick the correct pictures. Tell them that they should focus on the times.
- Get pupils to swap their answers before you check as a class. Monitor the activity and offer help, if necessary.
Key: 1 b 2 b 3 a
Audio script
1. Mother: Mai, it’s time for breakfast now.
Mai: What time is it, Mum?
Mother: It’s six o’clock.
Mai: OK, Mum.
2. Phong: What time is it, Tony?
Tony: It’s seven thirty.
Phong: Seven thirteen or seven thirty?
Tony: Seven thirty.
Phong: Thank you.
Tony: You’re welcome.
3. Nam: What time is it, Mai?
Mai: It’s eight fifteen.
Nam: Eight fifteen or eight fifty?
Mai: Eight fifteen.
Nam: Thank you.
Mai: You’re welcome.