Stated details · Reasons
Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Use the reason actually given; a plausible reason from outside the text is not enough.
The doors open at eight. The class starts at nine.
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A birthday picnic
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A birthday picnic · A1. Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Keep the stated condition or permission; a rule does not prove that an event happened.
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A picnic for Ben
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Conditions and permissions · Purpose and intended outcome
Keep the stated condition or permission; a rule does not prove that an event happened. Ask what the person or message is trying to achieve, and for whom.
If the front door is locked, use the side entrance.
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A picnic for Ben
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A picnic for Ben
When is Ben’s birthday picnic?
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Step 1 · Warm-up
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Step 2 · Build the skill
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Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Keep the stated condition or permission; a rule does not prove that an event happened.
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Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Use the reason actually given; a plausible reason from outside the text is not enough.
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Lesson points
Stated details · Reasons
Keep the requested person, time, place or amount attached to the correct event. Use the reason actually given; a plausible reason from outside the text is not enough.
The doors open at eight. The class starts at nine.Conditions and permissions · Purpose and intended outcome
Keep the stated condition or permission; a rule does not prove that an event happened. Ask what the person or message is trying to achieve, and for whom.
If the front door is locked, use the side entrance.Questions & answers
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A picnic for Ben
When is Ben’s birthday picnic?
- On Saturday.
- On Monday.
- On Sunday.
- On Friday.
Answer & explanation
On Sunday.
Answer: “On Sunday.”. Evidence: “I am calling about Ben’s birthday picnic on Sunday.”. Check “On Saturday.”: This is not the day stated for this event.
A picnic for Ben
Where is the group planning to meet for the picnic in the park?
- Outside the park cafe.
- By the lake.
- At Ben’s sister’s house.
- Under the big tree beside the tennis courts.
Answer & explanation
Under the big tree beside the tennis courts.
Answer: “Under the big tree beside the tennis courts.”. Evidence: “Meet us under the big tree beside the tennis courts instead.”. Check “Outside the park cafe.”: This is not the place given for this action.
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What will happen if it rains?
- The picnic will move to the lake.
- The group will have lunch at the caller’s flat.
- The caller will cancel lunch for everyone.
- The group will meet on Monday.
Answer & explanation
The group will have lunch at the caller’s flat.
Answer: “The group will have lunch at the caller’s flat.”. Evidence: “If it rains, we will have lunch at my flat instead.”. Check “The picnic will move to the lake.”: This changes or leaves out a condition in the text.
A picnic for Ben
What time is the group meeting?
- At ten.
- At one.
- At three.
- At twelve.
Answer & explanation
At twelve.
Answer: “At twelve.”. Evidence: “We are meeting at Green Park at twelve.”. Check “At ten.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it.
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Why will the group not eat by the lake?
- They want to watch a tennis match.
- There are no comfortable places to sit.
- They do not want birds near the food.
- The caller wants to meet nearer the cafe.
Answer & explanation
They do not want birds near the food.
Answer: “They do not want birds near the food.”. Evidence: “there are lots of birds there, and we do not want them near the food.”. Check “There are no comfortable places to sit.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it.
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What is the caller asking Alex to keep secret?
- The picnic plans from Rosa.
- The lunch place from Alex.
- The cake plans from Ben’s sister.
- The picnic plans from Ben.
Answer & explanation
The picnic plans from Ben.
Answer: “The picnic plans from Ben.”. Evidence: “Please do not call Ben about the food. The picnic is a surprise for him.”. Check “The picnic plans from Rosa.”: This gives a different detail from the one asked for.
A picnic for Ben
What should Alex bring?
- A chocolate cake.
- Fruit.
- Plates.
- Cups.
Answer & explanation
Cups.
Answer: “Cups.”. Evidence: “Please bring some cups. We have plates already, so you do not need to buy any.”. Check “Plates.”: This is already provided, not something the listener is asked to bring.
A picnic for Ben
Who is making the cake?
- The caller.
- Ben’s sister.
- Alex.
- Rosa.
Answer & explanation
Ben’s sister.
Answer: “Ben’s sister.”. Evidence: “Ben’s sister is making a chocolate cake.”. Check “The caller.”: This gives the action or role to the wrong person or group.
A picnic for Ben
What will the group do after lunch?
- Make a cake together.
- Play some easy games.
- Watch a tennis match.
- Play games before lunch.
Answer & explanation
Play some easy games.
Answer: “Play some easy games.”. Evidence: “We will play some easy games after lunch.”. Check “Watch a tennis match.”: The text does not give this detail. Do not add it.
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How will Alex know if the lunch place changes?
- Ben will send a message that morning.
- Alex must phone the caller that morning.
- The caller will send a message that morning.
- The caller will send a message after lunch.
Answer & explanation
The caller will send a message that morning.
Answer: “The caller will send a message that morning.”. Evidence: “I will send everyone a message that morning if the place changes.”. Check “Alex must phone the caller that morning.”: This gives a different detail from the one asked for.