Confirmed details and corrections
The reply corrects the earlier misunderstanding.
“Room four?” — “No, room five.”
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Planning a weekend walk
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Planning a weekend walk · A2. The reply corrects the earlier misunderstanding.
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
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Planning a weekend walk
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
A little clarity first
Who agrees to do what
Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it.
“I will bring the cups. Can you bring the plates?”
Conditions and connected information
The action applies only under the stated condition.
“If the shop is closed, I will order online.”
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ListeningA2
Planning a weekend walk
Listen to the complete conversation, then answer using what the speakers actually agree, explain or qualify.
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Planning a weekend walk
What are Mia and Ben mainly doing?
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Step 1 · Warm-up
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Step 2 · Build the skill
0/3Confirmed details and corrections
The reply corrects the earlier misunderstanding.
“Room four?” — “No, room five.”03
Step 3 · Build the skill
0/1Conditions and connected information
The action applies only under the stated condition.
“If the shop is closed, I will order online.”04
Step 4 · Related practice
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A2Planning a weekend walk
Lesson points
Confirmed details and corrections
The reply corrects the earlier misunderstanding.
“Room four?” — “No, room five.”Who agrees to do what
Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it.
“I will bring the cups. Can you bring the plates?”Conditions and connected information
The action applies only under the stated condition.
“If the shop is closed, I will order online.”Questions & answers
Opening an answer records help for that question.
Planning a weekend walk
What are Mia and Ben mainly doing?
- Booking a meal at the lake cafe.
- Inviting Mia’s sister to a museum event.
- Cancelling every plan for Sunday.
- Agreeing on arrangements and a backup plan.
Answer & explanation
Agreeing on arrangements and a backup plan.
Evidence: “Yes, but let's take the short path. The long one is closed because a tree fell across it.” “That's fine, but let's meet at the stop at eight forty-five. The bus was early last time.” “Light rain is fine. But if there's heavy rain, let's visit the town museum instead. It's next to the bus station.” “I'll check the forecast on Saturday evening and send you a message before eight.” Identify what the speakers are trying to achieve, rather than a side detail. Supported answer: “Agreeing on arrangements and a backup plan.”
Planning a weekend walk
Why do they choose the short path?
- The short path is nearer the bus station.
- A fallen tree blocks the long path.
- Mia’s sister cannot walk far.
- The lake cafe opens early.
Answer & explanation
A fallen tree blocks the long path.
Evidence: “Yes, but let's take the short path. The long one is closed because a tree fell across it.” The explanation states why this choice is made. Supported answer: “A fallen tree blocks the long path.”
Planning a weekend walk
When will they meet at the bus stop?
- At twelve o’clock.
- At eight forty-five.
- At eight o’clock on Sunday evening.
- At nine o’clock.
Answer & explanation
At eight forty-five.
Evidence: “That's fine, but let's meet at the stop at eight forty-five. The bus was early last time.” Use the detail explicitly confirmed here. Supported answer: “At eight forty-five.”
Planning a weekend walk
Who will bring the water?
- Mia’s sister.
- Ben.
- The bus driver.
- Mia.
Answer & explanation
Ben.
Evidence: “I'll bring sandwiches. Can you bring some water?” “Of course. Is your sister coming?” Match the action to the person who accepts responsibility for it. Supported answer: “Ben.”
Planning a weekend walk
Why are sandwiches useful for this walk?
- Ben cannot bring any water.
- There is no cafe near the lake.
- The cafe will not be open early in the morning.
- They have booked lunch at the museum.
Answer & explanation
The cafe will not be open early in the morning.
Evidence: “Okay. The cafe by the lake doesn't open until twelve, so the sandwiches will help.” The explanation states why this choice is made. Supported answer: “The cafe will not be open early in the morning.”
Planning a weekend walk
What will they do if heavy rain is forecast?
- Visit the town museum instead.
- Visit Mia’s sister.
- Wait at the lake cafe until it opens.
- Walk to the lake as planned.
Answer & explanation
Visit the town museum instead.
Evidence: “Light rain is fine. But if there's heavy rain, let's visit the town museum instead. It's next to the bus station.” The action applies only under the stated condition. Supported answer: “Visit the town museum instead.”
Planning a weekend walk
How will Mia learn which plan they will follow?
- Ben will message her on Saturday evening.
- Her sister will tell her on Saturday.
- Ben will decide at the bus stop.
- She will call the cafe on Sunday.
Answer & explanation
Ben will message her on Saturday evening.
Evidence: “I'll check the forecast on Saturday evening and send you a message before eight.” Choose the next action the speaker actually commits to. Supported answer: “Ben will message her on Saturday evening.”
Planning a weekend walk
What is Ben’s attitude to light rain?
- He thinks they can still do the walk.
- He thinks light rain closes the museum.
- He wants to cancel the walk for any rain.
- He wants Mia to decide alone.
Answer & explanation
He thinks they can still do the walk.
Evidence: “Light rain is fine. But if there's heavy rain, let's visit the town museum instead. It's next to the bus station.” Distinguish the accepted situation from the one requiring a change. Supported answer: “He thinks they can still do the walk.”