Journeys B1+ Teacher’s Resource Pack

Functional Language Reassuring

1 Match 2 “I won’t be able to finish the project on time.”

A Would each of the phrases in Task 1 be an appropriate response to this

1 Never q a matter.
statement?
2 Don’t q b mind.
3 It doesn’t q c OK.
B Think of three more statements to which the phrases would be appropriate
4 That’s q d problem. responses.
5 No q e worry.


3 Match the speech bubbles to the responses. Now, you'll be

angry because I forgot
I was really to tell you about last
mean. I should have 3 Saturday's party.
played with my little
brother instead of
pretending I had
1 homework to do.

I've been
It doesn't
invited away for the
matter how hard I try,
weekend, but we had
the coach never chooses
plans to go to the
me for the team!
cinema.
2 4

A No problem. I had so much work to do that I didn’t go out all weekend. q
B That’s OK. My exams are in two weeks, so I’ve got lots of studying to do. q
C Never mind. It was time for his afternoon sleep anyway. q
D Don’t worry. If you keep training hard, you’re certain to get a game soon. q
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 Question words Functional Language Journeys B1+ Teacher’s Resource Pack

1 Match the questions to the responses.

1 What is she? q a She’s very friendly and kind.

2 What’s she like? q b She’s a police officer.

3 What’s she look like? q c Board games.

4 What does she like? q d She’s tall and slim, with long dark hair.

2 Match the questions to the responses.

1 How do you do? q a Fine, thanks.

2 What do you do? q b I’m Rachel, Sarah’s sister.

3 How are you? q c How do you do?

4 Who are you? q d I’m an architect.

3 Match the questions to the responses.

1 How do you get to school? q a About 7:45.

2 When do you get to school? q b To meet my friends and learn things.

3 Where do you go to school? q c By bike.

4 Why do you go to school? q d Primrose High.

4 Match the sentences that are similar in meaning.

1 What’s on? q a What’s happening?

2 What’s up? q b Why?

3 What’s going on? q c Can you tell me what the problem is?

4 What are you up to? q d What are you doing?

5 What for? q e What can we watch on the TV/at the cinema?

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 Journeys B1+ Teacher’s Resource Pack Functional Language Giving advice

I think the best thing to do would be to…

It might be a good idea to…
If I were you, I’d…
If it were up to me, I’d…

1 For each of the situations below, complete the introductory phrase and then offer your own advice.

a “I saw one of my classmates steal another kid’s mobile phone.”

“If I .”

b “My best friend has suddenly stopped speaking to me and I don’t know why.”

“It might .”

c “Our next-door neighbour treats his dog very badly.”

“If it .”

d “I’ve just changed schools and I haven’t got any friends here. I’m miserable.”

“I think .”

2 Choose and write to complete these sentences giving advice.

shoes idea out could time care

a Another thing you do is get a part-time job.

b It’s about you helped your sister with the household chores.

c It might be a good to go to bed early tonight.

d Watch ; the road’s slippery here!

e If I were in your , I’d call the police immediately.

f You’re working too many hours. You really should take more of yourself.

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 Agreeing & disagreeing Functional Language Journeys B1+ Teacher’s Resource Pack

1 Fill each gap with a word from the list.

true come point said good

way that about be think

1 You’ve got a there! q

2 Tell me it! q
3 That’s ! q
4 Oh, on! q
5 Sounds to me! q
6 You can say again! q
7 No ! q
8 That can’t right! q
9 You it! q
10 I don’t that’s right! q

2 For each sentence (1-10), write A for agreeing or D for disagreeing.

3 Choose and write.

point way too joking rubbish opinion

You must be (1) ! You’ve booked a holiday in the mountains!

You know I love the sea.

Me (2) , but I want to do something different for a change.

You always get your own (3) . You do whatever you want,
regardless of anyone else.

Now you’re talking (4) . You make most of the decisions in this
house.

 K, OK, but that’s not the (5)

O . In my (6) ,
holiday plans should be discussed by all the family.

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 Journeys B1+ Teacher’s Resource Pack Functional Language Expressing yourself

1 Match the sentence halves.

1 I was so embarrassed that q a I burst out laughing.

2 I tried to keep a straight face, but q b I wished a hole would open up and swallow me.

3 I was so upset that q c my heart missed a beat.

4 I was so moved by the film that q d I had tears rolling down my face.

5 I was so scared that q e I could hardly speak.

2 Match what is said (1-5) to the situations.

1 “One single and two returns please.” q a at the airport

2 “A single and two double rooms please.” q b getting tickets for the train

3 “Three stamps, please.” q c in a shop

4 “I’d like a refund please.” q d at the post office

5 “Is this the way to the departure lounge?” q e arranging to stay at a hotel

3 Choose the right function, a or b.

1 “I won’t tell anyone. I won’t really.” 4 “Absolutely!”

a promising a agreeing
b predicting b encouraging

2 “Look, I’m sorry, you won’t pass if you don’t 5 “Whatever you do, don’t lend him any money.”
study harder.” a giving advice
a apologising b threatening
b warning
6 “Oh, come on. It’ll be alright.”
3 “Cheers!” a explaining
a congratulating b reassuring
b thanking

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 Communicating Functional Language Journeys B1+ Teacher’s Resource Pack
Communicating in Speaking Tests

1 2

1  hoose from items (a–c) and write in the speech

C
bubbles (1–3).
3

a “After you.”
b “I’m not really sure, but perhaps this is... .”
c “Could you repeat the question, please?”

2 Match items (a–c) above with sentences (1–6)

that are similar in meaning.
1 “I’m sorry, could you say that again please?”

2 “Would you like to start?”

q
q
3 C
 an you think of any other ways to express
these ideas?
3 “This picture isn’t very clear, but maybe it...” q
4 “This might be... or, on the other hand it could be...” q

5 “Shall I begin or would you like to?” q
6 “I’m sorry, I didn’t quite understand.” q

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