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(Henry) Yes, my mum says that if I pass all my exams she’ll buy
Listening me a new smartphone. [pause]
(Martha) Cool! How is your mum?
1 Listen and number. Write the (Henry) Well, she had an accident last week and she bruised
Track 28 her arm. She was taking my sister to school when a dog ran
activities. in front of the car and she had to stop quickly. But she’s OK.
The pupils listen and number the pictures in the order [pause]
that they are mentioned. They then write the activity (Martha) Oh dear! Say hello from me. What are you doing in
under each picture. Pause the audio where indicated the summer?
(Henry) Well, we’re spending a week visiting my grandma and
if necessary.
grandad at their house, then we’re going to Italy for two weeks.
(2 points for each correct answer. Total: 10 points.) [pause]
(boy) Hello, Ruby. What are you looking at? (Martha) That sounds great. I’m staying with my cousin for a
(Ruby) Some old family photos that my mum found. week and we’re going to the arts festival.
(boy) Oh, can I see? (Henry) That sounds nice, too! Have a good summer.
(Ruby) Of course! (Martha) You too. Bye Henry.
(boy) Look at that photo! Is that you?
Key: 1 finished her exams. (example answer) 2 quite difficult.
(Ruby) Yes, I’m wearing a costume. It was Helen’s birthday party
3 of his tests / exams 4 a (new) smartphone. 5 bruised 6 his
and I went as a pop star. [pause]
grandparents / grandma and grandad, Italy.
(boy) And look at the next photo. Are you standing outside a
tent?
(Ruby) Yes, that was when I went camping with my family last
year. I really enjoyed sleeping in a sleeping bag! [pause] Reading
(boy) How about the next picture? Where was that taken?
(Ruby) That was on a school trip to London. We went 3 Read the definitions and write the
sightseeing and that photo was taken next to Big Ben, the big
clock. [pause] words.
(boy) What about the next one? The pupils read the definitions and write the words.
(Ruby) Oh, that’s me on holiday last year. I went to an Encourage pupils to look at familiar words as clues.
adventure camp for the weekend. We went mountain biking on
the first day, and I had to wear that helmet. It was fun though. (2 points for each correct answer. Total: 10 points.)
[pause]
Key: 1 a torch (example answer) 2 a wetsuit 3 a tracksuit
(boy) And this one?
4 swipe 5 a wallet 6 a/the pavement
(Ruby) That was when I acted in a play with my drama group.
Look, you can see my friend Susie there, too. She’s dressed up
as a queen! [pause]
(boy) And the last picture?
4 Read and answer the questions.
(Ruby) Well, that was our Christmas concert at school. I played The pupils read the article about the quiz time app.
my clarinet in the orchestra – everyone said it was a great They then read the questions and complete the
performance. I was a bit nervous though. answers using information from the text.
(boy) Well, the photos are great! Thanks for showing them to
me. (2 points for each correct answer. Total: 10 points.)

Key: 1 e, go to a party (example answers) 2 c, go camping Key: 1 Nothing – it’s free. (example answers) 2 You tap the menu
3 d, go sightseeing 4 a, go mountain biking 5 b, act in a play on the screen. 3 There are four categories. 4 Whitewater rafting.
6 f, play in a concert/orchestra 5 Tasmanian Devil. 6 You will hear a buzzer.

2 Listen and complete the sentences. Writing

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The pupils listen to the dialogue. They read the
beginning of the sentences and complete them. 5 Read and write answers for you. Write
Pause the audio where indicated if necessary. complete sentences.
(2 points for each correct answer. Total: 10 points.)
The pupils read the questions and write personalised
(Henry) Hi, Martha. How are you?
answers. Encourage them to write more than one
(Martha) I’m OK, but I’m tired. I’ve just finished my exams.
sentence and give details.
Yesterday, I had to do my national Maths test and it was quite
difficult. What about you? Have you finished your exams yet? (2 points for each appropriate answer. Total: 10
[pause] points.)
(Henry) No, not yet. I’ve already done four tests, but I’m doing
three more next week. [pause] Key: Pupils’ own answers.
(Martha) Well, only a few more days and then you can
celebrate.
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Information Exchange Part 2: The pupils swap roles.

6 Read the email and write an answer
Address Pupil B and say Now you have some
to Nicky. Use 80–100 words. information about a new computer game called
The pupils read the email and write a reply answering Treasure Trail. (Pupil A’s name) is going to ask you
Nicky’s questions. Encourage pupils to take care with some questions about it.
different verb tenses. Pupil A then asks the questions on the Pupil A card
(5 points for correct use of tenses, 5 points for style, and Pupil B answers using the information they have
variety and general language. Total: 10 points.) on their card. Short answers are acceptable.

Suggested questions: Information Exchange Part 1

Speaking (optional) 1 Where can you buy it / the computer game?

Vocabulary 2 How much does it / the computer game cost?

Point to Picture 1 and say, e.g. They were canoeing. 3 How do you play the game?
While they were canoeing, the girl fell in the water. 4 Would/Do you recommend the game?
Prompt the pupil to identify what was happening in
the next four pictures by asking What can you see 5 Is the game easy or difficult?
in this picture? What were they doing?
e.g. (Picture 2) They were driving in a car. While they
were driving, they got lost. Suggested answers: Information Exchange Part 1
(Picture 3) She was buying a T-shirt. She was trying it 1 You can buy it online from Games World.
on, but it was too big.
Picture 4) They were visiting the zoo. While he was 2 It costs/is 35 pounds.
looking at the crocodile, it jumped towards him. 3 You have to fly around the universe and fight against
(Picture 5) He was going shopping. While he was aliens and other creatures.
getting out of the taxi, he hurt his arm.
4 Yes, (I would recommend it) – it’s got five stars.
(1 point for each answer. Total: 4 points.)
5 It’s difficult.

Questions
Ask the pupil three questions, e.g. What adventure Suggested questions: Information Exchange Part 2
sports have you done? Have you ever hurt your 1 When can you buy it / the computer game?
arm or leg? What new skills have you just learnt?
Encourage the pupil to answer in full sentences and 2 How much does it / the computer game cost?
extend their answers as much as possible. 3 How do you play the game?
(2 points for each answer. Total: 6 points.)
4 What rating does the game have / do you give the
game?
Task: Information Exchange 5 What level is the game?
Before the lesson, the four cards used in this activity
will need to be printed and cut out.
Suggested answers: Information Exchange Part 2
The activity is done with a pair of pupils. One uses the
cards marked Pupil A and the other uses the cards 1 You can buy it (online) from 1st May.
marked Pupil B. (Alternatively you can take the role of 2 It costs/is 27 pounds.
one of the pupils.)
3 You have to sail around Caribbean islands to find
Information Exchange Part 1: Address Pupil A and say the pirate treasure.
You have some information about a new computer
game called Space Attack. (Pupil B’s name) is 4 It’s got four stars.
going to ask you some questions about it. Pupil B 5 It’s easy.
then asks the questions on the Pupil B card and Pupil
A answers using the information they have on their (1 point for each question or answer.
card. Short answers are acceptable. Total: 10 points.)
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