Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Script and Answer Key 89 • Listening for contractions Answers Conversation 1 A. Do you know how to make lasagna? B. No, I __don’t________. A. Can you teach me? B. No, I ___Can’t___. I ___Don’t _____ know how either. Conversation 2 A. Hi, is Bob home? B. No, he __isn’t____. A. OK. Is Sheila? B. No, she __isn’t____. Conversation 3 A. Hey, __we’re____ going to the cafe. Want to come? B. No, I __shouldn’t__ . __I’ve_____ got some things to do. A. Ok. We __won’t__ be there long. I’ll call you later. B. Ok! Chapter 5 • Activity 1 answers Amy: Hi Abdullah. What’s new? I haven’t seen you in a long time! Abdullah: Hey, Amy! Actually, a lot has changed in my life recently. I graduated from my university, and now I’m looking for a new home. Amy: Wow! Congratulations on finishing university. Where are you looking for a home? Abdullah: Well, I’d like to stay in this ___ region __. I really like this area. Amy: Are you looking to rent or __ purchase __ a home? Abdullah: Well, right now, I think I’d like to rent. Amy: Cool. I actually know an available apartment. Abdullah: Really? Tell me about it. Amy: It’s a __ modern ____ apartment and is located downtown by lots of __ businesses _. It has a lot of windows with __ natural __ light. It’s also close to ___ public ___ transportation. Abdullah: That sounds great. Amy: I agree. And because the ___ population ___ is not very high in the neighborhood, the apartments are more affordable. Abdullah: Yes, this is a great __ advantage ___. Amy: If you like the way this apartment sounds, I can give you the number to call. Abdullah: Great. I really appreciate that. Thank you so much, Amy! Amy: You’re welcome, Abdullah! See you around! Bye!