Beginner Conversation Lesson 14 _LEVEL 5_

Lesson 14: What Time is it?

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Todays lesson is about What Time is it?

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Lio 14: Que horas so?

Exercise 1 | Vocabulary and ExpressionsVocabulrio e expresses

Directions: Listen and repeat.

(Instrues: Escute e repita.)

Vocabulary and Expressions Examples

appointmentconsulta I have an appointment at ten o'clock today.

half past...e meia It's half past two. (= two thirty - 2:30)

a quarter to...quinze para as... It's a quarter to six. (= five forty five = 5:45)

a quarter after...e quinze It's a quarter after six. (= six fifteen = 6:15)

hurry upapressar-se I should hurry up to catch the bus.

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Exercise 2 | Dialogue Practice (Dilogo)

Directions: Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

(Instrues: Leia o dilogo em voz alta com o professor.)

Thomas is concerned about something.

Thomas: Excuse me. Do you know what time it is?

Linda: Just a minute. I'll check my watch.

Thomas: Sorry for bothering you, I forgot to wear mine. Is it around half past nine?

Linda: No, it's a quarter after nine.

Thomas: Thanks. I thought I'd be late for my appointment.

Linda: What time is your appointment?

Thomas: Its at ten o'clock at the office.

Linda: What time do you have to leave?

Thomas: I've got to leave soon, I want to be there at least a quarter to ten.

Linda: I guess you'd better hurry up. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the office.

Thomas: Im going to go now. Bye!

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Check your understanding: Answer the following questions.

1. Why did Thomas ask Linda about the time?

2. What time was it when they were talking?

3. What time is Thomass appointment?

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Exercise 3 | Listening Comprehension (Compreenso Auditiva)

Directions: Your teacher will read a text. First, listen to it. After that, choose the right answer to the

questions.
(Instrues: O seu professor vai ler um texto. Primeiro, oua-o. Em seguida, escolha a resposta correta

para as perguntas.)

Escute o seu professor enquanto ele l o texto.

1. Where was Alina headed?

A. Alina was going to the cinema to watch an animated movie.

B. She was headed to a book club meeting.

2. Why did Alina stop a passerby to ask for time?

A. Since she was in a hurry, she dropped her phone and broke it.
B. Alina forgot her phone at home.

3. What time was Alinas meeting starting?

A. Her meeting was starting at seven oclock.

B. Book meeting already started at six oclock.

4. What did Alina decide to do?

A. Since she was already late, she sat in the park to have some ice-cream.
B. Alina had some time before the meeting, so she enjoyed an ice-cream in the park.

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Exercise 4 | Role Play (Encenao)

Directions: Have a role play with your teacher in the situation below.

(Instrues: Encene a situao abaixo com o seu professor.)

Situation: You are late for a meeting and you have forgotten your phone at home. Ask your teacher about
the time.

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Exercise 5 | Conversation Questions (Conversao)

Directions: Take turns with your teacher in answering the questions.

(Instrues: Reveze com o seu professor ao responder as perguntas abaixo.)

1. Do you always keep to a schedule in your daily activities? Why?

2. Why is it important to be on time for appointments?

3. In your country, is it impolite to be late? Why?

4. Do you like making your schedule in advance? Why?

5. How do you manage your time?

6. What time is it now?

More Vocabulary

1:15 a quarter after one (one fifteen)

2:30 half past two (It's two thirty)

3:45 a quarter to four (three forty five)

4:20 twenty after four (four twenty)

5:40 twenty to six (five forty)

12:00 PM noon (twelve o'clock in the afternoon)

12:00 AM midnight (twelve o'clock at night)

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