Answer Key

Giving/Responding to news
Exercise 1
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Exercise 2
1 (Tim went) on a date: for a burger and dancing. 2 The food was terrible; he
fell over on the dance floor; his dad picked them up late (his date/she was
annoyed). 3 His dad picked them up. 4 Because Tim’s dad was late. 5 I’m
sure it wasn’t that bad./That’s a pity./I’m sorry about that./That’s bad
luck./Never mind./It will be better next time. 6 He should ring her.

Exercise 3
Possible answers.
1 My dad won the lottery! (You’re kidding me!)
2 I failed my exam. (I’m sorry about that./That’s bad luck./Never mind./It will
be better next time./Oh, no!)
3 My sister fell down and broke her leg. (Oh, no!/That’s bad luck./I’m sorry
about that./You’re kidding me!)

Invitations
Exercise 1
1 Do you want to go to the cinema tonight? 2 Sorry. I’m going to have to say
no. I’m tired 3 Do you fancy going for a swim? 4 That’s a great idea. I’d love to
go! 5 Would you like to go to my friend’s party with me? 6 OK, thanks. I’ll see
you there.

Exercise 2
1 Emily, there’s a party tonight at Terry’s.
2 That’s a bit early.
3 I’m going to help my mum with the shopping in the afternoon.
4 Do you want to come later?
5 Can I?

Exercise 3
1 to come 2 to say 3 to go 4 I’d love 5 meeting 6 to help

Exercise 4
Students’ own answers.
Phone language
Exercise 1
1 I’m calling about the pizza delivery job. 2 Can I speak to the manager,
please? 3 Can I take a message? 4 I’ll put you through now.

Exercise 2
1 T 2 F (Kate can’t come to the phone because she’s not at home at the
moment.) 3 F (Tom gives Mrs Cooper his home number.) 4 T 5 F (Mrs Cooper
doesn’t mind. She says ‘not at all, Tom’ when he thanks her.)

Exercise 3
1 about 2 a moment 3 Can 4 put 5 speak to 6 pass

Giving directions
Exercise 1
1 could you tell 2 Take the 3 how do I get 4 over 5 direct me 6 can’t miss it

Exercise 2
1 tell 2 this 3 right 4 Mill 5 opposite 6 miss

Exercises 3 and 4
Students’ own answers.