Changing Weekend Plans
Practise changing plans, suggesting an alternative and confirming details.
1 · Read
Jae and Sofia planned to have a picnic in the park on Sunday. On Saturday evening, the weather service warned of heavy rain and strong wind. They did not want to cancel their day together, so they looked for an indoor activity. A new science exhibition was open at the city museum, and entry was free. They agreed to meet at the museum entrance at eleven and have lunch at a nearby café afterwards.
told people about possible danger or difficulty
the right or cost to go inside
2 · Listen
Listen to Sofia checking the new arrangements.
3 · Answer five questions
1. What was their original plan?
2. Why do they change it?
3. How much does the exhibition cost?
4. Where will they meet?
5. What time will they meet?
4 · Speak
Tell a friend that your outdoor plan must change. Explain why, suggest an indoor activity and confirm where and when to meet.
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5 · Self-check
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Teacher answers · A2 Changing Weekend Plans
- A picnic in the park.
- Heavy rain and strong wind were forecast.
- It is free.
- Beside the information desk.
- 11:00.
Listening transcript: Hi Jae. Are we still meeting tomorrow? Yes, but let's go to the science exhibition instead of having a picnic. Good idea. Shall we meet inside the museum? The entrance may be busy, so let's meet beside the information desk at eleven. Perfect. I'll see you there.
Speaking: Answers will vary. Look for a reason for the change, a suitable alternative and clear meeting details.