b.Read the story again. Match the beginnings and endings.
1c Jo is in a half-marathon race.
2e The four friends want to go and watch the race.
3f They think the race starts at 11 o’clock.
4a They ask a woman for directions to Gordon Park.
5b When they get to the park, the race is finished.
6d Jo is very happy to see the four friends.
a Find the expressions in the story. Who says them?
1 Kate: Really?
2 Mark: Wait a minute.
3 Darren: I have no idea.
4 Jo: … actually, …
b How do you say each of the expressions in your language?
Realy? – Իսկապե՞ս
Wait a minute. – Սպասեք մի րոպե
I have no idea. – Գաղափար չունեմ
Actually. – Իրականում
c Read the dialogue and put the sentences in the correct order. Then listen and check your answers.
- Dan: I have no idea. Let’s look at the map again.
- Dan: Good. Now …
- Dan: Well, actually Julie, that’s the wrong map.
- Julie: Where are we, Dan?
- Julie: Really? Oh yes – I’m sorry. Wait a minute. OK, here’s the right map.
- Julie: OK. The map’s in my backpack. Here it is.
d Complete the dialogues with the expressions from Exercise 9a.
1 A: I love The Flaming Lips – they’re great!
B: Really? I don’t like them at all!
2 A: I’ve got a DVD of a great film. Let’s watch it.
B: Well, actually, I’m very tired. Can we watch it tomorrow?
3 A: Paula – who’s that boy over there?
B: I have no idea. Let’s go and ask his name!
4 A: Where’s the park?
B: I don’t know. Wait a minute! Look! I think that’s the park, over there!
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