Think about the following questions. Answer them in a notebook.
California is lucky to have both mountains and beaches. Which do you like better? Mountains or beaches? Why?
Why do people go to the mountains? What do people take with them to the mountains?
Why do they go to the beaches? What do they take with them there?
*Answer Key – Exercise 1
Exercise 1
Terms and Expressions
Write the following terms and expressions in your notebook.
to bring (verb) to take something with you somewhere
clear (adjective) having nothing in or on it somewhere
coast (noun) where land meets the sea; beach
to fill out (idiom) to write/ put information asked for on a form
form (noun) a piece of paper that requests information about you
to get out of here (expression) to leave or exit a place
to hit (expression) to visit a place
No worries (expression) an expression meaning “everything is okay”
to stay (verb) to live for a short time in a place like a hotel
wave (noun) the movement of water because of the pushing of wind
Exercise 2
Listen and Read
Listen to the dialogue. When you are finished listening, read it aloud for practice.
Chad: We’re here! LA! The home of cool cars, beautiful people and Hollywood. Topper: Awesome, right? And look at that clear sky. There’s not a cloud in it. This weather is how I hoped LA would be. Chad: Me, too. Perfect weather to hit the coast. We’ll have a lot of fun riding our surfboards on some nice ocean waves. Topper: That right! Now, let’s get our bags and get out of here. pause Chad: Uh, Topper? Topper: Yeah, Chad? Chad: There aren’t any more coming off of the plane. Topper: Oh no. I think our bags were lost. Chad: No worries, dude. Let’s just fill out a missing luggage form with the airline. Later, they’ll bring them to the hotel where we’re staying.
Exercise 3
Listening Comprehension
Listen to the conversation again.Then answer the multiple choice questions below.
The travelers are in the __. a. coast b. airport c. home
There’s not a __ in the clear sky. a. cloud b. clown c. plane
Chad wants to hit __. a. his bags b. the waves c. Topper
He’ll ride a surfboard on __ waves. a. lake b. river c. ocean
They’ll get out of there after they get their __. a. bags b. surfboards c. waves
No more bags came off the __. a. train b. plain c. plane
__ not worried about the missing bags. a. Topper is b. Chad is c. both are
They have to fill out a __. a. form b. bag c. phone
The __ will bring the bags to their hotel. a. airport b. airline c. waves
They’re out of there to have some __. a. sun b. form c. fun
Exercise 4
In Context
Fill in the blanks with a word from the box. Use each word only once.
forms
no worries
waves
coast
clear
hit
filled out
brought
got out of there
stay
She ______ an application when she joined her neighborhood gym.
I always ______ with my friend when I visit New York. Hotels are too expensive.
Be careful. Big ______ can knock off your swimsuit when swimming in the ocean.
If you can’t pay me back today, ______. Just pay me when you can.
I have to ______ the grocery store on my way home. I don’t have any milk in my apartment.
On a ______ day with no fog in the air, you can see all the way to Catalina Island.
He ______ fast when I told him we should start cleaning the place.
They had to fill out a lot of ______ before they could get the bank loan.
It’s only natural to go to the ______ when the weather’s hot. But expect big crowds.
Who ______ this guacamole dip? It’s really delicious!
Exercise 5
Listen and Read
Listen to the second dialogue and read along. When you are finished listening, read it aloud.
Waitress: Good evening, guys. Welcome to the Venice Saloon. Topper: Thanks. We’re visiting LA. Can we have a table near the window so we can see the coast? Waitress: No worries. By the window it is. Where are you staying? Chad: At a hotel called The Seventh Wave. Waitress: Good choice. That’s the best in the area. My folks stay there almost every time they visit. I’ll bring you to your table now. Chad: Where’s that great singing coming from? Waitress: That’s a customer. It’s karaoke night. Fill out the form on your table if you want to try. Topper: Is there a prize? Waitress: If you impress enough people then you can win a free dinner. I’ll be right back. Chad: I‘m glad we hit this place tonight. Topper: Me, too! Especially if I win free food. I’m so hungry!
Exercise 6
Listening Comprehension
Listen to the conversation again. Then circle “true” or “false” based on what you heard.
Chad wants to see the singer from his table. TRUE FALSE
The waitress’s friends stay at The Seventh Wave. TRUE FALSE
You have to fill out a form if you want to sing karaoke. TRUE FALSE
There is a prize if you impress people with your singing. TRUE FALSE
Both guys are glad they came to this place. TRUE FALSE
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