Complete the dialogue while you are listening.
Activity 3 Complete the dialogue while you are listening.
Tia
I love you, Andi!
Andi : 1 .
Tia
How much do you love me?
Andi :
A lot. 2 .
New Horizon
Tia
Why do you love me so much?
Andi :
You are kind, you're pretty 3 .
The word love has
Tia
Don't stop! Tell me more!
many different
meanings in English,
Andi :
I... I can't explain it
from something that
Tia
: And I love you more than anyone in the
gives a little pleasure
world.
("I loved that meal") to something one would
Andi :
Can I ask you a question?
sacrifi ce for (ideals,
Tia
: Sure.
family). It can describe
Andi :
an intense of feeling of
affection, an emotion or
Tia
Marriage is such a big step, honey.
an emotional state. In
Andi :
I know 6 . That's all we need.
ordinary use, it usually refers to interpersonal
Tia
Will you love me forever?
love. Probably due to its
And : 7 .
psychological relevance, love is one of the most
Tia
Are you absolutely sure?
common themes in art
And : 8 .
and music.
Tia
: Wonderful!
(en.wikipedia.org)
Andi :
So, do you agree to marry me, my dear?
Tia
: Yes. Andi :
So, let's get married next month.
Tia
No, it can't be. Maybe in June I'll be ready. Andi : Why? Isn't it better for us to get married
soon?
Tia
: Yeah. But you know, my grandpa has just passed away. I lost him and 9 . Andi : 10 . Do you want me to tell you a
funny story?
Tia
That's a great idea. So, how does your story begin?
Andi :
OK. It's about a husband and wife ....
What a Funny St ory!
Activity Answer the questions based on the dialogue you have 4
completed.
1. What does Andi say when Tia says that she loves
him?
2. How much does Andi love Tia?
3. Why does he love her?
4. Why does Tia accept Andi's proposal at last?
5. What makes Tia feel sad?
6. What is the effect of Tia's sadness on their marriage
plan?
7. How does Andi try to entertain Tia?
Activity List some responses to the expressions of love and 5
sadness.
Activity Listen to the following text and then answer the 6
questions.
1. Where did the story take place?
2 In your opinion, why is it said that getting stuck near
a crying baby is a nightmare?
3. What did the writer do at that time?
4. What was the writer's occupation you think?
5. Why did the man say "I bet he will."?
6. Do you think the story is funny?
Activity Listen to the text again and complete the sentences 7
with a word.
1. It's every ______ passenger's nightmare.
2. I was manning the ticket ______ at a busy airport.
3. He glanced at the tot and ______ his eyes.
4. "Don't worry," I said to him ______.
5. "______ are that baby won't be on your fl ight."
6. Head shaking, he grimly ______, "Oh, I bet he will.
That's my son."
Developing English Competencies
f or Grade XI of Language Programme
Activity Some of these words are from the text. Choose the 8
correct one. You will listen to the text once more.
1. get in – getting
2. stuck – struck
3. accountant – counter
4. sorting – sobbing
5. infant – instant
6. cheerfully – cheerily
7. fi ght – fl ight
8. chances – charges