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3 I Language Booster

A Notice the different ways we ask about time and tell time.

It's five forty-five. It's almost six o'clock.
What time is it?
It's a quarter to six. It's a little before six.
Do you have the time?
It's a quarter after ten. It's about ten.
What time is the concert?
It's at seven thirty. It's a little after seven.
When is the concert?
It's ten past seven. It's just after seven.

• B PAIR WORK Take turns asking about the time and telling the time. Use the ideas below.

your lunch break your favorite time of the day a good time to call you a bad time to call you

Example:
A: What rime is your lunch break?
B: My lunch break is at 12:30.

4 I Listening

co,e) A Listen. People are asking about the times of the events below. Write the times.

1. class: ____ _ 2. the movie: ____ _ 3. dinner: ____ _ 4. the train: ____ _

co,e) B Listen again. Are they going to be late? Circle the correct answers.

1. yes I no 2. yes I no 3. yes I no 4. yes I no

• C PAIR WORK Are you usually early, late, or on time to class? Tell your partner.

ONLINE PRACTICE�
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• A PAIR WORK Study Charlie's appointments. Then cover
the picture and take turns asking about his
appointments. What can you remember?

• B PAIR WORK Take turns asking and answering questions
about the time for your appointments
this week.