Activity 1 – introductions

Listen to Dimitris, Marianna and Antonis introduce themselves. Complete the activities which relate to each student.

Question 1

Match the beginning of the sentence on the left to the most appropriate ending on the right.

Question 2

True or false?

1. Dimitris has a brother.
2. Dimitris lives in Thessaloniki.
3. Dimitris enjoys sport.
4. Dimitris has many friends.

Question 3

How would you describe Dimitris’s personality? Answer in English and base your answer on the information you heard.

Question 4

Write 5 facts about Dimitris in Greek.

Question 1

Complete the information about Marianna by filling each space with the most appropriate word from the list below.

• δύο
• μεγάλο
• ταξιδεύει
• μένει
• Ευρώπη
• σχολείο
• χρονών
• αδέρφια

Η Μαριάννα ... στην Ικαρία. Πήρε το όνομά της από τις ... γιαγιάδες της. Είναι δεκαοχτώ ... . Δεν έχει ... . Της αρέσει να ... και, όταν τελειώσει το ... , θέλει να κάνει ένα ... ταξίδι στην ... .

Question 2

1. Explain how Marianna got her name.
2. Explain how Marianna’s island got its name.
3. Explain why Marianna would like to leave the island when she finishes school.

Question 3

Imagine that Marianna and Dimitri have just met each other. Based on the information you heard, write the script of their conversation

Question 1

Match the beginning of the sentence on the left to the most appropriate ending on the right.

Question 2

Answer the following question in English. Explain Antonis’s family responsibilities and how they impact on his hobby.

Concluding questions

Listen again to the three people and complete this table (67 kB).

Check your responses here (69 kB).

Extension

1. Imagine that you are going to participate in a program to practise your Greek. As part of the program, you will stay with a Greek-speaking family. You have received information from three prospective families – the families of Dimitris, Marianna and Antonis. Choose one of these families and write a letter in English to the program coordinator explaining the reasons for your choice.
2. Write a letter in Greek to your chosen family describing your own family and your interests. You could also explain why you are looking forward to staying with them.

Provide your answers to your teacher for review and feedback.

Activity 2 – report

Sophie, a tourist, is reporting a theft to a police officer. Listen to the conversation.

Question 1

Complete the summary of the announcement by filling each space with the most appropriate word from the list below.

• αστυνομία
• στοιχεία
• Καναδά
• παγωτό
• φίλους
• Λυκαβηττό
• άρπαξε
• χέρι

Η Σόφη είναι από τον ... . Πήγε με τους ... της

στον ... και μετά στο Κολωνάκι για ... . Ένας άντρας τής ... την τσάντα από το ... . Η Σόφη πήγε στην ... να ζητήσει βοήθεια.

Ο αστυνομικός πήρε τα ... της Σόφης.

Question 2

Complete this form (51 kB) in English.

Check your response here (48kB).

Question 3

Answer the following question in English. Why was the policeman surprised when speaking to Sophie?

Concluding questions

1. Imagine you are Sophie. Write an email in Greek to your friend about the incident.
2. Imagine that you witnessed the incident and have to give a report in Greek to the police. What would you say?

Provide your answers to your teacher for review and feedback.

Complete the following table writing Y (yes), N (no) or N/A (not available) in the appropriate cell.

1. What form of identification did the lady show?
   • a passport
   • an identity card
   • a driving licence
2. What does the employee give the lady?