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A. Brandon often calls his friends. Read the dialogue and find out why he is calling Jessie .
Jessie: Hello!
Brandon: Hi, Jessie! It’s Brandon here!
Jessie: Oh hi, Brandon! What’s up?
Brandon: What are you going to do tomorrow night?
Jessie: Well… nothing special, I guess. Why are you asking?
Brandon: There’s a new movie on with Miley Cyrus. Would you like to go with me?
Jessie: Yeah, that sounds great. Wait, don’t tell me it’s The Last Song?! Oh it is, isn’t it?
I’m dying to see it!
Brandon: Yeah… So you’re coming…
Jessie: Wait a minute, please. I have to ask my mom first. (…)
Okay Brandon, she said I could go. I’m so excited. See you tomorrow at school.
Brandon: Great. Bye.
B. Brandon and Jessie are now at the ticket office. Read the dialogue.
Clerk: Next, please.
Brandon: Good evening. We’d like two student tickets for The last Song, please.
Clerk: For what time?
Brandon: 8:30, please. You still have seats for that time, don’t you?
Clerk: Let me check… Yes, we do. May I see your student IDs, please?
Brandon: Sure, no problem!
Clerk: All right. That’ll be $15.
Brandon: Here you are.
Clerk: Thank you. Enjoy your movie!
Brandon: Thanks.
C. Reread the first dialogue and answer these questions.
1. Why is Brandon calling Jessie?
2. When does he want to go to the movies?
3. What’s the name of the movie?
4. Who’s the main actress?
5. How does Jessie feel about the idea of seeing The last Song? Why?
6. Does Jessie accept Brandon’s invitation right away?
D. Now reread both dialogues and write down the expressions that are used for the following:
1. Inviting someone to the cinema:
2. Accepting the invitation:
3. Asking for tickets:
4. Asking for student IDs:
5. Saying the price:
6. Giving the money:
E. Now it’s your turn to speak. Call a friend and invite him/her to the movies. Then imagine that you are already at the cinema and act out the dialogue with the clerk at the ticket office. After some practice, present your work to the class.
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