Expressing fear
• I'm afraid of ...
Get it away from
me!
Are you sure it's
5.17 Look at these sentences from a dialogue between two
friends. What is the dialogue about?
Listen and read to find out. Say the phrases in your lan
• Would you like to see my new pet? What is it? • Oh my good
• What's wrong? • Don't be silly. Would you like to try?
your language
safe?
Oh my goodness!
Calming down
Don't be silly!
Would you like to
try?
Frank: Hey, Sue! Would you like to see my new
pet?
Sue: Sure. What is it?
Frank: Here, look. It's a baby wolf spider.
It's only three months old.
Sue: Oh my goodness! Get it away from
me!
Frank: What's wrong?
Sue: I'm afraid of spiders.
Frank: Don't be silly. It's really cute.
Sue: Are you sure it's safe?
Frank: Of course. Look! It likes walking up
my arm. Would you like to try?
Sue: Eh... maybe another time ... OK? Bye
now.
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. pet.wolf spider
• afraid of cutesa
A: Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?
B: Certainly, walk straight and turn right at the corner. You can't miss it.
A: Is it far from here?
B: Not at all. It's quite near.
A: Thank you very much.
B: You are welcome.
B.
A: Excuse me, can you help me, please?
B: Certainly. What's the matter?
A: Is there any shopping mall near here?
B: Yes, there is. Walk about one hundred metres straight ahead and then turn left at the traffic lights. You can`t take no notice of it.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: Not at all.
1) Her father is not watching TV at the moment. He is sleeping because he is tired
2) Where does your uncle work? He works at school.
3) Is your friend doing his homework now?
4) When do you usually come home from school? I come at four o'clock.
5) My sister is not playing the piano now. She plays the piano in the evening.
6) Are you reading a magazine and thinking about your holiday at the moment?
7) I am siting in a waiting room at the dentist now.
8) When do you listen to the news on the radio?
9) Are you playing chess now?