2/ Identifying function

Each speaker has a specific purpose in mind when they talk. We say their language has a function. We use different language for different functions.

 

2.1  Listen to seven short extracts from different conversations. Complete extracts 1-7.

1  ………………………………………….. getting her a new bike?  
2  ………………………………………….. . We arrive on 22nd July. 
3  That sounds great. ………………………………………….. . 
4  ………………………………………….. . I’d enjoy that one. 
5 You said you’d prefer to have the party outside, …………………….. ? 
6  …………………….. , it’s just gone up to $250. 
7  ……………………, ………………………….. accommodation?
Where would you like to stay?


 

2.2  What is the function of the phrases you wrote in 2.1? Match extracts 1-7 to the correct function (A-H). There is one extra letter that you do not need to use.

Functions
A   agreeing E   confirming
B   correcting F   moving to a new topic
C   rejecting an idea G   checking information
D   suggesting H   showing anger


 

2.3  Listen to extracts from two conversations: one from Section 1 and one from Section 3. Choose the correct answers (A, B or C).

Listening Section 1
 1  What food do the speakers decide to prepare for the party?

A   pizza
B   sandwiches
C   hot dogs
 2   What will they do next?

A go shopping
B decide on the music
C sort out the invitations
Listening Section 3
What aspect of pollution do the students decide to concentrate on?

A water pollution
B air pollution
C industrial pollution
What do the students decide to do next?

A contact their tutor for more help
B visit the library to find more resources
C check which topic other students have chosen


 

2.4  Look at the phrases below. Listen again and decide whether the phrases are in Extract 1 or Extract 2.

 
a That’s a good idea.
b Actually, I think we’re better off looking online.
c Why don’t we…?
d We could look at …
e What about a…?
f Let’s ask them.
g Pizzas it is, then!
h Shall we go to…?
i You’re right…
j That’s right.
k So we could just do that?
l We’d better not.
m We’d better start…
n Now, we also need to…
o So, what else do we need to do?
p But we always do that.