LESSON
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Ask for and give clarification
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GET READY TO WATCH
Susan is giving instructions to Mr. Galvis but he
doesn’t understand something she just said. When
you don’t understand someone, or don’t hear them
well, what are some things you can say?
WATCH
Watch the video. Answer the questions.
Circle the correct answers.
1.
When will Mr. Galvis’s father probably be going home?
a.
today
b.
tomorrow
c.
in a week
2.
How often should Mr. Galvis’s father change his bandage?
a.
every day
b.
every other day
c.
every three days
3.
What else does Susan say Mr. Galvis’s father should do?
a.
get more exercise
b.
take some medicine
c.
stretch his ankle
CONVERSATION
A
Watch part of the video. Complete the conversation.
Mr. Galvis:
Do you know when my dad will be ready to come home?
Susan:
He may be ready by tomorrow. The doctor will take a look at his ankle in the
morning, and then she’ll
.
Mr. Galvis:
OK. Thank you. And is there anything I should know? I mean, about his care?
Susan:
Well, he should
his bandage every other day.
Mr. Galvis:
I’m sorry. I didn’t catch that. Did you say, “every day”?
Susan:
No, every other day. But he can change it
more often if it’s bothering him.
Mr. Galvis:
All right, I understand.
B
Listen and repeat.
C
PAIRS
Practice the conversation.
D
PAIRS
Make similar conversations.
Give other instructions for the patient’s care.
GROUPS OF 3
Mr. Galvis is planning to help his father at home.
How much responsibility do you think children have for taking
care of their elderly parents? What are some of the challenges
in doing this?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Instructions for the patient
• take medicine twice
a day
• change the bandage
every morning
• get plenty of rest
• (your own idea)
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