Flashcards on Foundational English Communication Skills
Foundational English Communication Skills Guide for Students
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Family and relationships: gifts and celebrations
10 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the objective of the 'The gift of giving' section regarding gifts and hosts?
Answer: To choose gifts for your host (a typical gift from your region and a funny one) and to talk about giving and receiving gifts.
Card 2
Question: Mention three questions you should consider when choosing gifts for a foreign host.
Answer: How you are traveling (plane, train), whether the host is male or female, and whether they are young or old.
Card 3
Question: Give examples of two types of gifts that appear in the vocabulary.
Answer: A bouquet of flowers and a gift card (other options include a candle, candy, jewelry, perfume, phone charger, wallet, speakers, sweatshirt).
Card 4
Question: According to the script, what unusual gift does Lara plan to buy for her father and why?
Answer: An experience: a gift card for an hour driving a fast sports car; she wants something different because her father always says he doesn't want anythin
Card 5
Question: Why does Hasan find it difficult to choose gifts for his sister, and what is he going to give her this year?
Answer: Because she never likes the perfumes, clothes, or movies he buys her; this year he will give her a bouquet of flowers because he thinks, 'Who doesn't
Card 6
Question: What solution do Rosa and her siblings propose to avoid unwanted gifts?
Answer: To ask for gift cards so they can buy what they really want from their favorite stores.
Card 7
Question: Mention three useful phrases for discussing and presenting gift ideas.
Answer: “What do you think of...?”, “We're buying ... because ...”, “We're spending $20 on ...” (phrases for discussing, presenting, and agreeing on gift idea
Card 8
Question: In the 'Present' activity, what should students explain when talking about their gifts?
Answer: They should explain why they chose those gifts and how much they are going to spend.
Card 9
Question: In Task B 'Discuss', what type of gifts should they choose for the host, and what is the spending limit?
Answer: Choose two gifts: (a) something typical from your city or region and (b) something fun; the spending limit is $50.
Card 10
Question: According to the sections, what unit objectives are related to gifts and celebrations?
Answer: To talk about past events in your life, ask questions about the past, congratulate and express sympathy, write comments agreeing or disagreeing, and s