[ English Discovery] Giải Tiếng Anh 6 Starter Unit 5: The music of life - Speaking

Lily: It's really hard to get a birthday present for Dad.

Eva: Can I make a suggestion?

Max: Sure.

Lily: Yes, of course.

Eva: Why don't you get him a musical instrument?

Max: Yeah, great idea! Why don't we get him a trumpet?

Lily: Yes, why not? Or what about a harmonica?

Eva: I don't get it. What's so funny?

Lily: Dad can't play music. He's worse than me and I'm terrible.

Max: Sorry, Eva. Have you got any other suggestions?

Eva: Flow about a karaoke system? ... What?

Lily: That's not a good idea. Dad loves music, but he's the worst singer in the world!

Eva: Oh! Well, what do you suggest?

Lily: Let's get him a CD.

Max: No!

Eva: Why not?

Max: Because he only listens to punk rock. Listen!

Eva: Wow!

Max: I know. It's terrible!

Eva: I've got an idea. Why don't you ... 

don't get it               What's so funny?              Wowl                    I've got an idea. 

1. Listen and answer the questions. 

1. What present does Eva suggest?

2. Why do Max and Lily laugh?

3. Why does Max not like Lily's suggestion?

=> Answer:

1. a musical instrument and a karaoke system.

2. Because Dad can't play music and he's a terrible singer.

3. Because Dad only listens to punk rock and Max thinks it's terrible.

2. Study the Speaking box. Find examples of the phrase in the dialogue.

=> Answer: HS tự làm.

3. Guess: what is Eva's final idea? Listen and check. Why is it a good present?

=> Answer: Headphone. It's a good present because Dad can listen to music and Max and Lily can't hear.

4. Complete the dialogue with phrases from the Speaking box. Listen and check.

Sol: I want to get my grandma a present. What do you suggest?

Max: Why (2) ___________ get her a book?

Sol: I'm (3) ___________.  Have you got (4) ___________ 

Max: How (5) ___________ a CD?

Sol: Hmm, (6) ___________  

Max: Or' some chocolates?

Sol: Yeah, (8) ___________! (9) ___________ go to the shops.

Max: Can I (10) ___________

Sol: (11) ___________

Max: (12) ___________ we look online? Its easier. 

=> Answer:

2. don't you

3. not sure

4. any other suggestions 

5. about

6. maybe

7. what

8. great idea

9. Let's

10. make a suggestion

11. Sure

12. Why don't 

5. Listen to five suggestions. Respond with words or phrases from the Speaking box. 

=> Answer:

1. A: Can I make a suggestion?

B: Yes, of course.

2. A: Why don't we finish school early today?

B: No, that's not a good idea.

3. A: Why don't you do your homework before breakfast?

B: Hmm. maybe. I'm not sure.

4. A: Let's go to the cinema this afternoon.

B: Yes, why not? 

5. A: What about a Spanish omelette for lunch?

B: Great idea! 

6. Work in pairs. Student A, follow the instructions below. Student B, go to page 111.

1 Read these situations to Student B. Respond to his/her suggestions.

• It's my father's/mother's birthday soon and I wont to get him/her a present.

• I'm a little bit hungry.

2 Listen to Student B's situations. Make suggestions. 

=> Answer: HS tự làm.