1. Revision.

Use the words to complete the sentences.

2. Life events.

In the text there is lots of vocabulary connected with important events in people's lives.
Can you complete the following table?

Now listen to how these words are pronounced.

3. Be vs. get.

Some of the words in the previous exercise can be used with both be and get.

Be is used with states. For example:

Gloria is married. Her parents are divorced.
Get is used with actions. For example:

My sister got engaged last week. She is getting married in the spring.

 

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

4. Speak, talk and say.

Here are some general rules about when to use speak, talk and say.

Speak vs. talk: often these verbs mean the same thing.

I talked to Gloria on the phone.
I spoke to Gloria on the phone.

Special uses of speak:

Language: I speak Spanish. NOT: I talk Spanish.
Describing the physical action: He speaks very quickly.
Formal talk: The president spoke to the journalists about climate change.

Talk: this verb suggests that people are having a conversation.

He loves talking to his friends about football.

Uses of say:

To introduce a quote:
She said she can't come.

Before the words word, sentence, name, something, nothing, etc.:
Can you say that word again, please?


Choose the best option to complete the sentences.