Exercises unit 8: 5, 6, 7, and 8. Page 35

Exercise 5: Listen and repeat the words  in colour. Then Choose the correct answer.
1. I can't make the web designers' meeting on Tuesday. Can we reschedule the meeting, please?

2. We don't need to meet because we've already discussed everything. Let's cancel the meeting.

3. Katie will be in the office on the 29th. Would that suit you?

4. I won't be able to participate in the auto apps conference because of a previous commitment.

Exercise 6: Listen and repeat the words and phrases in colour. Then match A to B to form sentences.

1. Let's look for an alternative date that's convenient for everyone.

2. Michael is on the phone and needs directions because he has got lost again.

3. Diana Michaels is held up in a t traffic jam because  there was an accident on      Central Road. 

4. Mr Kelly had to leave the office urgently because his daughter felt ill.

5. Greg came for his appointment with the network administrator on the wrong day because his assistant got the dates mixed up. 

6. We'll have to start the meeting at 2.30 instead of 2.00 because the head of our software department is running late.

Exercise 7: Listen and repeat the phrases in colour. Then match the clocks to the correct times.

1. It's half past two - B

2. It's quarter past eight - D

3. It's five o'clock - A

4. It's quarter to six - C

5. It's ten past nine - F

6. It's twnty to seven - E

Exercise 8: Look at the clocks and write the items.

1. Quarter past ten

2. Twenty to four

3. Ten past five

4. Half past to twelve

5. Ten to five

6. Thirty five to five