Asking and giving information about...

Asking and giving information about the existence, location, quantity and price of some food and beverages.

Writing Exercise

Complete the conversation using the phrases in the box.

At the grocery store...

Asking and giving information

How much is it?

Are there green apples?

How much milk would you like?

Well, I would like half a dozen.

Yes, a bottle of olive oil and a bag of fluor.

Clerk: Hello! Can I help you?
Woman: Yes, please. I need milk and a loaf of bread.
Clerk:
How much milk would you like?
Woman: I want two cartons, please.
Clerk: Ok. Anything else?
Woman:
Yes, a bottle of olive oil and a bag of flour
.
Clerk: Here you are.
Woman:
Are there green apples?
Clerk: Sorry. There aren't green apples, but there are red ones. Do you want some?
Woman:
Well, I would like half a dozen
.
Clerk: Right. Will that be all?
Woman: Yes, that’s all.
How much is it?
Clerk: That’s $37 dollars.
Woman: Here you are. Can I have a bag?
Clerk: Yes, of course.
Woman: Thanks. Good bye!
Clerk: Good bye!
Complete all the gaps to get feedback.
Drag and Drop exercise

Reorder the conversation. Drag the phrases to the boxes. Correct answers will appear in green.

At breakfast time...

Yes, there is some, but there isn’t any milk.
No, thanks. I prefer a glass of orange juice.
Sure! Here you are.
Hi, mom! Is there any cereal?
Great! Can I have some yogurt and a banana, please?
Yes, there is a melon in the fridge and some bananas.
Of course. Would you like some coffee?
Well, ok. Is there any fruit?
Asking and giving information

Mom: Good morning dear! What do you want for breakfast?

Andy:
Mom:
Andy:
Mom:
Andy:
Mom:
Andy:
Mom:
Speaking exercise

Look at the images and make questions and answers. Record yourself using your cellphone and then, compare your answers with the audio.

Your kitchen cabinets and fridge are almost empty so you and your mother are going to the supermarket. You’re making a list of all the things you need to buy. What do you need to buy? How much? How many?

Images
Questions and answers (that you are going to record)
Audio
Asking and giving information
How much milk do we need? / We need two cartons.
Asking and giving information
How many tomatoes do we need? / We only need four.
Asking and giving information
How much cereal do we need? / We need a box.
Asking and giving information
How many cookies do we need? / We need a box.
Asking and giving information
How many pineapple slices do we need? / We need a can.
Asking and giving information
How much butter do we need? / We need a bar.
Asking and giving information
How much spaghetti do we need? / We need a package.