4.A. Expressing likes and dislikes: Listening

LISTENING

Listen to the expressions and conversations. Then, select the option that best describes the objective of each section. Click on "Check" to confirm your answers.

   1.Let’s learn how to …      2.Let’s practice some useful expressions…      3.Let’s put everything together…   


Express the things you like
- I love chocolate. I always buy some chocolate every week.
- Peter likes dancing. He is very good at dancing salsa.
- My sister enjoys watching movies. My sister’s favorite actor is Brad Pitt.



Express the things you don’t like
- I hate working on weekends. I prefer to work hard from Monday to Friday.
- I don't like to study by myself. I have my own study group.
- I can’t stand smoking. Luckily, public places are non-smoking areas.



A: It’s a very cloudy morning, don’t you think?
B: Yes, I hate this kind of weather.


A: Do you enjoy eating Chinese food?
B: Yes, I do. There is a new restaurant near here.


A: Do you like playing sports?
B: Yes, but I can’t stand playing sports when it’s too hot.




New words and expressions:
- by myself. For example: I like to work by myself.
- don’t you think? For example: Bus drivers drive too fast, don’t you think?
- can’t stand. For example: Peter can’t stand people that smoke.
- too hot. For example: In February, the weather in Lima is too hot.
- late. For example: It’s 9:00 o’clock. We are late for the movie. Hurry up!
- early. For example: I don’t like getting up early on Sundays.





Conversation
A: Hello, Carla. How about watching the game tonight?
B: Oh, no thanks. I don’t like soccer.
A: OK. Do you feel like going out?
B: That sounds like a good idea.
A: Do you want to go to a bar?
B: Oh, no. I hate it. I can’t stand all that noise. How about eating at the Chinese restaurant?
A: Great! I enjoy eating Chinese noodles.
B: Ok. Let's go.