Joy English · Level A2 · Traveljoy-english.com
A weekend on a houseboat
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Hear comparisons and polite offers.
Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.
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Words to know
- houseboat
- A boat that people live on.
- rock
- To move gently from side to side.
- fresh air
- Clean air outside.
Answer key
- My friend has invited me to her houseboat.“Has invited” is the present perfect. A houseboat is a boat people live on.
- It’s much different than living in a house.“Much different than” makes a strong comparison.
- Can you stop this boat from rocking for a minute?“Stop… from rocking” means prevent it from moving side to side.
- You know, I just need some fresh air.“Fresh air” is clean air outside.
- Of course, would you like more orange juice?“Would you like” is a polite offer.