English File 4E Beginner Practical English Ep5 Inviting and offering

Summary

In this casual conversation, Alan is invited by a friend to attend a Norwich vs. Chelsea match on Sunday. Though Alan is interested, he cannot join for lunch beforehand due to his mother's birthday. They arrange to meet at the tube station before the game starts. During the match, they discuss their hopes for the second half, as Norwich is playing poorly. They also take a quick break to grab some drinks, with one opting for a burger and the other a coffee. The lighthearted exchange captures the anticipation and camaraderie before a football game.

Takeaways

• 😀 The conversation begins with an invitation to a football match between Norwich and Chelsea on Sunday.
• 😀 Alan is invited to the match and asked what time it starts, which is at 4 o'clock.
• 😀 Alan expresses enthusiasm about the invitation and agrees to attend the match.
• 😀 The person invites Alan to meet for lunch before the match, but Alan declines because it's his mum's birthday.
• 😀 Alan plans to have lunch with his mum, but suggests meeting at the entrance to the tube station at 3:30 PM instead.
• 😀 The two agree to meet at 3:30 PM at the tube station entrance.
• 😀 During the match, they discuss how poorly the team is playing, hoping for a better second half.
• 😀 The conversation briefly shifts to food, with one person offering a burger, but Alan declines because he’s not hungry.
• 😀 Alan agrees to have a coffee, specifying it with milk and sugar.
• 😀 The order for food and drinks is placed: a burger with water for one, and coffee with milk and sugar for Alan.
• 😀 The transcript ends with background applause, suggesting that the match or event is continuing.

Q & A

What event are Alan and the speaker planning to attend?

Alan and the speaker are planning to attend a football match between Norwich and Chelsea on Sunday.

What time does the match start?

The match starts at 4 o'clock.

Why can't the speaker have lunch with Alan before the match?

The speaker cannot have lunch with Alan because it's their mum's birthday, and they need to have lunch with her.

Where do Alan and the speaker plan to meet before the match?

They plan to meet at half past three at the entrance to the tube station.

What is the speaker's opinion on the team's performance during the match?

The speaker thinks that the team is playing badly and hopes that the second half will be better.

Does Alan want a burger during the match?

No, Alan does not want a burger. He says he is not very hungry.

What does Alan agree to have instead of a burger?

Alan agrees to have a coffee with milk and sugar.

What did the speaker order for themselves?

The speaker orders a burger and water.

How does Alan want his coffee?

Alan wants his coffee with milk and sugar.

What is the atmosphere like at the match during the conversation?

The atmosphere seems tense as the speaker mentions the team is playing badly, and they both hope the second half will be better.