2a Listen. Who has read these books? Circle the names.
Hi, Mark.
Hey there, Tina. What's up?
I'm reading this fantastic book.
What is it?
Treasure Island. Have you read it yet?
No, I haven't. What's it about?
It's about this boy who goes out to sea and finds an island full of treasures.
What are you reading right now?
I've just finished Oliver Twist and Robinson Crusoe.
Oh, yeah. I've already read both of them.
They're classics.
We had to study Robinson Crusoe last term.
So what are you studying this term?
Tom Sawyer. It's a story about a boy who lives in the United States.
Many exciting things happen to him.
Sounds interesting.
I'll have to read it.
2b Listen again and write T for true and F for false.
Hi, Mark.
Hey there, Tina. What's up?
I'm reading this fantastic book.
What is it?
Treasure Island. Have you read it yet?
No, I haven't. What's it about?
It's about this boy who goes out to sea and finds an island full of treasures.
What are you reading right now?
I've just finished Oliver Twist and Robinson Crusoe.
Oh, yeah. I've already read both of them.
They're classics.
We had to study Robinson Crusoe last term.
So what are you studying this term?
Tom Sawyer. It's a story about a boy who lives in the United States.
Many exciting things happen to him.
Sounds interesting.
I'll have to read it.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Steve, have you decided yet which book to write about for English class?
Yes, Little Women.
I've already finished reading it!
Wow, you're fast! What's it about?
It's about four sisters growing up.
It was really good, so I couldn't put it down.
Which book did you choose?
I chose Treasure Island, but I haven't finished reading it yet.
I'm only on page 25.
Have you at least read the back of the book to see what it's about?
Yes, I have. It looks interesting.
You should hurry up.
The book report is due in two weeks.
Yes, I know. I'll read quickly.