Which club to choose?

Alesya is speaking to the club advisor. Listen and say: How many clubs did she want to take? How many clubs will she take?

Natalie:

Hi, Mr Smith. This is Alesya. She’s my new friend.

Club advisor:

Hi, Alesya.

Alesya:

Hello, Mr Smith.

Club advisor:

Well, Alesya, it’s time to choose a club or two. The aim of our clubs is to develop our students. We have wonderful facilities. Are you ready?

Alesya:

Yes, Sir. You have such great clubs here! I like all of them!

Club advisor:

Thank you, Alesya. We try to have clubs interesting for everyone. OK… Have you chosen anything?

Alesya:

Well… I’m afraid of speaking in front of people but I need it for my lessons. So I think I need the Speaking skills club… I’m fond of working on the computer - so I’d like to join the web design club.

Club advisor:

OK, Alesya. It’s a good choice. I’m sure you’ll get good help from our experienced teachers. Anything else?

Alesya:

Oh, yes, Mr. Smith! I’ve always been interested in world dances. This is my third choice… Then, I think the Shakespeare fans club is also fun. I want to learn more about William Shakespeare and his plays and I think it will also help me not to be afraid of the stage.

Club advisor:

Yes, Alesya, this club is a very good choice. The club teacher is a professional actor and they always make very good performances. Is this all?

Alesya:

No, Mr. Smith. I would also like to learn to play field hockey because everybody here plays it but I‘ve only watched it on TV.

Club advisor:

I agree, Alesya. Field hockey is very popular here. You can take the Field hockey club now but you can also learn to play it next term.

Alesya:

Oh? Can I choose other clubs in January?

Club advisor:

Yes, of course, Alesya! In January you can stay in your club or change it.

Alesya:

It sounds great! I’d like to learn more new activities!

Club advisor:

So, Alesya, you’ve chosen five clubs.

Alesya:

Yes, Mr. Smith. I’d like to choose more.

Club advisor:

No, Alesya. I’m afraid, five is a lot. Don’t forget that each club is two or three times a week and you also have homework to do and books to read.

Alesya:

Oh? Is five a lot?

Club advisor:

Yes, I think it’s too many. You will also need time for being with your school friends and for relaxing. What if you take three clubs now and then choose other clubs in January? What do you really want to do now?

Alesya:

OK, Mr. Smith… Three clubs… I need the Speaking skills clubs… I’ll take the World Dances club… And I’ll do the Web Design.

Club advisor:

A very good choice, Alesya! These clubs will develop your talents and skills. Good luck!

Alesya:

Thank you, Mr. Smith.

Listen again and say why ...

1) Alesya wants to take five clubs, 2) she wants to join the Speaking club. 3) she wants to join the Scrapbook club, 4) she wants to join the World dances club, 5) she wants to join the Shakespeare fans club, 0) she wants to join the Field hockey club, 7) the club advisor thinks that five clubs are too many, 8) Alesya will take three clubs this term.