Typical Situations Checkpoint B Speaking Tasks
going to movies, a concert doing something on the weekend 1. making plans
renting a car renting a house/apartment 2. renting something
checking in for a flight arriving late losing your luggage asking for information 3. at the airport
buying a ticket losing your ticket asking for information 4. at the train station
talking to the taxi driver about: the weather/where you’re from, etc. 5. in a car/ in a taxi
making reservations telling what kind of room you want paying 6. looking for a hotel room
all kinds of weather and temperatures seasons 7. the weather
going to a restaurant/a café calling the waiter paying 8. getting something to eat
baby sitting taking care of their house while they’re away 9. helping a neighbor
help by: going shopping/tutoring/doing chores 10.asking someone for a favor
sports concerts 11. recreation
for a teacher for a friend 12. buying a present for someone
accident theft 13. talking to the police
not being able to do something not wanting to do something 14. making excuses