1. Typical Situations Checkpoint B Speaking Tasks

2. going to movies, a concert doing something on the weekend 1. making plans

3. renting a car renting a house/apartment 2. renting something

4. checking in for a flight arriving late losing your luggage asking for information 3. at the airport

5. buying a ticket losing your ticket asking for information 4. at the train station

6. talking to the taxi driver about: the weather/where you’re from, etc. 5. in a car/ in a taxi

7. making reservations telling what kind of room you want paying 6. looking for a hotel room

8. all kinds of weather and temperatures seasons 7. the weather

9. going to a restaurant/a café calling the waiter paying 8. getting something to eat

10. baby sitting taking care of their house while they’re away 9. helping a neighbor

11. help by: going shopping/tutoring/doing chores 10.asking someone for a favor

12. sports concerts 11. recreation

13. for a teacher for a friend 12. buying a present for someone

14. accident theft 13. talking to the police

15. not being able to do something not wanting to do something 14. making excuses