General English Level 4 Version 2.1 © 2004 acl Pty Ltd GELEV4 Unit 04 Topic 03.doc  LISTENING 02 This really happened – task 1. Listen to the conversation again. 2. What is first in Ming’s story? Write 1 in the box. 3. What is second in Ming’s story? Write 2 in the box. 4. Do this for the other sentences. 5. Repeat for question 2, Lucas’ story. 1.  The parachute fell on his head.  The wind changed direction.  Ming fell from the sky into the water.  Ming went up in a parachute behind the boat.  Ming began to enjoy the wonderful view of the beach and jungle below.  Someone pulled Ming into the boat.  The boat driver stopped the engine. 2.  Lucas planned to ride along the beach.  The horse bolted.  A local guy came up with a horse for hire.  Lucas shouted at people to move and the horse to stop.  The horse jumped over some jet skis on the beach.  Lucas fell off the horse, into the water.  Lucas was sunbathing on the beach. SPEAKING Retell the story Now it’s your turn to tell the story. 1. Try to remember both of the stories you heard. Don’t look at your answers for exercise 02. 2. With a partner, try to retell the stories you heard. 3. Have you ever had a ‘close shave’? If you have, tell your partner about it. 130