Listening Quiz

Watch the video and take the listening quiz. Then watch again and read the script.

Man: Are you hot?

Woman: Yes, I am very hot.

Man: Is the air-conditioning on?

Woman: No, it is off.

Man: Can I turn it on?

Woman: Yes, please do. And can you turn on the radio, too?

Man: Of course. Is jazz music alright?

Woman: Yes, I love jazz music.

Basic Language Notes

Grammar

Yes / No Questions

We can ask questions with be:

• Are you hot?
• Is the air conditioning on?
• Is jazz music all right?

We can answer:

• Yes, I am.
• No, I am not.
• Yes, it is.
• No, it is not.

Vocabulary

on / off

We use on and off for things like lights, TVs, radios, and air conditioners.

• The light is on.
• The air conditioning is off.

Useful Phrases

We can use turn with on, off, up, and down.

• turn it on = start it
• turn it off = stop it
• turn it up = make it louder
• turn it down = make it quieter

Can I turn it on?

We use Can I...? to ask if it is OK to do something.

• Can I turn it on?
• Can I open the window?
• Can I sit here?

Pronunciation

For Yes / No questions, the voice often goes up ↗ at the end.

• Are you hot? ↗
• Are you happy? ↗
• Is it on? ↗

In fast English, words connect:

turn it on
→ turn-it-on

turn it off
→ turn-it-off

Can I turn it on?
→ can-I-turn-it-on?