5. Aim: To help Ss pronounce the sounds /e/ and /æ/ in words and in sentences.

– Play the recording. Have Ss listen and repeat sentence by sentence.

– Help them recognise the two sounds, then underline the correct words in the sentences.

– Correct their pronunciation and intonation. Play the recording again for them to practise if necessary.

Key + Audio script:

1. They cannot take part in this contest.

2. They began the match very late.

3. Please get the racket for me.

4. We play chess every Saturday.

5. My grandpa is old, but he’s active.