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3 What responses do you associate the following phrases with (facts and information, opinions, examples and experiences, picking up a dropped topic or starting a new round)?
Not in the least. Really? Is it possible? That reminds me of…Is it? Did you? When I was in … I saw… That’s fantastic! Referring back to the problem… It’s exciting! In my opinion smoking should be forbidden. There’s something I wanted to share with you… You mentioned you’re interested in… It doesn’t seem fair to me. Until I started to learn English I thought it was quite easy to do it. Oh, I just remembered. I wanted to ask you about…
4 Read the following short dialogues and say which words and expressions are odd ones; change it and act it out:
a) “I’m sorry that I didn’t phone you “Really? No problem. Don’t worry.”
earlier. I have been busy”.
b) “I finally got the job I wanted.” “Congratulations! Well done! When
do you start? ”
c) “I won’t take this class any “That’s terrific! What’s the
more.” problem? As far as I know you
liked the class.”
d) “The teacher said that the “Oh, it’s nothing for you.
report I had written is great.” Congratulations! Where did you
find such interesting information? ”
e) “My friend failed the math “Was it difficult? That’s disgraceful! ”
exam.”
5 Change the short answers to longer ones to show that both speakers are interested in the conversation. Note: You will have to change some of the original sentences to go with your new sentences.
Situation: Two students are standing near the door to a classroom. it is almost time for class to start.
Lily: Hi. Are you in this class?
Mara: Yes.
Lily: My name is Lily. You are…?
Mara: Mara.
Lily: Where are you from?
Mara: India.
Lily: Did you come to this country to study?
Mara: Yes.
Lily: What are you studying?
Mara: Engineering.
Lily: How long do you plan to stay here?
Mara: I’m not sure yet.
6 Expand the following statements giving some more facts and information or expressing your opinion:
For example: “That was a difficult test.” “I know what you mean. I had a hard time too.”
If someone says: You could respond:
“I’ve just gotten some bad news.” ______________
“I finally got the job I was waiting for.” ______________
“I heard some great news today.” ______________
“Could I talk to you a minute? I have
a problem that I think you could help me with.”______________
“I really don’t understand the lesson we’re
studying.” ______________
“My sister just had a baby.” _______________
“I feel really angry at the boss today.” _______________
“Did I tell you the good news? ” _______________
7 Fill in the following dialogue with suitable phrases (used for keeping the conversation going):
Nancy: What’s your name?
Anna: Anna Maria Cassini, but…. And …?
Nancy: I’m Nancy Anderson. So, where are you from?
Anna: From Italy.
Nancy: Aha. And, how long have you been here?
Anna: Just three weeks.
Nancy: Really? Your…
Anna: Thanks. That’s because my family used to come here every summer when I was little. I can speak pretty well.
Nancy: Mmm – hmm. …
Anna: …but now I want to go to college here, so I need to improve my skills, especially grammar and writing. That’s why I signed up for this English program.
8 Work in pairs. Start a conversation with a teacher or another student. Choose topics from the following list or think of your own. Try to keep the conversation going as long as possible (for at least five minutes):
- Tell something about your own culture.
- Talk about family, jobs, work or school / university.
- The difficulties of taking exams.
- Give an opinion on a topic.
- Your choice of topics.
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