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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 ofIs it? Did you? When I was in I saw Thats fantastic! Referring back to the problem Its exciting! In my opinion smoking should be forbidden. Theres something I wanted to share with you You mentioned youre interested in It doesnt 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) Im sorry that I didnt phone you Really? No problem. Dont worry.
earlier. I have been busy.
b) I finally got the job I wanted. Congratulations! Well done! When
do you start?
c) I wont take this class any Thats terrific! Whats the
more. problem? As far as I know you
liked the class.
d) The teacher said that the Oh, its 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? Thats 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: Im 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:
Ive 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 dont understand the lesson were
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: Whats your name?
Anna: Anna Maria Cassini, but. And ?
Nancy: Im 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. Thats 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. Thats 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.