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Congratulations! When do you start?






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.

 


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