OBJECTIVES |
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
• Recognize different ways to say hello around the world • Start a conversation using topics of general interest • Ask for confirmation or agreement through the use of different patterns of intonation • Express a possible negative result |
1. How do you usually greet people? What behaviors would be unusual or strange in your country?
2. What minor topics are usually included when having a small talk? Are there any topics people should avoid during small talk?
1. Mr. McGuiness is from Ireland,?
2. The car isn't in the garage,?
3. You are John,?
4. She went to the library yesterday,?
5. He didn't recognize me,?
6. Cars pollute the environment,?
7. Mr. Pritchard has been to Scotland recently,?
8. The trip would be very expensive,?
9. He won't tell her,?
10. Hugh had a red car,?
1. You're Australian, aren't they? 6. You'll be there, won't she?
2. You aren't English, aren't you? 7. David won't come, has he?
3. Mary smokes, didn't she? 8. Bob has two cats, isn't he?
4. Sharks don't like vegetables, don't they? 9. The music isn't very good, has it?
5. Moles can't see, can it? 10. All the lessons start at 8:00, doesn't they?
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B: You know it,?
A: Of course I do. Let’s check some interesting facts about it; we could get the right places to visit once there.
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A: It is sure. What else does it say?
B: Well, aroundyou canin the city…wait…you don’t likedo you?
A: Not much, continue, I need to know about how safe it is. I don’t want myto be stolen!
B: You won’t take yourwith you, will you?gets so upset if someone takes, it is her.
A: Relax, last time I did it forand she didn’t even notice it, did she?
B: No, but this time she will. Come on, stop taking your!
1. A:Is the gym still open?
B:Yes, it is. But youhurry. It closes just in 10 minutes, hurry a little bit and you'll arrive before they close so you can subscribe.
2. A:When does the annual conference begin?
B:At 7:00 o clock. Webe late.
3. A:Do you think I could stay here to wait for my family? The waiting area is crowded as usual.
B:Well, this area of the museum is under restructuring. You. You should stay in the living room over there.
4. A:Do you think we could get a nice table at "Italian flavors" for our anniversary dinner on Sunday?
B:Well, it is always quite busy on the weekends. Youask the concierge.
5. A:Hello, Cable Company? I'd like to cancel my subscription; I've already been with you for a year now.
B:I'm sorry Sir, this is the Technical Operation Area,call the customer service department, just give me a minute and I'll put you through one of our staff there.
1. What is your favorite food? How often do you eat it? 3. Do you think TV advertises the consumption of
vegetables, fruit and healthy food in general?
2. Do you think you follow a healthy diet? 4. Are the people in your country obese?
1. What is the main reason for Americas to be obese?
2. What factor contributes population to do exercise in New York?
3. Why did Americans stop taking part in sports?
4. Why do kids nowadays spend most of their time in front of the television or playing video games?
5. What is your opinion of this quote: “Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It's about honesty. It's about identity.”
1. What is the main reason for Americas to be obese??
2. They have never been to Japan,?
3. Russian is a very difficult language,?
4. You would like to spend your next holidays in Mauritius,?
5. We did our homework at five o'clock,?
6. Your brother loves rap music,?
7. Your parents can't swim,?
8. Your English classroom is B105,?
9. Bruno and Clémence are twins,?
10. The Olympic games will take place in Turin,?
1. A neighbor’s dog keeps barking all night. Nobody can sleep at night.
2. Your best friend is constantly asking you for money despite he / she has got a job.
3. The English teacher has been giving too much homework lately.
4. Your best friend seems to be down most or the time and does not answer your phone calls.