Conversations

PART A.

Choose the correct word to complete the following conversations.
Click on the word and then click in the space provided.

scheduled adapt react eventually expected appropriate prestige misinterpreting status complicated consequently

1. Receptionist talking on the phone with a patient.


A. May I speak to Mrs. Hanna?
B. Speaking.
A. This is Dr. Horvath's office calling.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 You are _______________ to see the doctor next Tuesday at 9:00.
B. Thank you for call.


2. A husband and wife talking.
A. Do you think Johnny will ever find a job?
B. Well, it might take him ages, but he'll _______________ find one! Don't worry!
A. Thank God, one of us is optimistic!


3. At a job interview.
A. You will be ________________ to work some weekends. Will that be a problem?
B. No, not at all.
A. Good, then I am pleased to offer you this job.
B. Thank you. You will not be disappointed.


4. Two friends.
A. So you have decided to quit your job?
B. No! Not at all. There you go again. You are always _______________ what I say.
   I said I wish I could change jobs! I have no intentions of quitting.
A. Oh, I guess I should work on my listening skills!


5. A gym teacher and a student are talking.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A. Marie, please wear the ______________ shoes to gym class tomorrow.
    Sandals are totally unacceptable.
B. Sorry Miss Oakie. I will.


6. A mother and daughter talking
A. So, honey how do you like your new school?
B. Oh Mom I hate it. It is so different from my old school.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        A. It takes time to _______________ to a new school. Just give it some time, ok?
B. Yes, I guess you're right!


7. A husband and wife talking.
A. Honey, I wonder how our parents will _______________ when they hear the news.
B. I'm sure they'll be thrilled to be grandparents!
A. Of course!


8. Two neighbors talking.
A. Did you see the new Mercedes Don got?
B. I sure did! I guess now that he is the president of the company,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    he wanted a new car to reflect his _______________.
A. That's too funny!

 PART B: Writing

 Write a sentence for each of the following words.

1. consequently: ______________________________________________________________
2. eventually:     ______________________________________________________________
3. expected:      ______________________________________________________________

Choose 2 words from the vocabulary list and write 2 short conversations with each word.

1. Conversation #1 Vocabulary Word:_____________________________
                                             ______________________________________________
                                             ______________________________________________
                                             ______________________________________________
                                             ______________________________________________
2. Conversation #2 Vocabulary Word:_____________________________
                                              ______________________________________________
                                              ______________________________________________
                                              ______________________________________________
                                              ______________________________________________

 PART C: Pair Work

 Ask you partner the following questions:

1. What do you think is appropriate and inappropriate behavior in the classroom?
2. Which professions in your country hold a lot of prestige?
3. Did you have a difficult time adapting to Canada? Why?
4. How do you react to bad news/good news/surprising news?
5. What do you find complicated here in Canada?

Please Print PART A, B C and bring to class.