Conversations

PART A.

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

absence role reduce treat mortality rate memories examine discover influenced significant

1. Two friends talking.
   
   A. So how are you enjoying your courses?
   B. I am really enjoying them.
   A. By the way, what _______________ you to take up nursing?
   B. Oh don’t you know my mother and grandmother are nurses!
   A. No, I didn’t know that!
   
   
2. A parent and a babysitter talking on the phone.
   A. So how are the kids?
   B. They have been good so far!
   A. Tell them if they are really good for you , I ‘ll bring them a _______________!
   B. They’ll love that!
   
   
3. A doctor and a patient talking.
   A. I am very concerned about your blood pressure. It is way too high for your age!
   B. Is there anything I can do?
   A. Well for starters, you can _______________ the amount of salt you use!
   
   
4. A supervisor talking to his employee.
   A. As of tomorrow, I will be on a 6-month sabbatical,
       and Ms. Jones will be in charge during my _______________.
       Do you have any questions?
   B. No, just enjoy your sabbatical, and I am going to miss you.
   
   
5. A doctor and a nurse talking
   A. Please inform me immediately if there is a _______________ change in his breathing.
   B. Yes, doctor!
   
   
6. Two friends in a car.
   A. Wow! I haven’t heard that song since I was in high school.
       It brings back so many _______________.
   B. Good ones, I hope!
   A. Yes, I had a great time in high school!
   
   

 PART B: Writing

 Write a sentence for each of the following words.

1. significant: _______________________________________________________________
2. reduce: ______________________________________________________________
3. discover:___________________________________________________________

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 true:
   "Absence makes the heart grow fonder"  or “Out of sight, out of mind?"
2. What do you consider to be the most significant invention of the last 100 years?
3. Did your parents ever give you treats when you were a child? If yes, what were they?
4. What is the fondest memory you have of your childhood?
5. What role have your grandparents had in your life?
6. Who has had the most significant role in your life up to now?

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