Conversations

PART A.

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

laptop popular connect access portable in addition convenience officials faculty dissatisfied switch

1. Two siblings talking.
   
   A. Hey, sis, can I borrow your _____________? I have to write a book report.
   B. Sorry, I need it.
   
   
2. A store clerk and a customer talking.
   A. Excuse me, where can I find the new Segway electric scooter?
   B. I am sorry.  We are all sold out. It's very _____________
   A. Are you getting any more?
   B. Yes, we are expecting a shipment next Tuesday.
   A. Thanks.
   
   
3. Two teacher in their office.
   A. When's our next ______________ meeting?
   B. I think it's next Monday. Why?
   A. I need to make a dentist appointment and I don't want it on the same day.
   
   
4. An ESL Co-ordinator and a student talking.
   A. I would like to _____________ classes. Now I'm in 3A and I want to be in 3B.
   B. What's the problem?
   A. Well, I want to be with my friend in 3B.
   B. I'm sorry. That's not a good reason.
   
   
5. Two friends talking on the phone.
   A. I'm sorry but I've got to go now. I have to get to the bank before it closes.
   B. Don't you do online banking?
   A. No.
   B. Well, you really should. It's a real ____________.
   A. I know. I have to get set up.
   
   
6. Two co-workers talking. 
   A. What happened at the meeting?
   B. Well, Mr. Hughes told us he was _____________ with our work.
   A. No way! What's his problem?

PART B: Writing

Write a sentence for each of the following words.

1. connect:     _______________________________________________________________
2. switch:       _______________________________________________________________
3. access:       _______________________________________________________________
4. in addition: _______________________________________________________________
5. officials:    _______________________________________________________________

PART C: Pair Work

Ask you partner the following questions:

1. Do you have a laptop?
2. What 5 things do you consider to be a convenience?
3. What do you do when you are dissatisfied with the service at a restaurant?
4. Name 5 giants of (any) industry in your country.
5. What's the most popular food, drink, tourist attraction, sport in your country?

PART D: IDIOMS

POP MUSIC
modern music that is popular, especially with young people, and usually consists of simple tunes with strong beat

1. Two friends talking.
   
   A. What's your favourite kind of music?
   B. I like all kinds of music, but I probably listen to pop music the most.
   A. Me too!

POP STAR
a famous and successful entertainer who plays or sings pop music

1. Two friends talking.
   A. I really like David Cassidy
   B. Did you know he was a pop star when he was younger?
   A. No, I had no idea.

You will practice the conversations in PART A, C and D in class.
The teacher will take up PART B in class.