Conversations

PART A.

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

effect throughout disturbing concerned cause risk forbid factor peer pressure avoiding outgoing alleviated

1. Two friends talking.


A. Did you hear that Michael is moving to New York at the end of the month?
B. Yeah, his girlfriend lives there, and I am sure that was one _________________ in his decision to move there!
A. That's totally understandable!!!


2. Two people talking at a job interview.
A. So, tell me why you think you would be suitable for this position of receptionist?
B. Well, I am very ___________________; I enjoy meeting and talking to new people.
A. Uh huh. What else?


3. A doctor and a patient talking.
A. So did the new medicine help your heel spur?
B. Well, doctor it ____________________ the pain a little bit but it is still hurts when I walk long distances.
A. Well, I am afraid there is no other medication available. Your only other option is an operation.


4. Two neighbours talking.
A. I am getting __________________ about Bob? I haven't seen him for a few days. He always sits on the front porch.
B. Oh didn't you know, he's away. He's in Florida visiting his children.
A. That's nice!


5. A mother and a daughter talking on the phone.
A. So how was the wedding?
B. Oh mom!  I should have asked you to baby-sit!!! The baby cried ___________________ the church service!
A. Well,  you know I am always happy to baby-sit!


6. Two friends talking.
A. I am thinking about going to see Quentin Tarantino's new movie. Have you seen it yet?
B. Yes, as a matter of fact, I saw it just last week!
It was quite good, but there were a few __________________ scenes. There is quite a bit of violence.
A. Oh ok then I don't think I want to see it.


7. A mother and a son talking.
A. Bill, what were you thinking of!! You could have really hurt yourself!!
    I __________________ you to use the electric carving knife when you are alone!
B. Sorry Mom. I promise I won't do it again!


8. Two friends talking.
A. I think John is mad at me!
B. Why do you think that!
A. Well, I have been calling him every day this week, and he hasn't answered the phone.
    I know he has call display. I think he is __________________ me.
B. Don't be silly! John wouldn't do that!

 PART B: Writing

 Write a sentence for each of the following words.

1. cause:            _______________________________________________________________
2. effect:          _______________________________________________________________
3. risk:              _______________________________________________________________
4. throughout:    _______________________________________________________________
5. peer pressure:_______________________________________________________________

 PART C: Pair Work

 Ask your partner the following questions:

1. Did you ever do something because of peer pressure?
2. Has coming to Toronto had a good or bad effect on you?
3. When you were a child, what did your parents forbid you to do?
4. What household chore(s) do you always avoid doing whenever possible?
5. What do you do to alleviate a headache?

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