Conversations

PART A.

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

well-educated famous constant interruptions wounded accomplishment extremely tragic In spite of apparent

1. A boss and an employee.


A. Have you finished the report yet?
B. No, I haven’t. I have had so many _________________ that I am not able to finish it.
A. I understand. Have it on my desk Friday morning.
B. Yes, sir.


2. Two Co-Workers talking.
A. Friday is my wedding anniversary. I would like to take my wife out for dinner. Any suggestions?
B. Sure, how about Centro's?
A. Is it nice?
B. Oh yes very. It is __________________ for its friendly atmosphere and excellent service.
A. Then Centro’s it is.


3. A parent and a teacher talking.
A. So , how is Michael doing in class?
B. I am sorry to say. He is still not listening.
    __________________ all my efforts, he still talks when he isn’t supposed to. I don’t know what else to do!
A. I understand completely. He is the same way at home!


4. Two neighbours talking.
A. Hey, what have you been up to? You look so tired!
B. Oh I am! I have been working __________________ hard all morning in the garden.
     I want my garden to look good for my in-laws. They are coming this weekend!
A. Oh, that explains it!


5. A doctor and a patient talking.
A. So, how are we doing?
B. Not very well, Doctor! The pills you gave me for my back haven't helped.
    I am in __________________ pain
A. Well, let’s see if there is something else I can prescribe.


6. A mother and a daughter talking.
A. Honey, I just don’t understand why you and John broke up. He is everything you have always wanted.
    He is handsome, rich and __________________.
B. Yes, but we were not compatible! We always fought.
A. Oh I see!

 PART B: Writing

 Write a sentence for each of the following words.

1. in spite of:       _______________________________________________________________
2. extremely:       _______________________________________________________________
3. well-educated: _______________________________________________________________
4. apparent:         _______________________________________________________________
5. wounded:        _______________________________________________________________

 PART C: Pair Work

 Ask you partner the following questions:

1. What is your most outstanding accomplishment?
2. What is your country/city famous for?
3. What do you think was the most tragic news story last year?
4. In spite of all your homework, what did you do last weekend?
5. What can you do extremely well?