Unit 2 Let s Chat Unit 2 Let s Chat In this unit you will learn how to carry out a conversation in English by using a conversation structure. Check the words meanings with a dictionary. structure twice wonder nearby conversation misunderstand cheerful sympathetic hang around greeting mention subject imply troublesome regards cram appreciate expression atmosphere roommate Choose words randomly from the list above. Take turns explaining the words without saying them. Have your partner guess the words you are describing. C Write questions using words from the list above. sk and answer the questions with a partner. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7
Pronunciation Practice R & L sounds in the middle or at the end Listen to the recording then take turns saying the sentences with a partner. 1. We erected a tent for the party. 2. My teacher has many rules for this class. 3. The football team had a really good rally. 4. I forgot to bring my mirror to class today! 5. My brother got his glasses for free. 6. My brother got his glasses at a flea market. CD 07 Fill in your part of the chart with random words from the list. Say your words to a partner and have him or her write them down. Check the words you write down. really rarely berry very correct collect bowling boring fair fail pepper people steer steal tire tile Your words 1 2 3 4 5 6 Your partner s words 1 2 3 4 5 6 8
Unit 2 Let s Chat ccuracy Reminder Nouns, pronouns & general verbs Have short conversations following the pattern in the example. Practice until you can do it naturally. Example (the girl student / study hard) Student : Does the girl student study hard? Student : Yes, she does. 1. (her parents / live) 2. (the big dog / run) 3. (your bicycle / ride) 4. (his roommates / wash) 5. (all students / study) Have short conversations following the pattern in the example. Practice until you can do it naturally. Example He (like) soccer. Student : He likes soccer. Student : Does he like soccer? St u d e n t : Yes, he does. 1. He (love) movies. 2. She (play) the piano. 3. It (taste) good. 4. They (go) shopping every day. 5. We (enjoy) going to games. C First, choose the right verb. Then take turns saying the sentences with the right forms. Practice until you can do it naturally. 1. She (make / go to) club activity every day. 2. The friends (meet / see) each other once a week. 3. He (play / do) his hobby often. 4. We (watch / see) movies once in a while. 5. Their friend is (remaining / staying) at his house now. 9
Speaking Focus Conversation structure fter greeting a person, it is usual to ask a question to start a conversation. The other person usually answers the question and adds some more information, then asks his or her own question. This is called the Pattern of Friendly Conversation : (sk, nswer, dd). sk nswer/dd sk nswer/dd Put a box around the questions, circle the answers and underline the extra information in the following conversation. CD 08 : How are you? : Fine, thanks, and you? : Good. I have been wondering; do you live near the university? : Yes, I do. I live in an apartment near Main Street. Do you live nearby, too? : No, I live quite far away. I live out by the airport. It takes me 30 minutes to get here every day. So, do you walk to school? : Yes, I do. Well, I have to go. Nice talking to you. C Use the dialogue to ask two partners where each person lives. Put a box around the questions, circle the answers and underline the extra information in the following conversation. CD 09 : Hello, my name is. What is yours? : Hi, I m. Nice to meet you. : Nice to meet you too. Do you come to the gym often? : Yes, I do. bout three or four times a week. What about you? : I try to come when I have time. Usually about once or twice a week. How long have you been coming here? : bout a year now. I like the facilities. re you a new member? : Yes, I just joined last month. I really like it too. Well, nice talking to you. See you later. 10 D Try a similar conversation with a partner and use your own information.
Unit 2 Let s Chat Guided Conversation Make a conversation about the following topics using the pattern. Topics music family sports hobbies friends school Student sk: Student nswer: dd: Student nswer: sk: dd: With a partner, write a conversation with various greetings, questions, answers and closings. Perform it for another pair. 11
Open Practice Use markers and go from the start to the finish of the game. Use a coin to decide whether to move one or two spaces. When you land on a question answer it, add some information, and ask another question with the pattern. STRT What are your plans for your next vacation? What is your favorite movie? Do you have a pet? How many siblings do you have? Where do you live? How many people are there in your family? What do you do in your free time? What is your favorite book? How long have you lived in this city? Where is your favorite place in Japan? What is your favorite school subject? What does your father do? FINISH 12