CS Well, we can only take it back if it’s faulty.
C Can I exchange it for another one though?
CS Sorry. Can you wait a moment? I just need to check with someone first.
Conversation 5
M = Manager
E = Employee
M Sorry Peter, can I have a quick word before you go?
E Erm, well, I am in a bit of a rush.
M It won’t take long. Let’s use my office.
E OK.
M Take a seat. I’m aware that you’ve been using computers for personal use
during your lunch breaks. You do know our policy with regards to this, don’t you?
E Sorry, can you explain what you mean? Is there a problem?
Follow up task. Organize a whole class discussion on the following case;In your culture, who are mainly responsible for saving money and paying for college: parents or children? If children pay at least a part, what values they can learn from such experience? What percentage of college students have part- time jobs? Does the money they earn go to pay for school expenses or other non-essential items like music course, eating out, or trips? What are signs that university students have developed independence?
Accept all the answers.
Exercise 3. Give students some time to match the words with their
appropriate definitions. Check the answers.
Almanac
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book of facts published annually
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Antique
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object prized for its age
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Assemble
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come together, meet
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astronomy
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science that deals with the universe
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Carve
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to create a form by cutting
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Century
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period of one hundred years
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Chime
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device that produces a bell-like sound
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decorative
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ornamental, with artistic design
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Eclipse
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event obscuring the sun or moon
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Estate
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property, land, possessions
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Fortune
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good or bad luck, fate
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Heir
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one who inherits from a parent
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Inferior
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of lower or lesser quality
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Museum
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institute that displays artifacts for the public
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Patriotic
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having feelings of devotion towards one's country
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Pocket
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a flat pouch sewn into the clothing
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Scientist
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an expert in a field of study
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Telescope
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instrument for viewing distant objects
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Textile
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fabric, cloth, woven material
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Wooden
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made of lumber or timber products
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Exercise 4. Give students some time to look through the expression.
Ask them what expressions they use to show they are listening:
Let me check. I’ve understand you
So what you’re saying is…. Is that right? Well, of course the answer
is simple. Isn’t it? Let me just stop you there.
I see what you mean. That’s interesting.
I see.
Can I tell you what I think? Why do you think that is?
Really?
Well what you need to do is….
All expressions can be used while we are listening.
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