IN THIS LESSON, YOU WILL
2. Talk to your roommate about your friends’ fight.
3. Give advice to Taylor about how to fix his/her friendship with Natalie.
PRACTICE
STEP A EXERCISE
Replace the underlined parts with expressions from the box. The form of some expressions may need to be changed.
- Chris and Martin are very close. They work at the same office and even formed a band together!
- I easily got along with Drake from the very beginning.
- It’s already dark outside. I should get going.
- Bill met with some of my clients without my knowledge. I think he’s trying to steal them from me!
- Jessica and I share the same hobbies and interests. We both love shopping, photography, and hiking.
STEP B EXERCISE
Fill in the blanks using the expressions in the box. The form of some expressions may need to be changed.
- My son is waiting for me at home, so _____. Thanks for dinner!
- I know I can count on Daniel. He’s always there when I need _____.
- Miranda and Carly are _____. They have the same interests, the same taste in clothes, and even the same hairstyle!
- I can’t believe she _____! I thought she was my friend.
- _____ was that she was very friendly and outgoing.
MISSION
Challenge 1
You and your friend Natalie are planning a birthday party for your friend Taylor. You were browsing your social media feed when you came across a conversation between the two of them. Read Natalie and Taylor’s posts.
Remember?
- have something/a lot in common
- one’s first impression of someone
- a shoulder to cry on
- stab someone in the back
- behind someone’s back
- a jerk
Natalie Walker – feeling disappointed
8 hours ago – Toronto, Canada
Trust is the most important element in a friendship. Once it’s gone, your relationship will never be the same again.
I found this out the hard way this morning. I was told that a good friend – no, someone I THOUGHT was a good friend – was spreading rumors about me behind my back.
To the jerk I’m writing about: You know who you are. Don’t bother writing to me because I won’t respond.
Taylor Sanchez – feeling angry
5 hours ago – Toronto, Canada
Why are you venting on social media when you can talk to me in person? You’re clearly talking about me, but I have no idea what you’re talking about. I didn’t spread any rumors about you!
I can’t believe our friendship means this little to you. I was always there when you needed a shoulder to cry on. Why was it so easy for you to believe that I would stab you in the back???
I guess we still have something in common: We both trusted the wrong person.
Challenge 2
You’re not sure what to do about Natalie and Taylor. Tell your roommate about the situation and ask him/her for advice.
Remember?
- hit it off
- have something/a lot in common
- like two peas in a pod
- a shoulder to cry on
- inseparable
- stab someone in the back
- behind someone’s back
Challenge 3
It’s the next day. You decided to follow your roommate’s advice and are meeting with Taylor for drinks after dinner. Ask him/her what happened and give advice on how to fix his/her friendship with Natalie.
Remember?
- stab someone in the back
- behind someone’s back
- It's getting late.
- I should get going.
FEEDBACK
Help your friends make up so you can celebrate Taylor’s birthday together.
MISSION ACHIEVEMENT
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4
Very GoodCould complete the task with ease
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3
GoodCould complete the task with some clarifications
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2
FairCould complete the task with additional instructions
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1
PoorCould somehow complete the task with difficulty
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
- RANGE
the ability to use a wide variety of vocabulary - ACCURACY
the ability to speak correctly - FLUENCY
the ability to speak smoothly without pauses or fillers - INTERACTION
the ability to manage a conversation
