E. Speaking
• Everyday English
I. Choose the correct response. Then practise the short exchanges in pairs.
1. A: Group dating helps young people join in events. |
B: a/ People can decide a one-to-one date b/ Like going camping or having a party. |
2. A: My father hates my best friend due to his appearance? |
B: a/ It seems unreasonable. b/ Your father always makes right decisions. |
3. A: My close friend has shared his secret with me. |
B: a/ There are no secrets between friends. b/ Keep it secret or disappoint him. |
4. A: Can I dye my hair, Mum? |
B: a/ It’s not suitable for a student like you. b/ Purple is very fashionable now. |
5. A: Speed dating is useful to busy single people to date. |
B: a/ Where is this service popular? b/ Sure. It takes them a few minutes to meet the other. |
6. A: Can you see any benefits of online friends? |
B: a/ Live chat is very popular and convenient. b/ They help us to ease tension. |
7. A: My classmates made fun of Quan because of his poor grades. |
B: a/ He didn’t study well enough. b/ Tell them to help him instead. |
8. A: Nam is going to quit school. |
B: a/ How can we help him continue his study? b/ He dropped out of school to get a job. |
9. A: Can I send emails to the boys in my class, Mum? |
B: a/ You should check your inbox. b/ You can. Just about your study. |
10. A: Did you go to a co-educational school? |
B: a/ Yes, boys and girls helped each other. b/ Right. There were only boys in my school. |