Thursday, July 10, 2008

day 14

12 comments:

Mansi Arora said...

Traits:
Fun
Optimist
Good-natured
Sociable
Spiritual
Impatient
Fears responsibility
Self-indulgence
Fanaticism
Peter Pan syndrome
Tendency to gamble
Likes...
Freedom
Unusual ideas
Being on the move
Parties
Luxury items
Gambling
New friends
Flirting
Dislikes...
Public disapproval
Playing safe
Confinement
Monotony
Tight clothes/areas
Being doubted
Being refused





What ambitions do you have? 52. Which country/place would you most like to visit? 53. What changes do you think India will see in the next few years? 54. Will any possible future changes affect your job in any way? What do you do in your leisure time?





Good or Well?
Good is an adjective. It describes nouns or pronouns. It may be used with descriptive linking verbs like look, feel, sound, taste, or be to describe the subject.
Incorrect: The coffee tasted well this morning.
Correct: The coffee tasted good this morning.
Correct: The pitcher is looking good today.
Well is normally an adverb. It describes verbs (sometimes adjectives) and is used with most other verbs.
Well as an adjective means "healthy."
Incorrect: He pitches good.
Correct: He pitches well.
Incorrect: I do not feel very good.
Correct: I do not feel very well. (healthy)

Mansi Arora said...

What kinds of foods do you eat every day?

Do you usually eat fruits and vegetables? What kinds?

How often do you drink milk or water?

What kinds of food do you like to cook?

Where do you usually buy your food?

Is the food you eat the best for your health? Why or why not?

Mansi Arora said...

Tell your partner about the food you like to eat.

Make a list of foods that people should eat to stay healthy.

What kinds of foods should they avoid?

Mansi Arora said...

1. (If you are already working) Are you happy with your current occupation?

2. (If you are a still in school) What kind of job would you like to have after you graduate?

3. Do you think parents should choose occupations for their children?

4. How many times did your father/mother change jobs?
In your opinion, is it a good idea to move from job to job? Why or why not?

5. What is the most interesting part-time job you have had in your life?

Mansi Arora said...

Ask your partner about his/her occupation.

Tell about a typical day on the job.
(What types of things do you do at work every day?)

Teach your partner how to do your job for one day.

Pretend you are the boss.
Interview your partner for a position at your company.

Mansi Arora said...

Which one(s) is/are the most interesting to you?

What kinds of hobbies do your friends have?

How much time every week do you spend on your hobby(-ies)?

What are the benefits of doing something you enjoy every day?

Which new hobby would you like to learn? Why?

Mansi Arora said...

. Tell your partner about a hobby or something you like to do every day.

When and where do you do the activity?

Why did you choose this particulary hobby/activity?

What makes the activity fun for you?

Are other people interested in what you do?

How do you share your hobby with other people?

2. Ask your partner to tell you about his/her hobby or hobbies.

3.Describe to a partner the steps involved in doing your hobby.

4. Tell someone else how to get started with a new hobby.

Mansi Arora said...

How many colors do you know in English?

What is your favorite color?

Why do you like this particular color?


What color of clothing do you usually wear?

Do you think colors can affect your mood?

Mansi Arora said...

1. Ask your partner about his/her favorite color.

2. Choose a color and list all the things you can that are of that color.

3. Describe your partner's/classmates' clothing. Use as many colors as you know.

Mansi Arora said...

Tell your partner about a favorite pet.

When did you get the pet?
How old were you at the time?
Were your parents/family happy with the pet?
How did you take care of the animal?
Do you still have the pet?

2. Ask your partner about his/her favorite animal.

Role Play

3. Ask your partner to help you choose a pet

Mansi Arora said...

Accepting and refusing politely may depend on what you are asked. For example




Would you like some cake?


Yes, please.
Sure. Thanks
Okay. Thank you
No, thank you
I'd better not.
No, but thanks for offering.


Would you like to go see a movie?


Okay. Sounds good.
Sure. I'd love to.
Yeah. Good idea

No, I'd rather not.
I'm sorry, but I can't.
No, but thanks for inviting me.



How about some more pie?


All right. Thanks
Looks good. Thanks
Don't mind if I do.

No, thanks.
I'm really full. Thanks anyway.
Looks delicious, but I'll have to pass.



How about going skiing this weekend?


Great. What time?
Sounds like fun.
All right. When and where?

Sorry. I'm busy this weekend.
I don't think I can.
How about some other time?

Mansi Arora said...

Asking for Opinions


What do you think?

What's your opinion?

What are your ideas?

Do you have any thoughts on that?

How do you feel about that?

Giving Opinions


I think we should get a new car.

I don't think we need one.

I believe (that) smoking should be outlawed.

I don't believe (that) it should be illegal.

In my opinion, Gone with the Breeze is the best movie ever made.

I feel that it's the right thing to do.

I don't feel that it's such a good idea.