Unit 10 It's a nice day,isn't it?
SECTION B
1a Check(√) the questions you think are good
for polite small talk with people you don't know
well.Do you like thrillers?
How much did that shirt cost?
You're Anna's brother,aren't you?
How big is your apartment?
1b PAIRWORK
Make up a conversation using one of the
questions from activity 1a.
Then practice the conversation with your partner
Do you like thrillers?
No,but I love comedies.
2a Listen to the three conversations.
Where are the people in each conversation?
Write the places in the chart.
Conversation 1
You're Jenny's friend,aren't you?
Yes,I am.My name is Rita.
And you're Jenny' mom,aren't you?
That's right.So tell me about yourself,Rita.
Do you play any sports?
Yes,I do.I like sports.
I play tennis and pingpong.
And I love swimming.That's great.
Would you like something to drink?
Yes,please.I'd love some lemonade.
Conversation 2
You're new here,aren't you?
Yes,I am.My name's Bill.You're Tony,are't you?
That's right.What do you think of the school?
It's great.Have you always gone to this school?
No,I haven't.I started here last year.
Conversation 3
It's really crowed,isn't it?
Yes,it is.Are you a ball game fan?Yes,I am.
Say,did you see the game on TV Friday night?
Yeah!It was really exciting,wasn't it?
2b Listen again.
Match each question with the correct answer.
2c PAIRWORK
Role play a small talk conversation.
You can choose one of the openers below.
1.Hi!You're new here,aren't you?
2.This is a great party,isn't it?
3.Hi!My name's Andy.I'm Karen's brother.
4.You love baseball games,don't you?
This is a great party,isn't it?Yes,it is.
3a Read the three notes.
Match each note with the correct situation.
Note 1
Dear Kim,
Sometimes it isn't easy being the new kid at
school,but I had a wonderful time
on Saturday night.
Thank you so much for inviting me.
I didn't know some of the girls.
but they were all really friendly to me.
And the video you showed was really funny.
I feel like part of the group now.
Maria
Note 2
Dear Tony,
Thanks for showing me around the school
last week.
I was having a hard time finding it until
you came along.And I enjoyed meeting Carlos.
He's really good at math,isn't he?
He said he'd help me with my math project.
I'm so happy to have friends like you in a new
place. Bill
Note 3
Dear Allen,
Thanks for the tickets for next week's game.
I'm sorry you and your father can't go,
but I'm really happy to have the tickets.
I'm going to ask my cousin,Tommy,to go with me.
I'll think of you as we watch the Black Socks
win the game.(I hope!)John
3b Fill in the blanks in this thank-you note.
3c Write your own thank-you note.
4 PAIRWORK
Look at the sample card on the right and write
your own card.
Then use the card to role play a small talk
conversation with your partner.
Where:in line at the school dining room
Who:you and a boy you've never seen before
What:You've been waiting for ten minutes.