Intermediate English Conversation Part 2
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Intermediate English Conversation Part 2
by Cep Ahmad Harfi
Jumat, 08 Maret 2013
Intermediate English Conversation Part 2
1. About a Country
1. About a Country
David:
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Can you tell me a little about Mexico ?
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Maria:
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Yes, sure. What would you like to know?
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David:
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Well, when is the best time to visit?
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Maria:
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Hhhmm... you should go in the winter or spring. The weather is nice then.
It’s not very hot.
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David:
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Really? And does Mexico have good beaches?
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Maria:
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Yes, the beaches are excellent.
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David:
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Oh, good! And what place should I see?
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Maria:
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Well, you should go to Mexico City. And shouldn’t miss the Mayan ruins.
They are very interesting.
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David:
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Great! I can’t wait to go there!
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Here some examples that may be used. Please try to use different questions
to expand your English conversation like this and ask questions like the ones
below.
A: I visited Spain last summer.
B: Did you enjoy it?
What’s the best time of the year to visit?
What’s the weather like then?
What should tourists see and do there?
What’s the food like?
What’s the shopping like?
What’s things should people buy?
What else should visitors do there?
2. Problems and Advice
Pharmacist:
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How are you, Mrs. Webb?
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Mrs. Webb:
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Well, I’m fine. But I’d like something for my
husband. He doesn’t have any energy these days.
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Pharmacist:
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Oh, that’s too bad.
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Mrs. Webb:
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Can I have some multi-vitamins with vitamin E?
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Pharmacist:
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All right, do you want a large or small bottle?
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Mrs. Webb:
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Could I have two large ones, please?
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Pharmacist:
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Of course, Mrs. Webb. Here you are.
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After you read example above, now please practice and
try to find the other objects or problems that may be used for the material such
as: an insect bite, indigestion, hiccups, a sore throat, the flu, a hangover,
etc.
In English conversation, you can make a role play with
your partner to expand your ideas and speaking ability, please read the example
below.
ROLE PLAY: In a drugstore
Student A:
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You are a customer in a
drugstore, and you need:
- something for a
sunburn
- some vitamin C
tablets.
- a tube of toothpaste
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Student B:
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You are a clerk in a drugstore. A customer needs
some things. You can give the information about how much he needs and their
prices.
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After your first practice, now change roles and try
the role play again. Make up your own information.
3. Reservation
Sometimes we need to reserve place or something. We
can do that by speaking on phone or directly talk to the staff. Now, please
read English conversation below which talk about the reservation. This is only
the example that may be used as the material if sometimes you need to reserve
something.
Host:
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Hard Rock Cafe. May I help
you?
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Carl:
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Yes. Can I make a reservation for Saturday the 16th,
for two, please?
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Host:
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Certainly. For what time?
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Carl:
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Six o’clock
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Host:
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All right. And could I have your name and phone
number?
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Carl:
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Sure. My name is Carl Moro and the number is
505-3321.
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Host:
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OK, Mr. Moro, that’s a table for two at 6 on
Saturday, the 16th
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Carl:
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Thank you. Goodbye.
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Host:
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Goodbye.
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After read the example above, now please choose your
own ideas and invite your partners for practicing English conversation that
talk about reservation or you can make a role play again. Here we give you the
sample of the role play that may be used.
ROLE PLAY: Calling a
restaurant
Student A:
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You want to eat out
tonight. Call a restaurant and make a reservation. Make up your own
information.
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Student B:
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You are the host or hostess in a restaurant. Answer
the phone and write down the caller’s reservation.
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