Speaking 1
How long has the Alief Neighborhood Center been open?
Use "for" and "since".
It has been open for...
The center has been open since...
What is something you need to remember to talk about during a job interview?
I need to remember to...
Are they _______ scared of heights?
Yes, _______.
No, _______.
Use "still" or "anymore" in your answers.
Are they still scared of heights?
Yes, they are still scared of heights.
No, they used to be (scared of heights), but not anymore.
When are you going to celebrate your birthday?
I'm not sure. _______. (Use "might" or "maybe".)
I'm not sure. I might celebrate it next week.
I'm not sure. Maybe I will celebrate my birthday tomorrow.
Ask me what you should do to be more patient.
What should I do to be more patient?
What is something your friend did before that they don't do anymore?
My friend used to _______, but s/he doesn't anymore.
My friend used to _______, but they don't anymore.
Did you remember to file your taxes?
Yes, _______.
Yes, I filed them _______.
Yes, I filed them last month.
Yes, I filed my taxes two months ago.
What are you going to do over the summer?
Use "might".
I might...
I might go on vacation.
I might travel.
I might visit a friend in Colorado.
I might find another job.
Does your daughter _______ live with you?
Use "no" and "anymore".
Does your daughter still live with you?
No, she used to live with me, but she doesn't anymore.
The people at this party are all strangers. You do not know _______.
You do not know anyone.
How long has he had a cat?
Use "for" or "since" in your answer.
He has had a cat for... (1 year, 3 weeks, a long time, etc.)
He has had a cat since... (last week, last year, he was 16 years old, etc.)
Why doesn't he like to swim?
Use "maybe".
Maybe he does not know how to swim.
Maybe he is afraid of water.
Maybe he does not like water.
What is something you need to remember to pay?
I need to remember to pay...
How long have you known your English teacher?
I have known my teacher since/for...
Have you ever _______ to a baby shower?
Yes, I _______.
No, I _______.
Have you ever been/gone to a baby shower?
Yes, I have.
No, I have not been/gone to a baby shower.
Ask me if I went to the party with someone.
Did you go to the party with someone?
Ask me what you should do to be less self-conscious.
What should I do to be less self-conscious?
Does your brother still go on morning walks?
Yes, _______.
No, _______. (Use "for", "since", or "anymore" in this answer.)
Yes, he still does.
Yes, he still goes on morning walks.
No, he has not gone on morning walks... (for a long time, since last year, etc.)
No, he does not anymore.
No, my brother used to go on morning walks, but he does not anymore.