Conversation skills
Imagine you are in a conversation, then realize you are running late and need to go. How can you end the conversation?
I'm so sorry, I lost track of time. I have to get going.
I'm sorry, can we continue this conversation later, I', running late.
True or false: We should include a fact in the topic sentence instead of an opinion.
False
True or false: Pet peeves are small things that irritate people.
True
Correct or incorrect: I'm going to the ATM for withdrawing some cash.
I'm going to the ATM to withdraw some cash.
Fill in the blank: During conversation, we should take ________, so we are not the only one talking all the time.
turns
Hidden open question: In your culture, is it acceptable to kiss people on the cheek when they meet for the first time? (Take turns if you are from different culture)
Open question.....
Hidden unrelated question: How many dogs does Cindy have? (0/1/2/3)
2 Dogs!
A. I'm fed up with it. B. I can't put the poster up on the wall. C. I don't care about it.
A.
A. I'm stressful. B. I'm overwhelming. C. I'm overwhelmed. D. I'm swamped.
C.D.
How do you respond when other people say "sorry"? Name 4 different ways.
If someone says something to you during conversation, but you can't hear what they said, what can you say?
I'm sorry, I didn't catch/hear that. Mind saying it again? Pardon? Sorry?
Can you name 3 connecting phrases at the beginning of a concluding sentence？E.g. Overall......
As a result, to sum up, in conclusion, to conclude......
Correct or incorrect: 1. Referee can be the person who is looking for a job. 2. Payee is the person who receives money.
True, true
Surprise open question: What can people do to improve their health if they have busy lives? Provide 2 pieces of advice.
..... As long as it makes sense.
If Brissy is short for Brisbane in aussie slang, what does "Chrissie pressie" mean?
Christmas present
Can you provide two different ways to say "I agree" in discussions?
I couldn't agree more. /You have a great point there./ That makes so much sense. / I’m on the same page as you./ I hear you......
Use below words to write down one sentence: Unless, rains, go to the beach. (Tips: You can use 0 or 1st conditional)
Unless it rains, we are going to the beach.
We will go to the beach unless it rains.
Can you pronounce the below words correctly? Pay attention to word stress: Technician, technology, technological, technologically
Tech'nician, Tech'nology Techno'logical, Techno'logically
Hidden unrelated question: Can you name the capital city of Western Australia, NSW, Victoria and Southern Australia?
Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide
In the below options, which is the traditional food at Australian's table during Christmas?
A.Blood pudding B. Roasted ham C. Fried eggs
B. Roasted ham
In discussions, we don't always agree with each other. What are three ways to express this?
1.I beg to differ.
2.I’m not so sure about that.
3.I have a slightly different perspective.
4.I can understand your point, but…
Use noun clause (Subject + be verb + adjective) to write down one sentence to show a culture shock in Australia. (I.........)
I was surprised that locals don't wear shoes when walking on the street.
I was shocked that people eat kangaroo meat......
Can you describe 4 possible symptons of Covid 19?
Have a sore throat, have a fever, have a runny nose, sneeze, headache......
Use the below words to write down a sentence: housemate, angry, that, dishes. (Tips: present simple tense)
His housemate is angry that he never washes dishes.
Name 5 phrasal verbs with "out" and what do they mean?
find out, get out, go out, ask out, check out, turn out....