Key Words
place (n) [ples]
Let’s go to a new place.
introduce (v) [;Intr/:dus]
,FDQintroduce you to Kelly.
friendly (adj) [:frEndli]
The dog is very friendly.
interest (n) [:Int(/)rIst]
He has no interestLQPXVLF
dislike (n) [dIs:laIk]
Tim has a strong dislike of tomatoes.
curious (adj) [:kjUri/s]
$OLFHLVDcurious little girl.
uncomfortable (adj) [<n:k<mf-t/b/l]
,FDQ¶WVLWLQWKLVuncomfortable seat.
common (adj) [:kAm/n]
We use commonFRORUV
weather (n) [:wE.-]
The weather is very hot today.
conversation (n) [;kAnv-:se{/n]
I had a good conversation with Tom.
Conversation B
Greg: Were you talking to someone, Tina?
Tina: Yes. Someone was waiting for Matt. He
asked me a very personal question.
Greg: Really?
Tina: Yes! When you don’t know someone,
do you ask personal questions?
Greg: No. I ask common questions. Or I talk
about the weather.
Tina: I ask about their hobbies.
Greg:7R¿QGVRPHWKLQJin common with
them?
Tina: Yes. That can lead to a good
conversation.
More Information
in common (idiom) [In][:kAm/n]Use It!
Where... from?- Where are you from?
- Where is he from?
Write your own!
We’re going to... for...
- We’re going to bake a cake for their wedding.
- We’re going to move the table for the party.
Write your own!
Questions
- When Greg doesn’t know someone,
what kind of questions does he ask? - What kind of questions do you ask
when you meet someone new?
What are your hobbies?
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