Review 21 - 24
- It started out kind of slow.
- It has a really good beat.
- Did you hear about…?
- Have you heard…?
Part 1
Preview
Look at the photos and answer the questions.
What do Maria and Tom think of Alex’s clothes?
What do you think of Alex’s clothes?
What do Maria and Alex think of Tom’s clothes?
What do you think of Tom’s clothes?
Example answer
- Maria and Tom don't really like his clothes.
- His clothes don't seems very trendy.
- Maria and Alex like these clothes much better.
- I think his clothes are cool.
Part 2
Practice
Watch the video. Mark the statements T (true) or F (false).
- Alex and Kate are going to take some clients out to dinner. ______
- AIex is nervous about the dinner with the clients. ______
- Maria knows a lot about popular culture. ______
- Alex often watches new movies. ______
- Maria helped Tom shop for some new clothes. ______
- Kate is interested in fashion. ______
Watch the video again. Rewrite the false sentences.
Answer
- F. (Alex is going to take some clients out to dinner).
- T
- T
- F (Alex doesn't watch many new movies so he decides to get online and look up the plot of Yesterday's Gone)
- F (Kate helped Tom shop for some new clothes)
- T
Transcript
Alex: Get this. You know how we have those clients visiting at work next week?
Tom: Uh-huh.
Maria: Yeah.
Alex: Well, my boss and I were supposed to take them out to dinner on Wednesday night. But this morning, she walks into my office and tells me she can’t make it after all. So now I have to take them out to dinner myself.
Maria: So...
Alex: So, what am I supposed to talk about all night? I mean, we shouldn’t just discuss work the whole time, right?
Tom: Right, of course not. But couldn’t you just talk about things that everyone’s interested in? You know, music, movies...
Alex: Oh, come on. I don’t know much about any of that popular culture stuff.
Tom: Well just talk about music that everyone knows, like Morning People.
Alex: Who?
Maria: You’ve got to be kidding! You haven’t heard of Morning People?
Alex: Well, no... I’m more into classical music.
Tom: Right. Well, I think you’d like Morning People. Their music is really mellow, and their lyrics are usually kind of provocative. Want to listen to some?
Alex: Yeah, sure... maybe a little later.
Maria: So... shouldn’t you get up to speed on some popular new movies?
Alex: Yeah, I guess.
Maria: Well, Tom and I saw Yesterday’s Gone last week. It was great... a real nail-biter.
Tom: Yeah! It’s about this guy who loses his memory. When it starts out, he’s walking around the city, totally confused. And then he meets this...
Alex: Uh, Tom?
Tom: Yeah?
Alex: Why don’t I just go online and look up the plot? That way I’ll remember it better.
Tom: Oh, sure, OK.
Maria: So... where are these clients from?
Alex: Oh, Brazil.
Maria: Brazil? I’ve heard Brazilians are pretty fashionable dressers.
Alex: Are you saying...yeah, I know, I’m not exactly a trendsetter.
Tom: Well, it might not be a bad idea to get a few new clothes...
Alex: You’re probably right. But I don’t follow the fads. I mean, what’s considered trendy right now? I really have no idea.
Tom: Kate is really into fashion. In fact, last week she helped me pick out some new clothes. Want to see them?
Alex: Sure, why not? What’s considered trendy right now?
Maria: Hm…well, the current trend is to keep things simple. Nothing over the top.
Maria: Wow! Looking pretty chic, Tom! Kate has good taste. So, speaking of your Kate, are we ever going to meet her?
Alex: Yeah! We still have to meet her. We also have to meet your roommate, Maria.
Tom: It’s just that she’s been really busy at work lately. I’ll introduce you to her sometime soon.
Maria: Yeah…soon. That’s if we’re still roommates.
Alex: Alright...I gotta go. Looks like I need to do some shopping!
[At the office…]
Alex: I heard you were looking for me?
Kate: Yes. Hey, Alex. Nice outfit.
Alex: Oh, you like it? Thanks!
Part 3
Discuss
Answer the questions
Maria suggests that Alex talk with his clients about music and movies. What else do you think he should talk about?
Do you follow the trends? Why or why not?
Do you think it’s important to follow popular culture? Why or why not?
Part 4
Review: It started out kind of slow.
Describe movies that you’ve seen.
a heartwarming drama
a hilarious comedy
a corny romantic comedy
a suspenseful nail-biter
Try to:
- Relate the plot of movies
- Describe reactions to movies
Relating the plot of movies
- It’s about this woman (whose life completely falls apart).
- In the beginning, (she gets fired from her job).
- It starts out in (New York City).
Describing reactions to movies
- It started out kind of slow, but by the end, I was really into it.
- It was really heartwarming/gripping/exciting.
Example conversation
A: I saw this heartwarming drama the other day. It's about this woman with cancer. It started out kind of slow, but by the end, I was crying with the rest of the audience.
B: I saw this hilarious comedy the other day. It starts with this man sitting on a mountain, holding a hamburger.
Part 5
Review: It has a really good beat.
Discuss a songs that you know that fit the descriptions below.
is poetic and melancholy
has a good beat and is danceable
is upbeat and has a catchy tune
is romantic and mellow
Try to:
- Describe music
- Join discussions
Describing music
- It has a good beat/a catchy tune.
- The lyrics are provocative.
- It’s really mellow.
- It’s a little melancholy.
Joining discussions
- Oh, are you guys talking about (Adele’s) new song?
- Hey, did I hear you mention something about (Adele)?
- (She) just released a new album, didn’t (she)?
Example conversation
A: It really has a good beat.
B: And it's so danceable. I love listening to it.
C: Oh, are you guys talking about Just Want You to Know?
Part 6
Review: Did you hear about...?
lmagine it is twenty years from now. Ask about and describe the current and future trends for the things below.
a type of pants
a type of shoes
trendy colors
a type of coat
Try to:
- Ask about trends
- Describe trends
Asking about trends
- What’s currently in style?
- What’s considered trendy right now?
- Is it out of style to wear (knee-length skirts)?
Describing trends
- These day, a lot of people are wearing (really bright pants).
- Nowdays, it’s trendy to wear / The current trend is to wear shorter skirts.
Example conversation
A: So, let's imagine it's twenty years from now. What's currently in style?
B: Well, I think skin-tight pants are in, like on Star Trek.
A: Yeah, that could be. And I think it's trendy to wear sneakers that have rockets so you can fly.
Part 7
Review: Have you heard...?
Share the news headlines below and expressing surprise.
Sugar is Actually Good for Your Health!
No Rainfall for an Entire Year!
Try to:
- Share surprising news
- Express surprise
Sharing surprising news
- Have you heard the latest on (the band The Dream Captains)?
- Did you know that…?
- Guess what!
- Wait till you hear this…
Expressing surprise
- No way! Is that for real?
- You’ve got to be kidding!
- You can’t be serious!
- That’s amazing.
Example conversation
A: Did you know that research now shows that sugar is actually very good for your health?
B: No way! Is that real?
A: That's what the news said.
B: Well, wait till you hear this. The news also said it's not going to happen for a whole year.
A: You've got to be kidding! There are going to be lots of people who are...