LESSON
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Talk about personal interests
8
GET READY TO WATCH
Susan and Ann are chatting at the end of their shift.
Guess: What do you think they are talking about?
WATCH
A
Watch the video. Was your guess correct?
B
Watch the video again. Circle the correct answers.
1.
Susan is going to
tonight.
a.
a movie theater
b.
a club
c.
a restaurant
2.
Susan thinks that
is relaxing.
a.
having a quiet dinner
b.
going out dancing
c.
watching DVDs
3.
Ann relaxes by
.
a.
reading a book
b.
going out with friends
c.
watching late-night TV
CONVERSATION
A
Watch part of the video. Complete the conversation.
Ann:
Any plans for tonight?
Susan:
Yes. I’m going out
with some friends.
A new club opened up downtown.
Ann:
Wow. Where do you get the energy? When I have an evening off,
all I want to do is stay home and unwind.
Susan:
Oh, not me. Going out dancing is how I relax!
It’s a great way to blow off steam.
Ann:
Hmm. I’d probably be falling asleep on the dance floor.
I’m always in bed by 10 o’clock.
Susan:
So, then, what do
you
do to
?
Ann:
Me? I like to stay home and watch a movie or read a good book.
Now
that’s
the way to wind down.
B
Listen and repeat.
C
PAIRS
Practice the conversation.
D
PAIRS
Make similar conversations. Talk about your plans for tonight or for the weekend.
Talk about how you like to relax.
GROUPS OF 3
Do you think that physical exercise is helpful after a hard day at work?
What are some other ways to relieve stress and relax?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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