Starting and Ending a Conversation
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Starting and Ending a Conversation
Read and practise the following conversations. Notice how the speakers started and ended the conversation.
Conversation 1: The Weather (At a Bus Stop)
Setting: Two neighbours are waiting for the morning bus.
Safe Topic: Weather & Seasonal Changes
Openers: "Cold morning, isn't it?"
Closers: "Here comes the bus. Have a good day at work!"
Dialogue:
Amina: Cold morning, isn't it?
Mark: It sure is! I think it might snow later today.
Amina: Oh no, really? I didn't bring my thick winter coat.
Mark: Yeah, the weather forecast said it will drop to minus two this afternoon.
Amina: Thanks for telling me! I'll make sure to get home early. Look, here comes the bus. Have a good day at work!
Mark: You too! Stay warm!
Vocabulary List:
1. Seasonal (adjective)
Definition: Related to a specific time of the year (spring, summer, autumn, or winter).
Example: "Colder weather is a seasonal change in autumn."
2. Thick (adjective)
Definition: Heavy and warm (used for clothing like coats, sweaters, or socks).
Example: "I need to wear a thick coat today because it is very cold."
3. Drop (verb)
Definition: To fall or go down quickly to a lower level or number.
Example: "The temperature will drop to -2°C this afternoon."
Conversation 2: Hobbies & Free Time (In a Workplace Lunchroom)
Setting: Two coworkers are having lunch together.
Safe Topic: Weekend Hobbies
Openers: "Are you busy today, or do you have time for a quick lunch?"
Closers: "It was great chatting with you, but I should get back to my desk."
Dialogue:
David: Are you busy today, or do you have time for a quick lunch?
Elena: I have twenty minutes! Go ahead and sit down. How was your weekend?
David: It was great! I went hiking in the park with my family on Saturday.
Elena: That sounds lovely! Do you go hiking often?
David: Yes, it’s my favourite hobby in the autumn. What about you? Did you do anything fun?
Elena: I mostly relaxed and read a new book. It was great chatting with you, but I should get back to my desk.
David: Same here. Have a productive afternoon!
Vocabulary List:
1. Hiking (noun)
Definition: Walking for exercise or pleasure in nature, such as on trails, in parks, or up mountains.
Example: "David went hiking in the park with his family on Saturday."
2. Favourite (adjective)
Definition: Liked more than any other.
Example: "Autumn is my favourite season because I love the cool weather."
3. Hobby (noun)
Definition: An activity that you do for enjoyment in your free time.
Example: "Reading books and playing sports are popular hobbies."
4. Chat(verb)
Definition: To talk in a friendly, informal, and relaxed way.
Example: "It was great chatting with you during lunch today."
5. Productive (adjective)
Definition: Doing a lot of useful work or getting good results in a short time.
Example: "I hope you have a productive afternoon at work!"
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Conversation 3: Sports (Near the Water Cooler)
Setting: Two coworkers are taking a quick break at work.
Safe Topic: Local Sports Games
Openers: "Did you catch the game last night?"
Closers: "I better let you get back to work. Talk to you later!"
Dialogue:
Sam: Did you catch the game last night?
Priya: I watched the first half! They played really well, right?
Sam: Absolutely, that last-minute goal was amazing. Are you going to watch their next game on Friday?
Priya: Definitely! A few friends are coming over to watch it together. Are you a big sports fan?
Sam: Yeah, I try to watch every weekend. Anyway, I better let you get back to work. Talk to you later!
Priya: See you later, Sam! Enjoy your afternoon.
Vocabulary List:
1. Catch (verb)
Definition: To watch a movie, TV show, or sports game.
Example: "Did you catch the game on TV last night?"
2. Absolutely (adverb)
Definition: Completely or 100% yes (used to show strong agreement).
Example: "Absolutely! It was one of the best games of the season."
3. Amazing (adjective)
Definition: Very good, surprising, or wonderful.
Example: "That last-minute goal was amazing!"
4. Definitely (adverb)
Definition: Without any doubt; certainly yes.
Example: "I am definitely going to watch their next match on Friday."
5. Fan (noun)
Definition: A person who likes a specific sport, team, person, or activity very much.
Example: "Are you a big hockey fan?"
Conversation 4: Food & Cooking (In a Community Centre Hallway)
Setting: Two parents are waiting after an evening English class.
Safe Topic: Recipes & Favourite Foods
Openers: "How is your evening going?"
Closers: "I need to run and pick up my children now. Take care!"
Dialogue:
Leo: How is your evening going?
Sarah: Good, thanks! Just a bit tired. I need to go home and cook dinner soon.
Leo: What are you planning to make?
Sarah: I’m making vegetable soup. It’s easy and warm for autumn. Do you like cooking?
Leo: I love cooking! I usually make pasta or rice dishes on weeknights.
Sarah: Vegetable soup and pasta both sound delicious! Well, I need to run and pick up my children now. Take care!
Leo: Take care, Sarah! Have a good evening.
Vocabulary List:
1. Bit (noun)
Definition: A small amount or degree; a little.
Example: "I am a bit tired after working all day."
2. Autumn (noun)
Definition: The season between summer and winter, when leaves change color and the weather gets cooler (also called fall).
Example: "Warm soup is delicious to eat in the autumn."
3. Dishes (noun / plural)
Definition: Prepared food or meals served as part of a meal.
Example: "I like to cook simple pasta dishes on weeknights."
4. Pick up (phrasal verb)
Definition: To go and get someone or something from a place.
Example: "I need to leave now to pick up my children from school."
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I. Complete each sentence using the correct word from the word bank below.
Word bank: seasonal | thick | drop | hiking | favourite | hobby | chatting | productive
1. I spent two hours ________ with my neighbor about our weekend plans.
2. Hockey is my ________ sport to watch during the winter.
3. Don't forget to wear a ________ coat today because it is very cold outside.
4. Gardening is a wonderful ________ that helps me relax after work.
5. Pumpkin picking is a popular ________ activity in Canada every autumn.
6. We had a very ________ study session and finished all our homework early.
7. The temperature will ________ to -5°C tonight, so turn on the heater.
8. On Saturday mornings, we love ________ on the trails in the nearby park.
II. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) to complete each sentence.
1. Did you ________ the hockey game on TV last night?
A) drop B) catch C) pick up
2. The food at the new Canadian restaurant was ________! Everyone loved it.
A) amazing B) seasonal C) bit
3. "Are you coming to the community center event tonight?" — "________, I already bought my ticket!"
A) Bit B) Definitely C) Autumn
4. My father is a big ________ of soccer and never misses a match.
A) fan B) dish C) hobby
5. The leaves turn beautiful red and yellow colors during the ________.
A) autumn B) catch C) productive
6. My grandmother cooks traditional pasta ________ every Sunday evening.
A) hobbies B) dishes C) drops
7. "Do you agree with the new class schedule?" — "________! It works perfectly for everyone."
A) Absolutely B) Bit C) Thick
8. I need to leave class early today so I can ________ my daughter from school.
A) catch B) pick up C) drop
9. I am feeling a ________ tired today, so I will drink a cup of coffee.
A) bit B) fan C) seasonal
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