Category: Guides

Frances: Hi Jim.
Jim: Hi Frances.
Frances: What did you do this weekend, Jim?
Jim: I saw a movie with my friends.
Frances: What movie did you see?
Jim: I saw “Finding Nemo”.
Frances: Did you like the film?
Jim: Yes, I liked it. What is your favorite film, Frances?
Frances: My favorite film is “The Lion King”. It takes place in Africa.
Jim: Isn’t Africa very hot?
Frances: Yes, Africa is very hot because it’s located near the equator.
Jim: Have you been to Africa?
Frances: No, but I would like to go to Africa.
Jim: Goodbye, Frances.
Frances: Goodbye, Jim.

James: Tom, have you seen the new film, “Basketball Life”?
Tom: Yes, I did see this film at the movie theater. Have you seen it, James?
James: No, I haven’t seen this film. Did you like it?
Tom: No, I did not think the film was very good. I would not recommend it to my friends.
James: Why not?
Tom: Well, it was not interesting and I did not like the story. I would recommend the movie, “Football Games” if you want to see good sports.
James: Thank you for the recommendation! I will watch “Football Games” with my friends this weekend.

Two classmates talking.
Seth: Hey Marie, what kind of art do you like?
Marie: I like paintings and photography.
Seth: Are you a painter?
Marie: No, but I like to make collages.
Seth: That’s cool. I like photography too. I have a camera and I love taking pictures.
Marie: What do you take pictures of?
Seth: Mostly people, but sometimes buildings and nature.
Marie: Do you have any photos with you? I would like to see them.
Seth: No, sorry. Not here. I will bring them to school tomorrow.
Marie: Awesome! I can’t wait to see them!

Two friends at the gym
Janet: Wow, this gym is great! What a fantastic workout!
Susan: Yes, I love coming here. What other sports do you do?
Janet: Well, I can play tennis, I can do a little karate and I go windsurfing in the summer.
Susan: You’re very fit! I can’t do many sports. I like coming to the gym because the exercises are easy.
Janet: Listen, I have an idea. Why don’t you come to karate class with me?
Susan: No, I can’t do karate…
Janet: … but you can learn! Karate is a great sport. How about coming with me on Saturday?
Susan: well….Ok.
Janet: Great, why don’t we meet at my house at 10 in the morning?
Susan: Sure, that’s a good idea! I’m excited to try something new. What other hobbies do you have?
Janet: I like going to the cinema, and reading a little.
Susan: Do you like cooking, or baking?
Janet: No, I can’t cook. I’m a horrible cook!
Susan: Oh, I love cooking. I tell you what. Why don’t I cook lunch after karate class?
Janet: Now that’s a great idea!
Susan: OK, karate and lunch on Saturday. It’s a date!

Bob: I love to listen to music.
Tom: I like to listen to music, also. Who is your favorite singer?
Bob: My favorite singer is John Lennon. He was in a famous band named The Beatles.
Tom: What style of music did the band play?
Bob: The Beatles played rock and roll. They became famous in the 1960’s. Sadly, John Lennon died in 1980.
Tom: Is the band still popular?
Bob: Yes, The Beatles are still very popular. Many people still buy their CD’s.

Daniel: Hello, Mark. How are you today?
Mark: I am fine, thank you. How are you, Daniel?
Daniel: I am great! I don’t have school today so I am going to play baseball.
Mark: I didn’t know you like to play baseball.
Daniel: Yes, I love to play baseball. Also, I like to watch baseball on television.
Mark: Who is your favorite player?
Daniel: My favorite player is Barry Bonds.
Mark: Why do you like him?
Daniel: I like him because he is strong and fast. Also, I like him because he is a very good player.
Mark: I agree, he is a very good player, but I do not like him.
Daniel: Why not?
Mark: I do not like him because he took steroids. Taking steroids helps players get stronger and faster without working hard. It is like cheating.
Daniel: Oh, I did not know that.