Activity 1 – conversation at school

It is Stefania’s first day at her new school. Listen to her conversation with Mihalis, who is in her class.

Question 1

Match the beginning of the sentence on the left to the most appropriate ending on the right.

Question 2

True or false?

1. Mihalis wants to study astronomy in Italy.
2. Stefania was living in Indonesia three years ago.
3. Mihalis likes to listen to music.

Question 3

Answer the following questions in English.

1. Explain why Stefania’s family moved to Greece.
2. Contrast the career plans of Stefania and Mihalis.

Concluding questions

1. How easily do you think Stefania will adapt to life in Greece? Support your opinion with reference to the text.
2. Do you think Stefania and Mihalis could become friends?
3. Stefania does not give a reason why she is unable to go to the cinema with Mihalis and his friends. Write three possible reasons in Greek.
4. Imagine that you are Stefania. Write an email in Greek to a friend in Australia about your first day at school in Greece.
5. Create a role-play in Greek in which Mihalis talks to a friend about meeting Stefania.

Provide your answers to your teacher for review and feedback.