Post date: May 01, 2014 9:59:9 PM
1) I'm taking an important exam next week. I'm a bit nervous about it.
Why is this exam so important?
What's the exam about? What type of exam is it?
Why are you worried? Aren't you prepared?
If you pass the exam, what can you do?
What day is your exam?
2) This is the first time I've been to this area and I have a free weekend.
What are you interested in?
I like museums, but not noisy, crowded places.
Oh, I like museums, too. There are just few in the area. Do you like art?
I prefer history.
You could visit the Etruscan museum and tombs in Baratti, a beautiful beach area outside of Piombino.
When's the best time to go?
The best time is around 2pm when most people are on their lunch break and it's still warm. If you go to the tombs, you can take a hike to the sea, which is quite nice.
That sounds lovely. I went to an archeological museum a few weeks ago in England.
Really? Which museum?
Have you ever heard of Cambridge?
Yes, of course. It's famous. Was it good?
Yes, they've done a lot of work on it recently. There's a new cafeteria there, too.
Unfortunately, there's nowhere to eat or drink in our museums, but there is a bar at the tombs in Baratti. One of the students at our school has a bar in Populonia, the old city on top of the hill that is worth seeing. I'm sure he'd offer you a coffee! There is an incredible view from the ancient castle and some nice souvenir shops....
3) We normally spend New Year's Eve at my parents', but this year we've decided to go away on holiday. I don't know how to tell my mom. Why? How do you think she'll react? / Do you think she'll be disappointed /angry / hurt? .....
4) Last year I went to Venezuela and saw an interesting festival. I'll never forget it.
5) I'm thinking about learning something new, but I'm not sure what kind of course to take.
6) I need some advice about a present. I have to go to a birthday party next week, but I don't know the person very well.
7) I'm thinking about moving to the country, but I really enjoy living by the beach.
8) We went to Brazil for carnival last year. It was great, but really expensive.
9) I have a few days before I go back to England. Is there anything interesting I should see?
10) My brother has been offered two different jobs, but he's not sure which one to take.
11) My neighbor is thinking about having a party, but she doesn't know what food to make.
12) My friend wants to do something to help the environment.
13) My mother has a horrible headache, but doesn't know what to do.
14) I've been invited to a friend's parents' house for dinner. I have no idea what to take for a gift.
15) I'm thinking about studying at a university in England, but I'm not sure what the best course would be.