PRE-TEST | STARTING AND SUSTAINING A CONVERSATION

A: Hi, how are you today? B: I'm good, thanks for asking. A: That's great to hear. What have you been up to lately?

• Respond negatively to the greeting

• Greet, ask how they are, respond positively, ask what they've been up to.

• Ignore the greeting and ask about their day

• Ask about their favorite color

A: Have you watched any good movies recently? B: Yes, I saw a really interesting documentary. A: Oh, what was it about?

• The documentary was about underwater basket weaving

• The documentary was about cooking recipes

• The documentary was about...

• The documentary was about alien invasions

A: Do you have any plans for the weekend? B: I'm thinking of going hiking. A: That sounds like fun. Where are you planning to go?

• Do you want to watch a movie instead?

• Are you going to the beach?

• Where are you planning to go?

• Have you finished your work?

A: How was your day today? B: It was pretty busy. A: What kept you so busy?

• I had a lot of work meetings and deadlines to meet.

• I was lost in a book and lost track of time.

• I was napping most of the time.

• I was binge-watching TV shows all day.

A: What do you like to do in your free time? B: I enjoy reading and painting. A: That's cool. What kind of books do you like to read?

• I like to read fiction and mystery books.

• I like to read textbooks and dictionaries.

• I like to read science fiction and biographies.

• I like to read cookbooks and travel guides.

A: Do you have any pets? B: Yes, I have a dog. A: What's your dog's name?

• My dog's name is [insert name here].

• My dog's name is [insert name here].

• My dog's name is Spot.

• My dog's name is Fluffy.

A: Have you ever traveled to another country? B: Yes, I went to France last year. A: How was your experience there?

• France is not a real country.

• I have never been to France.

• My experience in France was amazing!

• My experience in France was terrible!

A: What's your favorite type of music? B: I like listening to pop music. A: Who is your favorite pop artist?

• My favorite pop artist is Justin Bieber.

• My favorite pop artist is Beyonce.

• My favorite pop artist is Ed Sheeran.

• My favorite pop artist is Taylor Swift.

A: How do you usually spend your evenings? B: I usually watch TV or play video games. A: What's your favorite TV show?

• I usually go to the gym or attend a yoga class.

• I usually watch TV or play video games.

• I usually cook dinner or clean the house.

• I usually read books or go for a walk.

A: Do you enjoy cooking? B: Yes, I love trying out new recipes. A: What's the most challenging dish you've ever cooked?

• Beef Wellington

• Croissant

• Sushi

• Pancakes