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Exercises

1. Video:

Watch the video “Compiments” and get ready to discuss it at the lesson.

2. Read the illustrative dialogues in pairs, then compliment your friends on the points listed in the box below.

  • Hi. You look great!

  • Thank you, Ted.

  • That’s a nice jacket, Bob.

  • Thanks. I bought it just for this occasion.

  • I like your tie. Is it new?

  • Yes. Glad you like it. I got it for my birthday.

  • That’s a very nice blazer you are wearing.

  • Does it suit me?

  • Yes, and it goes well with your new shirt, too.

  • How do you like my new hair style?

  • It’s terrific! I always like the way you do your hair. But this time it’s super.

  1. She/he follows fashion and always looks well.

  2. She bought a nice evening dress (suit, necklace). It shows her to great advantage.

  3. She/he is back from holidays, has a beautiful tan and looks nice.

  4. She/he changed her/his hair style.

  5. She makes a good use of her perfumery.

  6. She/he has a lot of common sense.

3. For each situation that follows, read the clues given, then discuss the relationship among the speakers and the level of formality. Using this information, complete the dialogues orally.

Example: A: That’s a great sweater!

B: Why, thank you. I just bought it yesterday.

Situation 1

A: Hi, Joe. Hey, is that a new ______________?

B:

A:

B:

Situation 2

A: Well, thank you for the ___________.

B:

A: Yes, I really ____________

Situation 3

A: Good morning, Jones.

B:

A:

B: Well, thank you, Mr. Tweed. But I was just doing my job.

A: Yes, and we’re proud of you, Jones.

B:

4. Discuss the situation with your partner and decide on the proper level of formality. You can use suggested expressions if you want to.

Roleplay 1

A has just eaten dinner at B’s apartment. A really liked the meal, except for the dessert, which A couldn’t finish. They are leaving the dinner table, and A feels obliged to say something about the meal to B.

Useful expressions

A

dessert – very rich

chicken – delicious

must have taken hours

B

typical meal

love to cook

not hard at all

Roleplay 2

A has been invited to B’s home for dinner. It is the first time A has been there, and B is showing A around the house.

Useful expressions

A

comfortable

interesting painting

B

family room

local artist

Roleplay 3

A is showing pictures of A’s newborn baby to B, a co-worker at the factory. A has several pictures and is very proud of the baby.

Useful expressions

A

football player

B

big baby

cute

Roleplay 4

A, an executive in a large company, has lost a lot of weight recently by avoiding alcohol and exercising regularly. A happens to meet B, an old friend. They haven’t seen each other in quite a while.

Useful expressions

A

kick the habit

B

look terrific