
درس سوم: Speak English Like an American
L E S S O N 3: TED’S DAY AT SCHOOL
Exercise
Choose the most appropriate reply to the following statements:
1) Bob: “Susan, I can’t get my old job back. It’s a lost cause.” Susan’s reply:
a) “Lost? Maybe I can help you find it.”
b) “Yes, I know it’s not a good cause.”
c) “I understand. You’ll find something else.”
2) Susan: “How could Peter fire you? Were you slacking off?” Bob’s reply:
a) “No. I was working very hard!”
b) “No. I talked on the phone to friends all day.”
c) “Yes. I was working very hard!”
3) Ted: “It’s getting late. I’d better start hitting the books.” Bob’s reply:
a) “Yes, that’s a good idea. Spend some time studying.”
b) “Hit the books? Why don’t you read them instead?”
c) “Why don’t you study instead?”
4) Peter: “I don’t give a hoot how long you’ve been working here.” Bob’s reply:
a) “I wouldn’t give you a hoot either.”
b) “I guess our years together aren’t important to you.”
c) “Yes, it was a long time.”
5) Bob: “Susan, the truth is that I couldn’t stand Peter.” Susan’s reply:
a) “I know. Peter really liked you too.”
b) “I liked him too. He was a nice guy.”
c) “I didn’t like him either. He was a jerk.”
6) Susan: “Nicole, do you ever cut class?” Nicole’s reply:
a) “No. I’ve never missed a single class.”
b) “Yes. I had to leave my math class early yesterday.”
c) “No. Sometimes I go to the mall during class time.”
7) Bob: “This book on computers is way over my head.” Susan’s reply:
a) “Over your head? It should be in front of your face!”
b) “Why don’t you start with an easier book?”
c) “Here, try this book. It’s more difficult.”
8) Nicole: “I’ve got my heart set on going to the school picnic.” Susan’s reply:
a) “Okay. You should definitely go.”
b) “Really? Why don’t you want to go?”
c) “I understand. Picnics can be boring.”
ANSWER K E Y
1.c 5. c
2. a 6. a
3. a 7. b
4. b 8. a