Part 1 Conversation: Extracurricular Activities
Warm-up
Play
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Do
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Go
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What are the hobbies in the pictures above? Write them in the correct category above.
What other hobbies can you think of? Add them to the lists.
What hobbies would you like to try?
Talk about your hobbies:
I like to_____.
I like to draw.
I like playing_____.
I like playing ping pong.
Vocabulary
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Vocabulary Exercises
I. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word, pluralizing the word or changing the verb tense if necessary.
adjust schedule relaxed credit extracurricular assignment consider campus
column audition troupe competition local orchestra impossible
1. Our team has a badminton_____this weekend.
2. I will need a few days to_____your offer.
3. My daughter is going to_____for a play this weekend.
4. You should take a_____tour before choosing a university.
5. This weekend, your_____is to finish your book report.
6. It is_____for me to meet you tonight; I am too busy.
7. Our_____market sells all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
8. The atmosphere is very _____; you can wear anything you’d like.
9. The counselor suggested she join some_____activities.
10. I only need 15 more_____before I can graduate university.
II. Match the word with its Chinese definition.
Conversation
I. Listen to the parts of a conversation and fill in the blanks.U3-C-P1
1. Well, I was_____about doing more extracurricular activities this semester._____ I’m too tied down with assignments.
2. I’m planning to audition for the_____troupe. They often have local competitions. Last year, they traveled to a few other cities for competitions too. It_____really exciting.
3. I would really_____to join, but they practice on Tuesday nights. I have a biology lab every_____night, so it’s impossible.
II. Listen to the conversation, then select the correct answer from the choices.U3-C-P2
1. What are Theresa and Dan talking about?
a) how busy their class schedules are
b) the extracurricular activities they want to join
c) the assignments they have this semester
d) the campus newspaper’s story about the football team
2. Why is this semester more relaxed for Dan?
a) He already has enough credits to graduate.
b) He doesn’t spend much time studying.
c) His grades are very good.
d) He only needs a few more credits to graduate.
3. Which of the following does Dan want to do? Select 2 answers.
a) write for the campus newspaper
b) join the dance troupe
c) join the orchestra
d) join the football team
4. What extracurricular activity does Theresa plan to do?
a) write for the campus newspaper
b) play in the orchestra
c) join the dance troupe
d) join the football team
5. Why does Dan say this?
[I have to run!]
a) because he is going for a run
b) because he doesn’t want to talk to Theresa anymore
c) because he has football practice
d) because he has to leave
Speaking practice
Practice the dialogue below with a partner.
Extracurricular Activities
Theresa: Hey Dan!
Dan: Hey Theresa, how have you been?
Theresa: Good. I’m just adjusting to my new class schedule.
Dan: Yeah, me too. But this semester should be a little more relaxed for me.
Theresa: Oh, really? Why’s that?
Dan: I’m only taking four classes this semester. That will give me enough credits to graduate.
Theresa: Sounds nice! So what will you do with your free time?
Dan: Well, I was thinking about doing more extracurricular activities this semester. Usually I’m too tied down with assignments.
Theresa: Good idea! I’ve been considering that too. What are you thinking of doing?
Dan: I’m going to try out for the football team. I’m also hoping to write for the campus newspaper.
Theresa: What type of column would you like to write?
Dan: I’d like to write about events on campus. An advice column would be fun too.
Theresa: Interesting!
Dan: What extracurriculars were you thinking of joining?
Theresa: I’m planning to audition for the dance troupe. They often have local competitions. Last year, they traveled to a few other cities for competitions too. It sounds really exciting.
Dan: You play violin though, right? Have you thought about joining the orchestra?
Theresa: I have. I would really love to join, but they practice on Tuesday nights. I have a biology lab every Tuesday night, so it’s impossible.
Dan: That’s too bad. Oh no, I have to run! I’ll see you later!
Theresa: Ok, see ya!
Functional Vocabulary
Pronunciation Point & Exercises
Consonant Sounds— “-s” Endings
I. The final “-s” is always pronounced in English. Here are two ways to say it:U3-P-P1
/s/ /z/
yes always
unless he’s
wakes these
II. Listen to the recording. Circle the “-s” sound that you hear.U3-P-P2
1. /s/ /z/
2. /s/ /z/
3. /s/ /z/
4. /s/ /z/
5. /s/ /z/
6. /s/ /z/
7. /s/ /z/
8. /s/ /z/
Intonation
Intonation is the way your voice goes up and down when you speak. When you ask a question, your voice will usually go up. When you make a statement, your voice will go down.
Listen to the following:
Hello?
Hello.
How are you?
I’m good. How are you?
Good.
III. Listen to the following words and write either a question mark (?) or a period (.) according to what you hear.U3-P-P3
1. okay__
2. really__
3. yes__
4. no__
5. really__
6. okay__
7. sorry__
8. ready__