2. The Big Bang Theory is a sitcom broadcasted on
CBS and is in its 9th Season. The story is about four
men who are brilliant scientists and the woman
who lives next door.
3. Leonard Hofstadter, who is an experimental
physicist, is the most normal person among the
four eccentric men. So he is the bridge between the
rest of them and the world.
4. He fell in love at first sight with Penny, the woman
across the hall.
5. Sheldon Cooper is a theoretical physicist and
Leonard’s roommate. He surprisingly has five
doctoral degrees and is very proud of his high
intelligence.
14. Language Functions
When someone is talking to you,
how can you show interest
enthusiastically?
Brainstorm some ideas with
your group.
Then, watch the second clip for
some more examples.