Speaking class 1

1. Speaking Class 1
Step-Up Level 2

2. Word Games
 lonely –
 to adjust –
 to reject –
 to help –
 to resent –
 psychology –
 to accept –
 to persevere –
 to occur –
 difficult –
 different –
 anxious –
 to confuse –

3. Video Podcast “Society”
1. What are the good things about
living in your town/ city?
2. What are the main problems?
3. What do you think of city life?
Whose opinions do you most
agree with in the podcast?
 vibrant
 frustrating
 live miles away from other people
 the mix of people
 the peace and quiet of the country
 there's always something to do
 go-go attitude
 close at hand
 feel quite safe
 congested
 to be on the go
 chill out
 take time out
 miss out
 commit crimes
 social issue

4. Idioms and Phrases
Make your own sentences and questions with the following
phrases.
 Wait and see!
 a man of few words
 a ladies man
 a man of his word
 a man of the people
 a confirmed bachelor
 the man of the hour

5. Is it true for you?

6. “The Woman Who Disappeared”
by Philip Prowse
1. Who is Lenny Samuel? Can you describe his appearance?
2. Has he got a luxurious office? Can you describe it? Has he
got many visitors?
3. Who is the visitor?What is so special about the visitor?
What does she want Lenny to do?
4. What can you say about the girl’s behaviour? Do you think
it’s typical when you apply to a private detective?
5. What do you think is going to happen next?

7. Ten Culture Questions
1. Have you ever felt confused by the actions of someone from
another culture?
2. What do you like about your culture?
3. Would you ever date someone outside of your own culture?
4. Do you feel the need to preserve your culture?
5. Is there anything that you do not like about your culture?
6. How do people from other countries see your culture?What is
their first association?
7. Are there advantages to marrying someone from a different
culture? Are there any disadvantages?
8. Which foreign culture do you find especially interesting?Why?
9. What is considered rude in your country that is polite in other
countries?
10. What culture do you admire?Why?