The document contains instructions for two partners to take turns telling each other five different news items, with some being good news and others being bad news. It also provides suggested responses for the partner to give depending on whether the news is good or bad. The game is intended to have the partners practice responding appropriately based on the positive or negative nature of the news shared.

1. Good news, bad news
Adapted from Fast Forward 1 by Val Black et al. (1986)
A Tell your partner that…
1. Your cat has just died.
2. You’ve passed your driving test.
3. You’re really worried about the exam tomorrow.
4. You’ve lost your wallet with all your cards and money.
5. You’ve won a holiday to New York.
B Tell your partner that...
1. You saw a UFO last night.
2. You’ve crashed your parents’ car.
3. You’ve just got engaged.
4. You’ve just got a new job.
5. You’ve scratched the screen of your best friend’s iPhone.
A Tell your partner that…
1. Your cat has just died.
2. You’ve passed your driving test.
3. You’re really worried about the exam tomorrow.
4. You’ve lost your wallet with all your cards and money.
5. You’ve won a holiday to New York.
B Tell your partner that...
1. You saw a UFO last night.
2. You’ve crashed your parents’ car.
3. You’ve just got engaged.
4. You’ve just got a new job.
5. You’ve scratched the screen of your best friend’s iPhone.

2. Thank
goodness!
That’s
terrible!
Great!
Don’t
worry!
Incredible! What a
shame!
Try not to
worry!
I’m so
sorry!
Never
mind!
It’ll be
alright!
Well done! That’s
marvellous!