Good morning everyone,
Today we will start with a different speaking task. Read the following dialogue once and then click on this link and follow the following steps:
First, record yourself reading the following dialogue without looking up any words.
Second, find out the meaning of the underlined words and use each one in a sentence.
Third, record a second time reading the same dialogue.
Fourth, copy both links to your blog for your teacher’s feedback.
A: So, we’ll be seeing you at this Friday’s cocktail party?
B: Oh, I didn’t tell you.We cancelled.
A: That’s a surprise. How come?
B: We didn’t know earlier, but the Jameses are going.
A: And how’s that a problem?
B: They just seem so snobbish, always trying to keep up appearances.
A: Maybe they’re just nouveau riche and trying to adjust.
B: I don’t know. They’re too much like FOBs, and they talk funny.
A: Look who’s snobbish here.
B: Hey, whose side are you on?
A: Maybe we could reach out to them and see if we could help them become more
socially integrated.
socially integrated.
B: Whatever! We just can’t stand elitists and hypocrites
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