IEC. Week of March 12-16. Unit 1

WW 3. What a nice surprise!

Comprehension Questions

1. What is Tom doing in San Diego?

2. Since when has Tom not seen Sue?

3. How’s Sue doing?

4. How do they both look?

5. Which city did Sue and Tom work together?

6. Which company did they work for?

7. Where is Tom originally from?

8. Where’s Sue working now?

9. What is she doing her master’s degree in?

10. Why are Sue and Bernardo in a hurry?

11. What will Sue and Tom perhaps have together?

World View 3, Unit 1: “Nice to see you again” – SCRIPT

T= Tom, S= Sue, B= Bernardo

T:Sue? Hi. What a nice surprise.

S: Tom? I can’t believe this. It’s great to see you! What are you doing in San Diego.

T: I’m on vacation – visiting an old friend. Wow. You know, I haven’t seen you since you left New York. How are you doing?

S: I’m doing really well. What about you? You look great!

T: Thanks. You look great, too.S: Thanks! Oh, Tom, this is Bernardo, a good friend of mine. Bernardo, this is Tom. Tom and I used to work together in New York. At Green Advertising.

B: Nice to meet you, Tom.

T: Nice to meet you, too, Bernardo.

S: Tom is originally from Canada,- from Toronto.

B: Really? Toronto is a great city… So, how do you like California?

T: It’s great. I love the weather here.

S: I know. The sun always seems to shine. So, are you still working at Green?

T: Yes, I’m still there. I’m a project manager now. So, what are you up to these days?

S: Well, I’m working at West Coast Advertising here in San Diego… with Bernardo. And I’m doing my master’s.

T: Your master’s degree? Really? In what?

S: Web Design.

T: Cool! Good for you!

S: Uh, oh, it’s late! I’m sorry… but we have to get going. We have to meet my mother, and she always gets worried if I’m late.

T: Well, it was really good to see you again, Sue. And good to meet you, Bernardo.

S: Listen, Tom why don’t you give me a call later? Here’s my number. We’ll catch up. Maybe we can even try to have lunch while you’re here.

T: That’s a great idea. I’ll call you.S: O.K. then… See you!

T: O.K. , bye Sue. Bye, Bernardo.

CONVERSATION STARTERS

Talking about the weather

Beautiful day, isn't it?
Can you believe all of this rain we've been having?

It looks like it's going to snow.
I hear they're calling for thunderstorms all weekend.
We couldn't ask for a nicer day, could we?How about this weather?
Did you order this sunshine?

Talking about current events

Did you catch the news today?
Did you hear about that fire on Fourth St?
What do you think about this transit strike?
I read in the paper today that the Sears Mall is closing.
I heard on the radio today that they are finally going to start building the new bridge.
How about those Reds? Do you think they're going to win tonight?

At the office

Looking forward to the weekend?

Have you worked here long?I can't believe how busy/quiet we are today, can you?
Has it been a long week?
You look like you could use a cup of coffee.
What do you think of the new computers?

At a social event

So, how do you know Justin?
Have you tried the cabbage rolls that Sandy made?
Are you enjoying yourself?
It looks like you could use another drink.
Pretty nice place, huh?
I love your dress. Can I ask where you got it?

Out for a walkHow old's your baby?

What's your puppy's name?
The tulips are sure beautiful at this time of year, aren't they.
How do you like the new park?
Nice day to be outside, isn't it?

Waiting somewhere

I didn't think it would be so busy today.
You look like you've got your hands full (with children or goods).
The bus must be running late today.
It looks like we are going to be here a while, huh?
I'll have to remember not to come here on Mondays.
How long have you been waiting?

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