Informative Speeches
Impromptu Speech #7
• Which is better for you: going to school online
or in a classroom?
Impromptu Speech #8
• Name a person who has influenced you.
Describe this person and why he/she has been
an inspiration to you.
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: S01E02
• Slang/Culture
– Rep
– James Brown (Father of funk music)
• Vocabulary
– Aspirin
– Pawn shop
Questions for Mitch
Speaking: #1 page 28
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You look so upset. What’s the matter?
I failed my math test. Just my luck!
I’m sorry to hear that.
I can hardly believe it. I just can’t believe it.
Don’t take it so seriously.
But I did work very hard this term. I did a lot
of work to prepare myself for the exam. I just
can’t understand it.
Don’t worry. Everything will be okay. I’m sure
you’ll do a better job next time. Cheer up!
Reassurance
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I’m sure it’ll be all right.
It’s just one of those things.
There’s really no reason to be worried that…
Let me assure you that…
Be calm and take things as they come.
Cheer up!
Don’t worry!
Take it easy.
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Speaking: #2
Good evening, sir. Welcome to our hotel.
Good evening. My name is John Smith. I booked a room here a
week ago.
Just a moment, sir, I’ll check our reservation record.
I reserved a double room for 3 days.
I’m sorry Mr. Smith. I don’t have any record of your reservation.
What? That’s impossible!
Take it easy, please. Could it be possible that you mixed up our
hotel with some other one?
Let me see. Your hotel is…
Baiyunshan Hotel.
Oh, I have mistaken your hotel for Baiyun Hotel. How silly of me!
Don’t worry. Your hotel is not very far from here. Let me call a
taxi for you.
Thank you.
Glad to be of service.
Part B (p31)
Work in groups of 2-3.
1. Your friend lost your book. Tell him not to
worry about it.
2. Your classmate lacks confidence for the
English speech contest. Try to assure him that
he’ll win a prize.
3. Your friend is going to travel by plane for the
first time and is very nervous about the trip.
Try to reassure him.
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Speaking 3
I can’t make up my mind about taking the summer training
course online.
I would take it if I were you. It’ll be a great help for you to
find a job after graduation.
That’s absolutely true, but then I would need to study for
long hours for three weeks and I just don’t know if I’ve got
the time.
Yes, I know it’s not easy, but I really think you should take it.
And I’m sure a person as bright as you will do very well. I
don’t think it will take up all of your time.
Oh, do you really think so?
Yes, I do.
Well, that sounds reasonable to me. I’ll take your advice.
Thank you.
You are more than welcome.
Persuasion
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How can I persuade you (not) to…?
If I were you, I’d…
I really think you should/could…
Don’t you think…?
You should…
I just don’t see why we shouldn’t have a try.
It will be a pity if…
All things considered, I think…
It’ll get you nowhere.
It may be difficult, but I really think you ought to…
Has it ever occurred to you that…?
Response to Persuasion
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I couldn’t agree more.
That’s absolutely true.
That sounds like a good idea.
I’ll take your point.
I’ll go along with you on that.
Well, you’ve convinced me.
It’s easier said than done.
It’s very nice of you to say so, but…
I’m not convinced by…
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Speaking 4
Do you like it?
Yes, it’s really nice!
Then, come on! Buy it.
Oh, I don’t know. It’s terribly expensive.
Please think it over. It’s not that expensive. It’s not an
ordinary watch. It can talk.
That’s just why I like it.
On the other hand, it can be used as an alarm clock.
You will never be late for work.
Do you really think so?
Yes. It will be very useful.
Well, it’s very nice of you to say so. But I’m not really
convinced. And it’s too fancy for me.
Work in groups of 3-5. Each person will
hold one of the following opinions, try
to persuade the others to go with you.
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Go to the beach to enjoy the sun and relax.
Join the aerobics club.
Go to the museum and see a new exhibition.
Go to the park and have a picnic.
Go to KFC for hamburgers (chicken
sandwiches) and French fries.
Persuasion
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How can I persuade you (not) to…?
If I were you, I’d…
I really think you should/could…
Don’t you think…?
You should…
I just don’t see why we shouldn’t have
a try.
It will be a pity if…
All things considered, I think…
It’ll get you nowhere.
It may be difficult, but I really think
you ought to…
Has it ever occurred to you that…?
• I couldn’t agree more.
• That’s absolutely true.
• That sounds like a good
idea.
• I’ll take your point.
• I’ll go along with you on
that.
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me.
• It’s easier said than
done.
• It’s very nice of you to
say so, but…
• I’m not convinced by…
Hot Seat Game
1. Bicycle
2. Teeth
3. Grape
4. Mountain
5. Beach
6. Wednesday
7. Money
8. Oil
9. Cat
10. Sunscreen
1. United States of America
2. Nose
3. Bread
4. Corn
5. Ping Pong
6. Mouse
7. Bowl
8. Paper
9. Coat
10. Toilet
1. Phone
2. Superman
3. Floor
4. Bed
5. Tree
6. McDonalds
7. Hong Kong
8. Medicine
9. Pilot
10. Saturday
1. Jackie Chan
2. Shark
3. Potato
4. Shampoo
5. Spit
6. Flower
7. Scissors
8. Father
9. August
10. Lemon
1. Finger
2. Money
3. Heart
4. Harry Potter
5. Vampire
6. Spider
7. Buddha
8. Salt
9. Thursday
10. Pear
1. Sugar
2. David Beckham
3. Necklace
4. Printer
5. Toes
6. Moon Cake
7. Camera
8. Seaweed
9. iPhone
10. KFC
1. Peanut
2. Duck
3. Banquette
4. Nail
5. Peach
6. Sprite
7. Branch
8. Sister
9. Bread
10. Mexico
1. Blanket
2. Window
3. Michael Jordan
4. Calendar
5. Movie
6. Canteen
7. Spring Festival
8. Volcano
9. River
10. Star
1. Eye
2. Refrigerator
3. Ghost
4. French Fries
5. Winter
6. Gum
7. Ring
8. Gold
9. War
10. Newspaper
1. July
2. Santa
3. Flag
4. Belt
5. Roller Blades
6. Circle
7. House
8. Fence
9. Snake
10. Family
1. President Obama
2. Casino
3. New York
4. Baseball
5. Cigar
6. Ice
7. Elton John
8. Canada
9. Printer
10. Red Bull