role plays B1.2
Take this first dialogue as an example, and continue working through those hints with the rest of the dialogues.
1. Start talking about what the role-play says.
2. Make sure you use connectors and linking words or phrases: although, in spite of, therefore, consequently, including, on the contrary, etc.
Review this in: Connectors
3. Once you have talked about what the cards say, connect them with the topic you have learnt in class.
(Remember that the role-play is "an excuse" to make you talk about the topic, the specific vocabulary and what we have seen in class.) Make sure you include the most relevant vocabulary related with the topic.
4. You may use examples from your personal experience to make it sounds more realistic.
I remember once when I ...
5. Try to use grammar structures appropriate to your level (for example, use some conditionals, passives, etc.).
1. Start talking about what the role-play says.
2. Make sure you use connectors and linking words or phrases: although, in spite of, therefore, consequently, including, on the contrary, etc.
Review this in: Connectors
3. Once you have talked about what the cards say, connect them with the topic you have learnt in class.
(Remember that the role-play is "an excuse" to make you talk about the topic, the specific vocabulary and what we have seen in class.) Make sure you include the most relevant vocabulary related with the topic.
4. You may use examples from your personal experience to make it sounds more realistic.
I remember once when I ...
5. Try to use grammar structures appropriate to your level (for example, use some conditionals, passives, etc.).
Some examples of role-plays, remember that you should try to elaborate the dialogues before your exam.
Practical English 1 (Airport vocabulary / complaints)
A You are a passenger on flight BA 1722 from San Francisco. You've just landed at London Heathrow Airport and your luggage hasn't arrived so you go to Lost Luggage to report it. B works at the Lost luggage counter. Describe your luggage, what it was inside, and claim for any compensation.
B You work at the Lost Luggage counter at London Heathrow airport. A's luggage hasn't arrived. Take A's details, give a reference number and explain the situation. Try to find a possible solution.
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Unit 2A ( Holidays / present tenses / past tenses)
A You booked a holiday in a paradise island with your partner but, in fact, it turned out to be a complete disaster. Now that you're back, as you are very disappointed, you're going back to the travel agent's to complain about it. Say what the problems were (type of accommodation, room, food, facilities, excursions, etc). Ask for any kind of compensation.
B You work at a travel agent's some customers are going to visit you due to a problem they had during their holidays. Try to convince them that they paid for what it was offered and the conditions of the journey were clear. Try to get to an agreement.
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Unit 2B (Shops / shopping / possessives)
A You own a shop in the high street of your town but due to the recession you will have to close it down. Today you have a meeting with the major. Explain the current problems that the hight street is facing nowadays and the possible solutions. You've heard a multimillionaire wants to open a shopping centre nearby, talk about the disadvantages of it.
B You are the major of the city. Today the owner of one of the shops on High street wants to have a chat with you about the problems some shops are facing. As you know that an important multimillionaire is going to open a shopping centre nearby, try to persuade him that the best solution is building one, talk about the advantages and the opportunities of work it'll bring.
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Unit 3A (Past simple / past continuous /used to / vocabulary about childhood)
A You are having a school reunion, so you're going to talk about when you were children. Talk about the different memories you had, favorite toy, things you used to be afraid of, how you used to be, a time you hurt yourself badly, etc. (You start)
B You are having a school reunion, so you're going to talk about when you were children. Talk about the different memories you had, favorite toy, things you used to be afraid of, how you used to be, a time you hurt yourself badly, games and sports, etc.
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Practical English 2 (Cars / driving)
A You are a visitor to the UK who wants to rent a car for a week. Talk to the assistant and choose the car you want. Decide on:
- type of car
- extras
- insurance
- petrol
- kind of rental
B You are the assistant at a car rental company. Help a customer to choose a car and get all his/her details.
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Unit 4A (Environment / rubbish / recycling/ conditionals)
A You belong to an organization called 'Our planet Earth'. Today you're meeting the major of the town to discuss the different problems your city is facing concerning environment and recycling. Talk about this:
- Environmental problems
- Problems in your town
- What could be done.
B You are the mayor of the city. Today a member of an organization is having a meeting with you to talk about the different measures concerning the environment. Due to the recession, not much money could be invested in new measures. Listen to his/her proposals and try to convince him/her that there isn't enough money to support new measures.
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Unit 4B (Work/ conditionals)
Situation 1
A You haven't seen your friend for a long time. You know that he's having some problems because he can't find a job. However, you have a permanent job and you're very happy at it. Tell him/her about your job and suggest ideas to help him/her find a job.
B You haven't seen your friend for a long time. You're having a hard time because your previous job was stressful so you had to resign. Now you can't find a job. You have qualifications but you aren't lucky. Ask him/her for advice and tell about your previous experience.
Practical English 1 (Airport vocabulary / complaints)
A You are a passenger on flight BA 1722 from San Francisco. You've just landed at London Heathrow Airport and your luggage hasn't arrived so you go to Lost Luggage to report it. B works at the Lost luggage counter. Describe your luggage, what it was inside, and claim for any compensation.
B You work at the Lost Luggage counter at London Heathrow airport. A's luggage hasn't arrived. Take A's details, give a reference number and explain the situation. Try to find a possible solution.
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Unit 2A ( Holidays / present tenses / past tenses)
A You booked a holiday in a paradise island with your partner but, in fact, it turned out to be a complete disaster. Now that you're back, as you are very disappointed, you're going back to the travel agent's to complain about it. Say what the problems were (type of accommodation, room, food, facilities, excursions, etc). Ask for any kind of compensation.
B You work at a travel agent's some customers are going to visit you due to a problem they had during their holidays. Try to convince them that they paid for what it was offered and the conditions of the journey were clear. Try to get to an agreement.
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Unit 2B (Shops / shopping / possessives)
A You own a shop in the high street of your town but due to the recession you will have to close it down. Today you have a meeting with the major. Explain the current problems that the hight street is facing nowadays and the possible solutions. You've heard a multimillionaire wants to open a shopping centre nearby, talk about the disadvantages of it.
B You are the major of the city. Today the owner of one of the shops on High street wants to have a chat with you about the problems some shops are facing. As you know that an important multimillionaire is going to open a shopping centre nearby, try to persuade him that the best solution is building one, talk about the advantages and the opportunities of work it'll bring.
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Unit 3A (Past simple / past continuous /used to / vocabulary about childhood)
A You are having a school reunion, so you're going to talk about when you were children. Talk about the different memories you had, favorite toy, things you used to be afraid of, how you used to be, a time you hurt yourself badly, etc. (You start)
B You are having a school reunion, so you're going to talk about when you were children. Talk about the different memories you had, favorite toy, things you used to be afraid of, how you used to be, a time you hurt yourself badly, games and sports, etc.
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Practical English 2 (Cars / driving)
A You are a visitor to the UK who wants to rent a car for a week. Talk to the assistant and choose the car you want. Decide on:
- type of car
- extras
- insurance
- petrol
- kind of rental
B You are the assistant at a car rental company. Help a customer to choose a car and get all his/her details.
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Unit 4A (Environment / rubbish / recycling/ conditionals)
A You belong to an organization called 'Our planet Earth'. Today you're meeting the major of the town to discuss the different problems your city is facing concerning environment and recycling. Talk about this:
- Environmental problems
- Problems in your town
- What could be done.
B You are the mayor of the city. Today a member of an organization is having a meeting with you to talk about the different measures concerning the environment. Due to the recession, not much money could be invested in new measures. Listen to his/her proposals and try to convince him/her that there isn't enough money to support new measures.
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Unit 4B (Work/ conditionals)
Situation 1
A You haven't seen your friend for a long time. You know that he's having some problems because he can't find a job. However, you have a permanent job and you're very happy at it. Tell him/her about your job and suggest ideas to help him/her find a job.
B You haven't seen your friend for a long time. You're having a hard time because your previous job was stressful so you had to resign. Now you can't find a job. You have qualifications but you aren't lucky. Ask him/her for advice and tell about your previous experience.
Situation 2
A Next year you are going to university and you don't know what to study. Today, you're meeting a friend who's going to give you some advice. Talk about the different career choices (advantages and disadvantages). Don't forget to talk about:
- future prospects
- salary
- shifts / timetable
- qualifications
B You're already studying at university. Today, you're meeting a friend who doesn't know what to study. He/she is going to ask you for some advice. Give him/ her some advice and talk about the different possible degrees and future career prospects.
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Unit 5A (the country / the city / past tenses / present perfect simple / cont.)
A You've been living in the country for a long time now. In the past you used to live in the city but couldn't bear all the problems there (stress, pollution, traffic, etc). Now you are happier and more relaxed. A friend is coming to visit you because he/she wants to move to the country. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages.
B You want to move to the country because you feel stressed in the city. However, you aren't totally convinced with the idea, because you think the country has some disadvantages. Today, you're visiting a friend who already lives in the country. Ask him/ her about his/ her experience and ask for some advice. Make a decision in the end.
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A Next year you are going to university and you don't know what to study. Today, you're meeting a friend who's going to give you some advice. Talk about the different career choices (advantages and disadvantages). Don't forget to talk about:
- future prospects
- salary
- shifts / timetable
- qualifications
B You're already studying at university. Today, you're meeting a friend who doesn't know what to study. He/she is going to ask you for some advice. Give him/ her some advice and talk about the different possible degrees and future career prospects.
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Unit 5A (the country / the city / past tenses / present perfect simple / cont.)
A You've been living in the country for a long time now. In the past you used to live in the city but couldn't bear all the problems there (stress, pollution, traffic, etc). Now you are happier and more relaxed. A friend is coming to visit you because he/she wants to move to the country. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages.
B You want to move to the country because you feel stressed in the city. However, you aren't totally convinced with the idea, because you think the country has some disadvantages. Today, you're visiting a friend who already lives in the country. Ask him/ her about his/ her experience and ask for some advice. Make a decision in the end.
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Unit 5 Practical English- Crime
A You go to the police to report a crime you have seen. (Choose: a robbery / burglary / murder / assassination / kidnapping / mugging / assault / shoplifting / hijacking)
· Say what happened
· Make a physical and clothing description (well-built / tallish / in his twenties / reddish t-shirt / etc...)
· Describe the place
B You are a police officer. Someone will come to your office to report a crime. Ask this person as many questions as you can.
Use conditionals, for example:
"If we catch the thief, you'll have to go to trial"
"If you go to trial, you'll be questioned by a defense lawyer"
Use idioms:
· You can't judge a book by its cover.
· Look it on the bright side
· Better safe than sorry
· It costs an arm and a leg
· Face the music
· To go cold turkey
· Experience it the mother of science
· A penny saved is a penny earned.
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A You go to the police to report a crime you have seen. (Choose: a robbery / burglary / murder / assassination / kidnapping / mugging / assault / shoplifting / hijacking)
· Say what happened
· Make a physical and clothing description (well-built / tallish / in his twenties / reddish t-shirt / etc...)
· Describe the place
B You are a police officer. Someone will come to your office to report a crime. Ask this person as many questions as you can.
Use conditionals, for example:
"If we catch the thief, you'll have to go to trial"
"If you go to trial, you'll be questioned by a defense lawyer"
Use idioms:
· You can't judge a book by its cover.
· Look it on the bright side
· Better safe than sorry
· It costs an arm and a leg
· Face the music
· To go cold turkey
· Experience it the mother of science
· A penny saved is a penny earned.
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