role plays B2.2
UNIT 09 (CAREERS AND STUDYING)
SITUATION 1
STUDENT A
You've met a friend you haven't seen for a long time. You know that he's going through a difficult situation at work. On the other hand, your job is going really well. Think of at least three reasons why. Talk about your job, boss, colleagues, working atmosphere, etc. Try to give advice to your friend.
STUDENT B
You are going through a hard time at work. You have qualifications but you aren't lucky enough. Today you're meeting a friend whose job is going really well. Ask your friend about his job and ask for advice. Explain your job, boss, colleagues, working atmosphere, etc.
STUDENT A
You've met a friend you haven't seen for a long time. You know that he's going through a difficult situation at work. On the other hand, your job is going really well. Think of at least three reasons why. Talk about your job, boss, colleagues, working atmosphere, etc. Try to give advice to your friend.
STUDENT B
You are going through a hard time at work. You have qualifications but you aren't lucky enough. Today you're meeting a friend whose job is going really well. Ask your friend about his job and ask for advice. Explain your job, boss, colleagues, working atmosphere, etc.
SITUATION 2
STUDENT A
You are a student finishing your studies in the US. You've decided to work as a paperboy/girl. Tell your friend that you've made the right decision because he/she believes the opposite. Talk about advantages of working as a paperboy/girl and see the prospects for your future career.
STUDENT B
You are a student finishing your studies in the US. You think getting the best marks is the most intelligent idea if you want to find a good well-paid job. However, one of your friends has decided to become a paperboy/girl. Try to persuade him that he/she should carry on with his/her studies. Talk about the advantages of studying hard and the disadvantages of taking such a job like this. Talk about the prospects it may have in your future.
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UNIT 10 (SOCIALISING)
You are a student finishing your studies in the US. You've decided to work as a paperboy/girl. Tell your friend that you've made the right decision because he/she believes the opposite. Talk about advantages of working as a paperboy/girl and see the prospects for your future career.
STUDENT B
You are a student finishing your studies in the US. You think getting the best marks is the most intelligent idea if you want to find a good well-paid job. However, one of your friends has decided to become a paperboy/girl. Try to persuade him that he/she should carry on with his/her studies. Talk about the advantages of studying hard and the disadvantages of taking such a job like this. Talk about the prospects it may have in your future.
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UNIT 10 (SOCIALISING)
SITUATION 1
STUDENT A
Imagine that your course finishes on Friday. You are meeting your classmates to celebrate it so you need to arrange to go out. Suggest three different places you'd like to go and why they'd be good.
STUDENT B
Your course finishes on Friday, so you've heard that some classmates are arranging a night out. Reject some of your partner's ideas, say why and make alternative suggestions. Eventually, get to an agreement.
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UNIT 11 (TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL)
SITUATION 1
STUDENT A
You are going to collect a car you've booked online- a 5-door hatchback. You are travelling with your partner (who might do some of the driving) and your three-year old daughter who hates being in cars.
The car rental assistant may try to sell you some extras. Ask about them and decide if you want them or not.
Think of other questions you will need to ask.
Take the car and drive it. After some time driving the ca, you'll have a car incident (or accident).
Call the car rental shop and tell them what happened. Ask for assistance and ask if the damage is included in the insurance.
STUDENT B
You are a car rental dealer. Decide if you have any special offers this week. Point out that the car runs on diesel- not petrol.
Try to sell some extras. You get a 15% commission if you do so!
Decide how much to charge for the following extras:
-GPS
-Additional insurance to cover for damage to tyres and windscreen
-Comprehensive insurance to cover damage to the vehicle, injury or loss of life, theft of property, etc.
-A baby seat or a booster seat.
-Cover any additional drivers.
The customer will finally take a car. He/she will drive it and after some hours you'll receive a phone call from him/her telling you he/she have just had a car accident. He/she will ask for assistance, try to give him/her an answer. Ask what the damages are exactly and if they are included or not in the insurance.
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STUDENT A
Imagine that your course finishes on Friday. You are meeting your classmates to celebrate it so you need to arrange to go out. Suggest three different places you'd like to go and why they'd be good.
STUDENT B
Your course finishes on Friday, so you've heard that some classmates are arranging a night out. Reject some of your partner's ideas, say why and make alternative suggestions. Eventually, get to an agreement.
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UNIT 11 (TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL)
SITUATION 1
STUDENT A
You are going to collect a car you've booked online- a 5-door hatchback. You are travelling with your partner (who might do some of the driving) and your three-year old daughter who hates being in cars.
The car rental assistant may try to sell you some extras. Ask about them and decide if you want them or not.
Think of other questions you will need to ask.
Take the car and drive it. After some time driving the ca, you'll have a car incident (or accident).
Call the car rental shop and tell them what happened. Ask for assistance and ask if the damage is included in the insurance.
STUDENT B
You are a car rental dealer. Decide if you have any special offers this week. Point out that the car runs on diesel- not petrol.
Try to sell some extras. You get a 15% commission if you do so!
Decide how much to charge for the following extras:
-GPS
-Additional insurance to cover for damage to tyres and windscreen
-Comprehensive insurance to cover damage to the vehicle, injury or loss of life, theft of property, etc.
-A baby seat or a booster seat.
-Cover any additional drivers.
The customer will finally take a car. He/she will drive it and after some hours you'll receive a phone call from him/her telling you he/she have just had a car accident. He/she will ask for assistance, try to give him/her an answer. Ask what the damages are exactly and if they are included or not in the insurance.
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UNIT 12 (HEALTH AND MEDICINE)
SITUATION 1
STUDENT A
You work in a hospital. There are some people waiting at the emergency ward with different problems. Decide with your partner on the order you'll see the patients and why. They have: a bad flu, an allergy, an upset stomach, a broken leg, a stiff neck, an accident and diabetes.
STUDENT B
You work in a hospital. There are some people waiting at the emergency ward with different problems. Decide with your partner on the order you'll see the patients and why. They have: a bad flu, an allergy, an upset stomach, a broken leg, a stiff neck, an accident and diabetes.
You work in a hospital. There are some people waiting at the emergency ward with different problems. Decide with your partner on the order you'll see the patients and why. They have: a bad flu, an allergy, an upset stomach, a broken leg, a stiff neck, an accident and diabetes.
STUDENT B
You work in a hospital. There are some people waiting at the emergency ward with different problems. Decide with your partner on the order you'll see the patients and why. They have: a bad flu, an allergy, an upset stomach, a broken leg, a stiff neck, an accident and diabetes.
SITUATION 2
STUDENT A
Your friend wants to have cosmetic surgery done. You think he is fine now and your are against cosmetic surgery because it can harm you. Try to convince your friend not to do it.
STUDENT B
You want to undergo a cosmetic surgery operation because you are not happy with some parts of your body. Today you're meeting a friend who's against it. Try to convince him that you need it to look good and feel happier with yourself.
STUDENT A
Your friend wants to have cosmetic surgery done. You think he is fine now and your are against cosmetic surgery because it can harm you. Try to convince your friend not to do it.
STUDENT B
You want to undergo a cosmetic surgery operation because you are not happy with some parts of your body. Today you're meeting a friend who's against it. Try to convince him that you need it to look good and feel happier with yourself.
SITUATION 3
STUDENT A
You are American and you need surgery. Although your insurance doesn't pay the cost of the operation. You don't have enough money to pay for it so you're thinking about the possibility of going overseas to get surgery but you don't really trust this option.
You're meeting a friend to ask for advice. He/she will suggest to go overseas but you don't like the idea a lot (language barriers, different culture, long journey, recovery, feeling alone, etc). Talk about the advantages and disadvantages and make a decision.
STUDENT B
You are American and live in the US. You know that your friend needs surgery but can't afford the operation. She/he will tell you the problems she/he is facing. Suggest to go overseas; you've heard that she/ he can save money, they have qualified doctors, stat of the art operation theaters. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages and help her/him make a decision.
STUDENT A
You are American and you need surgery. Although your insurance doesn't pay the cost of the operation. You don't have enough money to pay for it so you're thinking about the possibility of going overseas to get surgery but you don't really trust this option.
You're meeting a friend to ask for advice. He/she will suggest to go overseas but you don't like the idea a lot (language barriers, different culture, long journey, recovery, feeling alone, etc). Talk about the advantages and disadvantages and make a decision.
STUDENT B
You are American and live in the US. You know that your friend needs surgery but can't afford the operation. She/he will tell you the problems she/he is facing. Suggest to go overseas; you've heard that she/ he can save money, they have qualified doctors, stat of the art operation theaters. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages and help her/him make a decision.