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[TOEFL] Task 4_Practice 2_1

PASSAGE READING

Please read the passage silently for 45 seconds.
Then, please read the passage aloud.

READ

The human auditory system is the sensory system responsible for detecting different sounds from long distances. It is made up of two main parts: the ear and the brain. The ear is the organ of hearing. It transforms sound energy into neural signals. On the other hand, the brain is an organ inside the head that controls bodily functions essential for survival. It is the one that receives and processes the information delivered by neural signals.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the question about the passage.
1. How do people detect sounds?

ANSWER

1. According to the passage,

CHECK YOUR ANSWER

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER

1. How do people detect sounds?
According to the passage, people detect sounds with their auditory system which is responsible for detecting different sounds from long distances. The two main parts of the auditory system are the ear and the brain.

LECTURE READING

I will read aloud the lecture part. Please take down notes while I am reading.
After that, please read aloud the lecture part.

READ

The human auditory system is the sensory system responsible for detecting different sounds from long distances. It is made up of two main parts: the ear and the brain. The ear is the organ of hearing. It transforms sound energy into neural signals. On the other hand, the brain is an organ inside the head that controls bodily functions essential for survival. It is the one that receives and processes the information delivered by neural signals.
I will discuss how the sound travels into the ear. The source of sounds produce waves of pressure that travel through particles in fluids. When the fluid travels through the ear, it triggers a signal that travels through the hair cell, into the auditory nerve then forth the brain. For example, the sound from a mosquito produces waves of pressure that the ears transfer into the fluid and travels inside our ear and onto our brain. That’s when the brain interprets specific sounds.
After the brain interprets the sound, it now has to identify where the sound is coming from. It collaborates then again with the two ears. When the sound is coming from directly in front of you, both of your ears will hear the same quality and respond at the same time. When a mosquito is on your left, your brain uses both of your ears to detect where it is located. So, when a mosquito is in front of you, you get to hear its sound with the same quality on both ears. It makes our hearing a spectacular system.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the questions about the lecture.
2. What is the professor talking about in the lecture?
3. Please explain the idea that the professor introduces first by using the example.
4. Please explain the idea that the professor introduces next by using the example.
5. What does the professor conclude in the lecture?

ANSWERS

2. The professor is talking about
3. First,
4. The second idea is
5. Both and are

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

We will check the sample answers. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWERS

2. What is the professor talking about in the lecture?
The professor is talking about the science of hearing, the topic mentioned in the passage.
3. Please explain the idea that the professor introduces first by using the example.
First, the passage introduces how the ear works. The professor explains that the sound a mosquito creates is an example of a sound that travels inside our ear onto our brain, which the brain interprets.
4. Please explain the idea that the professor introduces next by using the example.
The second idea is that the brain identifies where the sound is coming from after it has been interpreted. The professor illustrates how the brain works with an example of a mosquito in different locations.
5. What does the professor conclude in the lecture?
Both ears’ task of transferring the sound a mosquito creates and the brain’s task of locating where the sound a mosquito creates comes from are examples of how the science of hearing works.

General English (Expert)_Town Planning

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Urban Areas

Nowadays, a lot of people from rural areas choose to move to urban areas. One of their main reasons is poverty. Most people from rural areas believe that cities, which are also called urban areas, can give them more opportunities. They take the risk of moving despite being unsure if there are job opportunities awaiting them.
According to a research, almost half of the world’s population is living in urban areas. The rising population in these areas has led to multiple problems. Because of this, the government implemented projects that will ensure people’s access to affordable housing and healthcare services. They have also invested in various programs that will improve public transportation in urban areas.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. Did people from urban areas choose to move to rural areas?
Answer:
2. What projects did the government implement?
Answer:
3. How many people live in urban areas?
Answer:

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
rural
urban
population
government
transportation
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1. Do you agree that urban areas provide more job opportunities?
Answer:
2. Do you think the population in rural areas will decrease in the future? Why?
Answer:
3. Why do you think people from rural areas move to urban areas?
Answer:
4. Do you think the government should develop rural areas?
Answer:
5. Do you think the government should provide free housing to everyone?
Answer:
6. What do you think is the main problem of the public transportation in your country?
Answer:
7. Do you agree that healthcare services should be free for everyone?
Answer:

GTEC – 5

READING PRACTICE

Let’s read the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B.
講師が A の部分を読みますので、B を制限時間 10 秒で音読しましょう。

READ

A: What kind of video games do you like playing?
B: I like playing racing games.

READ

A: What ice cream flavor do you like?
B: I like chocolate.

READ

A: What gift do you want to receive on your birthday?
B: I want to receive a new mobile phone on my birthday.

READ

A: What do you want to study in college?
B: I want to study engineering.

READ

A: When are you going to the Philippines?
B: I am going to the Philippines next month.

READ

A: What is your favorite school event?
B: My favorite school event is the school festival.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Based on the given information, please answer the questions.
与えられた情報をもとに、質問に答えてください。

READ

School Festival Schedule

Time Activities Venue
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Opening Program School Grounds
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Games Soccer Field
12:00 NN – 1:00 PM Lunch Cafeteria
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Concert School Grounds


1. Where will the opening program be held?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. Where will they play games?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. Will they take their lunch from 12:00 NN – 2:00 PM?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. What time will the concert end?
Answer: _______________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Based on the series of pictures, make a short story.
You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.

次のイラストのストーリーを説明してください。準備時間は 20 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。

DESCRIBE


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EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Express your opinion on the following topic. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
次の内容に関して、自分の意見とその理由を 1 つ以上述べましょう。 準備時間は 60 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。

ANSWER

Question: Some people say that all students should be required to do volunteer work. What do you think about that?
Answer: _______________________________________________

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DIRECTIONS

In this lesson, you will practice delivering a speech and I will ask you questions about it.

PREPARATION

Please choose a topic below and make a speech.
You have 1 minute to prepare.
Your 1 minute starts now.

PREPARE

1. Should mental health be prioritized?
2. What should be the legal voting age in your country?
3. Do you think voting is an important responsibility as a citizen?
4. Do you think all politicians should study law?
5. How do you think the government can help the people in need?

CHOOSE A TOPIC

Your time is up. Now, please tell me the topic you chose.

ANSWER

MAKE A SPEECH

Now, you have 2 minutes to deliver your speech. Please give two reasons to support your opinion.
Your 2 minutes starts now.

SPEECH

QUESTION

Now, I will ask you two questions about your speech.
(Please ask two questions about your student’s speech.)

ANSWER

1.
2.

PREPARATION

Please choose another topic below and make another speech.
You have 1 minute to prepare.
Your 1 minute starts now.

PREPARE

1. Should mental health be prioritized?
2. What should be the legal voting age in your country?
3. Do you think voting is an important responsibility as a citizen?
4. Do you think all politicians should study law?
5. How do you think the government can help the people in need?

CHOOSE A TOPIC

Your time is up. Now, please tell me the topic you chose.

ANSWER

MAKE A SPEECH

Now, you have 2 minutes to deliver your speech. Please give two reasons to support your opinion.
Your 2 minutes starts now.

SPEECH

QUESTION

Now, I will ask you two questions about your speech.
(Please ask two questions about your student’s speech.)

ANSWER

1.
2.

[HS] – Are there any differences between pet animals and wild animals?

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Pets and Wild Animals

The most common pets around the world are dogs and cats. On the other hand, some people like to take care of wild animals such as bears, snakes, and lions. Keeping wild animals as pets is not safe both for animals and owners. It is important for wild animals to live in their natural home because keeping them as pets could be stressful for them. They can also be dangerous for humans because most wild animals are meat-eaters. On the other hand, pets like dogs, cats, and hamsters need humans to live. They need people to provide their basic needs such as food and shelter.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. What are the most common pets around the world?
 
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. Why is it important for wild animals to live in their natural home?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Why do pets like dogs, cats, and hamsters need humans?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
on the other hand _______________________________________________
such as _______________________________________________
owner _______________________________________________
stressful _______________________________________________
dangerous _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

 

1. Do you have any pets? Please tell me more.
 
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. Which do you prefer, cats or dogs? Why?
 
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. Do you think all people should have a pet at home?
 
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. What do you think is the reason why some people don’t want to have a pet?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. Why do you think some people keep wild animals as pets?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

6. Would you ever consider having a wild animal as a pet?
 
Answer: _______________________________________________

7. Do you agree that some pets show feelings like humans?
 
Answer: _______________________________________________

[HS] – Which animal is the smartest on the Earth?

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Smartest animal on the planet

Chimpanzees are one of the four kinds of great apes. Unlike monkeys, chimpanzees are larger and they do not have tails. Also, their brains are larger and more developed than that of monkeys. Other than the size of their brain, there are things that prove chimpanzees’ intelligence. According to some researchers, chimpanzees can perform about the same as humans when it comes to memory tests. On certain memory tests, chimpanzees can do a lot better than humans. They are good when it comes to playing games. They can also make and use tools that can be used in eating. There are a lot of intelligent animals on the planet. But since chimpanzees are closely related to humans, they can do a lot more things than most animals.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. According to some researchers, what is the smartest animal on the planet?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What makes chimpanzees different from monkeys?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Why can chimpanzees do a lot more things than other animals?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
researcher _______________________________________________
ape _______________________________________________
prove _______________________________________________
memory _______________________________________________
intelligent _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

 

1. Other than chimpanzees, what animals do you think are smart?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do you think animals can be smarter than humans?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. What is your opinion about animals being compared to humans?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. Do you think chimpanzees can be kept as pets?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Do you think training animals will make them smarter?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. Would you like to train animals?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. Do you think it is possible to train some animals to be able to talk like humans?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

Living Abroad (Intermediate) – Movie

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. Do you like watching movies?
3. Do you like watching English movies?
4. Do you like watching movies at the cinema?
5. What kind of movies do you like watching?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Alex: Hi, Bill. Have you been to the new movie theater near the park?
Bill: I haven’t yet. How about you?
Alex: My sister and I watched a movie there last time.
Bill: Really? What movie did you watch?
Alex: We watched an English comedy movie.
Bill: I didn’t know that you like watching English movies.
Alex: I watch English movies sometimes because I find them interesting. But I like Japanese movies better.
Bill: I see. I will try to watch English movies next time.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Did Alex watch an English comedy movie with his sister?
Answer:
2. Why does Alex watch English movies sometimes?
Answer:
3. Will Bill try to watch English movies?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.

(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: Are you going to the film showing next week?
Student: Yes. It is a school requirement so I really have to go.
Tutor: Do you know how long the movie is?
Student:
a. The movie is 2-3 hours long.
b. I think it is.
c. I don’t like watching movies.
d. Let’s practice tomorrow.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: We will watch an action movie after class.
Student: Really? Where are you going to watch?
Tutor: At my house. Do you want to come with us?
Student:
a. I can’t understand.
b. It will rain later.
c. Sure. I’ll see you later after class.
d. I see.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: What kind of movie do you like watching?
Student: I like watching romantic movies.
Tutor: I see. How about horror movies?
Student:
a. You can ask your friend about that.
b. I don’t. I easily get scared.
c. I want to eat now.
d. When are we going to meet?
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: I need to edit the short movie we made for our Filmmaking class.
Student: Really? That’s interesting!
Tutor: It is. Do you want to see how I edit it?
Student:
a. I do. I also want to learn how to edit videos.
b. I am listening to music.
c. I want to eat ramen later.
d. Can you please help me?
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Have you watched the movie Pepperman? Is it really a great movie?
Student: I have, and it is really a great movie.
Tutor: I see. Is it your favorite superhero movie?
Student:
a. I’ll confirm it within the day.
b. I can’t hear you.
c. Who told you?
d. Yes, it is.
(Answer is in the last page.)
ROLE PLAY

Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PLAY

Situation: Your tutor will pretend as a movie director.
You will ask your tutor questions about movies.
Items to mention:
– kinds of movie s/he likes watching
– kinds of movie s/he likes to direct
– popular movie in his/her country
– if English movies are popular in his/her country
– if s/he likes animated movies
– if animated movies are popular in his/her country
– if s/he likes watching movies at the cinema
– how often s/he watches movies

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. a
2. c
3. b
4. a
5. d

Living Abroad (Intermediate) – Music

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. Do you like music?
3. What kind of music do you like?
4. How often do you listen to music?
5. Do you know how to play any musical instrument?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Alex: Bill, have you heard the new song of our favorite band?
Bill: Yes! It is really nice. I love the lyrics of the song.
Alex: I like it, too! Why don’t we make a song of our own?
Bill: That’s a great idea! I have a guitar that we can use when we write a song.
Alex: What kind of song do you want to make?
Bill: I want to write a love song. It’s romantic.
Alex: Okay. Let’s do that! We can start tomorrow. Can we do that in your house?
Bill: Sure, we can. I’ll see you tomorrow, then.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Who has a guitar?
Answer:
2. What kind of song are they going to make?
Answer:
3. When are they going to start?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.

(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: You are really good at playing the guitar. Why don’t you join the music club?
Student: I really want to join the club but I don’t have my own guitar.
Tutor: I have a spare guitar. Do you want to borrow it?
Student:
a. Yes, please. I would really appreciate that.
b. We went to a concert yesterday.
c. Yes, please. I don’t want that.
d. Of course! I’m not interested.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Do you like listening to rock music?
Student: Yes, I do. Why do you ask?
Tutor: We’re going to a rock concert on Friday. Do you want to come with us?
Student:
a. I want to dance tomorrow.
b. I want to but I’m busy.
c. I like jazz music.
d. I don’t like pop.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: I went to your house yesterday, but you weren’t home.
Student: I was at school. I had a music class yesterday.
Tutor: I see. What do you do in your music class?
Student:
a. I play soccer.
b. I play the piano.
c. I like singing.
d. I dance jazz.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: Why do you like listening to music?
Student: It makes me feel relaxed.
Tutor: Really? What kind of music do you like?
Student:
a. I hate music.
b. I don’t like music.
c. I like classical music.
d. I really like listening to music.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: We are forming a band. But we don’t have a drummer yet.
Student: I know how to play the basic beats of the drums.
Tutor: Why don’t you join us? We can help you practice during weekends.
Student:
a. I went to a concert yesterday.
b. I watched a football game.
c. I don’t know how to play the drums.
d. Sure. I would love that.
(Answer is in the last page.)
ROLE PLAY

Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PLAY

Situation: Your tutor will pretend as your friend.
You will ask your tutor questions about music.
Items to mention:
– if s/he likes music
– kind of music s/he likes
– why s/he likes it
– musical instrument s/he plays
– if s/he is a good singer
– how often s/he listens to music
– classical or rock music

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. a
2. b
3. b
4. c
5. d

GTEC – 9

READING PRACTICE

Let’s read the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B.
講師が A の部分を読みますので、B を制限時間 10 秒で音読しましょう。

READ

A: How many are you in the family?
B: There are five of us in the family.

READ

A: What do you usually do during your free time?
B: I usually play my guitar and watch movies.

READ

A: Where do you want to celebrate Christmas?
B: I want to celebrate Christmas in Paris.

READ

A: Which country do you want to go to?
B: I want to go to Japan.

READ

A: How do you celebrate the Golden Week?
B: I celebrate the Golden week by traveling abroad with my family.

READ

A: What do you want to be in the future?
B: I want to be a doctor.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Based on the given information, please answer the questions.
与えられた情報をもとに、質問に答えてください。

READ

Diamond Mall Stores Directory

Floor Stores Restaurant
Ground Floor supermarket food court
1st Floor department store Mac Cafe
2nd Floor appliance store Ramen Restaurant
3rd Floor cinema Milkshake House


1. Which floor should you go to if you want to eat ramen?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. Which floor should you go to if you want to go to the supermarket?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. Is the appliance store on the ground floor?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. Is the cinema on the 3rd floor?
Answer: _______________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Based on the series of pictures, make a short story.
You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.

次のイラストのストーリーを説明してください。準備時間は 20 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。

DESCRIBE


gtec-2---benette-highres

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Express your opinion on the following topic. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
次の内容に関して、自分の意見とその理由を 1 つ以上述べましょう。 準備時間は 60 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。

ANSWER

Question: Some students say that Physical Education class is not important. What do you think about that?
Answer: _______________________________________________

Living Abroad (Intermediate) – Sports

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. Do you play any sports?
3. What sport do you like the most?
4. What is the most popular sport in your country?
5. What sport would you like to try?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Alex: Hi, Bill. Are you free on Sunday?
Bill: Yes, I am. Why do you ask?
Alex: I have an extra ticket for the basketball game. Would you like to come with me?
Bill: I would love to! I’m a big fan of basketball!
Alex: Really? I’m a basketball fan, too. It’s really awesome when they make three-point shots.
Bill: I really hope that I could learn how to play basketball well.
Alex: I can help you with that. I’m a member of the basketball club.
Bill: Thank you, Alex! I would really appreciate that.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Who is a member of the basketball club?
Answer:
2. Where will they go on Sunday?
Answer:
3. Who wants to learn how to play basketball well?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.

(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: Do we have a baseball practice today?
Student: No, we don’t. Our coach is not around.
Tutor: I see. When is our next practice?
Student:
a. Our next practice will be next week.
b. Our last practice was last week.
c. There will be free lunch tomorrow.
d. They said it is going to rain.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: I saw you run during your P.E. class. You were really fast!
Student: Thanks. That’s one of my favorite exercises.
Tutor: Would you like to join the track and field club?
Student:
a. No, I like that.
b. I’ll think about it.
c. Yes, I’m really busy.
d. Yes, I’m not interested.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Were you able to watch the soccer game yesterday?
Student: Yes, it was really intense!
Tutor: Did our favorite soccer team win?
Student:
a. No, it wasn’t.
b. Of course, they did.
c. They are nice.
d. I like that one.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: I heard that you joined the baseball club.
Student: Yes, I did. I really like playing baseball.
Tutor: When did you start playing?
Student:
a. I started playing when I was 10.
b. I like basketball.
c. I was in the park yesterday.
d. I will play tomorrow.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Do you like sports?
Student: Yes, I do. But I cannot play anymore.
Tutor: That’s sad. Why not?
Student:
a. There are good athletes in Japan.
b. I think it’s really nice.
c. I have to quit to focus more on studying.
d. Wrestling looks fun!
(Answer is in the last page.)
ROLE PLAY

Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PLAY

Situation: Your tutor will pretend as a new member of the soccer club.
You will ask your tutor questions about sports.
Items to mention:
– why s/he joined the club
– why s/he likes soccer
– why s/he chose soccer over other sports
– when s/he started playing soccer
– how often s/he plays soccer
– other sport s/he likes
– other sport s/he would like to try

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. a
2. b
3. b
4. a
5. c