Unit Social Settings. Lesson Meet New People (speaking)

Lesson 4. Social Gatherings (listening)

Presentation:

Steve: Yes.

Mark: Great shot, Steve, that’s gotta be a good three hundred yards.

Steve: And straight as an arrow. I guess, I finally cured my slice.

Mark: You can say that again. Do you have any advice for me?

Steve: Well, Mark, I’ll tell you what my pro told me. First of all you should relax.

Mark: Pro, huh, ok, I’m relaxed. Now what?

Steve: May be you could strengthen your grip with the left hand. Or, now I think you should loosen it.

Mark: What?

Steve: Then again you might lower that shoulder. Or maybe you should raise it.

Mark: Uh-huh. You don’t have a clue, do you, Steve?

Steve: Nope. It was just one really lucky shot. I can’t help you with your swing, though.

Mark: And I suppose, you never actually had lessons with a pro either, did you?

Steve: There are’t enough hours in a day for that. I should take some lessons, though. I’d like to improve my game.

Mark: Me too. Between work and home life I don’t have any time even think about things like golf lessons.

Steve: Neither do I. Huh, you should have a couple of kids. With kids you hardly ever get a free minute.

Mark: Mmm… Well, I’d better get as much practice as I can now. Stand back.

Activity:

1. 
   What are Steve and Mark doing in these scene? A) They’re eating lunch. B) Steve and Mark are having a business meeting. C) They’re practicing their golf.
   
2. 
   Who makes a great shot? A) Steve makes a great shot. B) Neither man makes a great shot. C) Mark does.
   
3. 
   What advice does Steve give to Mark? A) He tells Mark to bend his knees. B) He says that Mark should cure his slice. C) Steve tells Mark he should relax.
   
4. 
   Who takes lessons from a golf pro? A) Steve takes lessons. B) Neither man does. C) Mark takes lessons.
   
5. 
   Why don’t Steve and Mark take lessons? A) Neither man wants to takes lessons. B) They don’t have enough time. C) Steve doesn’t have enough money.
   

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