e have learnt about how to ask for and give advice and suggestions on Asking For, Giving, and Responding to Advice and Suggestions. Now, let's practice more about asking for and giving advice through a dialogue in a video material. After watching the video, test your understanding by answering the questions in the exercise below.
EXERCISE
I. Answer the following questions by choosing the correct answer; A, B, C, or D.
Where does the conversation most probably take place?
In a classroom
In an office
In a car showroom
In a shopping mall
What relationship do the speakers most likely have?
A teacher and a student
Families
An assistant and a customer
Co-workers
What is the topic of the dialogue?
Advice on buying a new car
Advice on selling Minydy's car
Suggestions on how to buy a new car
Tips on selling and buying a car
What is Mindy planning to do?
Rent a new car
Buy a new car
Repair her car
Sell her car
What happens with Mindy's car?
She just feels bored with her car.
It is not economical and too large.
It often breaks down due to its age.
It has become totally unrepairable.
Which term best describes the car that Windy needs in terms of price?
Expensive
Fashionable
Classical
Inexpensive
How often does Windy drive?
Every day
Only on the weekends
Seldom
Three times a week
What kind of car does Toni suggest Mindy buy?
A sophisticated one
A cheap large new car
An imported small car
A small compact one
What will Mindy probably do after the conversation?
Sell her old car immediately
Check the new model
Reject Toni's advice
Repair her broken car
Why does Toni ask Mindy a few questions before giving advice?
He actually feels as confused as Mindy.
He does not even think Mindy needs a new car.
He needs much time to think of the best solution.
He wants to know what car suits Mindy's needs.
II. Based on the dialogue, state whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE.
Toni and Mindi were having a business meeting in their office.
Toni said, "Do you mind if I ask you for some advice?"
Mindy needs advice because she isn't sure about which car to buy.
Mindy's car often breaks down because it's too old.
Toni was busy so he refused to give Mindy advice.
Mindy's car breaks down due to a traffic accident.
Mindy drives her car every day.
Mindy usually goes to the gym three times in a week.
Toni usually goes shopping with Mindy on the weekend.
Toni thinks that a small compact car will be the right choice for Mindy.
Video source:
Small Talk | Making Small Talk | Everyday English, YouTube, uploaded by Learn English by Pocket Passport, Dec 21, 2019, https://youtu.be/dEMXThjVxRg
et's imagine you have just arrived at your office and are ready to start your shift. You meet your colleague of the previous shift whom you are going to replace. What would you say to be polite? Let's imagine again you are sitting in a waiting room, next to a stranger. How would you start conversation in order to break the uncomfortable and awkward silence?
Yes, you need small talk.
What is small talk?
To be short, small talk refers to "basa-basi" in Bahasa Indonesia. It is a social conversation about unimportant and uncontroversial matters, which helps manage interpersonal distance and define the relationships between friends, colleagues, and new acquaintances.
We make small talk when we want to avoid uncomfortable silence and talk to someone we have never met before, or a colleague in order to appear polite and friendly and create a positive interaction. Small talk serves many social functions, such as conversation opener, conversation closing, and silence filler.
Small talk topics should be universal, positive, and situational to enable the conversation to flow naturally. Common small talk topics may range from the weather, sports, entertainment, introduction, occupation, and common interests.
To help you with clearer and more practical understanding of small talk, watch the video below and do the following exercise.
Answer the following questions by choosing the correct answer; A, B, C, or D.
How did the man start the conversation?
By asking the woman's name and nationality
By asking the woman's favorite weather
By creating small talk about the weather
By telling the woman about his hard day
What did the woman think about the weather?
It was a sign that summer had started.
The weather had been oficially forecast.
The officials said that summer was hot.
It didn't look like summer had started.
What did the man say he wanted to buy?
Sun glasses
Sun roof
Some blocks
Sun block
The man said, "My name is John, by the way." From the dialogue, we may conclude that the phrase "by the way" can be used to ....
clarify that an information may have been wrongly perceived
introduce a topic not directly connected with the previous subject
confirm a very important information in an informal conversation
ask about a very casual topic in a formal or non-formal conversation
How did they greet each other in their introduction?
Nice to miss you.
Nights to meet you.
Nice to me, too.
Nice to meet you.
What do we know about the woman's origin?
She lives around the area.
They both live in Hokkaido.
She will move to Hokkaido.
She is from an Asian country.
What did she say about the weather in Hokkaido?
It's warmer in Hokkaido.
It's much colder in Hokkaido.
Hokkaido is not as cold as that.
Hokkaido is colder than before.
What did the man say about the weather in his hometown?
It has a little rain.
It's very windy.
It's hotter when it rains.
It often rains.
The man said, "I'm not used to these summer temperatures." What did he imply?
He usually lived in a much colder place.
He cannot do many activities in summer.
The temperature in summer is usual.
He likes summer temperatures more.
What does the woman like to do in summer?
She likes running into the sea.
She likes to take her dog for jogging.
She likes to spend time at the beach.
She usually allows her dog to go out.
What does the man usually do in his hometown during summer?
If it's sunny, he meets up with his friends in a bar.
He spends time sunbathing in a parking lot.
He travels around London to see nice parks.
He often has picnic in the park on sunny days.
Has the woman been to London before?
Yes, she has.
Yes, to visit museums.
No, never.
No, she doesn't want to.
What did the woman want to visit in London?
The beach
The park
The museums
The football game
According to the man, what do the people in his hometown mostly do at the weekend?
They play football with their team.
They play football video games.
They go to their favorite teams.
They watch football games.
Why did the woman relate to "baseball" in the conversation?
To tell which Japanese baseball teams are popular
To describe her favorite sports when she is in Japan
To imply that both games are super popular in Japan
To give information about equally popular sports
In chronological order, the topic of the conversation can be defined as ....
the weather, place of origin, sports, summer activities
the weather, place of origin, summer activities, sports
the weather, place of origin, names, favorite sports
the season, names, activities, personal sports
Based on the dialogue, which of the following statements is FALSE?
The speakers have never met before.
The speakers are probably tourists.
They come from different countries.
They both have the same preference.
What do you think the speakers are most probably doing?
They are making a business trip.
They are meeting new colleagues
They are studying about the weather.
They are enjoying their vacation.
Which of the following topics is best to continue the conversation?
The beaches in London
Favorite sports
Religions
Political view
Which of the following is NOT true about "small talk"?
It is a polite way to start a conversation.
It is mostly about uncontroversial matters.
The topic is often popular and unimportant.
It is effective in political and job interviews.
Video source:
Small Talk | Making Small Talk | Everyday English, YouTube, uploaded by Learn English by Pocket Passport, Jul 6, 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVzLd304keA
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n many parts of the world, Coronavirus lockdown means all factories, markets, schools, and other public places are closed. On the other hand, lockdown means our beloved mother earth is healing itself.
As most of the public transports and industries are suspended, many cities in the world have recorded much lower levels of air pollution caused by vehicles and power plants. Lower air pollution means much to us and our planet. How is that so?
Learn more by watching this VOA's video, and test your understanding by answering the questions in the quiz below.
Have you ever heard the word "Social Distancing"? With this Covid-19 going around, the word "Social Distancing" is becoming more and more popular and I bet you have heard about it, too. Social distancing is exactly what the government has strongly urged us to do to slow down and even cut the spread of Covid-19. Schools, offices, shopping centers, and all other public places are closed and we are advised to stay at home.
To find out more about "Social Distancing", let's check out this video, and then test your understanding and your English vocabulary power by doing the quiz below. Let's see what score you can hit. Good luck.
ear, English learners and students. Staying at home due to this Corona virus outbreak doesn't mean you stop learning. Here's a quiz containing a video material about Corona virus or Covid-19. With this quiz, you can test your English vocabulary and comprehension skill as well as knowledge about Corona virus (Covid-19). Watch the following video carefully and then answer the questions in the exercise below. If you'd like to know your score, do it in one of Google form links at the bottom of this test.
I. Comprehension Questions
Test your knowledge about Corona virus based on the above video
What is the video mainly about?
The symptoms of Corona virus disease
How Corona virus is transmitted
The causes of Corona virus outbreak
Corona virus fevers and cures
According to the video, what are the main symptoms of Corona virus?
Fever and phlegmy cough
Loss of the senses of smell and taste
Common cold and cough
Dry cough and fever
Which of the following is NOT explained in the video?
The characteristics of dry cough caused by Corona virus
The difference of common cold and Corona virus symptoms
Treatment for breathing problems caused by Corona virus
What one should do when having Corona virus symptoms
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cough caused by Corona virus?
Phlegm free cough
Continuous cough
Cough with no mucus
Cough with phlegm
Which is NOT true about the cough caused by Corona virus?
It may cause respiratory or breathing problems.
The continuous cough can last more than an hour.
It is accompanied with inability to smell and taste.
There is no phlegm or mucus when coughing.
What does the video say about the loss of senses of smell and taste due to Corona virus?
It is not supported by scientific studies yet.
Some scientists are still carrying out a study.
Some people have studied such symptoms.
It is confirmed as one of Covid-19 symptoms.
Measured with a thermometer, how high is a Covid-9 fever?
Less than 37.8 degree Celsius
More than 37.8 degree Fahrenheit
Less than 100 degree Fahrenheit
More than 37.8 degree Celsius
The following parts of our body would feel hot during Covid-19 fever, EXCEPT ....
chest
back
head
nose
What should you NOT do if you have one of the Covid-19 symptoms?
Stay at home for seven days
Live abroad with your family
Isolate the house for two weeks
Contact local healthcare provider
What is the main purpose of the video?
To educate people on the symptoms of a disease
To inform people of how dangerous Covid-19 is
To explain how to cure Corona virus disease
To tell people how to prevent a dangerous disease
II. Vocabulary Quiz
Test your vocabulary power with the words and phrases used in the above video
What is the synonym of "symptom"?
Phase
Indication
Medication
Risk
The phrase "look out" in the sentence "The two main symptoms of Corona virus to look out for are ..." is closest in meaning to ....
Beware
Search
Find
See
The word "continuous" is similar in meaning to ....
increasing
ending
interrupted
constant
The word "common" in "... common cold ...." can be replaced by ....
public
normal
new
natural
What does the word "fever" mean?
A rise in the temperature of the body
The occurrence of cough and phlegm
The shivering of the body during illness
Body temperature measured with a thermometer
The word "lead to" in "... can also lead to breathing problems ...." means ....
Show
Prevent
Cause
Change
The word "advice" is closest in meaning to ....
Invitation
Alteration
Regulation
Recommendaton
The word "worse" in the video means ....
More serious
More likely
More fatal
More general
What is the synonym of "abroad"?
Aboard
Domestic
International
Overseas
The word "directions" is closest in meaning to ....
Way
Destination
Guidance
Method
Want to know your score? Do the exercise on one of the links below.
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