Informative Speeches

Impromptu Speech #7

• Which is better for you: going to school online or in a classroom?

Impromptu Speech #8

• Name a person who has influenced you. Describe this person and why he/she has been an inspiration to you.

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: S01E02

• Slang/Culture– Rep – James Brown (Father of funk music)

• Vocabulary– Aspirin– Pawn shop

Questions for Mitch

Speaking: #1 page 28A: You look so upset. What’s the matter?B: I failed my math test. Just my luck!A: I’m sorry to hear that.B: I can hardly believe it. I just can’t believe it.A: Don’t take it so seriously.B: But I did work very hard this term. I did a

lot of work to prepare myself for the exam. I just can’t understand it.

A: Don’t worry. Everything will be okay. I’m sure you’ll do a better job next time. Cheer up!

Reassurance• I’m sure it’ll be all right.• It’s just one of those things.• There’s really no reason to be worried that…• Let me assure you that…• Be calm and take things as they come.• Cheer up!• Don’t worry!• Take it easy.

Speaking: #2A: Good evening, sir. Welcome to our hotel.B: Good evening. My name is John Smith. I booked a room here a week

ago.A: Just a moment, sir, I’ll check our reservation record.B: I reserved a double room for 3 days.A: I’m sorry Mr. Smith. I don’t have any record of your reservation.B: What? That’s impossible!A: Take it easy, please. Could it be possible that you mixed up our hotel

with some other one?B: Let me see. Your hotel is…A: Baiyunshan Hotel.B: Oh, I have mistaken your hotel for Baiyun Hotel. How silly of me! A: Don’t worry. Your hotel is not very far from here. Let me call a taxi

for you.B: Thank you.A: Glad to be of service.

Part B (p31)Work in groups of 2-3.

1. Your friend lost your book. Tell him not to worry about it.

2. Your classmate lacks confidence for the English speech contest. Try to assure him that he’ll win a prize.

3. Your friend is going to travel by plane for the first time and is very nervous about the trip. Try to reassure him.

Speaking 3A: I can’t make up my mind about taking the summer training

course online.B: I would take it if I were you. It’ll be a great help for you to find

a job after graduation.A: That’s absolutely true, but then I would need to study for long

hours for three weeks and I just don’t know if I’ve got the time.B: Yes, I know it’s not easy, but I really think you should take it. And

I’m sure a person as bright as you will do very well. I don’t think it will take up all of your time.

A: Oh, do you really think so?B: Yes, I do.A: Well, that sounds reasonable to me. I’ll take your advice.

Thank you.B: You are more than welcome.

Persuasion• How can I persuade you (not) to…?• If I were you, I’d…• I really think you should/could…• Don’t you think…?• You should…• I just don’t see why we shouldn’t have a try.• It will be a pity if…• All things considered, I think…• It’ll get you nowhere.• It may be difficult, but I really think you ought to…• Has it ever occurred to you that…?

Response to Persuasion• I couldn’t agree more.• That’s absolutely true.• That sounds like a good idea.• I’ll take your point.• I’ll go along with you on that.• Well, you’ve convinced me.• It’s easier said than done.• It’s very nice of you to say so, but…• I’m not convinced by…

Speaking 4A: Do you like it?B: Yes, it’s really nice!A: Then, come on! Buy it.B: Oh, I don’t know. It’s terribly expensive.A: Please think it over. It’s not that expensive. It’s not an

ordinary watch. It can talk.B: That’s just why I like it.A: On the other hand, it can be used as an alarm clock. You

will never be late for work.B: Do you really think so?A: Yes. It will be very useful.B: Well, it’s very nice of you to say so. But I’m not really

convinced. And it’s too fancy for me.

Work in groups of 3-5. Each person will hold one of the following opinions, try to persuade the others to go with

you.1. Go to the beach to enjoy the sun and relax.2. Join the aerobics club.3. Go to the museum and see a new exhibition.4. Go to the park and have a picnic.5. Go to KFC for hamburgers (chicken

sandwiches) and French fries.

Persuasion• How can I persuade you (not) to…?• If I were you, I’d…• I really think you should/could…• Don’t you think…?• You should…• I just don’t see why we shouldn’t

have a try.• It will be a pity if…• All things considered, I think…• It’ll get you nowhere.• It may be difficult, but I really think

you ought to…• Has it ever occurred to you that…?

• I couldn’t agree more.• That’s absolutely true.• That sounds like a good

idea.• I’ll take your point.• I’ll go along with you on

that.• Well, you’ve convinced

me.• It’s easier said than

done.• It’s very nice of you to

say so, but…• I’m not convinced by…

Hot Seat Game

1. Bicycle 2. Teeth3. Grape4. Mountain5. Beach6. Wednesday7. Money8. Oil9. Cat10. Sunscreen

1. United States of America2. Nose3. Bread4. Corn5. Ping Pong6. Mouse7. Bowl8. Paper9. Coat10. Toilet

1. Phone2. Superman3. Floor4. Bed5. Tree6. McDonalds7. Hong Kong8. Medicine 9. Pilot10. Saturday

1. Jackie Chan2. Shark3. Potato4. Shampoo5. Spit6. Flower7. Scissors8. Father9. August10. Lemon

1. Finger2. Money3. Heart4. Harry Potter5. Vampire6. Spider7. Buddha 8. Salt9. Thursday10. Pear

1. Sugar2. David Beckham 3. Necklace4. Printer5. Toes6. Moon Cake7. Camera 8. Seaweed9. iPhone10. KFC

1. Peanut 2. Duck3. Banquette 4. Nail5. Peach6. Sprite7. Branch8. Sister9. Bread10. Mexico

1. Blanket2. Window3. Michael Jordan4. Calendar 5. Movie6. Canteen 7. Spring Festival8. Volcano9. River10. Star

1. Eye2. Refrigerator 3. Ghost4. French Fries5. Winter6. Gum7. Ring8. Gold9. War10. Newspaper

1. July2. Santa3. Flag4. Belt5. Roller Blades6. Circle7. House8. Fence9. Snake10. Family

1. President Obama2. Casino3. New York4. Baseball5. Cigar6. Ice7. Elton John8. Canada9. Printer10. Red Bull