TLW-Collocations

~ Appendix Three ~ Dictation ~ Book Three ~

TLW ~ English Writing ~ Listening

One: Talking Restaurants

Q1: Do you go to a restaurant where you know the owner? Tell

Q2: Who cleans your kitchen? How important is a clean restaurant to you?

Q3: Who cooks your meals? How often do you go out to eat? Why?

Two: Talking Past

Q1: What’s your best memory from elementary school/middle school? Why?

Q2: If you could change your experience in high school, what would it be?

Q3: What things do you really like and dislike about the last 10 years? Tell.

Three: Talking Shopping

Q1: If you go shopping with a friend, where will you go? How often?

Q2: Why do people shoplift? Even if they have lots of money? What’s up?

Q3: Do you trust the product prices where you shop? Share your thoughts.

Four: Complaining and Praising

Q1: Do you know someone who complains often? Tell. Who praises you?

Q2: Should students complain about a teacher if they don’t learn English?

Q3: What kind of praise should a teacher receive if they (he/she) do well?

Five: Comparing Pastimes

Q1: Which pastime/hobby do you share with friends? And by yourself?

Q2: Do you watch movies? How? When? How often? Is this a pastime?

Q3: Are doing sports separate from pastimes? What about watching sports?

Six: Seasons and Travel

Q1: Please describe the seasons where you live. What's your favorite?

Q2: Where do you travel in your own country? Do you ever take day trips?

Q3: What do think is "the best trip I've ever taken"? Tell a story or stories.

Seven: Sports

Q1: How often do you watch sports on TV? Who with? Why do you like it?

Q2: What is/was your favorite sport to play? Describe your experience.

Q3: Is it true that competition is at the heart of sport? Is it like hunting?

Eight: Global Crisis

Q1: How are wildfires affecting the planet? Why are there so many now?

Q2: What does "The Green Movement" or "Eco-friendly" mean these days?

Q3: When was the last time you felt: "The Earth is in bad shape"? Tell.