~ Appendix Three ~ Dictation ~ Book Three ~

TLW ~  English Writing ~ Listening

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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: Talking About Movies

Q1: Which movie have you watched the most times? Why do you think so?

Q2: Do you watch TV movies before you go to bed? What helps you sleep?

Q3: What actor did you like when you were young? How about now?

Six: Common Idioms

Q1: What does "Don¡¯t throw stones when you live in a glass house" mean? 

Q2: What does "A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush" mean? 

Q3: What do think is "the best thing since sliced bread"? Tell.

Seven: Talking About Money

Q1: How often do you go to the bank? Who with? Why? Do you enjoy it?

Q2: What's your favorite place to spend money? Who with? Describe it.

Q3: Is it true that money can buy love? Do you agree or disagree?

Eight: Common Idioms Two

Q1: What does "Where there is smoke, there is fire" mean? 

Q2: What does "The last in line is the first to succeed" mean? 

Q3: When was the last time you felt "bent out of shape?" Tell.