Unit 1 Oral quiz
Student A Ask these questions. Answer your
partner’s questions. Discuss the topics.
1. What’s your favorite way of spending an
evening?
2. Who in your family do you admire the most?
Why?
3. Can you imagine living in another country
someday?
4. Have you ever agreed to do something and
then couldn’t do it?
Now take turns. Tell a brief anecdote or story about the
situation below. Listen to your partner’s story and ask
questions. When telling your story, use the
conversation strategy.
Conversation strategy
Highlight a key point by changing to the present tense.
5. a time when you were scared
Student C  Ask these questions. Answer your
partner’s questions. Discuss the topics.
1. What’s your favorite childhood memory?
2. What was the worst vacation you’ve ever been
on?
3. What are some of your favorite things to do
outside of school?
4. What were you doing last night?
Now take turns. Tell a brief anecdote or story about the
situation below. Listen to your partner’s story and ask
questions. When telling your story, use the
conversation strategy.
Conversation strategy
Highlight a key point by changing to the present tense.
5. a time when you felt embarrassed
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Student B Ask these questions. Answer your
partner’s questions. Discuss the topics.
1. When did you last buy yourself a treat?
2. What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done
for you?
3. What do you usually do on weekends?
4. Do you plan on taking an interesting trip in the
future?
Now take turns. Tell a brief anecdote or story about the
situation below. Listen to your partner’s story and ask
questions. When telling your story, use the
conversation strategy.
Conversation strategy
Highlight a key point by changing to the present tense.
5. a time when someone or something surprised
you
Student D Ask these questions. Answer your
partner’s questions. Discuss the topics.
1. What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever
visited?
2. Do you know anyone who’s done something
scary? What?
3. Do you hate being by yourself?
4. What’s something that you’ve decided to do
recently?
Now take turns. Tell a brief anecdote or story about the
situation below. Listen to your partner’s story and ask
questions. When telling your story, use the
conversation strategy.
Conversation strategy
Highlight a key point by changing to the present tense.
5. a time when you made a silly mistake
Unit 1 Oral quiz