3

GETTING
INFORMATION
LESSON A TALK TO ME
Ask and answer
Where are these people?
What do you talk about
They are at… most often with friends?
We usually talk about…

What do you think they

are talking about?
They may be
talking about…
Unit Goals
1. Identify who someone is and
where something is.
2. Interrupt someone politely.
3. Talk about how you get news
and information.
4. Share recent news about
yourself and others.
1
VIDEO
 Talk for a
minute ! What do you think
is a quiet zone?

I think a quiet zone is…

Really? Or it might be a…
Ask and answer

Would you want to live in a

quiet zone? Why/why not?

I would like to live in a quiet zone

because… / I wouldn’t want to
live in a quiet zone because…
 !
What electronic items
Talk for a would be the most difficult
minute to stop using?

It would be very
difficult to stop
using my laptop
because I have to Really? I can’t
check my emails all imagine not
the time. using my TV. I
love to watch
movies at
home!
2
VOCABULARY
 Can you guess the words?
talk
takl

argue
regau isssudc
discuss

novsrcee
converse pssgoi
gossip
Argument: when two people fight or disagree about something.
They often have arguments about work.

Get into an argument: when a conversation turns

into a fight or disagreement about something.
They got into an argument this afternoon.

Argue: to fight or disagree with someone.

This couple argues when they go grocery
shopping.
 Conversation: two or more
Converse: to talk informally. people talking to each other.
They converse about work. The two friends are having a
conversation.

Strike up a conversation: start a

conversation.
Julia often strikes up a conversation
with her coworkers.

Carry on a conversation: to
continue talking with someone.
Samantha asked Julia a
question and then carried on a
conversation with her.
 Discuss: to speak about something in detail.
What is one thing you want to discuss with your instructor?

Discussion: a conversation
in which people speak
about something in detail.
They’re having a
discussion outside.
 Gossip: informal conversation
in which people talk about
others who are not present.
The girl tells her friend some
gossip.
The latest gossip: the most
recent information
someone has heard about
another person.
Have you heard the latest
gossip about Andres?
A piece of gossip: a detail
someone has heard
about another person.
Her friend calls to tell
her the latest piece of
gossip about Marta.
Juicy gossip: an
exciting detail someone
has heard about
another person.
What is one piece of
juicy gossip about your
favorite celebrity?
 Match the words to
make phrases
Get into an Conversation
Give a Gossip
Strike up a Talk
Discuss Argument
An online Chat room
Argue With someone
A piece of Something
 Put the words in the
correct side
discuss argue share talk converse gossip chat

________ with someone about ________ something with

something someone
3 LISTENING
 Talk for a
minute ! What apps on your cellphone
do you use the most? Why?

I always use Facebook because I

like to read the news and I can’t
remember my friends’ birthdays.

I use Instagram because I

love to post stories and
like my friends’ photos.
Which websites do you know?
Which ones do you use?
Facebook LinkedIn Twitter

Mixi
Instagram
I know Mixi is a Japanese website,
but I don’t know what it’s about.
Sina Weibo

I know LinkedIn is a social network where

Qzone you share your professional information.
 Talk for a
!
Would you use a service like
minute InstaHelp? Why/why not?

Yes, I would because No, I wouldn’t

it’s a fast way to because I don’t
find an answer. want my
contacts to read
my questions.
4 SPEAKING
 Talk for a
!
When do you need to
minute interrupt a conversation?

Sometimes I need to ask a question

while the teacher is talking.

I often interrupt when I run into a friend

and he’s talking to someone else.
 Useful Expressions: Interrupting someone politely.

Introducing yourself

Excuse me. May I interrupt for a moment? My name is…

I’m sorry to interrupt. / I beg your pardon.

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is…

Interrupting someone you know

Excuse me. Sorry to bother you, (name), but I have a question.

Could I interrupt for a second? I just wanted to ask/say something.

 Think of a time you interrupted
Talk for a
minute ! someone. Who were you talking to?
What were you talking about?

My friend and I were having a I was gossipping with

discussion about our my coworker and our
homework. I interrupted boss called us!
because my bus was coming!
 ROLE-PLAY Work in groups of three.

Student 1: You are at a party. You need to Student 2 and 3: you are chatting.
interrupt 2 people who are having a Student 1 will interrupt your
conversation. Choose a reason. conversation. Ask him/her at
least 2 questions.

• You think you know

Student 2 and you
want to introduce
yourself.
• You need directions
from the party to
another place.
 Now, separate from your
ROLE-PLAY group and interrupt
another pair

Excuse me. Sorry to

bother you.

Don’t worry. What do you need?

Can you help me? I don’t know

how to get to the library.

That’s ok. Go to the second

floor. It has a glass door.
5 GRAMMAR
Ask and answer who is each
of these people.
Mario Gonzalo

Luis
Jason
Who is Alonso
Gonzalo?
Gonzalo is the guy Who is Mario?
with the red sneakers.
Mario is the guy sitting
in front of Gonzalo.
Participial and
Prepositional
Phrases
You can identify people with
participial and prepositional phrases.

I’m looking for Lee Moore.

Is he the man
wearing the suit?
suit

No, that’s not him. Lee’s

the tall guy with the beard.
beard
Participial phrase Prepositional phrase

Is he the man No, that’s not him. Lee’s

wearing the suit?
suit the tall guy with the beard.
beard
A present participle is a verb(ing).
It follows the noun it’s modifying.

Can you see the person My sister is the girl

standing first in line?
line taking the selfie
selfie.
A prepositional phrase starts with a
preposition such as in, on or by.
It follows the noun it’s modifying.

My daughter is the girl shelf

Lucia is the girl by the shelf.
in the yellow shirt.
 More prepositions:

The notebooks are I usually work out Sally is standing

against the vase. alongside/by my sister. between her friends.
More prepositions:

My cousin is the guy The bank is opposite the hospital.

in/with the mask.
Play a guessing game.
Think of an object and a person in your classroom and ask
Yes/No questions to identify your partner’s object and person.

Is it someone in a
uniform?

No, it isn’t.
Is it the person
wearing a hat?

Yes, it is!
 Match the questions and
answers. It’s the one between the
Who is your professor? black car and the tree.
No, my boyfriend is the
Which car is yours? guy in the black sweater.
She is the woman with the
Which train is ours? glasses teaching the class.
No, my dog is the one on
Is that your boyfriend?
the leash!
It’s the one arriving now…
Excuse me, is that your dog? let’s run!
6 COMMUNICATION
 !
Create a mind map with
Talk for a
minute
different verbs related to
communication.

Talk Chat …

Communication

… … …
Which behaviors bother you the most?
Put them in order from 1 (most annoying) to 5 (least annoying).

People talking loudly on People gossiping

the phone on the train. loudly about
someone else.

People discussing
sensitive political issues
during dinner.

People having an People chatting

argument in a during a movie.
restaurant.
Form a small group and discuss
your answers for the most and
least annoying behaviors.

Which situation is most annoying to you?

It’s definitely when a person talks

loudly on the phone on the bus.
That behavior really bothers me!
Picture References
Slide 1 People at cafe: https://images.pexels.com/photos/3215526/pexels-photo-3215526.jpeg
Slide 2 Cafe: https://images.pexels.com/photos/2159065/pexels-photo-2159065.jpeg
Laptop: https://c.pxhere.com/photos/48/b9/4k_wallpaper_apple_devices_blur_cellphone_close_up_coffee_cup_computer_depth_of_field-
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Slide 4 Town: https://images.pexels.com/photos/158316/kinzig-fischer-bach-black-forest-water-158316.jpeg
Mam: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/man-making-quiet-gesture_23-2148372398.jpg
Slide 5
Clock: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
Slide 6 Cover: https://images.pexels.com/photos/67211/field-away-summer-sky-67211.jpeg
Clock: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
Slide 7
People talking: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/team-members-talking-with-innovation-icon_23-2148320010.jpg
Slide 8 Talking: https://images.pexels.com/photos/3182765/pexels-photo-3182765.jpeg
Icon: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/10/18/18/19/question-mark-1750942_960_720.png
Talk: https://image.freepik.com/free-vector/businessmen-talking-design_1133-349.jpg
Argue: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/couple-arguing_23-2148155766.jpg
Slide 9
Discuss: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/brainstorming-planning-strategy-teamwork-collaboration-concept_53876-31577.jpg
Gossip: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/portrait-cute-little-african-girl-telling-secret_171337-5453.jpg
Converse: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/women-with-mugs-having-conversation_23-2147771695.jpg
Slide 10 argue: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/couple-arguing_23-2148155766.jpg
Slide 11 talking: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/women-with-mugs-having-conversation_23-2147771695.jpg the U.S.
Slide 12 discussing: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/brainstorming-planning-strategy-teamwork-collaboration-concept_53876-31577.jpg
Slide 13 gossip: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/portrait-cute-little-african-girl-telling-secret_171337-5453.jpg
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Slide 14 Pencil icon: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/06/06/00/33/edit-icon-2375785_960_720.png

Slide 15 Png: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/09/29/00/30/checkmark-icon-2797531_960_720.png

Slide 16 laptop: https://images.pexels.com/photos/67112/pexels-photo-67112.jpeg

cellphone: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/overhead-view-man-s-hand-using-social-media-app-mobile_23-2147844468.jpg
Slide 17
Clock: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png

Talking icon: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/09/28/22/14/speech-icon-2797263_960_720.png

Facebook: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Facebook_f_logo_%282019%29.svg/600px-
Facebook_f_logo_%282019%29.svg.png
Instagram: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Instagram_logo_2016.svg/132px-Instagram_logo_2016.svg.png
Slide 18 Sina Weibo: https://live.staticflickr.com/3581/5812606276_2401e9c0f9_b.jpg
QZone: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/24/Qzonelogo.png
Linkedin: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c9/Linkedin.svg/200px-Linkedin.svg.png
Twitter: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2014/04/03/11/53/twitter-312464_960_720.png
Mixi: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Mixi_logo.png

Clock: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
Slide 19
People talking: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/team-members-talking-with-innovation-icon_23-2148320010.jpg

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Clock: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
the U.S.
Slide 22 Classroom: https://media.defense.gov/2019/Oct/29/2002202970/-1/-1/0/191029-D-ZZ999-0001.JPG
Picture References
Clock: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
Slide 23
People talking: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/team-members-talking-with-innovation-icon_23-2148320010.jpg

Student 1: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/beautiful-woman-with-book-studio_23-2147844816.jpg
Slide 24 Student 2 and 3: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/students-library_144627-20122.jpg
Talking icon: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/09/28/22/14/speech-icon-2797263_960_720.png

Other students: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/children-learning-with-books-wall_23-2147666884.jpg

Slide 25 Student 1: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/beautiful-woman-with-book-studio_23-2147844816.jpg
Talking icon: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/09/28/22/14/speech-icon-2797263_960_720.png

Slide 26 Girls pointing: https://images.pexels.com/photos/1452783/pexels-photo-1452783.jpeg

Slide 27 FRIENDS: https://images.pexels.com/photos/1036804/pexels-photo-1036804.jpeg

Slide 28 Board: https://images.pexels.com/photos/625219/pexels-photo-625219.jpeg

Man with pajamas: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/tired-man-dressing-gown_1368-1732.jpg

Slide 29
Man with suit: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/businessman-with-arms-crossed-smiling_1139-677.jpg

Man with pajamas: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/tired-man-dressing-gown_1368-1732.jpg

Slide 30
Man with suit: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/businessman-with-arms-crossed-smiling_1139-677.jpg

Slide 31
Line: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/multi-ethnic-group-student-standing-line_53876-23035.jpg
Girls: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/female-friends-sitting-car-hood-taking-self-portrait_23-2147855623.jpg the U.S.
Kids: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/copy-space-cute-childrens-book-day-event_23-2148445682.jpg
Slide 32
Other children: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/schoolchildren-analyzing-flask-with-blue-liquid_1098-3399.jpg
Picture References
Notebooks and vase: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/books-near-fresh-flowers-vase-against-painted-wooden-white-wallpaper_23-
2147979116.jpg
Slide 33
Gym: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/male-motivation-muscular-activity-dance_1139-716.jpg
3 friends: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/laughters-real-friends_23-2148281592.jpg
Mask: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/monkey-man-listening-music_1368-7103.jpg
Bank: https://image.freepik.com/free-vector/bank-building_23-2147510895.jpg
Slide 34
Hospital: https://image.freepik.com/free-vector/illustration-hospital_53876-81075.jpg
Road: https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/260000/nahled/double-yellow-line-road.jpg
Girl wearing hat: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/happy-teenager-wearing-cap-showing-hand-gesture_1149-858.jpg
Slide 35
People talking: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/team-members-talking-with-innovation-icon_23-2148320010.jpg

Slide 36 Pencil icon: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/06/06/00/33/edit-icon-2375785_960_720.png

Slide 48 Friends laughing: https://images.pexels.com/photos/1267697/pexels-photo-1267697.jpeg

Mind map: https://image.freepik.com/free-vector/chart-scribbled-notepad_53876-25937.jpg

Slide 49
Clock: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
Woman on the phone: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/senior-woman-talking-phone_23-2148286491.jpg
Couple: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/couple-arguing_23-2148155766.jpg
Slide 52 Gossip: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/shocked-two-women-friends-gossiping_171337-5649.jpg
Chatting: https://image.freepik.com/free-photo/smart-phone-cinema-man-using-smartphone-while-watching-movie-cinema_8353-6561.jpg
Discussing: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/03/26/10/07/restaurant-690975_960_720.jpg the U.S.
Slide 53 Discuss: https://images.pexels.com/photos/3182744/pexels-photo-3182744.jpeg