CHATTING ONLINE Zhao Xing:Hi Sam.How’s it

CHATTING ONLINE Zhao Xing:Hi Sam.How’s it
going?It’s great to have an online pen friend.I’m feeling great today.We got
our end of term reports and my parents were so pleased.I’ve never seen them
smile so much.How about you?Sam:Hi Zhao Xing.Yes,
it’s good to hear from you.My report came today and I’ve never seen my parents
look so unhappy.I can’t believe it.Zhao Xing:I’m sorry to hear
that.Do you remember the advice June gave me about setting up an English club?
Well,I did!A group of us meet after school and talk about things that
interest us.Often we just talk about films we have seen.There’s only one rule
when we meet – you must speak English!I enjoy meeting different people.It’s
really helped me to feel confident when I speak English in class.Why don’t you
try and do the same?Sam:
That’s a really good
idea,thanks.There are lots of people from different countries in my school.
The trouble is,they stay in little
groups and don’t mix very well.
Zhao Xing:
It must be
difficult for you.There must be things you can do outside school.I really
like football,so I’ve joined a football club.It’s great because we do
something we really enjoy and speak English at the same time!And we get fit as well!How about trying the same?
Sam:
I can’t play
football but I can play the drums!I’ve got a friend who can play the guitar.Another can play the piano.
Maybe we could make a music group instead!
Zhao Xing:
Yes,great idea.
Do it and let me know how you get on.But make a rule for your music group.
When you are together,you may only sing and speak in English!
EXERCISES
1.Choose the correct words or phrases to fill in theblanks.
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1.You should keep ________ with diet andexercise.
2.If there is no coal,oil can be used________.
3.His uncle _________ a factory three yearsago.
2.Answer the following questions briefly.
1.What kind of friends are Zhao Xing andSam?
2.What is the rule for Zhao Xing’s Englishclub?
3.Why can’t Sam set up an English club?
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.There are lots of people from different countries in his school.The trouble is,they stay in little
groups and don’t mix very well.
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