Exercise 1
Listen to a conversation between three friends on New Year’s Eve. Check (✓) the resolution each person makes and write their friends’ suggestions.
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New Year’s resolutions |
Suggestions |
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1 Edward |
◻get a better job |
◻start a project |
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2 Selena |
◻have more energy |
◻go back to school |
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3 Hannah |
◻fix her relationship problems |
◻spend more time on social media |
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Answers & Audioscripts
1 start a project; cut down on distractions; go to the library for a few hours
2 have more energy; exercise at home with an app; do outdoor exercise like hiking, swimming, or jogging
3 fix her relationship problems; take a break from work; take a couple hours off from her phone every night
Transcripts
Edward: That food was delicious, you guys. How many years have we all spent New Year’s Eve together, Hannah?
Hannah: Five years! I just posted our annual picture. Your mom already liked it, Selena.
Selena: Of course she did! And now my favorite part: New Year’s resolutions! Edward?
Edward: I need to stop procrastinating on my big project for grad school. I still haven’t started it because I get so easily distracted.
Hannah: I’ve said this before, Edward, but you need to cut down on those distractions. How can you work with the TV on? And your roommate’s music! I could never put up with that.
Edward: I know. It’s hard because I get along with him so well. But he is a big distraction. And well, you know how I love TV.
Selena: Yeah, but you’d finish your project a lot faster without them. Have you thought about going to the library? Work hard for a few hours, then go home and watch all the TV you want!
Edward: Hmm, that’s not a bad idea. I’ve never tried working at the library. What about you, Selena?
Selena: I want the energy I used to have at school! Now I’m just always tired at work.
Hannah: I think you need to exercise, Selena. You sit down all day at a desk and then go home and sit more. Of course you’re tired! I found this great app that has quick and effective exercises you can do in your living room!
Edward: Yeah, but she needs to leave the living room. Selena, maybe you could start some outdoor exercise, like hiking, swimming, or jogging. You need to take better care of yourself.
Selena: I hate jogging, but I’ve always liked swimming. You swim, don’t you, Edward?
Edward: Yes, and I love it. Why don’t you come with me to the pool this week? Push yourself to start exercising three times a week, and I’ll push myself to go to the library.
Selena: Perfect. That leaves us with Hannah, our social media queen.
Hannah: Ugh, I need to come up with an idea to save my relationship. I think my boyfriend might break up with me.
Selena: What happened?
Hannah: He says I’m addicted to my phone and social media, but it’s my job! I’m a social media analyst! I have to constantly be online.
Edward: Yeah, but you shouldn’t be working online ALL the time, Hannah. Everyone needs a break.
Selena: What about taking a couple hours off from your phone every night?
Hannah: Every night?
Edward: Hannah, work is important, but it isn’t everything.
Hannah: I just don’t want my work to suffer and lose my job.
Selena: You’ll be better at your job if you’re not always working. Try it for a few nights.
Hannah: Yeah, maybe you’re right. Guys, why can’t life be easy like it used to be?
Edward: Like when we were 12?
Selena: Welcome to being an adult! Happy New Year!