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English Conversation Practice - Loose Lips
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Practice Speaking - Select a Conversation Partner
SPEAK WITH SHARON
SPEAK WITH ESTHER
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Sharon: Guess what I heard about Chris.
Esther: Are you gossiping again?
Sharon: No. I'm just sharing news.
Esther: No. You're gossiping.
Sharon: Do you have a problem with it?
Esther: Yes. I think it's rude to talk about other people.
Sharon: What's the big deal?
Esther: Gossip can hurt people.
Sharon: I guess I never thought about that.
Esther: Try to put yourself in their shoes.
1. What is Sharon doing?
Eating
Reading
Gossiping
Typing
2. Who is Sharon talking about?
Esther
Chris
Their boss
The boss's wife
3. What does Esther think about Sharon's gossiping?
It can hurt people
It can be funny
It can be scary
Esther wants to hear more
4. What does Esther tell Sharon to do?
Give her more stories
Share the news with other people
Tell their boss
Put herself in other people's shoes
1. Gossiping
2. Chris
3. It can hurt people
4. Put herself in other people's shoes