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Conversation Advance · Module 17 · Unit 82

Sharing Travel or Street Experiences

C2 Proficient

Learning Objectives

In today's class, you will talk about scary experiences and improve your everyday vocabulary.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Are you feeling vigilant today?
  2. What is the most chilling experience you have ever had?
  3. Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you have a strange encounter?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Vigilant

    adjective

    /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/

    Meaning:Keeping careful watch.

    Stay vigilant.

    Real Life Tip:

    Essential safety trait.

  • Encounter

    noun

    /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

    Meaning:Unexpected meeting.

    A weird encounter.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used for events.

  • Calm down

    phrasal verb

    /kɑːm daʊn/

    Meaning:Become less agitated.

    I need to calm down.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common advice.

  • Under pressure

    idiom

    /ˈʌndər ˈpreʃər/

    Meaning:In a stressful situation.

    Working under pressure.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common idiom.

  • Freak out

    slang

    /friːk aʊt/

    Meaning:Become scared/agitated.

    I did freak out.

    Real Life Tip:

    Casual expression.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
David and Olivia review their scary experiences and safety tips.
  • David
    Looking back, our talks about safety have been very helpful.
  • Olivia
    They have. I am much more vigilant when I commute now.
  • David
    I still remember that chilling story we read last week.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. How has Olivia changed her habits?
  2. What does David remember from last week?
  3. Why is working under pressure easier for them now?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What does vigilant mean?

  2. What does freak out mean?

  3. We work well ____ pressure.

  4. I try to ____ down.

  5. is / chilling / story / that

  6. good / we / a / make / team

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How has your ability to stay vigilant improved this week?
  2. What was your favorite scary story we discussed?
  3. Do you feel more confident handling stress now?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How can I maintain my vigilance daily?
  2. What is the best way to handle an unexpected encounter?
  3. How do I calm down when I am feeling overwhelmed?
  4. What are your best tips for working under pressure?
  5. How do I stop myself from freaking out?
  6. Why is it important to share scary stories?
  7. How can I better look out for my neighbors?
  8. What is the most effective way to manage stress?
  9. How do I tell a chilling story effectively?
  10. What is the next step for our community?
Olivia
It made me freak out! But I love suspenseful stories.
  • David
    Exactly. Even if it is a strange encounter, I can stay calm now.
  • Olivia
    Working under pressure is easier when you have a partner.
  • David
    We make a good team. Let us keep looking out for each other.
  • Olivia
    Agreed. To many more safe and fun street adventures!