ESL 1021

Homework for Sept. 18

PART ONE: Prepare to discuss the following on your next in-class recording:

Finish these statements:

1. The best gift I’ve ever received was __________________ because _____________.
2. The best gift I’ve ever given someone was _________________ because _______________.

PART TWO: Practice this reading, paying close attention to the underlined vowel sounds.

HEAR THE READING

Greeting people in the United States can be tricky. Usually, when you meet someone you’ve never met before, you verbally introduce yourself and then shake their hand. However, when you shake their hand, you shouldn’t squeeze their hand too tightly or shake it for too long. Your handshake should be firm but gentle in order to show confidence, and you should shake up and down twice before releasing your grip.