Everyday English

Expressing and responding to
congratulations
Listen and read the short
conversation below, paying
attention to the highlighted parts.
Work in pairs. Student A has won a prize
in the school's singing contest / sports
competition. Student B congratulates
him / her. Make a similar dialogue.
Remember to use the highlighted
sentences in 1. Then change roles.

The sport / game you like
Work in pairs. Do the quiz.

Work in groups. Interview your partners
using the following questions. You may
ask for more information.

Everyday English
Expressing and responding to
congratulations

Listen and read the short conversation below,
paying attention to the highlighted parts.

Duong: Last week I played table tennis with Duy, and
I won for the first time.
Mai: Congratulations!
Duong: Thank you, Mai.
Mai: So you're our class champion now.

Work in pairs. Student A has won a prize in the
school's singing contest / sports competition.
Student B congratulates him / her. Make a similar
dialogue. Remember to use the highlighted
sentences in 1. Then change roles.

The sport / game you like

Work in pairs. Do the quiz.

1. How many players are there in a football match?
There are usually 22 players (11 on each side).
2. How long does a football match last?
It normally lasts 90 minutes (divided into two halves).
3. How often do the Olympic Games take place?
They take place every four years.
4. How long is a marathon?
A marathon is 42.195 kilometres long (26 mile and 385 yards).
5. Where did the first Olympic Games take place?
They took place in Olympia (in Ancient Greece) (in 776 BC).

Work in groups. Interview your partners using the
following questions. You may ask for more information.

1. What sports / games do you play in your free time? Do you
play them well? When and how often do you play them?
2. Which sport / game do you like watching on TV?
3. Did you join any clubs?
4. If you don't play sport, what do you often do
in your spare time?

Report your interviews to the class.