A. Flower arrangements
Bread feeds the body, indeed, but flowers feed also the soul.
1. Watch the film
Answer next questions .(Dutch)
1 What is said about the water in the vase?
2 What rule is she referring to concerning the size of the flowers?
3 And what rules for the colours?
4 How does she determine the length of the flowers?
5 In what way is she cutting the stem?
6 How much is she cutting off the second flower, and was that enough?
Afterwards read the film script (#1) at the back of the book.
3. Dialogue
Write down at least 20 questions to ask somebody. Write down the given answers. Thesubject mustbework, internship or hobby, so flowers. You may ask whatever you want concerning practice.
Avoid closed questions (yes or no). Use:why, when, who, where….
4. 50 BASIC ENGLISH QUESTIONS
Here are 50 basic (American) English questions with responses.
Personal Information
I'm from ... I come from ...
What's your surname / family name?
Smith.
What's your (tele)phone number?
I was born in 1961 / Seattle.
Are you married? / What's your marital status?
I'm single.
I'm a florist.
What did you do?
Where were you?
Yes, I've got a good job.
Have you got any children / friends / books / etc.?
Yes, I've got three children - two boys and a daughter.
Can you play tennis / golf / football / etc.?
Yes, I can play golf.
Can you speak English / French / Japanese / etc.?
No, I can't speak Japanese.
Could you speak English / French / Japanese / etc. when you were five / two / fifteen / etc. years old?
Yes, I could speak English when I was five years old.
Saying Hello
How are you?
Yes. I'm looking for a sweater.
Can I try it on?
Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
How much does it cost? / How much is it?
It's $45.
By credit card.
Certainly. We accept all major cards.
Have you got something bigger / smaller / lighter / etc.?
Certainly, we've got smaller sizes as well.
Asking Something Specific
Certainly. It's hot in here!
Is there a bank / supermarket / pharmacy / etc. near here?
Yes. There is a bank on the next corner next to the post office.
Where is the nearest bank / supermarket / pharmacy / etc.?
The nearest pharmacy is on 15th street.
Who wrote / invented / painted / etc. the ...?
Hemingway wrote "The Sun Also Rises".
Is there any water / sugar / rice / etc.?
Yes, there's a lot of sugar left.
Are there any apples / sandwiches / books / etc.?
No, there aren't any apples left.
Is this your / his / her / etc. book / ball / house / etc.?
No, I think it's his ball.
Whose is this / that?
What does he look like?
He's tall and slim.
What would you like?
What is it like?
It's an interesting country.
What's the weather like?
Would you like some coffee / tea / food?
Yes, thank you. I'd like some coffee.
Would you like something to drink / eat?
Thank you. Could I have a cup of tea?
Asking for an Opinion
It's about a young boy who encounters adventures.
What do you think about your job / that book / Tim / etc.?
I thought the book was very interesting.
How big / far / difficult / easy is it?
The test was very difficult!
How big / far / difficult / easy are they?
The questions were very easy.
How was it?
It was very interesting.
What are you going to do tomorrow / this evening / next week / etc.?
I'm going to visit some friends next weekend.
Suggestions
Let's go see a film.
Why don't we go out / play tennis / visit friends / etc. this evening?
Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
Gesprek (studentversie)
Je mag 10 minuten voorbereiden met een E-N woordenboek
Een groep Canadese studenten is bij jou op school op bezoek. Jij krijgt als compagnon, David Bush van 18 jaar. Je gaat kennismaken met David. Jij (A) hebt het volgende gesprek met David (B). De rol van David (B) wordt door de docent gespeeld.
A1: Stel jezelf voor. Heet David welkom in Zwolle.(3)
B1: How do you do? My name is David Bush.
A2: Vraag David hoe het met hem gaat.(3)
B2: I’m fine, thank you.
A3: Stel David voor om mee te gaan naar jouw huis om wat tekletsen.(3)
B3: I’d like that, thank you.
A4: Vraag of het bezoek to nu hem bevalt? (3)
B4: Sure, I’ve just met some very nice people.
A5: Zeg David dat dit jouw huis is, laat hem binnenkomen.(3)
B5: Thank you very much.
A6: Vraag David of hij iets wil drinken.(3)
B6: A cup of coffee would be nice, but no milk and only a little sugar, please.
Reading a Work Schedule
Then answer the questions.
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Please circle the right answer (letter).
Short English Course for florists assistants
1.
a. Sean
b. Brian
c. Steven
d. Peter
a. Steven
b. Michael
c. Brian
d. Kevin
a. 1
b. 3
c. 9
d. 6
a. 5
b. 4
c. 7
d. 6
a. Tuesday, Thursday
7. How many senior florist are employed at Walker's Floristry?
a. 5
b. 3
c. 6
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Message
You worked all day long. All at once you remember an appointment. At five you have to visit your dentist. You write down a note for your colleague who must work after five o’clock.You took care of all flowers and plants, but you did not yet remove the waste and garbage.
Miss Rose Walker called about the wedding arrangement. She wanted us to deliver it tonight. Please call her in order to manage things properly.
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