UNIT 3
WAYS OF SOCIALISING
Period: 14
SPEAKING
Designed by: Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh
You have a lovely pair of shoes
Thank you. That’s a nice compliment.
Giving and responding to compliments
Model :

Mai: The pairs of glasses you are wearing are so nice, Lan .
Lan : Thanks, Mai . My friend gave them to me on my birthday .

Task 1 :Practise reading these dialogues, paying attention to how people give and respond to compliments in each situation
Rearrange the following phrases into 2 columns
You ( really ) have a beautiful ……
I’m glad you like it.
Congratulations ! You have played ……so well
What a lovely shirt you have !
Thank you.
Amazing ! You’ve made an excellent…..!
How beautiful your skirt is !
Your compliment is encouraging.
It’s nice of you to say so.
That’s a great / an excellent …….
Arrange the following phrases into 2 columns

Task 2: Practise giving compliments to suit the responses.
Suggested answers :
David : _
- The dress looks nice on you .
- I have never seen such a nice dress.
- You really have a nice dress .
- That’s a nice dress you’re wearing tonight!
- Your dress looks great! I especially like its color .
Hung : _
- Your bike is terrific !
- I love your motorbike !
- Congratulations ! You have a beautiful motorbike
Michael :
- You played badminton very well today, Colin _ - I thought your badminton was a lot better today .
- Congratulations ! You played a great game .
Task 3: Practice responding to the compliments

Suggested answers

_ Thank you for saying so .
_ Thanks . That’s nice of you to say so.
_ I appreciate the compliments.
_ Thanks. That’s a nice compliment.
_ Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
a nice pair of glasses
a new and expensive watch
A new cell phone
A modern- looking pair of shoes
A fashionable jacket
Task 4
Make dialogues to practice giving and responding to compliments, using the cues below.
- Review the lesson
- Practice to give and respond to compliments
- Prepare Listening
Homework
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