Dramatic Conversations from The English Gym
Book 1
Dramatic Conversations from The English Gym – Book 1
by Jon Charles
A collection of short dialogues from The English Gym II textbook.
Topics include fast food or healthy food, smartphone addiction, country life or city life, part-time jobs, taking care of the elderly, dating, and the environment.
2,416 words, CEFR B2, Audio (17:31) minutes
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p 1-3 Introduction
p 4-6 Story 01: Fast Food or Healthy Food? (2:46)
p 7-9 Story 02: Smartphone Addiction (2:23)
p 10-12 Story 03: Country Life or City Life? (2:18)
p 13-16 Story 04: Part-Time Jobs (3:10)
p 17-19 Story 05: Who Will Take Care of Mom? (1:58)
p 20-22 Story 06: Too Shy and Too Scared (2:33)
p 23-25 Story 07: Saving Our Oceans (2:23)
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Discussion Questions
Story 01: Fast Food or Healthy Food? (2:46)
Before reading: If you were to go out for lunch with your friends, where would you go? Why?
After reading: What kind of burger does Genki want to eat?
Story 02: Smartphone Addiction (2:23)
Before reading: If you were a parent, would you have rules about smartphone use for your children?
After reading: Why is the mother angry?
Story 03: Country Life or City Life? (2:18)
Before reading: Would you rather live in the city or the countryside? Explain why.
After reading: Did the couple decide to live in the city or the countryside?
Story 04: Part-Time Jobs (3:10)
Before reading: How does having a part-time job help you in your future career?
After reading: Why was Miyuki sleepy in class?
Story 05: Who Will Take Care of Mom? (1:58)
Before reading: Please tell your partner about your grandparents.
After reading: What kind of meat was burning in the kitchen?
Story 06: Too Shy and Too Scared (2:33)
Before reading: Where do you recommend going on a first date?
After reading: What does Matt have trouble with?
Story 07: Saving Our Oceans (2:23)
Before reading: What are some environmental problems in your country?
After reading: What kind of bottles will the family begin to use?
Reviews
YS: Nanzan University (Aichi, Japan)
Review: It's a good level for me, and it's a good listening book, too.
TT: International Christian University High School (Tokyo, Japan)
Review: There are several types of stories, but all of them are related to today's world's problems. I am satisfied with the book because I could enjoy this book with audio.
AK: Kawagoe Minami High School (Saitama, Japan)
Review: It was easy to understand how to use new English words. Also, these stories are very interesting and easy to read for me. The voices and music make me excited and help me understand. This book is very good in that it helps me understand how to use English words in everyday conversations. I like this book!!
ST: Komazawa University (Tokyo, Japan)
Review: I finished reading all the books of this series. I want more high-level books.
RM: Musashino University (Tokyo, Japan)
Review: I thought every story was very interesting. I also noticed that many stories are about compromise and finding a way to get along.
In the first story, the characters talked about junk food and healthy food. One person wanted to eat healthy food, but the other person wanted junk food. In the end, they decided to eat at a fast food restaurant. One person chose to eat vegetables there, so he found a way to compromise.