Pronunciation and Discussion, Vocabulary and Discussion Questions

 By Nate Feldman

Warm-up Questions:

busy  calm   crowded   dull   exciting

1.      

I can’t do anything with you today.  I am so busy with homework.

 

2.      The bus is so crowded.  You can’t move anywhere!

 

3.      The lesson is so dull.  I feel like falling asleep. 

 

4.      The Action movie is so exciting.

 

5.      I love going to the lake and forest.  It’s so nice and calm there. 

 

 

Questions for Discussion:

6.      What places get crowded a lot?

 

7.      When do you feel calm? 

 

8.      What is a dull place?

 

9.      What is an exciting place?   

 

10.  When are you very busy?

 

 

Vocabulary:

1.      Noisy: something with a lot of sound

 

2.      Nosy: someone who is always trying to find private information about people

 

3.      Peaceful: a calm place with no sound or problems

 

4.      Quiet: no sound

 

5.      Relaxing: makes you feel calm and good

 

6.      Solitary: alone; by yourself

 

More discussion:

1.      Do you prefer noisy or peaceful places?  Why? 

 

2.      Do you ever do anything solitary, or do you always do things in a group?

 

3.      What is a relaxing thing for you?

 

4.      How do you feel when a person is nosy?