Conversation Gambits - Eric Keller, Sylvia T Warner 1988

11. Surprising News
1. Opening Gambits

Writing

Write brief dialogues describing some good and bad things that have happened (or will happen! to you. Use the phrases in the list.

Example

Guess what! I found that five pound note you that lost last month!

— Did you! where was it?

Surprise! It was in the pocket of the jeans you lent me!

1. ... We don't have any classes today!

2. ... I know who’s come first in the class!

3. ... Have you heard our teacher's getting married?

4. Now write a dialogue with your own surprising news.

Speaking

First, each student tries to think of some good and bad news. Make a list.

Each student then takes his turn presenting the news to the class Remember to use the phrases in the list.

Guess what!

Surprise!

I’ve got news for you!

Do you know what!

Are you sitting down?

You’d better sit down!

You won’t believe this, but ...