Vocabulary Practice
How have people in the U.S. been accommodating to you since you have been here? Give examples. What kind of accommodations do you like to stay in when you travel? ACCOMMODATING
What could you eliminate from your current apartment or house? Have you ever been eliminated from a competition? ELIMINATE
What do you think this proverb means? “He who hesitates is lost.” When was the last time you hesitated about doing something? Did it turn out well or poorly? Explain. HESITATE
Some Americans really enjoy restoring old houses—they like to “fix them up.” Is that common in your country? RESTORE
Has your English improved dramatically since you have been in the U.S.? Explain why you think your English has or has not improved dramatically. DRAMATICALLY
Talk about an experience that has exceeded your expectations. EXCEED
Ask your partner what is precious to him or her? Make sure they explain why. PRECIOUS
What is there a scarcity of in your country? SCARCITY
What kinds of companies earn the most revenue? REVENUE
What has offset your homesickness in the U.S.? OFFSET