Discussing Things in Common British English Student
Discussing Things in Common British English Student
Discussing Things in Common British English Student
DISCUSSING
THINGS IN
COMMON
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1 Warm up
1. If you have something in common with someone, do you have similar or different interests, experiences,
and characteristics?
2. List what you have in common with your closest friend. Discuss your ideas with your partner.
Part A: Read the paragraph below and fill in the gaps with the given words/phrases. Then, discuss
what the two friends have in common.
I have known Grace for over twenty-five years. She has been my best friend
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since school. We do everything together as we the
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same hobbies. We have a dog, and we even have
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the car although they are different colours, so they
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are not quite . We have
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jobs and we both work in the city. We even
each other so most people think we are sisters.
1. Do you think it is important for both people in a relationship to have the same interests?
2. Do you know any identical twins? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being an identical
twin?
3. Who do you look like in your family?
4. Do you have any friends who you have nothing in common with?
5. Do you have similar personality traits to your friends? What are they?
6. Do you share the same clothes style as your closest friend?
Listen to two people talking about what activities they like or dislike. What do they have in common?
Write down three things.
1)
2)
3)
4 Language point
Part A: Which two phrases do the speakers (exercise three) use when they have something in common?
Listen and check.
1.
2.
Part B: What is the difference between the two phrases? Fill in the gaps with an appropriate word.
Example:
NEITHER DO I SO DO I
1. I like football.
8. I like swimming.
6 Speaking practice
Do you share the same likes and dislikes? Ask and answer questions about the activities given by the
teacher.
Part B: Fill in the gaps using so + auxiliary verb or neither + auxiliary verb to complete the phrase.
Remember the verbs need to match. In pairs, take turns reading the statements. Respond so it is true
for you. Either agree or disagree.
Group 1:
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I want to learn another language. I
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I’m afraid of heights. I
3
I’m not into gaming. I
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I went to the cinema last week. I
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I don’t like living in a city. I
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I would love to win the lottery. I
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I have never been abroad. I
Group 2:
1
I live in a flat. I
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I want to go to Italy. I
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I can speak two languages. I
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I go to Spain every year. I
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I didn’t go to the gym last month. I
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I can’t drive. I
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I don’t usually go out during the week. I
Part B: Find people in the class who agree with your statements.
I didn’t ____________________
___________________ last week
I think _____________________
_____________________ is easy
I went to _________________
_________________ yesterday