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[D] Campus Movies: Small Talk

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

scrape

[ skreyp ]

verb

- to (cause to) rub against a surface so that slight damage or an unpleasant noise is produced

Be careful not to scrape your knee when riding your bike.

grumpy

[ 'gruhm-pee ]

adjective

- easily annoyed and complaining

Grandma is always grumpy in the morning before her coffee.

shenanigan

[ shuh-'nan-i-guhn ]

noun

- silly behavior that is usually not very serious or harmful

The children were up to their usual shenanigans in the playground.

offend

[ uh-'fend ]

verb

- to make someone upset or angry

I didn't mean to offend you with my joke; I apologize.

unintentionally

[ uhn-in-'ten-shuh-nl-ee ]

adverb

- in a way that is not intentional

Sarah unintentionally bumped into the table while carrying her books.

LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]

What is the video all about? Choose two statements that refer to the main ideas of the video.


1. The boy engages in a conversation with the old man who reminisces about his late wife, Elizabeth.

2. The boy encourages the man to marry multiple times to be happy.

3. The old man shares his perspective in relationships with the boy, highlighting the importance of connection.

4. The old man expresses his interest to find someone he can spend the rest of his life with.

LET'S PRACTICE - SECOND CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the clip of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing phrases.

⏱ 01:44 - 03:15

2024-AL-Small Talk (boy)

Boy

I have a girlfriend Mr. And I'm only on the (1) . Where is your girlfriend?

2024-AL-Small Talk (Old Man)Old Man

My wife, Elizabeth is gone.

2024-AL-Small Talk (boy)

Boy

Well, where has she (2) ?

2024-AL-Small Talk (Old Man)Old Man

She's gone. Gone. Dead.

2024-AL-Small Talk (boy)

Boy

Oh, that's sad. Well my girlfriend, Katie, she's still really young. Was she a good girlfriend? Katie's the best I've had.

2024-AL-Small Talk (Old Man)Old Man

Yes, Elizabeth was one of a kind.

2024-AL-Small Talk (boy)

Boy

Why? Have you ever had any other girlfriends? Yesterday, I bought Katie a flower and she gave me a kiss in the cheek. Have you ever bought a girl a flower?

2024-AL-Small Talk (Old Man)Old Man

Kid, you've got a lot to learn about relationships. Have you ever (3) someone's eyes and had whole conversation in (4) ? Laughed with someone. Kept laughing until you even forgot why you laughed. Have you ever cried...

2024-AL-Small Talk (boy)

Boy

I cried last night when I said goodbye to Katie, but that was because I had (5) my knee badly.

B. Comprehension Questions

Direction: Watch the clip again and answer the following questions. Choose the correct answer from the choices given.

  1. What does the boy proudly tell the old man at the beginning of the conversation?

    He wants advice on relationships.

    b. He has a girlfriend.

    c. He has never been in a relationship.

  2. How does the old man respond when the boy asks where his girlfriend is?

    a. He says she moved to another city.

    b. He says he doesn’t want to talk about it.

    c. He says she is gone.

  3. What deeper lesson about relationships does the old man try to explain?

    a. That relationships are about shared moments and emotions.

    b. That relationships never last.

    c. That having a girlfriend is just a childhood phase.

  4. According to the old man, what is an example of a meaningful connection in a relationship?

    a. Sending love letters

    b. Going on expensive dates

    c. Looking into someone's eyes and having an unspoken conversation

  5. Why did the boy say he cried last night?

    a. Because he scraped his knee badly

    b. Because he had a fight with Katie

    c. Because he had to say goodbye to his girlfriend

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP

Direction: Answer the following questions based on the video and let's check your comprehension.


  1. Why did the old man want the boy to come and sit down?

  2. How did the boy unintentionally offend the old man during their conversation?

  3. What did the old man tell the boy about relationships?

LET'S RECAP!

Active-Listening Let-s-Recap-2

1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

どの語句/文が覚えやすかったですか?3つ挙げてください。


2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

どの語句/文が話したり理解するのに難しかったですか?3つ挙げてください。

scrape

[ skreyp ]

verb

- to (cause to) rub against a surface so that slight damage or an unpleasant noise is produced

Be careful not to scrape your knee when riding your bike.

grumpy

[ 'gruhm-pee ]

adjective

- easily annoyed and complaining

Grandma is always grumpy in the morning before her coffee.

shenanigan

[ shuh-'nan-i-guhn ]

noun

- silly behavior that is usually not very serious or harmful

The children were up to their usual shenanigans in the playground.

offend

[ uh-'fend ]

verb

- to make someone upset or angry

I didn't mean to offend you with my joke; I apologize.

unintentionally

[ uhn-in-'ten-shuh-nl-ee ]

adverb

- in a way that is not intentional

Sarah unintentionally bumped into the table while carrying her books.