Learn English with an ESL lesson from English File

• ☐ ☐ ☐ architecture [n] - buildings and the design of buildings
• ☐ ☐ ☐ incredible [adj] - great
• ☐ ☐ ☐ vibrant [adj] - full of life and energy
• ☐ ☐ ☐ loads of [exp] - lots of
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a specialtity [n] - something a person does very well (a specialty)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a film [n] - a movie
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a storyline [n] - the main story of a film or book, the plot

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb,  [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression

1. Which city does Joel say is the most beautiful?
   Barcelona
   Brussels
   Boston
   
   
2. Why does he like this city?
   He likes the history and museums.
   He likes the architecture.
   He likes the shopping.
   He likes the weather.
   
   
3. What is Alison's favorite room in her house?
   Her living room
   Her bedroom
   Her kitchen
   
   
4. How does she describe the kitchen?
   Large with a dining area
   Small but fully equipped
   Bright and modern
   
   
5. How does she feel about her cooking skills?
   Very confident
   Not good at all
   Just okay
   
   
6. What kind of food is Alison’s specialty?
   Mexican food
   Italian food
   Indian food
   
   
7. How many times has Ruth seen Mamma Mia?
   Less than five times
   Around five times
   More than five times
   
   
8. What does she like about the film?
   The music and dancing
   The beautiful scenery
   The romance
   The story
   
   

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Directions: Choose the correct verb for each space.

• What (is) the most beautiful city you (have) ever been to?
• Most beautiful city? I (would) have to say Barcelona.
• Why?
• The architecture (is) incredible.
• It (is) so different. It (is) vibrant. It (is) living. It (is) nice weather.
• And there (are) loads of different cultures and loads of different people.
• What (is) your favorite room in your house?
• My favorite room in my house (is) my kitchen because I really like cooking.
• (Can) you describe it?
• It (is) quite small.
• It (doesn't) have a table and chairs, but it (has) everything I need to cook.
• (Do) you like cooking?
• Yes, I really like cooking.
• (Do) you think you're a good cook?
• I (would) say that I (am) an okay cook.
• What (is) your specialtity?
• My specialtity (is) Indian food. I like cooking curries.
• (Have) you ever seen a film more than three times?
• Yes, I (have). I (have) seen Mamma Mia probably about 10 times.
• What (do) you like about it?
• I just think it (is) really good fun, and I really like the music in it. I like the dancing. I quite like the storyline, and it (makes) you feel good.

Ask your partner the same questions:

1. What's the most beautiful city you've ever been to?
2. Why do you like it?
3. What's your favorite room in your house?
4. Can you describe it?
5. Do you like cooking?
6. Do you think you're a good cook?
7. What's your specialtity?
8. Have you ever seen a film more than three times?
9. What do you like about it?