Lesson XVII: Vocabulary in Context

1. Parties Situation: John is talking with his new friend, Tom. John: When did you come to Springfield, Tom? Tom: We moved here last week. John: Do you know any girls yet? Tom: No, I don’t. Why? John: We’re having a party at my house this Saturday and I’d like to invite you. Would you go on a blind date? Tom: I’d rather not. The last one I went on wasn’t very pleasant. John: All right. I know, I’ll introduce you to my girlfriend’s sister. 2. INVITE Situation: Tom is talking with John after the party. Tom: John, thanks for INVITING me to your party. I had a very good time. John: I’m glad you were able to come, Tom. I thought it was an excellent party. Tom: So did I. Mary introduced me to several girls. John: Why don’t you invite somebody to the student's program next Friday? Tom: That’s a good idea. I think I’ll ask Mary. Exercise: 2.1. Practice INVITE Substitute the words after THANKS FOR INVITING … . For example: Thanks for inviting me to your party. them to go to the movies THANKS FOR INVITING THEM TO GO TO THE MOVIES. 1. her to go to the concert 5. me to come to your house 2. him to go to Boston 6. them to come to dinner 3. him to go to your country 7. her to dinner 4. us for dinner 8. him to go to the party Exercise: 2.2. Practice THOUGHT Substitute the words inside the gap made of I THOUGHT … WAS VERY PLEASANT. For example: I thought the party was very pleasant . the dance I THOUGHT THE DANCE WAS VERY PLEASANT . 1. my date 3. the picnic 5. the meeting 7. the vacation 2. the blind date 4. the trip 6. the game 8. the trip to Africa