Kim: It's hot in here, isn't it?
Jill: Yes, it certainly is. I wish they'd open a window or two. Kim: That would be nice. By the way, my name is Kim. Jill: Hi, I'm Jill.
Kim: Do you like classes here?
Jill: Yes. I'm in English 10. What class are you in? Kim: English 20.
Jill: Is it an interesting class? Kim: It's OK. The teacher is great!
Jill: Is it easy to get home from where you live?
Kim: Yes, it takes me 40 minutes by bus. How long does it take you to get to school? Jill: About the same. Oh, I have to rush. I'm going to be late for class. Nice meeting
you.
Kim: Bye now.
3. What topics are safe to talk about? Discuss these questions with your partner before you see the list of safe topics.
Impersonal topics:
the weather: yesterday's weather, tomorrow's weather, today's weather travel: problems encountered at airports, subways, customs
news: local, world, national
entertainment: movies, concerts, theaters, dances sports: hockey, football, soccer
tourist attractions: Kirov street, drama theatre