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46. You are not accepted to enter any university. Explain to your
upset, angry parents why you weren’t accepted and what you
will do.
47. You don’t want to go to the university today, but you are not
sick. You say to your mother, “Can I stay home today? I’m
feeling sick.” Your mother tells you what to do to feel better.
She doesn’t believe you, so you must convince her to let you
stay home.
48. A … visits for the first time. Show him or her around your
house (take them on a tour). Decide who the guest is (famous
person, relative, teacher, etc.) and his/her name.
49. Convince your parents to buy a car for you.
50. Convince your brother to do your housework. You are too lazy
and would rather sit and watch TV.
51. You need money for the Friday night disco. Convince your
father to give you some money for the night out.
52. You and your father want to watch different TV programs. Try
to convince him he should watch the program you want to
watch.
53. A mother loses her five-year child at the market. She is very
upset, and goes to the police to ask for help.
54. You and your sister/brother return home from the university.
You say, “Open the door with your key. I haven’t got mine.”
But she/he doesn’t have the key either. What do you do now?
55. You are with your brother or sister alone. Someone is calling
you on the phone and often hanging up. Suddenly the doorbell
rings. Call the police for help.
56. Your father is awakened in the middle of the night to singing
outside. Your boyfriend is singing at your window. Role-play
what happens next?
57. Your house has been robbed. You call the police and they
come to talk to you. The police officer is asking many
questions.
58. Your brother needs some advice about entering the next form
that you have just finished. He thinks it will be difficult. Give
him some advice.
“If I were you I would …”.

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