Reacting to news and sympathizing

Curriculum topic

Grade

Grade 9

Subject

Английский язык

Term

4

Lesson

№ 95

Section

Science and technology. Unit 9)

Learning objectives

• 9.2.4.1understand the main points of supported extended talk on a range of general and curricular topics
• 9.3.5.1interact with peers to negotiate, agree and organise priorities and plans for completing classroom tasks

Sample questions

1. 1
   Your classmate says: "My grandfather passed away yesterday." What is the best reply?

   Congratulations to you! I'm so sorry to hear that. Lucky you! That's wonderful news!
2. 2
   A friend says: "I've just won the school running race!" What is the best reply?

   How awful for you. I'm so sorry to hear that. Poor you. That's fantastic, well done!
3. 3
   A friend says: "I failed my maths test again." What is the best reply?

   Congratulations on your result! Don't worry, you'll do better next time. I'm really pleased for you. That's brilliant news!