Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Chapter 5 53 Activity 2 Directions: Read the conversation and complete the missing words with the chapter 5 vocabulary words. You will not use two of the words. public (adj./n.) business (n.) region (n.) population (n.) advantage (n.) modern (adj.) natural (adj.) traditional (adj.) purchase (n./v.) market (n.) Amy : Hi Abdullah. What’s new? I haven’t seen you in a long time! Abdullah : Hey, Amy! Actually, a lot has changed in my life recently. I graduated from my university, and now I’m looking for a new home. Amy : Wow! Congratulations on finishing university. Where are you looking for a home? Abdullah : Well, I’d like to stay in this ___________________________________. I really like this area. Amy : Are you looking to rent or _____________________________________ a home? Abdullah : Well, right now, I think I’d like to rent. Amy : Cool. I actually know an available apartment. Abdullah : Really? Tell me about it. Amy : It’s a _______________________ apartment and is located downtown by lots of _________________________________. It has a lot of windows with _____________________________ light. It’s also close to ____________________________________ transportation. Abdullah : That sounds great. Amy : I agree. And because the ________________________________________ is not very high in the neighborhood, the apartments are more affordable. Abdullah : Yes, this is a great _____________________________________________. Amy : If you like the way this apartment sounds, I can give you the number to call. Abdullah : Great. I really appreciate that. Thank you so much, Amy! Amy : You’re welcome, Abdullah! See you around! Bye! Part 2 Directions: Now listen to the conversation and check your answers. Then practice reading the conversation with a partner. Chapter 5_ Activity 2