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Role Plays using the simple past
Role-Play 1: Weekend Activities
Scenario: Two students, Student A and Student B, are talking about their weekend plans. Student A asks Student B about their weekend activities.
Instructions for Student A (Role-Play Leader):
- Imagine you are planning to catch up with your friend, Student B.
- Start the conversation by asking Student B about their last weekend. Use open-ended questions like, “Hey, how was your weekend? What did you do?”
- Show genuine interest in hearing about their weekend activities.
Instructions for Student B:
- You are Student B, and you had an interesting weekend.
- Respond to Student A’s questions about your last weekend. Mention that you went to the park with friends, played games, had a picnic, and met some new people.
- Emphasize that you enjoyed the sandwiches and fruit at the picnic.
- Feel free to add more details about your weekend if you like.
Role-Play 2: Favorite Childhood Books
Scenario: Two students, Student A and Student B, are discussing their favorite childhood books. Student A asks Student B about their favorite book.
Instructions for Student A (Role-Play Leader):
- Imagine you are having a conversation with your friend, Student B.
- Initiate the conversation by expressing curiosity about their favorite childhood book. Begin with a question like, “I heard you had a favorite childhood book. What was it?”
- Be engaged and ask follow-up questions to learn more about their favorite book.
Instructions for Student B:
- You are Student B, and you have a favorite childhood book.
- Respond to Student A’s questions about your favorite childhood book. Share that your favorite childhood book was “The Little Engine That Could.”
- Explain that you felt happy and relaxed when your parents read you bedtime stories. Mention that you used to visit the library every Saturday with your parents.
- Let Student A know that you still have your favorite childhood book on your bookshelf as a memento.
- Feel free to share additional details or memories related to your favorite book.
Role-Play 3: Childhood Pets
Scenario: Two students, Student A and Student B, are discussing their childhood pets. Student A asks Student B about their childhood pet.
Instructions for Student A (Role-Play Leader):
- Imagine you are talking to your friend, Student B.
- Start the conversation by asking Student B if they had any pets when they were a child. Begin with a question like, “Did you have any pets when you were a child?”
- Show interest in hearing about their childhood pet and ask follow-up questions.
Instructions for Student B:
- You are Student B, and you had a pet dog named Max when you were a child.
- Respond to Student A’s questions about your childhood pet. Share details about Max, describing him as a friendly and playful dog.
- Mention that you used to go for long walks in the park together and that Max brought a lot of joy to your family.
- Feel free to add more information about your experiences with Max.
Role-Play 4: Recent Job Interview
Scenario: Two students, Student A and Student B, are discussing a recent job interview that Student B had. Student A asks about the interview.
Instructions for Student A (Role-Play Leader):
- Imagine you are catching up with your friend, Student B.
- Begin the conversation by expressing interest in Student B’s recent job interview. Ask questions like, “How did your job interview go?”
- Encourage Student B to share their experiences and feelings about the interview.
Instructions for Student B:
- You are Student B, and you recently had a job interview that went well.
- Respond to Student A’s questions about your job interview. Mention that the interview went well, and you felt confident during it.
- Share some of the questions that were asked during the interview and any positive feedback you received.
- Feel free to add more details about the interview process and your excitement for the job.
Role-Play 5: Recent Travel Experience
Scenario: Two students, Student A and Student B, are talking about their recent travel experiences. Student A asks Student B about their trip.
Instructions for Student A (Role-Play Leader):
- Imagine you are catching up with your friend, Student B.
- Start the conversation by expressing interest in their recent travel experience. Ask questions like, “I heard you went on a trip recently. Where did you go?”
- Encourage Student B to share details about their trip, such as the destination and highlights.
Instructions for Student B:
- You are Student B, and you recently went on a trip to a beautiful destination.
- Respond to Student A’s questions about your trip. Share the details of your travel, including the destination, any interesting places you visited, and your overall experience.
- Mention any memorable moments or activities from your trip.
Role-Play 6: Cooking Adventures
Scenario: Two students, Student A and Student B, are discussing their recent cooking adventures. Student A asks Student B about their culinary experience.
Instructions for Student A (Role-Play Leader):
- Imagine you are having a conversation with your friend, Student B.
- Start the conversation by asking Student B about their recent cooking adventures. Begin with a question like, “Did you cook for the weekend? What new recipes did you cook?”
- Show genuine interest in hearing about their cooking experiences.
Instructions for Student B:
- You are Student B, and you recently tried a new recipe or cooking adventure.
- Respond to Student A’s questions about your culinary experience. Share details about the recipe you tried, how it turned out, and whether you enjoyed it.
- Mention any challenges or surprises you encountered while cooking.
Role-Play 7: Meeting an Old Friend
Scenario: Two students, Student A and Student B, run into each other unexpectedly and decide to catch up.
Instructions for Student A (Role-Play Leader):
- Imagine you unexpectedly run into your friend, Student B, while out in town.
- Start the conversation by expressing surprise and joy at seeing them. Say something like, “Oh, it’s you! I haven’t seen you in ages. How have you been?”
- Show genuine interest in catching up and ask questions to learn about their recent life events.
Instructions for Student B:
- You are Student B, and you run into your friend, Student A, unexpectedly.
- Respond to Student A’s surprise and joy with enthusiasm. Share some updates about your life since you last saw them, such as recent achievements or changes.
- Engage in the conversation and ask Student A how they have been as well.
Role-Play 8: Planning a Movie Night
Scenario: Two students, Student A and Student B, are discussing plans for an upcoming movie night with friends.
Instructions for Student A (Role-Play Leader):
- Imagine you and Student B are planning a movie night with friends.
- Start the conversation by expressing excitement about the upcoming movie night and discussing details. Ask questions like, “Did you think about which movies to watch? Should we order food?”
- Collaborate with Student B to make plans for the event.
Instructions for Student B:
- You are Student B, and you are planning a movie night with friends, including Student A.
- Respond to Student A’s enthusiasm and engage in planning the movie night. Share your ideas for movie selections, food options, and any other details you’d like to discuss.
- Collaborate with Student A to make the movie night enjoyable for everyone.
