If you could meet a famous person, who would you choose?

Kim: Noel:

I’d choose the golfer, Tiger Woods. He’s a brilliant player and he seems really nice. He’s good – looking too. I think I’d choose Madonna. She’s brilliant because she’s not afraid to try new things. She’s a great singer, she acts in films and also on stage. She’s hardworking and she’s glamorous.

If someone gave you £ 500, what would you buy?

Kim: Noel:

I’d get a new mobile phone and a DVD player for my room. I’d buy a new snowboard because I broke my last one. I live near the Rocky Mountains and go snowboarding a lot. I’d probably buy a new sound system too if I had some money left.

If you could, what would you change about your appearance?

Kim: Noel:

I’d like to be taller and have wavy hair. I’d also like to have smaller ears. Mine are too large. I wouldn’t change anything. I’m happy with the way I am. Sorry! Can I change that? I’d like to have stronger legs. Mine are a bit thin.

If you were prime minister or president, what would you change first?

Noel: Kim:

I think I’d do something about the environment and pollution. I’d create more national parks and I would restrict cars from coming into the city every day. I’d ban all experiments on animals.

Exercise 6. Make your choice.

1. What would you do . . . if you were in the middle of a river and suddenly saw a crocodile swimming quickly towards you?

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a) I would try to swim to the bank as quickly as possible.

b) I wouldn’t move. I’d stay and wait for the crocodile to go away.

c) I would try to hit the crocodile in the face.

2. What would you do . . . if you were in a forest and a very large bear came towards you?

a) I would climb up the nearest tree.

b) I would lie on the ground and pretend to be dead.

c) I would run away as fast as I could.

3. What would you do . . . if you were in the middle of a field and a bull started running towards you?

a) I would run.

b) I would throw something (e.g. my hat) in another direction.

c) I would shout and wave my arms.

Exercise 7. Ask these questions to your partner.

What would you do . . .

. . . if there was a mouse in your bedroom?

. . . if you were driving and a bee or a wasp came into your car?

. . . if you saw a spider in your bath?

. . . if you were on a beach that was famous for shark attacks?

. . . if someone offered to buy you a fur coat?

. . . if your neighbour’s dog barked all night?

. . . if your friends asked you to look after their cat or dog?