Likes and Dislikes - Conversation Intermediate

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1.  What type of movie is Forrest Gump?
 Action
 Drama
 Suspense
 Comedy

2.  Besides watching movies, what does this person like to do?
 Go shopping
 Swimming
 Drinking and partying
 Playing basketball

3.  What does this person do for exercise?
 Golf once a week
 Basketball on the weekends
 Jogging twice a week
 No exercising

4.  What is the favorite thing this person likes to do?
 Playing computer games
 Reading books
 Going shopping
 Playing pool

View Answers

1. Drama
2. Go shopping
3. Jogging twice a week
4. Playing computer games

Conversation Dialog

A: "How are you doing?"
B: "I'm doing great."
A: "What movies have you seen lately?"
B: "I saw Forrest Gump the other day."
A: "What type of movie is that?"
B: "The movie type is drama."
A: "I can't believe you are watching movies. The weather is great. You should be outside."
B: "I hate the hot weather. I'd rather stay indoors with the air conditioner."
A: "What else do you like to do besides watching movies?"
B: "I like to play computer games, read books, go shopping, and play pool."
A: "Out of those what is your favorite?"
B: "My favorite is to play computer games."
A: "What is your favorite computer game?"
B: "My favorite is Diablo. It used to be Star Craft, but it is getting a little old."
A: "If you like to play so much, when do you ever exercise?"
B: "Although I hate to exercise, I go jogging at least twice a week."
A: "That's pretty good. By the way, what are you doing next Saturday?"
B: "I am going to go to the bookstore."
A: "I am having a party Saturday night at my house. If you have time, you should come."
B: "That sounds like fun."
A: "Great. I'll see you on Saturday."
B: "Ok. See you later." 

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Now it is time to discuss and talk: 

Topics for conversations about likes and dislikes:

• What kind of music do you like?
• Who are your favorite performers or bands?
• Do you like music or musicians from other countries as well? If so, who or what kind?
• What kinds of music don't you like?
• Can you name some singers or groups that you dislike.
• Do you like to watch TV?
• Do you like movies?
• Do you like to watch TV?
• What are your favorite kinds of programs or shows?
• What are your all-time favorite TV programs?
• Who are your favorite actors?
• Do you like programs or shows from other countries as well? If so, what kind?
• Do you like actors from other countries as well? If so, who?
• What kinds of programs or which actors don't you like?
• Do you like movies?
• What are your favorite kinds of movies?
• What are your all time favorite movies?
• Who are your favorite actors?
• Do you like movies from other countries as well? If so, what kind?
• Do you like actors from other countries as well? If so, who?
• What kinds of movies or which actors don't you like?
• Do you like sports?
• What are your favorite kinds of sports?
• Who are your favorite athletes?
• Do you like sports from other countries as well? If so, what kind?
• Do you like athletes from other countries as well? If so, who?
• Which athletes don't you like?
• Do you like books?
• What are your favorite kinds of books?
• What are your favorite book titles?
• Who are your favorite authors?

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