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1. Read the passage to your partner, like you are telling them something in a conversation.

2. Ask them the related question.

3. They should create their own answer, not use information from your passage. If they use information from you passage, encourage them to create their own answer, and ask them the question again.

1. Because

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “because” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:
I didn’t go out last night because I had a headache. I stayed in and watched a movie instead.

Ask:

Why didn’t you do something recently?

Passage 2:

Read:
I brought my coat because it was cold this morning. I almost forgot it, but I checked the weather before I left.

Ask:

What’s something you brought or did because of the weather?

2. Even though / Although

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “even though” or “although” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:
Even though I was really tired, I finished my homework before bed. It was difficult, but I wanted to finish it.

Ask:

What’s something you did even though you didn’t feel like it?

Passage 2:

Read:
Although I don’t like spicy food, I tried the hotpot. It was really spicy, but it tasted good!

Ask:

What’s something you tried although you didn’t think you’d like it?

3. If

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “if” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:
If I wake up late, I don’t have time to eat breakfast. That’s why I try to go to bed early.

Ask:

What happens if you forget something important?

Passage 2:

Read:
If I don’t drink coffee in the morning, I feel really sleepy in class. I always need it to wake up.

Ask:

What happens if you don’t get enough sleep?

4. When

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “when” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:
I always feel happy when I listen to music. It helps me relax and forget about stress.

Ask:

What do you do when you feel nervous or stressed?

Passage 2:

When I visit my grandparents, they always cook a big meal for me. I love spending time with them.

Ask:

What happens when you visit your family or relatives?

5. So that

• Tell your partner this answer will require the words “so that” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:
I brought my umbrella so that I wouldn’t get wet. It looked like it might rain in the afternoon.

Ask:

What’s something you do so that you can succeed or feel prepared?

Passage 2:

Read:
I wrote down the new words in my notebook so that I can review them later. It helps me remember better.

Ask:

What’s something you do so that you can learn English better?

6. Before

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “before” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:
Before I go to sleep, I always check my phone. Sometimes I watch a short video or text my friends.

Ask:

What do you usually do before you go to bed?

Passage 2:

Read:
I always set an alarm before I go to bed. That way I won’t be late in the morning.

Ask:

What do you usually do before you leave your home?

7. After

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “after” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:
After I finish lunch, I like to take a short walk. It helps me feel more awake.

Ask:

What do you usually do after you eat dinner?

Passage 2:

Read:

After I get home from school, I like to change into comfortable clothes. It helps me relax.

Ask:

What do you usually do after you finish your classes?