Itsy-Bitsy Spider

The itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed up the water spout
Down came the rain
And washed the spider out
Out came the sun
And dried up all the rain
And the itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed up the spout again

Conversation Questions Can You Tell me About...?

Can you tell about something you love?
Can you tell about something you hate?
Can you tell about something you really care about?
Can you tell about someone you dislike?
Can you tell about a dream you've had?
Can you tell about a goal you have?
Can you tell about yourself?
Can you tell about your childhood?
Can you tell about your family?
Can you tell about your your parents?
Can you tell about your boyfriend?
Can you tell about your girlfriend?
Can you tell about your pet?
Can you tell about something you believe in?
Can you tell about a place you've visited?
Can you tell about an accident you've seen?
Can you tell about a time when you were happy?
Can you tell about a time when you were sad?
Can you tell about a time when you were excited?
Can you tell about a time when you were frightened?
Can you tell about your favorite pastime?
Can you tell about chocolate?
Can you tell about rainy days?
Can you tell about something beautiful?
Can you tell about something ugly?
Can you tell about something delicious?
Can you tell about something pleasant?
Can you tell about something boring?
Can you tell about something with four legs?
Can you tell about something with a tail?
Can you tell about something spicy?
Can you tell about your education?
Can you tell me about your work?
Can you tell me about a teacher you had?
Can you tell me about a boss you had?
Can you tell me about the hardest thing you ever had to do?
Can you tell me about a time you lied?
Can you tell me about something you regret?
Can you tell me about a mistake you made?
Can you tell me about someone in your family?
Can you tell me about your favorite book?
Can you tell me about someone you envy?
Can you tell me about something you've achieved?
Can you tell me about the worst punishment you had when you were a child?
Can you tell me about your first kiss (if it is possible)?
Can you tell me about someone you admire?
Can you tell me about the last book you've read / movie you've watched?
Can you tell me about a country or place you would like to visit and why?
Can you tell me about your favorite music / song / band?
Can you tell me about something you would happily do again?
Can you tell me about your worst vacation?
Can you tell me about a problem you have now?
Can you tell me about gambling?
Can you tell me about a collection you have?
Can you tell me about your first boyfriend/girlfriend?
Can you tell me about your first kiss?
Can you tell me about a prize you won?
Can you tell me about your favorite restaurant?
Can you tell me about your favorite movie?
Can you tell me about your dreams?
Can you tell me about your dream car?
Can you tell me about your country?
Can you tell me about your fears?
Can you tell me about your hopes?
Can you tell me about love?
Can you tell me about the most important lesson you've learnt in life so far?
Can you tell me about your home town?
Can you tell me about your computer system?
Can you tell me about something you would never do, if you have chance to come back life again?
Can you tell me about a time in your life when you were very, very busy?
Can you tell me about what your God is like?
Can you tell me about your past relationships?
Can you tell me about something that scares you?
Can you tell me about one of your grandparents?
Can you tell me about the hardest decision you have ever made?
Can you tell me about a recent embarrassing moment you've had lately?
Can you tell me about a time you felt really proud?
Can you tell me about a famous historical person (living or dead) who if you had the opportunity, you'd like to interview?
Can you tell me about your hometown?
Can you tell me about your job / school?
Can you tell me about your friends?
Can you tell me about your family?
Can you tell me about what you enjoy doing most in your free time?

Beggar Replacement

The Story

The doorbell rang, and the housewife answered it. She found two beggars outside. "So, you're begging in twos now?!" she exclaimed.
" No, only for today," one of them replied. "I'm showing my replacement the ropes before going on holiday."



Vocabulary Practice
Mark the best choice.

1. A 'beggar' is a person who.......
a. sells food and clothes
b. has no money
c. asks for money
d. does the housework

2. To 'exclaim' means to..........
a. say something kindly
b. say suddenly and loudly
c. walk quickly
d. look angrily

3. A _____is a person that you put in place of yourself or another.
a. beggar
b. rope
c. housewife
d. replacement

4. 'Ropes' here means .......
a. the rules and customs in a place or activity
b. pieces of strong thick cord
c. people you probably meet in a special place
d. houses which are expensive


Questions for Discussion
This joke is telling us something about beggars' life. What is it?
Do you know a joke or a true story about beggars?

Activities
A. Now you tell your friend(s) the story in your own words.

B. Pronounce the following words several times:

• Beggar
• Exclaim
• Reply
• Replacement
• Ropes

A Related Proverb
A man is known by the company he keeps.

Conditional Questions

1. Poor Man's Food 
If you only had $5.00 (or equivilent in another country) for the month to survive, what would you spend it on? Give an itemized answer including the prices totaling to the amount.


2. Dark and Stormy Night 
You are alone in your bed sleeping on a dark and stormy night. The wind is blowing hard outside and you awaken at 2 o'clock in the morning to get a drink of water. As you are walking toward the kitchen you look over and discover the front door to your house is wide open. Now, did the wind blow the door open or is there someone in the house with you...lurking?


3. No Love 
Would you rather have a horrible spouse you can't divorce OR be single for the rest of your life?


4. What would you miss more? 

If you had to give up one of these for a year would you rather give up your favorite drink or your favorite meal?

Be specific with what you'd be giving up and why.

5. To Live, Or Not To Live 

If you and two friends were trapped in the woods with a hungry lion and one of you had to stay so the others could escape, would you sacrifice yourself for your friends or would you run and leave it up to them to save themselves?

6. I Know What You're Thinking 

Suppose the government announced that due to global warming, pollution, and other environmental mishaps, everyone would eventually be able to read each other's minds.

There is nothing that can be done to stop this.

Your friend says she can handle this, could you?

7. Forever Young 

You are 50 years old and through technology have the opportunity to be transformed into a 25 year old. You would never get any older and you would have perfect physical health - mental health is not guaranteed, but you would probably be fine.

As always, there's a catch - you have to give up all your material possessions and you would not be able to eat food because digestion is no longer a part of your human functions and you would die.

To sweeten the pot, one transformation cost the same as 10, so you would be allowed to "transform" up to 9 other people who would have to abide by the same rules.

You would not be protected against natural causes of death (i.e. getting hit by a bus, being mugged and shot, etc.), you would just never get physically ill.

IS IT WORTH IT?

8. Salt or Pepper? 

Would you rather eat a container of salt or a container of pepper? (both containers are the same size, and the entire contents must be consumed at one sitting)

9. 48 Hours 

You've just discovered that the world will cease to exist in 48 hours. How and why don't matter because nothing that you or anyone else does will stop or sway fate. If everything would be gone in 48 hours and you had two days left, what would you do?

10. Befriend a Millionaire! 

You have a new best friend for life who happens to be a millionaire! Which of the following would you chose to be your new best friend?

Warren Buffet, Bill Gates or Oprah Winfrey?

11. For Better or Worse 

What would you do if you just found out your spouse of ten years had previously undergone a sex change operation?

12. Diamonds or Dirt? 

It has been discovered that the world's richest supply of diamonds rests at the top of an active volcano. If you travel to claim them, the volcano could take your life (and the lives of everyone in the lava's path). However, if you don't go after the diamonds, you'll be poor as dirt for the rest of your life. Diamonds or dirt?

13. Free Roadtrips, No Maps. 

Would you agree to have a lifetime of road trips paid for, meaning hotel and eating expenses, gas, car repairs, luggage, entertainment, etc., if you could never use a map in any way (including having someone in the car be the “navigator”) for the remainder of your natural life?  You may, of course, ask directions…but verbal directions and gestures only, no maps.

14. Out of this World 

The aliens have made contact with humans. It is clear they are far superior in regard to intelligence and technology, but it is unclear what their intentions are or how they'll react with mankind. Interestingly enough, the aliens have chosen YOU as the one to greet their craft upon landing. Do you go? If so, how do you greet them and what do you say?

15. Foreign Foods 

You are in a foreign country and are eating at the house of a very important person. They have very generously offered you a choice as to what you would like to eat. Your choices are:

Boiled Dog
Roast Cat
Fried Monkey
Stewed Rhododendron Leaves (Vegetarian Option)

You have to eat one of these dishes, as failure to do so would show disrespect and would greatly insult your host (who has friends in very high places and can make the rest of your life a living hell). So, which delicious option do you choose?

PHYSICAL

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