Read the dialogue and complete it with the words from the box

Stage aim: to organise semi-controlled practice of the target grammar.

Exercise 1:

• Recommend the student to read the options first.
• Ask the student if they have ever been on or set up a blind date.

Exercise 2:

• If the student has difficulties, draw their attention to the auxiliaries.

Look at the picture. Tom and Ann are on a blind date. What do you think they are discussing? Let's check your ideas.

Tom and Ann

• Oh, I'm not.
• So do I.
• Oh, I don't.
• So do I.
• So do I.
• Neither do I.

TomAnnDo you like sport? I'm a big fan of football.[ ] I'm not keen on sport.Tastes differ. What do you usually do when you have free time?I like watching films.[ ] I like horror films. [ ] They usually frighten me to death. But I like watching fantasy films.[ ] They help me relax after a hard working day. By the way, I work as a surgeon.Really? [ ] To tell the truth, I don't like this bar at all.[ ] Let's go for a walk.That's a great idea.
Tick the statements you agree with. Explain your choice:

• Blind dates are great. It's a good opportunity to meet a future partner.
• Blind dates are always a disaster. No one should go on them.
• Blind dates are perfect for people with a busy lifestyle.
• Other people often know us better than we know ourselves so they can find us a good partner.
• Everyone should try blind dating, even if you don't find your future partner. You may have a great time.

Match the sentences with the correct responses

Let's see what Tom and Ann discussed while taking a walk.

I enjoyed watching .	So do I.
I didn't like much.	Neither am I.
I don't read modern detective stories.	So am I.
I'm not a big fan of the books.	Neither did I.
I'm crazy about the TV series.	So did I.
I really like reading classic books.	Neither do I.