Page 103 - Grasp English B1+ (Workbook)

Era of the Gifted 10

Speaking

10.2
A. Listen to the recording and discuss with a partner.
Are these facts about Millie Bobby Brown true (T) or false (F)?

1. She was born in Spain to British parents.
2. Aged 14 in 2018, she became the youngest person in history
to become a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.
3. She’s deaf in one ear.
4. She prefers people to think she’s nice rather than pretty.
5. Starring as Eleven in Stranger Things was her first acting role.
6. She has over 30 million followers on Instagram.

B. Listen again. Which phrases do you hear?
a. Have you thought about suggesting an 80s make-over?
b. How does that sound?
c. I didn’t know who to turn to because my dad says it’s nothing to worry about.
d. If I were in your shoes, I’d give it a go.

e. The sooner you get her to stop watching Stranger Things, the better.
f. You’d be better off looking for ways you can bring the things she likes into the real world.
g. What do you reckon I should do?
h. Whatever you do, don’t make her feel as though there’s anything negative about her behaviour.

C. Work with a partner to ask for and give advice. Here are some ideas:
• You’re obsessed with a footballer.
• You’re obsessed with becoming famous.

• You’re addicted to a series and binge-watch it every chance you get.
• You’re determined to marry a celebrity.

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