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Use the following questions to discuss the video you have watched!
1. Have you ever had some problems with your favorite thing?
2. What was the problem?
3. How long did you had the problem?
4. How did you fix it?
5. Did you need other’s help to fix it?
Now, we are going to read and practice the conversation of
describing problem below.
Plumbing
Andrew : I am having some plumbing problems and need them fixed.
Bella : What exactly is wrong with the plumbing?
Andrew : The toilet flushes really slowly.
Bella : Are there any problems with the plumbing in the kitchen?
Andrew : Both the kitchen and the bathroom plumbing are messed up.
Bella : How long have you had these problems?
Andrew : It has been going on for a while, but just started to get worse this
morning.
Bella : I will send someone out to take a look at the problem. Will you be
home this afternoon?
Andrew : Yes, I will be home this afternoon.
Bella: Fine. I will be there around 2:00. If someone is not there, I will use my key to
get in.
Troubleshooting a Computer Problem
Anna : My computer isn't working.
Ben : Tell me what the problem is.
Anna : I'm trying to turn it on, but it won't work.
Ben : Try checking the connections.
Anna : Which ones are you referring to?
Ben : The cords that you see behind your CPU that plug into an outlet.
Anna : Is that why it won't turn on?
Ben : If they're not connected right, that will keep it from turning on.
Anna : I did not know that.
Ben : You should check the connections.
Anna: I'm going to do that.
Ben: Tell me if it's still not working.
Now, we are going to learn about the expression of describing problems.
You will have to describe the problem while asking somebody for help.
Both the kitchen and the bathroom plumbing are messed up.
It won't work.
Quiz
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2. There is an accident on the way. So, Zaki becomes late to his office.
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3. This classroom is too hot because they never service the air conditioner.
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4. Jimmy doesn’t collect his assignment today. So, the teacher gives him
punishment.
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