Imagine that you are talking to a friend. Respond to each statement and describe a similar experience. Use the expressions in the word bank. Can you add a sentence using like?
Word bank
I had that happen to me.
That happened to me.
I had a similar experience.
That reminds me (of) . . .
That's like . . .
Speaking of . . . ,
Statements
1. I went to a new hairdresser, and the guy did a terrible job with my hair. I looked ridiculous.
2. A guy called last night while I was eating dinner. He wanted me to send money to a charity or something.
3. I was supposed to meet a friend at the movies last night, but she never showed up.
4. Last night I was at this restaurant, and a man at a table near me talked on his cell phone the whole time.
5. I have a friend who always interrupts me when I tell a story. It drives me crazy.
Check that you use:
• a variety of expressions for sharing experiences
• like with at least one of its meanings (to give an example, to highlight something, to say "approximately," or to report what someone said)