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Interchange 1 (15. String Cheese)

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think “String Cheese” means, and why might it be important in this video?
What kinds of food do people usually bring to a party?
Have you ever forgotten something important before a party? What did you do?

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Interchange 1 (15. String Cheese)

Planning the party food (00:00 – 01:26)

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1. What important party food is missing?

Pizza
Cake
Cheese
Ice cream

2. What does the speaker decide to do to solve the problem?

Call someone to get cheese on the way
Cancel the party
Ask guests not to eat
Go to the store immediately

3. Which kind of cheese is mentioned as something Todd really likes?

Gouda
Cheddar
Brie
String cheese

Interchange 1 (15. String Cheese)

Leaving messages and asking for favors (01:26 – 02:54)

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1. What is the speaker asking for when they say, “May I ask you for a favor”?

To come earlier to the party
To call Todd
To buy cheese and bring it to the party
To make sandwiches

2. Why can’t the speaker get the cheese themselves?

They forgot where the store is
They don’t have money
They are going to a dance performance
They are sick

3. How does Carlos respond to the request to bring cheese?

He refuses
He says someone else should do it
He says he will try later
He agrees and says not to worry

Interchange 1 (15. String Cheese)

At the birthday party (02:54 – 04:24)

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1. What kind of party is happening?

A wedding party
A birthday party
A holiday party
A graduation party

2. Which cheeses are mentioned as being brought for the party?

Feta and goat cheese
Parmesan and mozzarella
Edom and cheddar
Blue cheese and Swiss

3. Near the end, what cheeses do they say they have at the party?

Only string cheese
Only cheddar and crackers
Brie, gouda, and cheddar
Brie and pizza

Interchange 1 (15. String Cheese)

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1. What is the main problem in the video?

There is no cheese for the party
Nobody knows where the party is
The music is too loud
The birthday person is late

2. How do the people solve the problem?

They order cheese online
They ask several people to bring cheese
They decide not to serve food
They change the party to another day

3. What communication skill is used many times in the video?

Leaving voicemail messages and making requests
Arguing about rules
Giving a long speech
Reading instructions

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Interchange 1 (15. String Cheese)

Do you think cheese and crackers are necessary at a party? Why or why not?
If you forget an important item for a party, who do you usually ask for help? How do you ask politely?
Which kind of cheese mentioned in the video would you like to try (Brie, gouda, cheddar, string cheese)? Why?
Is it better to text or call when you need a favor quickly? Explain your opinion.