Describing things - English conversation practice

Summary

In this conversation, various topics are discussed, from personal living spaces to opinions on a movie. The speaker shares their excitement about a spacious new apartment, highlighting the open design and favorite features, like a large bathroom and a rec room for relaxation. The speaker, Lisa, also describes her love for her reliable Toyota Venza SUV, which is perfect for camping and road trips. The conversation shifts to a movie review, where two contrasting opinions emerge: one finds the movie fantastic with great action and special effects, while the other feels it lacked depth, despite strong performances.

Takeaways

• 😀 The apartment is modern and spacious with an open design, where areas like the kitchen, living room, and dining room are connected.
• 😀 The bathroom is large, featuring both a shower and a bathtub, and includes space for a washing machine.
• 😀 The rec room is the favorite part of the apartment, where one can relax, play video games, listen to music, and watch movies.
• 😀 Lisa, an 11-year-old from New York, enjoys spending time with friends and considers math her favorite subject.
• 😀 Lisa dislikes history and enjoys seeing her friends at school.
• 😀 Lisa's car is a 2020 Toyota Venza, a compact SUV with plenty of space, ideal for camping and road trips.
• 😀 The Toyota Venza is reliable, having never broken down, and Lisa appreciates its look and functionality.
• 😀 The movie discussed was criticized for too much mindless action but praised for its compelling lead actor and dramatic twist.
• 😀 The main character in the movie was stereotypical yet charismatic, with a cunning nature that made the film engaging.
• 😀 The genre of the movie was action, and the special effects were considered fantastic despite the criticism of the action sequences.
• 😀 Definitions: 'Cunning' refers to being clever or deceptive, 'charismatic' describes someone with compelling charm, and 'mindless' means lacking reason or consequences.

Q & A

What features make the new apartment stand out?

The new apartment features a modern, open design with spacious areas, including an open layout where the kitchen, living room, and dining room are joined together without walls.

What is the speaker's favorite part of the new apartment?

The speaker's favorite part is the rec room, where they can relax by playing video games, listening to music, and watching movies.

How does the speaker describe the bathroom in the new apartment?

The bathroom is described as large, with both a shower cabin and a bathtub. It also has enough space to accommodate a washing machine.

What are Lisa’s hobbies and interests?

Lisa enjoys spending time with her friends at school, and her favorite subject is math. She is also passionate about her car, a 2020 Toyota Venza, and enjoys camping and road trips.

What does Lisa appreciate most about her 2020 Toyota Venza?

Lisa appreciates the spaciousness of the Toyota Venza, which is useful for activities like camping and road trips. She also values the brand's reliability, as the car has never broken down.

How does the speaker feel about the action movie they watched?

The speaker enjoyed the movie, praising the fantastic special effects and the main character’s performance. However, they thought there was too much mindless action in the film.

What was the other person’s opinion about the movie?

The other person disagreed with the first speaker, arguing that the movie was an action film and that the fighting, driving, and special effects were expected in this genre.

How do the two people in the conversation differ in their views on the movie's quality?

One person enjoyed the film, appreciating the action and the main character’s performance, while the other person criticized the overabundance of mindless action, despite acknowledging the strong performance of the actor.

What is the meaning of 'cunning' as explained in the transcript?

'Cunning' refers to the skill of being clever, usually to trick or deceive someone.

How is 'charismatic' defined in the script?

'Charismatic' describes someone who has a compelling charm that inspires devotion and respect from others.