Task 2:

Topic: Talking about one’s study
Roles: John and Xiaohong
Situation: John hasn’t been doing well for the first half year at the university. He talks about his problems with his friend Xiaohong, who gives him some good advice as to how to make use of the class hours and spare time, and how to develop good study habits.
Suggested expressions and sentence patterns for talking about one’s study:
　　make adjustment to university life
　　set aside study time
　　take notes in class
　　study with classmates to share ...
　　How are your studies going?
　　What are your study habits?
　　Good study habits are essential for...