Unit 7: I Had a Difficult Time Finding One to Match.

Dialogue Role Playing 1

A I love your blouse! It goes well with your skirt.

B Thank you very much. I had a difficult time finding one to match.

A The valleys make the peaks more rewarding, right?

B That’s so true!

Dialogue Role Playing 2

A You’re an easy-going person.

B Yeah, I don’t want to be too serious about life.

A Great! I think that makes people around you more comfortable.

B Oh, I’m flattered.

Pattern Drills

Today's Pattern

Subject have(had) a difficult time Gerund.

Teacher’s Turn

• I had a difficult time finding one to match.

• Mary had a difficult time finishing that project.

• Tom had a difficult time preparing for the presentation.

Key Expressions

That blouse goes well with your skirt.

Similar Expressions

• That blouse matches your skirt.

I’m flattered.

Similar Expressions

• You’re flattering (me).

Questions

What are your strengths?

Sample Answer

• I’m optimistic about everything.

What are your weaknesses?

Sample Answer

• I’m not really sociable.

Are you an outgoing person or a shy person?

Sample Answer

• Sometimes, I’m shy but sometimes I’m outgoing.