Listen to your partner’s two or three minute presentation about their most treasured possession without interrupting, and just tick the topics below that they cover. When they run out of things to say, ask them about any topics that they didn’t cover.
What it is made of
How big it is
How much it weighs
What is feels like or smells like
How much it cost
It’s (probable) value now
How you got it (Where it was bought/ Who it was from etc.)
What you would’ve bought or used if you hadn’t had that
The kinds of people who usually have or use that thing
The history of that object
How it is used
Other ways you could use it
Where you keep it
How long you have had it
Other people who have owned it or used it
How it compares to similar objects
Why it is important to you
How often, when and where you use it
Memories that are associated with it
How long you think you will keep it
What you do to keep it safe or in good condition
What you will do with it, who you will give it to or leave it to
How you life would’ve been different/ would be different without that thing
Give this worksheet to your partner so that they can listen and tick as you give your presentation.
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PDF for easy saving and printing: YourPossessionsExtendedSpeaking
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