Work in pairs. choose one of situations in the box and write a dialogue. follow the dialogue map to help you. student a 1 ask what's wrong. 2 show surprise/interest. ask another question. 3 say the situation isn't so terrible. 4 cheer your friend up. 5 say something positive. student b answer as question. give more information. disagree with a. respond to a's comment.
A: Hey, is everything ok?
B: No, it's not.
A: What happened? Something bad?
B: Yes, my father had a car crash this morning. He had a surgery an hour ago.
A: Cheer up! He'll be okay if he managed to survive until now.
B: No, nothing is sure. Next couple of hours will decide whether he'll ever walk again or not.
A: Don't worry I'm sure you father will be alright, he's a strong person from what I heard. You'll see he'll be walking and running in no time!
B: Thanks.