curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-conversation-starters-in-the-break-room/67c87a97b9e56a58fac4a7c6.md
This is a review of the entire dialogue you just studied.
Write the following words or phrases in the correct spot:
There isn't any, getting to know, find them, not too far, a couple of, check out, and neighborhood.
Tom: Hi, Maria. I'm still BLANK the area. Is there an ATM nearby?
Maria: Yes, there's a bank just a few blocks away.
Tom: That's good to know. Are there any parks around here?
Maria: Yes, there are BLANK parks near here. They're great for a break.
Tom: How about restaurants? Are there any good restaurants in this BLANK?
Maria: Yes, there are many restaurants within walking distance.
Tom: Fantastic. Is there anything else interesting to BLANK?
Maria: Absolutely. There's a gym. There are also great coffee shops BLANK away.
Tom: How about bookstores or theaters?
Maria: Hmm... BLANK theater around here that I know of. The bookstores I remember are all downtown. But there's a bus that stops two blocks away.
Tom: Oh, how about a shopping mall?
Maria: Malls are everywhere. I'm sure you can BLANK just by walking around a bit.
Tom: Thanks for your help, Maria.
Maria: You're welcome, Tom.
getting to know
The process of becoming familiar with something. It begins with a verb in the -ing form followed by a preposition and then a verb meaning "to become familiar with".
a couple of
This indicates a small number of something. It begins with an article followed by a noun meaning "two" or "a few" and then a preposition.
neighborhood
This refers to a specific area or district within a town or city. It means "a local community or surroundings".
check out
This means to examine or explore something. It begins with a verb meaning "to inspect" followed by a preposition meaning "to look at".
not too far
This describes something that is a short distance away. It begins with an adverb of negation, followed by an adverb meaning "a little" and then an adjective meaning "distant".
There isn't any
This indicates that something does not exist. It begins with an adverb followed by a verb in the negative form and then a pronoun meaning "none".
find them
This indicates the ability to locate something. It begins with a verb meaning "to discover" followed by a pronoun referring to multiple things.