SOUNDS LIKE NATIVE - CONNECTED SPEECH 1

1. yo, what’s good, fam?. I’m_, and I live for the thrill!. 2. You already know life’s a wild ride, so I’m all about makin’ those unforgettable memories. 3. you’ll catch me chillin’ with my squad or Hunting down the sickest food truckS In town. 4. Seriously, their loaded fries are a Game changer! 5. Let’s talk about beats! I’m all about that music life. 6. I blast my fave tracks, and you know I gotta Dance like no one’s watchin’. 7. Whether I’m jamming out in my room or at a party, I’m all about spreading those groovy Vibes. 8. Who doesn’t love a little late-night karaoke, right? 9. And omgggg, the adventures are where it’s at! I’m always down for some Epic outings. 10. Hiking up hills, biking through parks—you name it, I’m in! 11. Just last week, we went Going paddleboarding and I was totally crushin’ it! 12. I’m hustlin' hard on my art game, dropping fire pieces that I hope will blow up someday.

1. Dialogue 1 **Jay: Yo, Sam! You won’t believe what I did yesterday. I wanna show you somethin’! **Sam: Whats up, Jay? Lemme guess. You finally got your skateboard tricks down? **Jay: Nah, man, way cooler! I got a new ride. A totally sick electric scooter. It’s got LEDs and everything! I’m like, “Gotta show off my swag!” **Sam: Oh, for real? You think that’s super cool? I just copped a new bike, and it’s got killer flames on it! **Jay: Flames, huh? That sounds dope, but can it go like 25 mph? I’m cruisin’ down the street, wind in my hair, flexin’ like, “Look at me, folks!” **Sam: (Laughs) Yeah? But can it do tricks? I can totally pop wheelies, and I’ll bet you can’t! **Jay: Wheelies? Pfft! My scooter’s got a turbo mode! I hit the button, and it's like I’m flyin’! I rolled past my crush, and she was like, “Whoa!” **Sam: Oh snap! Did ya get her number or just your ego boosted? **Jay: You know it! But let’s be real; it ain’t just about the wheels. I just dropped a sick track last week! Totally lit! **Sam: Oh, you think you’re a rapper now? Who you tryna impress? I’m still waiting for my Spotify collab. **Jay : Bro, I was on fire! My last rhyme was so fresh, even Siri was like, “Dang, that’s good!” **Sam: If Siri says it’s fire, it must be! But can your track top my TikTok dance? I just went viral! **Jay: Viral? I mean, I gotta see that! But trust me, when I drop my next beat, everyone’s gonna be singin’ my name! **Sam: Alright, alright! Let’s have a dance-off and a rap battle at the park later. Loser buys fries! **Jay: You’re on! And I’m bringin’ my scooter for a little show-off action too! **Sam: Smirking* Just prepare to eat your words…and fries! **Jay: Ha! We’ll see about that!

DIALOGUE 2 **Chloe:** Okay, Tara, like, you think your boyfriend is cute? Please! My boyfriend is *totally* more handsome than your whole crew! **Tara:** Honey, your boyfriend? Nah! My boyfriend’s like, a straight-up model! He could literally be on a magazine cover! Bet he’d even outshine your dude! **Chloe:** *Puh-lease!* My man’s got abs, like, whoa! He works out and everything, and all the girls are like, “OMG, Chloe, he’s *so* fine!” **Tara:** Oh, give me a break! My boyfriend just got a haircut. He’s like, *totally* rocking that “I just walked off the runway” look. Meanwhile, your boy looks like he just rolled out of bed! **Chloe:** Excuse me?! At least my boyfriend doesn’t wear those, like, awful shoes from last season! What’s he thinking, huh? **Tara:** Honestly? In his cute sneakers? Please! And don’t even get me started on his style! He’s like the ultimate fashion icon while yours is still stuck in the village! **Chloe:** Village, huh? Well, I mean, all my friends are, like, following him on Insta! He’s like a *totally* social media sensation! **Tara:** * Genius! But my guy has like, a million followers! Everyone's like, “OMG, Tara, your boyfriend’s *so* dreamy!” **Chloe:** Dreamy? I’d say more like “meh!” Your followers probably just hit the unfollow button after seeing his last post! **Tara:** And yet, you’re the one checking it, aren’t ya? Jealousy doesn’t look good on you, Chloe! **Chloe:** Who’s jealous? I’m just stating facts! My boyfriend’s practically a celebrity in our village! **Tara:** Celebrity? You mean your boyfriend who can’t even win a game of rock-paper-scissors? My dude’s got swag for days, babe! **Chloe:** Okay, alright! Let’s let the *village* decide. A selfie contest? Whoever gets the most likes wins! Loser buys the other a milkshake! **Tara:** You’re on! Get ready to drown in those milkshakes, girl!

DIALOGUE 3 Maya: Alright, Sofia, you think you’re rich? Honey, my dad just bought a new yacht! We’re literally sailing into the sunset next weekend! Sofia: A yacht? Pfft! That’s cute! My family just upgraded to a private jet! We’re talking next-level travel, babe! Maya: A private jet?! Honey, that’s like, so basic! My parents are building a mansion with a swimming pool on the roof! Sofia: A roof pool? That’s what you call fancy? My house has, like, a ballroom and a movie theater! We literally throw pool parties inside the house! Maya: Wow, fancy! But like, can your theater compete with my home arcade? I mean, who doesn’t want to play video games and chill in a mansion? Sofia: An arcade? Cutie, I have my own designer boutique in my house! I literally shop from my closet! It’s a whole fashion experience. Maya: Designer? Please! My closet has the latest from Paris Fashion Week! I have bags that cost more than your whole wardrobe! Sofia: To be fair, my bags are handmade by top designers. They’re like collectibles! Your “latest” just screams “last season”! Maya: Girl, please! My dad owns three luxury cars! I’m driving a shiny Lamborghini this weekend! Sofia: Ooh, how original! But my family has a collection of classic cars, vintage and everything! Worth more than most people’s houses! Maya: Classic cars are nice and all, but can they take you to the moon? My dad just invested in a space tourism company. I’m getting a ticket real soon! Sofia: Space? That’s rich, Maya! But while I’m on Earth, I’m getting my personal assistant some serious spa days. Can your family say they do that? Maya: Assistant? What am I, Cinderella? My family’s hiring a private chef! I’m talking gourmet meals, darling!