Part 1: Match the phrases with their meanings:

We say this when we think someone did a good thing

Good for her!

Tell someone it's OK to start

Go ahead

Agree with someone

I'm with you there

Introduce a problem

The thing is
Part 2: Completing the conversation with phrases from the Useful Language Box.
Here's the completed conversation using the provided phrases:

JARED: Hey, Sam. Can I ask you a few questions for the school magazine?
SAM: Sure. Go ahead.
JARED: Who's your hero and why?
SAM: My friend, Elena. Last month she saved a little boy at the swimming pool.
JARED: Really? What happened?
SAM: He was playing with a ball when he fell in the water. The thing is, Elena isn't a great swimmer, but she jumped in and pulled him out.
JARED: Good for her! In your opinion, what is a hero?
SAM: I used to think all heroes were famous. Now I think when someone does something brave, they're a hero.
JARED: I'm with you there. Thanks!

Part 3: Plan an Interview
Now, let’s plan your own interview! One of you can be the interviewer, and the other can be the hero. Here are some sample questions and answers you might use:

Sample Questions:

Why is this person a hero?

Example: "She saved my life during a car accident."

What is this person like?

Example: "She is kind, brave, and always willing to help others."

Part 4: Practise the Interview
Take turns being the interviewer and the hero. When you're the interviewer, make sure you:
Use past tenses (e.g., "Did he help you?" or "What did she do?")
Use used to (e.g., "I used to think all heroes were famous.")
Include phrases from the Useful language and Everyday English boxes (e.g., "Good for her!" and "Go ahead").