📚 Part 1: Vocabulary Matching

1. rumor

2. whisper

3. spread

4. overhear

5. exaggerate

6. drama

A. to make something seem bigger or more important than it is

B. to share information with many people

C. to speak very quietly

D. exciting or emotional situations

E. to accidentally hear someone else's conversation

F. unconfirmed information that people talk about

✏️ Part 2: Complete the Sentences

1. Complete these gossip phrases:

a) "Did you hear the _________ about the new restaurant closing?"

b) "People have been _________ that our neighbor is getting married."

c) "I don't want to _________ gossip, but I heard something interesting."

d) "I accidentally _________ my coworkers talking about the boss."

2. Write your own sentences using these words:

secret: _________________________________________________

drama: _________________________________________________

exaggerate: _________________________________________________

3. Choose one scenario and write what you would say:

You overheard that a coworker is leaving the company. You want to tell your friend.

Your neighbor told you a secret about someone moving. You're sharing it with your sister.

What would you say?

4. Answer these opinion questions:

a) Is gossip good or bad? Why?

b) How do you feel when you hear a rumor about someone you know?

c) What advice would you give someone who loves to spread gossip?