- •Talking and discussing
- •Talking and discussing
- •4. Being convinced at the end of an argument
- •1. Practise introducing ideas or statements using phrases from list number 1.
- •2. Find out other people’s opinions. Using the same statements as above refer to list number 2 to help you.
- •3. Practise the following mini-dialogues. Partner в uses appropriate phrases from lists number 3, 4,5,6 for expressing agreement, doubt and disagreement.
- •4. Make use of the following statements when acting out mini-dialogues. Practise the phrases from the lists.
- •5. Mini-dialogues
- •6. By referring to certain things you express an opinion on the subject in question.
- •8. Give a similar talk on one these subjects:
- •9. A family of four discusses the question where to go on holiday next year. Everybody wants to join in the talk by either contradicting* or adding** to what has been said.
- •10. Should families have pets (a dog, a cat, a bird etc.)? Talk about the pros and cons.
- •Thank you!
- •Reading Comprehension Test
- •Reading Comprehension Test
- •Reading Comprehension Test
6. By referring to certain things you express an opinion on the subject in question.
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Opinion |
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play violin wonderfully |
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fail exam |
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wrote very good essay |
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sunny holiday |
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no holidays abroad |
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better stay at home |
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did well |
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very well maintained |
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I suggest: work out a programme |
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reduced prices for … |
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still looks good |
Example:
If you take his young age into account... or:
Considering his young age he plays the violin wonderfully.
7. Give a one-minute talk, totally unprepared, as in the example below on “babies”. The idea is to keep constantly talking and not to be silent while you are speaking. Refer to the phrases for “Hesitating and playing for time” from list number 9 and “Conjunctions” number 10. A good way to start is
“Well, I’ve been asked to talk about ….” or :
“I’d like to begin by saying ….”
Example:
“Well, I’ve been asked to talk about babies. Babies – well, we cannot imagine our life without babies, you know, and we come across babies and young children everywhere in everyday life, but to give a talk about them that’s not so easy. You see, if you haven’t got one of these – how shall I put it – little nuisances (неприятности) at home, it is difficult to talk about them. Anyway, I shall look at it from a theoretical point of view. I mean, it’s quite good to think of the theoretical aspects before actually dealing with the practical side. However, it’s sort of (как-то) difficult to separate (отделить) theory from practice, nevertheless ….
8. Give a similar talk on one these subjects:
breakfast / coffee / tourism / nudism / gardening / leisure
What other subjects would you like to talk about?
9. A family of four discusses the question where to go on holiday next year. Everybody wants to join in the talk by either contradicting* or adding** to what has been said.
Father: seaside, very tired, relax
Mother: enjoys walking, going to places of interest
Daughter: camping, save money
Son: cook meals ourselves, not worry about restaurants
Mother: too much work, prefers hotel
Daughter: accommodation at a lake
Son: walking, swimming and going to places of interest
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* contradicting – противоречие
** adding – дополнение
10. Should families have pets (a dog, a cat, a bird etc.)? Talk about the pros and cons.
Pros
joy, pleasure, affection*, companion, walks healthy, nice to care for dependent being, children love pet
Cons
time, need constant attention, dirty, ruin furniture**, no natural environment***, expensive, no freedom, can’t travel
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* affection – взаимодействие
** furniture – мебель
*** environment – окружающая среда