Lesson 5
Speaking
A. Suggest (an activity) => Give reasons => Ask for the other’s opinion.
B. Reply => (give reasons) => suggest (another activity) => give reasons => Ask
for the other’s opinion.
C. Reply => (give reasons) => suggest (another activity) => give reasons => Ask
for the other’s opinion.
D. Reply => (give reasons) => suggest (another activity) => give reasons => Ask
for the other’s opinion.
E. Reply => (give reasons) => suggest (another activity) => give reasons => Ask
for the other’s opinion.
Suggesting
What do you think about + (V-ing)
What about + (V-ing)
e.g. What do you think about playing soccer?
What about going to the cinema?
Giving your opinion
I think + S + V + …
e.g. I think it’s very fun.
I think we can/will learn a lot from it.
Asking for opinion
Do you agree?
What do you think?
Replying
I agree with you because S + V...
I don’t agree / disagree with you because S + V...
e.g. I agree with you because it’s very interesting.
Complete the table about the different activities. Talk to your partner.
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Activities Reasons Script
- acting (n/v) - use English to act and - What do you think about
communicate acting? I think we can use
- practice English speaking skill English to act and
- learn to become more confident communicate. Do you agree?
- acting is very difficult
- some people are shy
- watch an English movie - improve grammar / vocabulary /
pronunciation
- improve listening / reading skill
(subtitles)
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- playing volleyball - improve speaking skill through
communication.
- not talk to each other
- can not practice English when
we play
- studying / talking with - improve speaking + listening
foreigners skill
- foreigners can fix our grammar\
- practice listening to English
accent.
- playing board games - learn new vocabulary
- improve speaking skill through
communication.
- reading books - improve reading skills
- learn new vocabulary and
grammar
- enjoy the story
- learn about the culture
- singing - practice pronunciation
- learn new vocabulary
- have fun with friends
Writing
You see this notice in an international English-language magazine.
We want your opinion!
What makes a good university or college?
Is it the teachers, the facilities or something else?
What social activities should a good university or college offer?
Tell us what you think!
Write an article answering the questions and we will publish the most
interesting articles in our magazine.
Write your article in about 100 words
a. Work in group. Complete the mind map
What makes a
good university or
college
social activities
Give ideas
I think + S + V.
In my opinion / From my point of view, S + V + O.
e.g. I think a good university needs to have an elevator for students.
In my opinion, a good university should be big and quiet.
Give reasons to support ideas
S + V so S + V.
S + V because S + V.
e.g. University should be large so students can play sports.
A good college has good lecturers because they inspire students.
Give examples to support ideas
For example / instance, S + V.
like / such as + N
e.g. A great university has many facilities for students. For example, it should
have a big sport center or a student’s house.
A great university has many facilities for students such as a big sport
center or a student’s house.
Add new ideas / reasons
Besides / Moreover / In addition, S + V.
e.g. Moreover, the facilities are also very important.
b. Read the sample and answer the questions:
There are several reasons why a university or college is a good place to study. I
think that the teachers are very important, but there are other things that
make the experience special. For example, if you are studying science, it’s good
to have laboratories and equipment to do practical work.
However, in my opinion, I think that one of the most important experiences at
university is meeting other people, so the social activities it has are vital. Some
people like sports, others like dancing. There should be activities for all kinds of
people so that they can have fun after studying and make friends. (108)
1. Does the article include all the information for the task?
2. Does the article written in paragraphs?
3. Does the article give reasons or examples?
4. Is the punctuation and spelling correct?
5. Is the article about 100 words?
c. Write your article
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Check your work:
Does the article include all the information for the task?
Does the article written in paragraphs?
Does the article give reasons and examples?
Is the punctuation and spelling correct?
Is the article about 100 words?