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Science Discussion Monologue & Dialogue Guide

The document outlines a speaking task for a science module, focusing on introducing oneself and discussing various science-related topics. Candidates are encouraged to speak for about 3.30 to 4 minutes, using advanced vocabulary and grammar, while engaging in a dialogue about women in science and related subjects. The task includes discussing the film 'Radioactive' about Marie Curie and encourages interaction among candidates to keep the conversation flowing.

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Science Discussion Monologue & Dialogue Guide

The document outlines a speaking task for a science module, focusing on introducing oneself and discussing various science-related topics. Candidates are encouraged to speak for about 3.30 to 4 minutes, using advanced vocabulary and grammar, while engaging in a dialogue about women in science and related subjects. The task includes discussing the film 'Radioactive' about Marie Curie and encourages interaction among candidates to keep the conversation flowing.

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EOI VV – 2C1 SPEAKING CARDS

MODULE 9A (1ST WEEK)

UNIT 9A · Introduce yourself (briefly) to the other candidate/s.


SCIENCE 1 · Talk for about 3.30
3.30-4 minutes.
· Choose at least 3 of the ideas below.
TASK 1 · You can add your own ideas if you want.
MONOLOGUE · Make sure you use the advanced vocabulary and grammar studied so
far + ideas from the “Extra Material” folder & pp. 136-137
136 and 148.

· Science
cience degree
degrees vs Arts degrees: pros and cons. Science
S subjects
you have studied & careers in science you find interesting.
interesting
· ”Scientific
Scientific research should be funded by the government, not by
private companies.
companies.” Do you agree? Main dangers of current scientific
advances.
· Areas of scienti
scientific
fic research that need increased government funding.
· The ethics of pharmaceutical companies.
· Life on the International Space Station: what is it like?
Science websites / Creative
Commons · The space race and its financial implications.
· Would you be willing to go on a one
one-way journey
y to another planet?
Consequences
onsequences for civilization if we discovered life there.

· In an exam, this conversation should last about 6


6-7 min. (2 candid.) /
9-10.30
10.30 min. (3 candidates), but here you can talk until the time of the
UNIT 9A video conference is up or your teacher tells you to stop.
WOMEN IN
· Avoid “yes/no” answers, react to your mates’ comments, ask
SCIENCE
questions, listen to your partner/s and express your own views to keep
the conversation going.
TASK 2
DIALOGUE · Make sure you use the advanced vocabulary and grammar studied so
far + expressions / ideas from the introductory video & the “Extra
Material” folder
folder.

WOMEN IN SCIENCE
You and a couple of friends have just been to the cinema and have seen “Radioactive”, the
latest biopic of Marie Curie. You go for a drink after the film and you start a discussion on the
film, Marie Curie’s life, female scientists and science in general. Candidate A starts:

· Marie Curie (film / life)


· “Two
Two women in science
science” > introductory video
· Women in science (in general)
· Spanish female scientists
· Spanish male scientists
· The brain drain
· Who is the most famous scientist in your country? Who do you most
admire?
? Why?

Sara Vergel, María Añón, Inés García & Silvia Carchano

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