1. EOI - CITIES & URBANISATION
DIALOGUE: INVESTING MONEY
MONOLOGUE: THE FUTURE OF CITIES
C2
2. CONVERSATION - CITIES & URBANISATION
1. What might be the reasons for depopulation of some areas of the world and
urban sprawl of the others?
2. What do you think about rent control in metropolitan areas?
3. What's the impact of tourism on metropolitan areas?
4. Do urban areas hurt the natural environment more than rural areas? (In what way?)
5. How can we reduce the impact of urbanisation on natural environment?
6. How does digital economy affect urbanisation worldwide?
7. Is urban planning important?
8. Do city dwellers have a better standard of living than inhabitants of rural areas?
GENERAL
4. CITIES & URBRANISATION - VOCABULARY
eviction
mod cons
white elephant
wastefulness
slums
squalor
dingy
gridlock
tailback
onslaught
rush hour
bypass
urban sprawl
run down
on the outskirts
in the suburbs
inner city
high-rise
fl
ats
residential area
commuting
congestion charge
a blot on the landscape
cash-strapped
feel the pinch
commodity
prosperity
recession
boom-and-bust
in
fl
ux
economic bubble
make ends meet
shoestring budget
6. Expressing your opinion
I believe/think that…
In my opinion,…
The way I see it,…
If you ask me,…
I would say that…
It seems to me that…
As far as I’m concerned,…
Agreeing with your partner
I (totally) agree with you.
You’re dead right.
That’s (absolutely) true.
You’re (absolutely) right.
That’s a great idea.
I couldn’t agree more.
Yes, I see what you mean.
I see it that way, too.
Yes, of course. | I think so, too.
Disagreeing with your partner
I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way.
I’m sorry but I have to disagree.
You may be right, but I have a different view.
That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you.
I’m sorry, but I don’t agree.
Conceding arguments
While you might say that ..., it's important to remember that ...
I agree with you that ... On the other hand, ...
Although/even though it is true that... I believe that...
I agree/admit/concede that... , but we must remember that…
I can understand that... Nevertheless, ...
It's true/obvious/evident that ... However, ...
Agreeing & Disagreeing
7. Starting your discussion
Shall I start? / Yeah, go on.
Shall I go
fi
rst? / Of course, go ahead.
Is it okay if I start? / Sure, no problem.
Would you like to go
fi
rst? / Yes, why not?
Asking for your partner’s opinion
statement, don’t you think/agree?
statement , wouldn’t you agree?
statement, right?
Do you think…? | Do you believe that…?
What do you think about…?
How about…? | What about…?
What’s your take on…?
Concluding the discussion
I believe we have an agreement, don’t we?
So, do we have an agreement?
Shall we stick to…?
Shall we agree on..?
Changing the subject
As for + one of the options
In relation to + one of the options
As regards + one of the options
Regarding the question of the task,
Interacting
8. DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 8-9 minutes.
• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner
• Your partner’s information is different from yours.
• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.
STUDENT
A
2- DIALOGUE
Increase in unemployment and poverty
Fostering a spirit of solidarity among townsfolk
Priority over vanity projects
Risk of running into debt through costly project
INVESTING MONEY
You are a member of the Town Council. The Council has some extra money that they can invest. You propose spending it on
creating a food bank. Use the arguments below to support your proposal. Your partner starts the conversation
9. DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 8-9 minutes.
• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner
• Your partner’s information is different from yours.
• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.
STUDENT
B
2- DIALOGUE
Creation of an arts centre to help local talent
A means of subsidising retail outlets and artisan fairs
Encouragement for the townsfolk to develop their creative potential
Long-term bene
fi
ts of attracting tourists through our arts and crafts
INVESTING MONEY
You are a member of the Town Council. The Council has some extra money that they can invest. You propose spending it on
promoting the local arts and crafts. Use the arguments below to support your proposal. Use the arguments below to support
your
11. MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE
MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE:
1. Introduction: introduce the topic in a general way
2. Arguments (pros/cons): organise your ideas in different arguments,
and explain each topic in depth, trying to show all the pros and the cons
3. Personal Opinion: express your own personal ideas
4. Conclusion: summarise everything that you have said before, your personal
beliefs and other people’s beliefs or behaviours about the topic.
12. MONOLOGUE - THE FUTURE OF CITIES
Read the introduction to the topic and the suggestions. Use at least 3 of the ideas below.
You may add your own ideas. Talk for about 4- 4:30 minutes
No need to use the pictures
THE FUTURE OF CITIES
•The future of mobility
•Housing
•The role of urban planning
•The social, economic and environmental issues
•Improvements to make urban areas more eco-friendly and
sustainable
