This document provides guidance for an independent speaking practice exercise where the student is asked to give their opinion on whether they are more productive alone or with others. It instructs the student to write their answer, reasons, examples, and related ideas and expressions in the blanks provided. It also includes a sample response for the student to analyze for useful expressions. The goal is for the student to practice expressing their opinion on this topic in a few sentences while using specific examples and reasons to support their point of view.

1. 2020-2021 SpringITU SFL/DDP
Speaking/Week 4
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Independent Speaking Practice 1 (Question Type 2)
Step 1
Readthe prompt below.Writedownyouranswerand relatedkeypointsin the blanks.
Some people think they can achieve more when they are with other people. Others think they are more
productive when they are alone. What is your opinion? Explain why. Include specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
I’m in two minds about ______________________________________________________________.
Reason 1: _____________________________________________________________________________.
Example: _____________________________________________________________________________.
Reason 2: ____________________________________________________________________________.
Example: _____________________________________________________________________________.
Read the related ideas and expressions below. Add at least two of your own.
Related Ideas and Expressions
achieve: accomplish, complete, solve, __________, _________
people: community, friends, mates, __________,_________
productive:advantageous,beneficial, constructive, __________,_________
alone: by oneself, companionless, in solitary, __________,_________
Step 2
Listen to the sampleresponse.Writedownany useful expressions.
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