ROLE MODELS
Conversation task 3 min
1 QUESTION
How have your role models changed over the years?
I truly believe that ...


It might be due to ...


For example ...




Do you believe that ... ?




I see your point, but I'm still deeply
convinced that ...


.


Actually, some months ago my cousin
...


It used to be that ...


Presumably, in 20 years from now...
• Present your opinion providing one or
two arguments and examples


•Confront your opinion with the examiner
and decide if you agree


•Give a practical example


•Talk about what the situation used to be
like in the past or speculate how the
situation might evolve in the future
SUGGESTED
STRUCTURE
Conversation task 3 min
1 QUESTION
The cult of celebrities is the ultimate evidence for the fall of morals in modern
society. Do you agree?
I truly believe that ...


It might be due to ...


For example ...




Do you believe that ... ?




I see your point, but I'm still deeply
convinced that ...


.


Actually, some months ago my cousin
...


It used to be that ...


Presumably, in 20 years from now...
• Present your opinion providing one or
two arguments and examples


•Confront your opinion with the examiner
and decide if you agree


•Give a practical example


•Talk about what the situation used to be
like in the past or speculate how the
situation might evolve in the future
SUGGESTED
STRUCTURE
Conversation task 3 min
1 QUESTION
Scientists, philosophers, doctors and teachers used to be the role models for the society.
However, recently they have been losing their voice. Why is that so?
I truly believe that ...


It might be due to ...


For example ...




Do you believe that ... ?




I see your point, but I'm still deeply
convinced that ...


.


Actually, some months ago my cousin
...


It used to be that ...


Presumably, in 20 years from now...
• Present your opinion providing one or
two arguments and examples


•Confront your opinion with the examiner
and decide if you agree


•Give a practical example


•Talk about what the situation used to be
like in the past or speculate how the
situation might evolve in the future
SUGGESTED
STRUCTURE
Collaborative task
1. Ask more questions about the prompt


2. Present arguments FOR & AGAINST


3. Present your personal opinion


3. Give an example of a similar situation
from your life or the media


INTERACT AT ALL TIMES!
4 min
1 QUESTION
Misogyny, violence and drugs are only some of the
common themes of rap songs. I think rap music has a
negative impact on youths and it should be restricted.
SUGGESTED
STRUCTURE
What makes you think that ...?


And do you believe that ... ?


On one hand, ....because ... . But on the other hand... because ... for example ... .




If you ask me, I would say that...


In fact, some months ago...
Collaborative task
1. Ask more questions about the prompt


2. Present arguments FOR & AGAINST


3. Present your personal opinion


3. Give an example of a similar situation
from your life or the media


INTERACT AT ALL TIMES!
4 min
1 QUESTION
My little cousin is really hooked on social
media and wants to become a celebrity. I'm
starting to worry about her.
SUGGESTED
STRUCTURE
Does he/she ...?


And do you believe that ... ?


On one hand, ....because ... . However, ... for example ... .




If you ask me, I would say that...


In fact, my older cousin...
Collaborative task
1. Ask more questions about the prompt


2. Present arguments FOR & AGAINST


3. Present your personal opinion


3. Give an example of a similar situation
from your life or the media


INTERACT AT ALL TIMES!
4 min
1 QUESTION
A lot of people say wisdom comes with age
but it seems to me that it's the opposite of
true.
SUGGESTED
STRUCTURE
Does he/she ...?


And do you believe that ... ?


On one hand, ....because ... . However, ... for example ... .




If you ask me, I would say that...


In fact, my older cousin...
Independent listening task
1. Listen to the talk. After the 1st time,
summarize the topic of the recording in 1
or 2 sentences.


2. Listen again and TAKE NOTES.


Summarize the recording in 1 minute.
You: The main points mentioned by the speaker are:
•You are going to hear a talk about politeness. The
fi
rst time just listen. Then I'm going to ask you
what the speaker is talking about. Are you ready?




•Now listen again and take some notes if you want
to. Then I'm going to ask you for a summary of
the speech.
You: The speaker is talking about...
8 min

Role models.pdf

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  • 2.
    Conversation task 3min 1 QUESTION How have your role models changed over the years? I truly believe that ... It might be due to ... For example ... 
 
 Do you believe that ... ? 
 
 I see your point, but I'm still deeply convinced that ... 
 . Actually, some months ago my cousin ... It used to be that ... 
 Presumably, in 20 years from now... • Present your opinion providing one or two arguments and examples 
 •Confront your opinion with the examiner and decide if you agree 
 •Give a practical example 
 •Talk about what the situation used to be like in the past or speculate how the situation might evolve in the future SUGGESTED STRUCTURE
  • 3.
    Conversation task 3min 1 QUESTION The cult of celebrities is the ultimate evidence for the fall of morals in modern society. Do you agree? I truly believe that ... It might be due to ... For example ... 
 
 Do you believe that ... ? 
 
 I see your point, but I'm still deeply convinced that ... 
 . Actually, some months ago my cousin ... It used to be that ... 
 Presumably, in 20 years from now... • Present your opinion providing one or two arguments and examples 
 •Confront your opinion with the examiner and decide if you agree 
 •Give a practical example 
 •Talk about what the situation used to be like in the past or speculate how the situation might evolve in the future SUGGESTED STRUCTURE
  • 4.
    Conversation task 3min 1 QUESTION Scientists, philosophers, doctors and teachers used to be the role models for the society. However, recently they have been losing their voice. Why is that so? I truly believe that ... It might be due to ... For example ... 
 
 Do you believe that ... ? 
 
 I see your point, but I'm still deeply convinced that ... 
 . Actually, some months ago my cousin ... It used to be that ... 
 Presumably, in 20 years from now... • Present your opinion providing one or two arguments and examples 
 •Confront your opinion with the examiner and decide if you agree 
 •Give a practical example 
 •Talk about what the situation used to be like in the past or speculate how the situation might evolve in the future SUGGESTED STRUCTURE
  • 5.
    Collaborative task 1. Askmore questions about the prompt 2. Present arguments FOR & AGAINST 3. Present your personal opinion 3. Give an example of a similar situation from your life or the media INTERACT AT ALL TIMES! 4 min 1 QUESTION Misogyny, violence and drugs are only some of the common themes of rap songs. I think rap music has a negative impact on youths and it should be restricted. SUGGESTED STRUCTURE What makes you think that ...? 
 And do you believe that ... ? On one hand, ....because ... . But on the other hand... because ... for example ... . 
 
 If you ask me, I would say that... In fact, some months ago...
  • 6.
    Collaborative task 1. Askmore questions about the prompt 2. Present arguments FOR & AGAINST 3. Present your personal opinion 3. Give an example of a similar situation from your life or the media INTERACT AT ALL TIMES! 4 min 1 QUESTION My little cousin is really hooked on social media and wants to become a celebrity. I'm starting to worry about her. SUGGESTED STRUCTURE Does he/she ...? 
 And do you believe that ... ? On one hand, ....because ... . However, ... for example ... . 
 
 If you ask me, I would say that... In fact, my older cousin...
  • 7.
    Collaborative task 1. Askmore questions about the prompt 2. Present arguments FOR & AGAINST 3. Present your personal opinion 3. Give an example of a similar situation from your life or the media INTERACT AT ALL TIMES! 4 min 1 QUESTION A lot of people say wisdom comes with age but it seems to me that it's the opposite of true. SUGGESTED STRUCTURE Does he/she ...? 
 And do you believe that ... ? On one hand, ....because ... . However, ... for example ... . 
 
 If you ask me, I would say that... In fact, my older cousin...
  • 8.
    Independent listening task 1.Listen to the talk. After the 1st time, summarize the topic of the recording in 1 or 2 sentences. 
 2. Listen again and TAKE NOTES. 
 Summarize the recording in 1 minute. You: The main points mentioned by the speaker are: •You are going to hear a talk about politeness. The fi rst time just listen. Then I'm going to ask you what the speaker is talking about. Are you ready? 
 
 •Now listen again and take some notes if you want to. Then I'm going to ask you for a summary of the speech. You: The speaker is talking about... 8 min