Speaking
Task
1. Choose the question from the
card on the topic “Entertainment and Media” and be ready to answer
it after the teacher starts the conversation. Produce a speech by
giving extended answers to the questions. Share your ideas with the
class.
Stating an
opinion
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Expressing
agreement
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Expressing
disagreement
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Interrupting
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The way I see it…..
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You have a point
there
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That’s not always
the case
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Sorry to interrupt,
but…
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If you want my honest
opinion…..
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That’s exactly how I
feel
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I’d say the exact
opposite
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If I might add
something…..
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As far as I’m
concerned….
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I was just going to say
that
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No, I’m not so sure about
that
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Is it okay if I jump in for a
second?
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If you ask me…….
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I have to side with somebody (name)on
this one
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I beg to differ
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Can I add something
here?
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In my opinion…….
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That’s for sure
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Not necessarily
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Can I throw my two cents
in?
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Criteria of
speaking:
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Speak so that all students can hear
you.
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Ask for clarification. Don’t stay
confused.
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Speak without raising hands.
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Stick to the point under
discussion.
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Don’t interrupt.
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Don’t put down the ideas of another
learner.
Card 1
• What is one of your favourite TV shows? Why do
you like it? / When is it on TV?
• Do you think that TV makes people lazy? Why? Give
examples.
• What are the benefits of reading a newspaper or a
magazine? With the popularity of the Internet, do you think
newspapers and magazines will disappear?
Card 2
• What is your favourite video/computer
game?
• Are video games good or bad for your health? Why
do you say so?
• How can you help someone who is addicted to
computer/ video games?
Card 3
• Are teenagers addicted to computer games in your
country?
• How many genres of video games can you
name?
• Do video/computer games improve our skills and
abilities?
Card 4
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of
TV?
• What kind of newspapers/magazines do people read
in your country?
• Which form of news do you prefer? Why?
(Newspaper? / Radio? / Television? /Internet?)
Card 5
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Which types of programs are most popular in your
country?
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What is one of your favourite TV
shows?
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What did you watch on TV
yesterday?
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What do you prefer: watching a film on TV/on
video or watching a film in the cinema?
Card 6
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What is "entertainment?" Please define the word,
and give your examples.
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What is your favourite movie/TV show?
Why?
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Which movie has impressed you the most? Why do
you think so?
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Listening
Listening Exercises B1 - The media - ESL
Tasks
Task
2. Listen twice and do “true”,
“false”, “DS” statements
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The film takes place in the
north of England. T F DS
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It is based on a true story. T
F DS
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Both the main actors are very
good. T F DS
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The ending is rather weak. T F
DS
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It is Kevin Hadley’s first
film. T F DS
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The movie is only suitable for
adults. T F DS
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