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I can discuss a topic and select and justify my choice from a range of options.
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| 1 SPEAKING Work in pairs. Ask two questions each. Make a note of your partner's replies and report back to the class.Student A 1 When did you last go on a long journey? What was it like? 2 Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group? Why? Student B 1 Which country would you like to visit and why? 2 Do you prefer adventure holidays or holidays where you just relax? Why? 2 SPEAKING Which of the methods of transport in the photos have you tried? Which do you prefer and why? Tell your partner.You are planning a holiday in your gap year. Say which of these trips is most appealing to you and why. Say why you are rejecting the other options. 3 Read the task and the Speaking Strategy below. Make notes under the headings below for each method of transport.boredom comfort convenience cost luggage safety time travel sickness
4 Listen to a student doing the task. Answer the questions.1 Which option does he select and what reasons does he give? 2 What are his reasons for rejecting the other options? 5 How well does the student follow the Speaking Strategy? Does he give enough reasons for each of his opinions? Are any of them similar to your ideas in exercise 3?6 KEY PHRASES Complete the phrases with the words below.best opting think why Making a selection 1 I ....................... I'll choose..., mainly because ... 2 I'm ....................... for... and that's because... 3 The ....................... option would be the ... because... 4 The reason ....................... I'm (not) choosing the... is that ... 7 Listen to the student again. Which key phrases from exercise 6 did you hear?8 SPEAKING Work in pairs. Do the task in exercise 2 using the phrases in exercise 6. |
