V4B: 6th week - first class: Monday February 8

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FOCUS do: Unit 3 page 43 + do: English Lab: Unit 3, 3.6 Speaking & 3.3 Listening: uiterlijk ingeleverd: 08 Febr 2021.

study: FOCUS page 49 Word list: 3.6 (Speakng)  + FUP units 44 + 45

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WEEK 6: Lessons:

3.6: Speaking:

I can justify my views when suggesting, agreeing to and objecting to a course of action.

Ik kan mijn redenen verwoorden als ik iets voorstel, of zeg dat ik het ergens mee eens of oneens ben.

EX1: Put these factors in order of importance when looking for a flat to share with friends:   -decoration/furniture   location   privacy   rent   security   size-

1) .............                          4) ................

2) ............                          5) ................

3) ...........                           6) ...............

EX2: Listen to a conversation between two friends who are talking about a flat to share. Which two factors from EX 1 are not mentioned? [AUDIO 2.13]

EX3: Read the SPEAKING FOCUS:

 SPEAKING FOCUS

Suggesting a course of action

           What do you think about (+ -ing)?

            Maybe we ought to (just) …

            What would you say if we (+ Past Simple)?

             Given the choice, I'd rather … , and you?

Objecting

   No way!/Absolutely not!/You must be joking! (informal)

 

    Fair? I think it's completely unfair.

    (Well yeah, but) wouldn't it be better to …?

    I know/see what you mean/what you're saying, but …

    I'm not convinced (we'll be able to afford it/that's a good idea/that'll work).

Compromising

     If you agree to (pay more), I'll (take the smaller room).

     We could (split the cost/go halves/share).

     Why don't we compromise/meet halfway (and agree that …)?

      I guess so./I suppose that could work.

      OK, that seems like a fair compromise.

Agreeing

         True./Right./Absolutely./Totally.

         You are absolutely right.

         I fully/completely agree.

         OK, that's settled then.

EX4: Now complete the conversation with one word in each gap:

Zoe: I can't believe we've both been accepted into the same university!

Amy: Isn't it great? I'm so excited! And we'll be living together.

Zoe: I know. I can't wait!

Amy: What do you think  1) …..               living in halls of residence? To be honest, I'm not sure.

Zoe: No, me neither. Do you know Jay?

Amy: Yep, why?

Zoe: Well, his brother studies there and he says the halls are really old and noisy. Maybe we ought to just look for a place of our own.

Amy: You're    2) …..                                              right.

Zoe: The question is do we want to share with other people. It would probably be cheaper.

Amy: Well yeah, but 3) …..              it be better to get our own place? Obviously, it depends how much it costs, but if we could find the right flat at the right price, I think I'd prefer not to share.

Zoe: I know what you mean, but I'm not 4) …..          we'll be able to afford it. Why don't we  5) …..           halfway and look for shared accommodation, but in a place where we could have our own rooms?

Amy: I suppose that could  6) …..           . That way we might even be able to afford something near the university. Given the choice, I'd  7) …..                  be within walking or cycling distance, and you?

Zoe: Totally. I don't even mind if it's a small room, as long as it's close to the campus.

Amy: That's  8) …..            then. So, let's have a look online and see what we can find.
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NEXT: listen to AUDIO  2.13  to check your work!

EX5: Read the situation and answer the questions:

Situation:  You and a friend are moving into a flat together for your first year at College. The flat is unfurnished and needs decorating, but you don't have a great deal of money.

       What furniture/household appliances do you think are the most important to buy?

        What colours would you like in the flat (walls, curtains, carpets etc.)?

       Who will get the bigger bedroom?

 Who will do the decorating?

EX6: Suggesting a course of action / Objecting / Compromising / Agreeing.  --Follow these 2 links: 

EX7: Practise making suggestions: 

EX7: Practise making suggestions: 

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EX8: Practise objecting and agreeing in English:

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EX9: Practise compromising:

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