Task 1. Choose the question from the card on the topic “Entertainment and Media”. Produce a speech by giving extended answers to the questions. Share your ideas with the class. Stating an opinion Expressing Expressing Interrupting

agreement disagreement

The way I see it….. You have a point That’s not always Sorry to interrupt, but…

there the case

If you want my That’s exactly I’d say the exact If I might add

honest opinion….. how I feel opposite something…..

As far as I’m I was just going No, I’m not so sure Is it okay if I jump in

concerned…. to say that about that for a second?

If you ask me……. I have to side I beg to differ Can I add something

with smb here?

(name)on this one

In my opinion……. That’s for sure Not necessarily Can I throw my two

cents in?

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

• 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?) (5)