Practice in pairs some mini-discussions using the following suggestions. Turn to the lists for necessary vocabulary.

1.	A.	Make a statement; make sure the other party understands it.
	B.	Confirm the accuracy of understanding; agree or disagree.
2.	A.	Make a statement.
	B.	Disagree. Express your own opinion. or: Agree with the statement and expand it.
3.	A.	Make a statement.
	B.	Break in with a question.
	A.	Express encouragement.
4.	A.	Make a statement.
	B.	Make sure you understand it.
	A.	Confirm the accuracy of understanding.
	B.	Express doubt or agree.
5.	A.	Refer to what has been said.
	B.	Confirm the accuracy of understanding.
	A.	Give your view of the same problem.
	B.	Disagree or agree.
6.	A.	Make an extended statement.
	B.	Break in with comments.
	A.	Express encouragement.
	B.	Express your opinion or assessment.

Topics for discussion

1. UFOs: are they a reality?

2. The probability of the Earth’s collision with another celestial

body: is it high?

3. Interracial marriages: are they desirable?

4. Marriage for love: does it guarantee a long-lasting relationship?

5. Esperanto: is it worth learning?

6. Modern children: do they often take the profession of their parents?

7. Present civilization: is it under threat?

8. The development of men’s abilities: is there are any limit to it?

9. Stress: are its effects always negative?

10. The movie: is it dying out?

11. Pets at home: are they a luxury or a necessity?

12. Horoscopes: are they reliable?

Do you think TV is a blessing or a curse? Start a discussion. Put forward arguments for or against. Use words and expressions you have learned.

Arguments (key-words).

1. a source of entertainment, convenient, cheap, easily accessible;

2. endless series of programs, source of information on current

events, latest developments;

3. lively, real, fascinating, instructive, stimulating;

4. a comfort for the elderly, disabled, handicapped;

5. a variety of programs, a wide choice, to every taste;

6. educational programs, language learning, school broadcasts,

specified subjects;

7. a unifying factor, political debates, governmental sessions.

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<== попередня сторінка	\|	наступна сторінка ==>
I see your point	\|	Counter arguments (key-words).

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