Task 10 Work in pairs and then study the following argument. Then, create a rebuttal based on the provided points. Present the argument and the rebuttal you just made. Argument from Affirmative
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Keeping pets is a risk to human health. Many animals can pass diseases on to people. Examples include salmonella from handling reptiles and amphibians, psittacosis from parrots and bird flu from many birds. Pregnant women risk their babies by handling cat litter. And many people are allergic to pet hair or feathers.
1. Pets put very little risk to human’s health. 2. Hand washing and good cleaning will make people safe from diseases. 3. Some elders get better mental health when they share life with pets. 4. Some children are resistant to allergy when they are often exposed to pets.
Adapted from: http://www.idebate.org
Task 11 Study the following points for arguments and then create an argument for a debate. Present your arguments to the class. • •
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Let’s Present an Argument Statement Keeping pets can be dangerous. Reason There is a trend for keeping exotic animals, such as poisonous snakes, spiders, alligators and tigers. Each year people are killed or hurt by such pets - and not just their owners, children and neighbours are attacked too. Evidence There are thought to be 10 000 big cats (such as: tiger, lion, etc.) kept at homes in Texas alone! None of these can ever be totally tamed and safe. Correlation .............................................................................................................................. Adapted from: http://www.idebate.org
Task 12 Complete the following points to make an argument and then create the argument. Present your argument to your classmates. Let’s Present an Argument • Statement Humans and some animals can have a special relationship of friendship and care. • Reason o Pets improve the quality of life. o The owner enjoys the total love for other creatures.
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Interlanguage: English for Senior High School Students XII