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USING AN ELECTRIC BIKE
PRO
PRO
• It requires less effort than a normal bike. • It allows you to move around easily. • It does not need chemical fuels. • It is more environmentally friendly than a moped. • You are not dependent on public transport.
GLOSSARY effort: physical energy fuels: substances to produce power moped: a small motorbike
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SLEEPING IN A TENT
PRO
PRO
• It is an adventurous holiday. • It allows you to live in close contact with others. • You are in contact with nature. • It is a cheap holiday. • You have more freedom and are more autonomous.
GLOSSARY in close contact with: very near freedom: no controls or limits autonomous: independent
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GROWING UP AS AN ONLY CHILD
CON
CON
• All attention is focused on you and you always feel under scrutiny. • Sharing spaces with brothers and sisters can be enjoyable. • You may feel lonely and not know who to talk to. • You can’t share small household chores. • You can’t play or have fun with brothers and sisters.
GLOSSARY under scrutiny: judged or examined sharing: dividing things between two or more people chores: small jobs around the house
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BEACH HOLIDAYS
CON
CON
• If the beach is crowded, it is not relaxing. • If it is very hot, it can be tiring to do anything. • If the weather is bad, there are not many activities to do. • If you do not protect yourself from the sun, you risk getting sunburned. • If you are not in company, you can get bored.
GLOSSARY crowded: with lots of people getting sunburned: getting sore and red skin
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GOING TO LIVE IN A BIG CITY
CON
CON
• Life is more hectic and stressful. • It isn’t easy to make new friends. • Pollution levels are higher. • If you travel by car, it is more difficult to park. • Rents are high.
GLOSSARY hectic: very busy and fast make new friends: meet new people that you like and can trust rents: money that you pay to use a house
CARD 1
GUIDELINES FOR THE SPEAKER How to present the argument: • In my opinion / In our opinion… is useful / important / interesting.
• My / Our opinion is that…
• I / We believe that…
• I am / We are convinced that…
• I / We think that…
CARD 1
GUIDELINES FOR THE SPEAKER Communication tips: • Make eye contact with the participants.
• Vary the volume of your voice.
• Stand up straight and do not slouch.
• Avoid reading your speech.
• Give examples to support the arguments.
CARD 2
GUIDELINES FOR THE SPEAKER How to present the argument: • In my opinion / In our opinion… is useful / important / interesting.
• My / Our opinion is that…
• I / We believe that…
• I am / We are convinced that…
• I / We think that…