Spotlight 10 Mod 08 Ts
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Spotlight on Exams On the other hand, there are some arguments against computers in schools. To start with, some students may use the Internet for purposes other than research. For example, to go to chatrooms or send personal emails. Secondly, students may use the computers to play video games or to download inappropriate material. All in all, although there are some negative aspects to having computers in schools, overall they are extremely useful and beneficial. With the right safeguards in place and with adult supervision I believe computers are an essential educational tool.
Speaking Focus ➤ Discussing opinions and making a decision through negotiation ñ Explain the task. ñ Remind Ss to use the skills they have developed and present their opinions based on facts and good judgment. All ideas should be justifiable. ñ Review the guidelines that have been provided and tell Ss they must follow this format. ñ In pairs, Ss complete the task. ñ Go through the conversation plan with Ss explaining the process. A Introduce topic & 1st option.
B Reject 1st option and give reason.
Ask for another option.
Suggest 2nd option.
Reject 2nd option & suggest 3rd option.
Reject 3rd option & suggest 4th option.
Agree on 4th option.
Agree.
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ñ Monitor Ss’ progress around the class, offering assistance or suggestions where necessary. ñ Select some pairs to act out their conversation in front of the class. Suggested Answer Key A: Hi, Sasha! Where should we put the new television? B: I think the basement is the best. A: The basement? I think it’s far too cold down there. How about in the kitchen? It would be great to be able to watch television while I’m cooking. B: No, that’s not a great idea. Remember it’s my television too and I’d like to put the TV somewhere that suits us both. A: OK. Would you like to have it in the living room then? B: Not really. You know we have lots of visitors to our flat and it’s not very nice to have the television on while they’re around. A: Oh, I don’t think so. Most of our friends like television and we’ve always watched TV when they have been here. But if you don’t want it there, we could put it in the spare room. B: Yes, that’s a great idea. We don’t use it for anything else. We could put the TV there and call it the “TV room”. A: Why not? OK, come on, let’s carry it up!
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