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FUNCTIONS
• Making predictions about the future English 9 29
• Asking for and giving opinion (agreement, disagreement, etc…)
• Interrupting someone in a conversation Theme 10
• Gaining time in a conversation
Television & Social Media
L2
1. Make predictions about the topics in the crystal ball.

• I think ___________________________________________________________
- Means of transport
• I hope ___________________________________________________________
- Climate change
• I guess___________________________________________________________
- Face to face communication
• In my opinion, _____________________________________________________ - Shopping
• To me, ___________________________________________________________ - You choose
• I believe __________________________________________________________

2. Now, write future predictions for yourself about the following.

University education Job Family Where you’ll live Your future house Your destinations
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3. Read the short dialogs and underline the expressions of gaining time.

1 Ellie We are planning to have a party for the weekend. Will you join?
Jack Let me see... Is it on Saturday or Sunday?
2 Tom Hi, Harper! Can you help me with the digital project?
Harper I’m afraid I can’t, Tom. What I mean is... You should do it yourself.
Tom I definitely need your help. I can’t handle it.
3 Dave Can you tell us about the city’s historical spots, Zoe?
Zoe Hmm…There are lots of places to see. What about searching for them on the Net?
Dave All right. Let’s do it.
4 Gary Do you have a serious problem these days, Joe?
Joe Not, actually. You know… I need to take care of grandpa all day... Let’s eat something.
Gary OK, let’s go and have lunch.

4. Make two similar short dialogs as in Part 3. Use expressions for gaining time. You may use
the given topics.
• Helping someone with the wall painting • Joining someone for a walk
• Doing revision with a friend • Sharing a secret

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