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FUNCTIONS
• Making predictions about the future English 9 30
• Asking for and giving opinion (agreement, disagreement, etc…)
• Interrupting someone in a conversation Theme 10
• Gaining time in a conversation
Television & Social Media
L3
1. Make optimistic and pessimistic predictions about the topics in the box.

Predictions by an optimist 1. Global warming Predictions by a pessimist

2. Covid-19
E.g. 1. Humans will overcome global 1. Humans won't be able to cope
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warming. 3. Life after the pandemic with global warming.
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4. Fresh water
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___________________________ 5. Air pollution ___________________________
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6. Natural disasters
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___________________________ 7. New pandemics ___________________________
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8. Family ties
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___________________________ 9. Violence ___________________________
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10. You choose

2. Listen to the dialog and fill in the blanks. Tapescript 10.3.1

Grace Hi, Lucas. Can you do me a favor?
Lucas Well... ____________... OK, I have time for that. How can I help you, Grace?
Grace Oh, thanks! I’m writing an article for my blog and interviewing people about some everyday topics to
help me with the article. Here comes the questions!
Lucas All right. I’m ready.
Grace How do you manage to stay focused on important subjects during the day?
Lucas Er... ____________. Well, I like trying to keep focused in all ways. But… um, I’m not sure if I can do
that every time.
Grace Actually, you always look focused on the target.
Lucas ____________, I really try hard for that. It is all about being eager to do your best at the right time.
Grace What would your ideal job be?
Lucas ____________... What would be my ideal job?____________... I guess
I have it right now. I’m quite happy with the job I’m doing.
Grace Lucky you are.
Lucas I am. I really like it.
Grace Oh, sorry, Lucas. Someone is calling. That’s OK. You have been very helpful.
Lucas Not at all. See you on the weekend.

3. Listen again and decide who uses expression of gaining time more.

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