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1 Lesson Beginning · Warm-up
A debate is not a fight. It is a careful discussion where people give reasons, listen, and respond politely.
What is the main goal of a debate?
What should you do when you share an opinion?
Which phrase is polite for disagreeing?
Arguments in favor and against are called...
2 Vocabulary · How to Debate an Issue Politely
Audio 17 · Vocabulary
Opinion:
I think smoking is a disgusting habit.
Polite response:
That may be true, but if you only smoke in your own house, you're not hurting anyone but yourself.
I think smoking is a disgusting habit.
Polite response:
That may be true, but if you only smoke in your own house, you're not hurting anyone but yourself.
Opinion:
I think more people should be active in politics. That way, we would have better governments.
Polite response:
I see what you mean, but it's not realistic to expect everyone to care.
I think more people should be active in politics. That way, we would have better governments.
Polite response:
I see what you mean, but it's not realistic to expect everyone to care.
Opinion:
I think our president is doing an excellent job.
Polite response:
Well, on the one hand, he's not corrupt. But on the other hand, he hasn't done much to improve the country.
I think our president is doing an excellent job.
Polite response:
Well, on the one hand, he's not corrupt. But on the other hand, he hasn't done much to improve the country.
Opinion:
I think we should just vote against everyone who's in office now. That's a good way to get change.
Polite response:
That's one way to look at it, but how do we know inexperienced candidates will be any better than what we already have?
I think we should just vote against everyone who's in office now. That's a good way to get change.
Polite response:
That's one way to look at it, but how do we know inexperienced candidates will be any better than what we already have?
Check the phrases
Choose the best polite disagreement.
Which phrase shows you understand before disagreeing?
Which phrase compares two sides?
Choose a polite phrase for giving a different view.
3 Debate Language Practice
Read the opinion. Choose the best polite response.
“Voting is important for every citizen.”
“In some countries, dictatorship has helped stop corruption.”
“All governments are controlled by a few powerful people.”
“We should vote against everyone who is in office now.”
4 Listening Comprehension · Summarize Arguments
Audio 18 · Listening Comprehension
Listen to the three conversations about dictatorship, democracy, and monarchy. Choose the correct summary for each argument.
Which system is described as effective, efficient, and peaceful?
What is the argument against dictatorship?
What is the argument in favor of democracy?
What is the argument against democracy?
What is the argument in favor of monarchy?
What is the argument against monarchy?
5 Unit Review · Listening and Language
Audio 19 · Review Listening
Review A · Choose the correct word or phrase
1. Sorindians and Ramays are two ___ that occupy land areas next to each other.
2. ___ want to be able to observe their dietary laws and traditional clothing customs.
3. The problem between the Sorindians and the Ramays is an example of ___.
4. A package left in the bathroom at the central post office raised fears of ___.
5. Poor people are migrating into the ___.
6. Another story in the news is the reported ___ of a police captain.
Review B · Complete the paragraph
Many ___ running for election make...
...make ___ about education.
They make promises about ___.
But ___ comes slowly.
...and ___ is hard to get.
Information ___ hard to get.
Voters would like to see ___ that their advice is being followed.
...proof that their ___ is being followed.
Their advice ___ being followed.
We are receiving ___ of education statistics.
...and ___ not very good.
___ is needed.
...and ___ is necessary to improve our schools.
Review C · Objects and infinitives
1. The law doesn't allow the president ___ the Constitution.
2. Our friends advised us ___ disappointed about the election.
3. The Constitution requires senators ___ office after two terms.
4. The election committee permitted the candidates ___ about their educational policies.
✓ Final Quiz
1. Which phrase is best for polite disagreement?
2. Which system was described as effective and efficient in the listening?
3. The problem between Sorindians and Ramays is an example of...
4. Choose the correct non-count noun.
5. The law doesn't allow the president ___ the Constitution.
Magnificent!
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