Mini-dialogues

1. Two students talk about exams.

A introduces: needed for qualification

В agrees partially: fear not healthy

A disagrees partially: knowledge increases

В convinced

2. Two colleagues talk about the influence of television.

A introduces: source of information

В agrees partially: many disadvantages

A agrees partially: advantages outweigh disadvantages

В convinced

3. Two people talk about men and women drivers.

A introduces: women terrible drivers

В disagrees totally: men take risks

A doubts: women too hesitant

В can’t agree

4. Father and daughter talk about fashion.

A introduces: latest fashion sometimes silly (глупа)

В disagrees: variety important

A agrees partially: expensive to keep up with fashion trends

В convinced

5. Two friends talk about marriage.

A introduces: marriage out of date

В disagrees totally: good basis for relationship

A disagrees totally: not necessary, love binds

В agrees partially: love lasts forever

6. By referring to certain things you express an opinion on the subject in
question.

Fact		Opinion
1. his young age		play violin wonderfully
2. little work and effort		fail exam
3. lасk of time		wrote very good essay
4. weather forecast		sunny holiday
5. bad financial situation		no holidays abroad
6. rain		better stay at home
7. his lack of experience in		did well
8. how old the buildings is		very well maintained
9. what discussed yesterday		I suggest: work out a programme
10. latest news		reduced prices for …
11. her age		still looks good

Example:

If you take his young age into account... or:

Considering his young age he plays the violin wonderfully.

7. Give a one-minute talk, totally unprepared, as in the example below on “babies”. The idea is to keep constantly talking and not to be silent while you are speaking. Refer to the phrases for “Hesitating and playing for time” from list number 9 and “Conjunctions” number 10. A good way to start is

“Well, I’ve been asked to talk about ….” or:

“I’d like to begin by saying ….”

Example:

“Well, I’ve been asked to talk about babies. Babies – well, we cannot imagine our life without babies, you know, and we come across babies and young children everywhere in everyday life, but to give a talk about them that’s not so easy. You see, if you haven’t got one of these – how shall I put it – little nuisances (неприятности) at home, it is difficult to talk about them. Anyway, Ishall look at it from a theoretical point of view. I mean, it’s quite good to think of the theoretical aspects before actually dealing with the practical side. However, it’s sort of (как-то) difficult to separate (отделить) theory from practice, nevertheless ….

8. Give a similar talk on one these subjects:

breakfast / coffee / tourism / nudism / gardening / leisure

What other subjects would you like to talk about?

9. A family of four discusses the question where to go on holiday next year. Everybody wants to join in the talk by either contradicting* or adding** to what has been said.

Father: seaside, very tired, relax

Mother: enjoys walking, going to places of interest

Daughter: camping, save money

Son: cook meals ourselves, not worry about restaurants

Mother: too much work, prefers hotel

Daughter: accommodation at a lake

Son: walking, swimming and going to places of interest

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* contradicting – противоречие

** adding – дополнение

10. Should families have pets (a dog, a cat, a bird etc.)? Talk about the pros and cons.

Pros

joy, pleasure, affection*, companion, walks healthy, nice to care for dependent being, children love pet

Cons

time, need constant attention, dirty, ruin furniture**, no natural environment***, expensive, no freedom, can’t travel

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* affection – взаимодействие

** furniture – мебель

*** environment – окружающая среда

Thank you!

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