commited to greener energy
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SPARROW HILL WIND FARM
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TASK
ATTENDING A FORMAL MEETING
5
b
Hold the meeting. Ask your questions and give
your opinions. Try to persuade the other people at the
meeting to accept your ideas.
5
c
Meet as a class. Report back on the result of your
meeting.
6
What do you think would happen in Bahrain with a
similar proposal?
USEFUL PHRASES
Asking polite questions
Could you tell me (if/what) … ?
I was wondering (if/what) …
Putting your point of view across forcefully
I’m absolutely certain that …
I really believe that …
There’s no doubt in my mind that …
I’m totally convinced that …
Being diplomatic
That’s a good point, but …
Yes, I see what you mean, but …
5
a
Work in groups of five. You are going to attend the
public meeting. Read your role cards and prepare for
the meeting. You can add your own ideas.
Student A:
look at page 155.
Student B:
look at page 157.
Student C:
look at page 161.
Student D:
look at page 163.
Student E:
look at page 163.
PUBLIC MEETING
T
o discuss the
SparrowHill wind farm
proposals
Date:
15 July |
Time:
7 p.m.
Venue:
Merlin Sports Centre
All welcome
