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6.3
FAMILY MATTERS
TASK
HAVING A DISCUSSION
6
Work with a partner. Think of as many arguments as
possible for and against these statements.
1
Parents should pay children to tidy the house.
For: Stops arguments with the children. Children learn
about work and money.
Against: Children need to learn about looking after a
home. Money should not be part of family life
.
2
It is not a good idea for a man to help with the
cooking in the home.
3
A teenager can stay out late without permission.
4
Young children should get pocket money.
5
Families should look after their elderly members at
home.
6
Children should not have computers in their
bedrooms.
7
a
Work in small groups. You are on
Speak Out
.
One student is the TV presenter. He/She chooses one
of the statements in Exercise 6 and asks the guests for
their opinions on that topic. Use the Key language, the
Useful phrases below and your prepared arguments
to help.
USEFUL PHRASES
Right, the next topic is, ‘Working men should …’
So, what’s your name, and what do you think?
Do you agree with him/her?
What do you say to that?
What’s your opinion?
7
b
After the first discussion, another student becomes
the presenter and chooses a new statement to discuss.
4
c
Practise saying the phrases in Exercises 4a and 4b.
5
Work with a partner. Use the opinions below and
practise the key language. Student A gives an opinion;
Student B accepts that opinion and then disagrees.
Then change roles.
1
1st idea: Children should tidy their own rooms.
2nd idea: Sometimes children are too busy with
homework to tidy their own rooms.
‘Personally, I think children should tidy their own rooms.’
‘Well, I understand your opinion, but sometimes children
are too busy with homework to tidy their own rooms.
They have to study.’
2
1st idea: TV teaches children about the world.
2nd idea: Children should read books to learn things.
3
1st idea: Husbands should help clean the house.
2nd idea: Men are tired after a day at work.
