Exchanging opinions

Curriculum topic

Grade

Grade 9

Subject

Английский язык

Term

1

Lesson

№ 19

Learning objectives

• 9.2.7.1recognize typical features at word, sentence and text level of a range of spoken genres
• 9.3.7.1use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about a wide increased range of general and curricular topics

Sample questions

1. 1
   Which phrase is the most polite way to disagree with someone in a discussion?

   I see your point, but I'm not sure. No, definitely not, never. That makes no sense at all. You are completely wrong about that.
2. 2
   In a discussion, which question asks for someone's opinion?

   How do you spell that word? What did you do last summer? What do you think about this? Where does your family live?
3. 3
   Which feature is typical of informal spoken conversation?

   Formal vocabulary and passive constructions Headings, footnotes and a list of sources Long sentences with no pauses or repeats Short turns with fillers like "well" and "you know"