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Curriculum topic

Grade

Grade 8

Subject

Английский язык

Term

3

Lesson

№ 54

Learning objectives

• 8.2.5.1determine the speaker's point in a long conversation on most general and educational topics with little support
• 8.3.4.1to respond in sentences with some flexibility to unexpected comments within the framework of general and educational topics

Sample questions

1. 1
   Which sentence expresses a preference?

   How about staying at home tonight? I'd rather stay at home tonight. Why don't you stay at home tonight? You should stay at home tonight.
2. 2
   A: Shall we go to the museum or the park? B: I'd prefer the park — it's closer. What does B prefer?

   Both places, one after another. Neither place, because it is late. The museum, because it is free. The park, because it is closer.
3. 3
   Which sentence is a polite recommendation?

   I prefer trying the new café. I'd prefer not to try the new café. I'd rather try the new café. Why don't you try the new café?