Prepare this monologue for next class. Use as much as possible of the grammar and vocabulary which we have seen so far in a suitable way. There are some expressions to help you in the model. I have also included some other forms to express advantages and disadvantages below. Remember that the monologue lasts 3-4 minutes. Monologue Conveying advantages One positive aspect (of ...) is ... A benefit (of ...) is ... A good point (of ...) is ... An argument in favour of ... is ...
Conveying disadvantages A disadvantage (of ...) is A drawback (of ...) is... An objection to ... is ... A negative effect (of ...) is ... A downside (of ...) is ... An argument against ... is ... If you want an explanation of these expressions, watch the video below (subtitles are optional)
File 3A: Travels and holidays (Speaking & Vocabulary)
Reading exercise to observe 25th November 'International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women'
Homework
Prepare a monologue related to travels & holidays. Find all the necessary information in a different entry
Are you an adventurous holiday-maker? Results to the questionnaire below
KEY Questionnaire 1 a3 b1 c2 2 a1 b3 c2 3 a1 b2 c3 4 a2 b1 c3 5 a1 b2 c3 6 a2 b3 c1 7 a3 b2 c1 8 a3 b2 c1 8-13 You really aren't very adventurous when it comes to holidays, are you? Maybe you are right to worry about some of the risks you face when away from home, but relax a little. If not, then you should probably just stick to package holidays in your own country. 14-19 Well, there is some spirit of adventure in you somewhere, although you don't do things without thinking about them first. You probably enjoy different types of holidays and you probably have a lot of fun too without getting yourself into dangerous situations. 20-24 Rainforests, wild animals, political crises, nothing worries you, does it? Holiday are about adventures, new sensations, excitement and anything else that is on offer. Just remember, however, not all adventures are safe and there is life after the holidays!
