PET Masterclass

Module 5 Extra activities

Activity 1: Speaking

Student A

Work in pairs. You are going to discuss three topics. Read the statements and make notes
before discussing them with your partner.

Topic 1
‘Animals should never be kept in captivity.’

You agree with this statement. Make notes about why you think it is right.

Topic 2
‘Everyone should expect privacy all the time, whoever they are. Photographers should not take
pictures of famous people on holiday, for example.’

You disagree with this statement. Make notes about why you think it is wrong.

Topic 3
‘Exams are the best way to test people’s knowledge.’

You agree with this statement. Make notes about why you think it is right.

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Activity 1: Speaking

Student B

Work in pairs. You are going to discuss three topics. Read the statements and make notes
before discussing them with your partner.

Topic 1
‘Animals should never be kept in captivity.’

You disagree with this statement. Make notes about why you think it is wrong.

Topic 2
‘Everyone should expect privacy all the time, whoever they are. Photographers should not take
pictures of famous people on holiday, for example.’

You agree with this statement. Make notes about why you think it is right.

Topic 3
‘Exams are the best way to test people’s knowledge.’

You disagree with this statement. Make notes about why you think it is wrong.

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Module 5 Extra activities

Possible answers
Activity 1: Speaking
Topic 1
‘Animals should never be kept in captivity.’

Agree
• It’s not natural for animals to be in captivity.
• It’s cruel/unkind.
• It can make animals behave strangely.

Disagree
• It can help endangered species to survive.
• It’s a good way for people to learn about animals they might never see.

Topic 2
‘Everyone should expect privacy all the time, whoever they are. Photographers should not take
pictures of famous people on holiday, for example.’

Agree
• Even if people are famous they should have private time with their families and friends.
• Famous people should be able to do routine activities, like shopping or going to the gym,
in privacy.

Disagree
• There are lots of advantages to being famous so people must experience some disadvantages
as well.
• It’s more interesting to find out about famous people than people you don’t know.

Topic 3
‘Exams are the best way to test people’s knowledge.’

Agree
• We need a way to show how much people know.
• If people sit in the same room together for a test, it will be fair.

Disagree
• Exams are unrealistic, people learn a lot before the exam and then forget it all immediately
afterwards.
• Exams only prove how good people are at taking tests rather than how clever theya re.
• Exams are unfair if someone is ill on the day of the exam.
• Assessing coursework is a good alternative to tests.

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