units 7-9 Communication review 78 Ramee Tes How well can you do these things? Rate your ability from (1 = low, 5 = high). Discuss trends using relative pronouns and adjectives with negative prefixes (Ex. 1) Describe ways of marketing new products using the subjunctive (Ex. 2) Discuss animals and give opinions on if they would be suitable as pets Listen to a radio interview using whoever and direct and indirect objects (Ex. 4) 1tos (Ex. 3) IIT Now do the corresponding exercises below. Were your ratings correct? i, Trends and attitudes discussion > Pait work Read what these people have to say about recent trends. Who do ISCUSSION yoy agree with the most, and who do you agree with the least? Discuss your ideas with a partner, and give reasons for them. CARLOS LIN “{ think it's great that so many “Something that worries me is companies allow employees to _the way people risk their health telecommute. It’s illogical, even by experimenting with alternative irresponsible, for companies to medicines and therapies that require employees who don’t haven’ been property tested. live nearby to come in towork No one really knows how safe every day.” they are.” a STEPHANIE “tm hoping attitudes toward consumption ike constantly buying new clothes — are changing, Celebrities like acte musicians, and athletes, whor young people ook up to, neec set the right example and stat facilitating change.” “I disagree with Lin. | don’t think alternative medicines are dangerous. Many of them are traditional medicines that have been used for years.” B Group work Discuss how you feel about these life choices. Then share your answers with the class. © adult children returning home to live with their parents © people choosing to adopt children rather than having children of their own © people using the Internet for social networking © senior citizens going back to school to earn degrees © people choosing to spend more of their free time doing volunteer work Communication reviewNew products and marketing plans . A. Group work Think of a new product or service you think would be successful discussion ~~ What is it? Who is it for? How does it work? What's the best way to advertise and promote it? “Well, I'm thinking about a concierge service for people who are new in town. The concierge could provide the same services as a concierge in a hotel.” “| suggest we offer information and advice to help them cope with all the changes that living in a new community brings.” “Good idea. | recommend we advertise on the town's website . . .” B Present your product or service and advertising plans to the class. Which group has the best ideas? Suitable pets? A. Would you consider keeping any of these animals as pets? Why or why not? - speaking tropical fish boa constrictor chimpanzee B Pair work Compare your ideas with a partner. Explain your reasons. “{really love tropical fish. Whenever | get the chance, | go snorkeling. | wouldn't keep them as pets, though. | would rather see them in the ocean than in an aquarium.” v4 Bird talk listening & © Listen to an interview with a parrot expert. She mentions three things that ‘stening are important for a person to have before getting an African grey parrot. Check (Y) the three basic requirements she mentions. Oa time Ce. space Ge. children Ob. aDVD (4. interest in parrots. Cl f. asthma B © Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check (Y) the correct answer. Te False Itis illegal to import wild African grey parrots. Parrots cause asthma. Parrots are intelligent and unpredictable. Parrots need some time outside of their cage each day. Research has been done on African grey parrots talking. SAR eNe Oooooa oooo0a0 Parrots can eat all fruits and vegetables, [ED Communication review