N FIRST STEPS» a 1H > SPEAKING is You and a friend are going to talk about education. Read the conversation below and think about your opinions and reasons for the topics presented. Do you agree with them? Discussing Education Alice: Hi, Bob. How are you? Bob: I'm fine, thanks. And you? Alice: 'm good, too. | favelbee test all moming. fgg for the math Bob: you're so 9. | stil have to do th Alice: Well, you know me. I want to keep track of my progress. Bob: Yeah, you're opinion on homeschoo! Alice: Homeschooling? | think it has its positive things and some downsides. Bob: Like what? Alice: Well, you can leam at your own pace and choose the subjects you are keen on. But you might miss out fon the social and academic benefits of attending school Bob: | see. | don't think it's for me, I think that fr to go to a normal school and feel the sense of belonging to a class. By the way, what do you think of our new headteacher? Alice: Mr. Jones? In my opinion, he's doing a great job. He seems thoughtful. He wants to make improvements to our school and make it a better place for everyone. Bob: Yeah, he sounded sincere. He also asked the students to express their feelings. Do you have any ideas? Alice: Well, | think there should be fewer exams. They are stressful and boring, 1ys on top of things. What's your t's bel 2. ould have more projact are more fun and crea ‘Alice: Exactly. Do you want to do the project alone? Bob: Not From my point of view, it's better to 's convenient and enio ‘Alice: Me too. Who do you want to work with? Bob: Well, Iwas expecting to work with you. I think you are a great part: ‘Alice: Aw, thank you. You are too kind. | think you are a great partner, too. Bob: Thank you. So, do you want to work with me? Alice: Of course. | would love to work with you. Bob: Awesome. How about having the class party in a restaurant? ‘Alice: A restaurant? That sounds fun. if you ask me, that would be great. Where can we go? Bob: There's a new pizza place near the pi nt to check it out? Alice: Sure, why not? | am mad about pizza. Let's go there after school tomorrow. Bob: OK. let's do that. By tomorrow, we will have finished our project. Alice: Yes, we will. And then we can relax and enjoy ourselves. Bob: Exa tomorrow ‘Alice: Me too. | had missed talking to you. Bob: Really? | also enjoy keeping each other posted, ‘Alice: See you tomorrow, Bob. Bye. Bob: Bye, Alice, x. Do you ly. | wil be looking forward to seeing you faa XB Read the conversation again. Underline vocabulary items we've seen in this level and highlight grammar examples. The first one is given as an example.N PLANT >». 1. ENERGIE In pairs, discuss the following questions. STUDENT A 1. What should be the punishment for cheating in an exam? 2. Your schoo! wants to start lessons an hour later every morning. Is this a good idea? 3. Some people say that school should be compulsory until age 18. What do you think? 4, Is it better to learn new material on a computer or with a teacher? 5, What changes should be made in education in your country? 6. Should your school include a uniform as an optional outfit for students? 2. Decide who is going to be student A and student B and create a dialogue. “RESEARCH P » 1. EXESINIENY Use the internet to find extra information about your ideas (facts, examples, other opinions, etc.). Share this information with your partner. NTASK VF) 1. [INIERGIEN Record a video discussing opinions and reasons for the questions above. Use the model conversation as an example. Add examples of vocabulary and grammar aspects from the units we've seen so far in class. Remember: ‘* The length of each video is between 1'20 and 1'40 per pair. Both students need to speak about the same amount of time. Each student answers three of the questions above. ‘+ The video must be recorded in widescreen format (16:9), and not in vertical format. + You must record the conversation in a maximum of two shots, but one is recommended. ‘+ The speaking must be clear, so pay attention to the sound of your video. Avoid recording outdoors. Make sure the audio can be understood in standard volume AN PRESENT 7). 1. Check your project includes all the necessary parts. Then upload your video and present it to your teacher.