Course : English Savvy

Effective Period : February 2021

L&W
Certainty and Truth

Session 2
 Acknowledgement

These slides have been adapted from:

Clanfield, L., Benne, R. R., & Jeffries, A.

(2011). Global revised edition: Upper-
intermediate(2nd ed.). Macmillan.

Chapter 2
 Learning Objectives
• LO1 Demonstrate the upper intermediate level of English
listening and reading skills of CEFR B2 level on understanding
the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract
topics, including technical discussion in learner’s field of
specialization.

• LO3 Produce the upper Intermediate level of English writing

skill of CEFR B2 level on producing clear, detailed text on a
wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical
issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various
options.
Outline
- Right & Wrong
- Correcting
- Restating
- Structuring an Essay
- Introducing Essay topics
- Writing an Essay
 Right and Wrong (1)
Activity 1. Match the scientific theories to the definitions. Have you heard of
them? Which ones do you think were most revolutionary?
● Big Bang ● Evolution ● Gravity ● Heliocentrism

a. Animals and plants change gradually over a long period of time through a process of natural
selection. (Evolution)
b. The planets move around the sun, not the other way around. (Heliocentrism)
c. An explosion of heat that occurred 15 billion years ago and from which the Universe originated.
(Big Bang)
d. The force which makes two objects move towards each other, most commonly when an object
falls to the ground. (Gravity)

Activity 2. The text on the next slide, E pur is moevo! Tells the story of a trial
which concerned one of these theories. Which one? Read and put the
paragraphs in order.
 Reading

Right and Wrong (2)

 Reading

Right and Wrong (3)

Activity 3. Read and answer the questions below.
1. Why was Galileo put on trial? Because of heresy
2. What is the geocentric theory of the universe? People who belived earth was
the center of the universe
3. What does E pur si muevo mean in English? Its mean and yet,it turns
4. Did Galileo really say it?yes ,in the end of his trial
5. What does the phrase represent nowadays? Everyone believed in his theory

Activity 4. Find the words or phrases in bold in the text with these meanings.
1. To completely oppose something that most people believe or accept. heresy
2. To talk in a low voice that is difficult to hear, especially because you are
annoyed.Muttered
3. Which many people agree with. Flew in the face of
4. An action or belief that opposes the official principles of religion and is
considered wrong. heresy
5. To say something that you said was not true. recant
6. Well-known for being bad.infamous
 Vocabulary

Right and Wrong (4)

Activity 5. Put the words into two groups.
Uncertain
Convinced(UnCertai Doubtless(Uncerta Unsure (Uncertain)
n) in) Unconvinced(Uncert
Definitely(Certain) Positive(Certain) ain) ?
Doubtful(Certain) Sure(Certain) To have reservations
Without (Certain) Certain
questions(Uncertain)
Activity 6. Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the word in bold so
that they mean the same. Choose from the words in the box.
Example
QUESTION -- Galileo is certainly a symbol for intellectual freedom.
--> Galileo is without question a symbol for intellectual freedom.
1. SURE – Historian are unconvinced that Galileo said that famous phrase.
Historian are not sure that Galileo said that famous phrase.
2. DEFINITE – It was doubtless one of the most important events in the history
of science. It was definite not one of the most important events in the
history of science
3. CONVICE – As an astronomer, there was no doubt in his mind that was right.
 Listening
Correcting &
Restating
Activity 7. Track 1.32 – 1.34. Listen to three conversations about in which this
happens. Match the conversation to three of the photos. What is the problem
in each one?
Track 32 Track 33 Track 34

Track 33.a Track 32.b c Track 34.d

 Listening

Activity 8. Listen
Conversation 1
Correcting & Restating (2)
again and answer the questions.
1. What is the problem with vegetarian, according to the woman?the
woman think it such a pain being a vegetarian ,they think its better than
anyone
2. Which vegetarian does the man mention? The man mention about his
mother is vegetarian.
Conversation 2
3. Why are there no buses to the airport from the station?Because no
buses,and the station is close for a phase
4. What does the man have to do?the man have to go to next station for
the bus
Conversation 3
5. What is the woman’s position?The woman positioning a President
6. Why does the woman say “she’s taking a break”? She said that she
stepping away from politics and concentrate family life Language Focu
Activity 9. Look at how speakers can correct themselves or the other person.
Try to complete the other phrases below from memory
1. Oh no, that’s not what I said at all...
Well, let me put it another way... 2. What I said was...
If I said that then I didn’t mean 3. You must have misunderstood...
to... 4. What I’ve been saying all along...
5. I’m just saying...
 Speaking

Correcting & Restating (3)

Activity 10. Work in pairs
Student A: Choose one of the following statements.
Student B: Question A’s statement.
Student A: Restate your position using one f the phrases you have
learnt. You can change your position if you like.
Student B: Respond to A by giving your own opinion.

Statements:
- I would never live in the capital of my country, not even if you
paid me.
- I can’t stand teachers, they’re so lazy
- I never use bad words or slang.
- Student these days are lazy and ignorant
- Young people are terrible drivers.
 Writing

Essay
Activity 11. Read Noriko’s essay on the statement ‘Nowadays women have
achieved equality with men’. Does she
● agree? ● disagree? ● have mixed views?

Tick the arguments that Noriko presets in her essay.

1. Women nowadays have greater equality than in the past.

2. Laws against gender discrimination have helped women.
3. More laws are needed to improve condition for women.
4. There are invisible barriers that stop women obtaining top jobs.
5. Attitudes towards women have not essentially changed.
6. Most women are still housewives.

Do you agree with Noriko’s argument?

 Writing

Essay (2)
Writing skills: presenting an argument

A. Structuring an Essay
Essay 2:

• Jasmines’ is one of the many high quality restaurants

in Sydney.
• The food is fresh, unique, authentic and delicious.
This sentiment is shared by Helen Greenwood who
says of the dishes: ‘complex and elegant and very
different to the usual hummus and baba ghanoush
at most other Lebanese restaurants’(2008).
• This restaurant is testament to the high quality of
Sydney venues and is regularly given positive reviews
 Writing

Essay (3) Divide Noriko’s essay

into three parts.
Essay 3 :
 Writing

Essay (4)
B. Introducing Topics
 Essay 4
• 1. As regards business , it is not normally difficult for
women to find a suitable job.

• 2. As far as domestic life is concerned, it is usually the

women who stay at home to look after the children.

• 3. With regard to financial ,men still earn more than

women on average.
 Writing

Essay (5)
Activity 11. Work in pairs. Choose one or two of these statemets.
It is wrong to tell a lie.
Everyone in the world should have the right to a house and a job.
Everyone should have the right to freedom of expression

Decide if you agree, disagree of have mixed views.

Then, discuss arguments in favour of the statement, against the

statement, or in favour and against.
Make notes!

Use your notes to write an essay on the topic you have chosen.
 Essay 5
It is wrong to tell a lie
• It is often that tell a lie ,its true because Lying is bad because a
generally truthful world is a good thing: lying diminishes trust
between human beings.
• It is certainly the case that Lying is bad because it treats those
who are lied to as a means to achieve the liar's purpose, rather
than as a valuable end in themselves.
• In my view Lying is bad because it makes it difficult for the
person being lied to make a free and informed decision about the
matter concerned.
• It is important to tell the truth because it will be resolved or can
be discussed soon as possible.
 References

• Clanfield, L., Benne, R. R., & Jeffries, A. (2011). Global

revised edition: Upper-intermediate(2nd ed.).
Macmillan.