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    Generalizing allows us to make broad statements about categories of things or behaviors while acknowledging exceptions. The document discusses generalizing phrases that can be used when making broad statements, such as "in most cases", "as a rule", and "more often than not". It also contains an example dialogue where the speakers generalize about the benefits of street performers and background music.

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    FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE:

    6.4 Generalizing
    TUNE IN
    Work in pairs. Look at the images.
    1
    What kind of music do you think you would hear in each place?
    Match a & b to the definitions.
    2a Listen to two friends talking about music. Is their opinion generally positive or
    generally negative about
    a) street performers? b) background music?
    2b Listen again and answer the questions.
    1. Why does George think people don't want to pay for music any more?
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    Because they can download everything for free.
    2. What three benefits of street performing does he mention?
    It can reach a big audience, they get a feel if people like their music or not, a producer might walk past.
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    3. Why does Camilla like street performers?
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    They add color and culture to the city.
    4. According to what Camilla has read, what are the benefits of playing background music in the
    workplace?
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    People get more work done and feel happier. Their job feels les boring.
    5. How does she say slow music affects shoppers?
    They move around more slowly.
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    6. What advantage can this have for store or restaurant owners?
    If people spend more time in a store, they spend more money.
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    FOCUS ON LANGUAGE
    3a Complete the sentences with phrases from the box.

    most cases
    the case
    More often
    happens is
    speaking
    a rule

    3b Listen and check your ideas.


    4 Use some of the phrases in 3 to make these statements into generalizations. Do you agree with the
    statements?
    Give some extra information.

    Generally speaking, everyone likes music of some kind.


    There are so many types of music and lots of singers,
    each one with fans and people who like them around the
    world. I also think we shouldn’t classify types of music
    as good or bad ones…
    5 Work in small groups. Choose one of the statements to discuss. Make general
    comments using phrases from 3.
    6 Work with a different partner. Tell him / her about the statements
    you discussed and your previous partners’ opinions.
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