MODULE 1
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Contrasting ideas/Speculating
• Preparing for the task
6
Which of the sporting events above would you prefer to watch and why? Use the phrases to tell your partner.
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I’d prefer (+ to‒inf) rather than (+ bare inf) because ...
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I’d really like to ...
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I think ...
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I quite like ... but I’d prefer ...
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I’m not very keen on ... . I’d rather/prefer ...
5
a) Look at pictures A and B. Use the language in the boxes to compare the photographs and say in
what ways these sports may be dangerous. Use the text in Ex. 4 as a model.
b)
Listen to a model monologue. What does the speaker say about the dangers of each sport?
A
B
skiing
rock climbing
Benefits
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great form of exercise
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gives sense of freedom
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helps you get fit
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very exciting
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challenging/adventurous
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enjoy nature
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requires skill
Possible dangers
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crash/lose control
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break leg/injure
head/get concussion
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fall from great height
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break arm/leg
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injure shoulder/back
Useful language
Contrasting ideas
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... but ...
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Although + clause
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In spite of/Despite +
noun/‒ing form
Speculating
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It may/might/can ...
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It probably ...
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It seems that ...
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I’d say it ...
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Perhaps ...
4
Which sports can you see in the pictures? What are they like? In what ways
can they be dangerous? Listen and complete the sentences.
Both horse racing and motocross are challenging sports.
1)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
horse racing can be a great
2)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , it can also be quite dangerous.
For example, if the horse falls over, the jockey may
3)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or
injure their head.
Similarly, motocross could be dangerous if the rider
4)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of
the bike and crashes it. In spite of all the dangers, these sports require a
5)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . so they can help you
stay
6)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
In what ways may
these sports be
dangerous?
A
B
Exam Practice: Speaking
Expressing preferences
