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Learning Standards
Learning Standards
- Explain information on familiar topics from diagrams, charts, tables, graphs or other visuals
- Explain and justify own feelings or those of others
Unit Opener
Unit Opener
Why do some people throw away litter everywhere?
Task A
Task A
1- Ask and answer these questions with a partner.
1- Ask and answer these questions with a partner.
1.Do you think crime is a problem where you live? What sort of crimes are committed?
2. Have you ever witnessed or been a victim of a crime?
3. How often do you see police officers? Are they on foot, in cars, on motorbikes or on horses?
Task B
Task B
2 - Sometimes when speaking, you need to show that you are not sure about what you are saying. Look at these pictures and complete the sentences about them with these words. Underline the phrases that show the speaker is uncertain.
2 - Sometimes when speaking, you need to show that you are not sure about what you are saying. Look at these pictures and complete the sentences about them with these words. Underline the phrases that show the speaker is uncertain.
burglar alarm - radar gun - security camera - security lock - speed limit
burglar alarm - radar gun - security camera - security lock - speed limit
1 This is probably a
1 This is probably a
4 I’m not one hundred percent sure, but I think it’s a
4 I’m not one hundred percent sure, but I think it’s a
2 This might be a
2 This might be a
3 I’m not certain, but I’d guess that this is a
3 I’m not certain, but I’d guess that this is a
5 It’s possible that this is a
5 It’s possible that this is a
3 - Work in pairs to answer the questions about the photographs. One of you will be Student A and the other will be Student B. Use the words and phrases in the Language Bank to help you.
3 - Work in pairs to answer the questions about the photographs. One of you will be Student A and the other will be Student B. Use the words and phrases in the Language Bank to help you.
Student A: Compare the two photographs. What crimes do you think have taken place in each photo?
Student A: Compare the two photographs. What crimes do you think have taken place in each photo?
Student B: Compare the two photographs. What crimes are these things designed to prevent?
Student B: Compare the two photographs. What crimes are these things designed to prevent?
Student B: Which of the two offences do you think is the more serious?
Student B: Which of the two offences do you think is the more serious?
Student A: What do you do to protect yourself from crime?
Student A: What do you do to protect yourself from crime?
Speaking Tips
When you are asked to compare the two photos, you will also be asked a question which will ask you to think a bit, give your opinion or guess something. If you’re not confident about your answers, it’s OK to say that you are unsure so long as you make some sensible suggestions and explain why you made them.
Language Bank
Expressing uncertainty
I’m not certain, but ...
I’m not 100%/really sure, but ...
The man/woman is probably/
possibly ...
The people might be ...
It’s possible/likely that ...
I think/would guess that ...
4 - Work with a different pair to discuss these questions.
4 - Work with a different pair to discuss these questions.
1.What can communities do to help reduce crime in their area?
2. What things do you think cause people to turn to crime?
Reflection
Reflection
Do you think prisons should train prisoners, so they can start a new career when they leave?
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