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volunteers to write the answers on the board. Ask students to work in pairs again and tell each other if they agree or disagree with each sentence. Monitor and encourage further discussion with questions like: Why do you disagree? 3. Work in pairs. How can we say what we think about the news? Read the expressions in the chart and choose some to express opinions on current news. In this activity, students will analyze open expressions used to exchange opinions, start and end a conversation, and phrases used to talk about the content of news. Ask students to choose what expressions they could use to give their opinions. Have them compare their choices in pairs. 4. What do you think about this news? Complete the sentence. Ask students to write their opinion. Differentiated Instruction If students are struggling with this activity, elicit an example or two from stronger students and write them on the board. If they are all positive, provide an example of your own; e.g.: I think it is going to be very difficult to plan.
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1 Listen and choose the news article that is being talked about.
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a More Mexicans will watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup. b Mexico, Canada, and the US ght over 2026 FIFA World Cup. c Mexico, Canada, and the US will share 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2 Listen again and write B for Boy or G for Girl. Say if you agree or disagree with each sentence.Then, give your opinion. 14 It’s great that there will be some games in Mexico.
It’s going to be very expensive. People will have to travel more. Mexicans won’t need to travel so much. I love football.
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3 Work in pairs.How can we say what we think about the news? Read the expressions in the chart and choose some to express opinions on current news.
Starting a Conversation
Giving Your Opinion
Did you hear/know that…
I believe… I think…
Responding Positively
Agreeing
It’s such great news. That’s cool.
Good point. That’s true. Yeah.
Asking for Clarification
Ending a Conversation
I’m sorry, I don’t quite follow you. Sorry, I didn’t get what you mean.
Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait (and see).
4 What do you think about this news? Complete the sentence.
I think…
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Achievement Exchange opinions about the news. Teaching Guidelines • Offer examples of open expressions used to exchange opinions. • Monitor the use of expressions to start and end conversations. • Exchange expressions about the content of news. Development What do you think about this news? Ask students if they know anything about the headline. Elicit previous knowledge to help prepare them for the listening. 1. Listen and choose the news article that is being talked about. 13 Play track 13 twice if needed. Ask students if it is the first, second, or third. If clarification is needed, say that the main idea is about the three countries hosting the World Cup together, even though the first idea is mentioned it is not the most important idea. 2. Listen again and write B for Boy or G for Girl. Say if you agree or disagree with each sentence. 14 Allow students to listen track 14, compare answers, and then elicit answers from the class or allow
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