Appendix
(page 38, activity 4) Learning to Know Present perfect
We can use the present perfect to talk about recent events. • Scientists have discovered that dogs love their owners. • Experts have said that too much technology is terrible for children.
• Firemen have tried to stop fires in Australia. • A museum has promised free concerts.
Asking critical questions It is important to think about the news we read before we decide what our opinion is. Here are some questions that can help you. Learning to Learn (page 39, activity 8; page 43, activity 6)
What are the best/ worst aspects of this?
Who is this good/bad for?
When should this change?
What is least/most important about it?
(page 43, activity 6) Learning to Do Sharing opinions about the news Starting a conversation
Giving your opinion
Did you hear/know that… I heard/read that… I saw in the news that… Responding positively It’s such great news. That’s cool. That’s amazing! Great! Asking for clarification
I believe… I think… In my opinion…
Agreeing
Good point. That’s true. Yeah. I agree
Ending a conversation
I’m sorry; I don’t quite follow you. Sorry, I didn’t get what you mean. Sorry, could you explain that again?
Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait (and see). Let’s see what happens.
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