6 Read the sentences. Share examples of your own experiences about the sentences. a Scientists have done tests in order to see how dogs feel about their owners. b We know that dogs feel happier when they hear and smell their owners because there are changes in their brains. c Dogs come to us when they feel scared so that we can help them.
7 Tell each other what you think about the article on page 38.Then, read it aloud in turns as if you were reading the news.Would you change anything?
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Do you think it is important to think about the news
before giving an opinion? For information about this theme, go to page 114.
8 Answer the questions in groups.Then say if the questions made you think about the article differently. 107 114
a Who is affected by this news? b What can we do to make a positive change? c When can this idea be a problem? d Why is it important for people to know this? e How else can we use this information?
• What kind of news is the most important where you live? Why? Time to Shine!
Reader How would you feel about the news if it was in your school? (pp. 44-46)
9 Are written news different to spoken ones? Discuss with your partner.
Step 2
Questionnaire
• Choose four questions to help you think about a news article. • Copy the questions onto strips of paper. Self-evaluation (Answer the questions.) • Are written news different to spoken ones? • Are pronouns used to avoid repetition? • Is present perfect used to talk about recent events? Tip: If you are not sure of your answers, go back to Activities 3 and 9 and to the Appendix on page 114.
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