Talking about clubs
It depends on the club/clubber/type of music
It varies from club to club
Each club is unique
Each club has its features/its peculiarities
I totally/utterly agree = Absolutely = No question/No doubt
People go just to start a fight, just looking for trouble
You can meet not only … but …
It is useful to buffer your mind (buffer = protect, cushion)
Do you think so?
It was different in my time/in my day
Most clubs don’t … x Most of the clubs (more specific) don’t …
Topics that will be covered in the PC3
Pets: having a pet, buying a pet
- Are you planning to have more pets?
- Would you buy an expensive pet?
- Would you buy an offbeat pet/exotic pet?
- What makes people join a gang?
- What really gets on your nerves?
- Do you suffer with conversation hijackers?
- What is the most common inappropriate behavior you come across at work?
Problems in relationships
HW
1. Write a paragraph on ONE of the topics
Presenting counter-arguments
Choose one of the topics below and give an OPPOSING view and say why. Use the expressions we learned in the past class to give counter-arguments.
- People don't complain about problems as much as they should
- Advice columns in newspapers are a waste of time
- Companies use body language as a form of discrimination against interview candidates
- Sports personalities make too much money
e.g.
It’s not altogether true that sports personalities make too much money, that’s not always the case. Most sportspersons get an average salary or get just enough to get by. In fact, a very small minority of these athletes make millions of dollars because the rest earn very little.
2. Read the article on p.48
Hello! I'd like to talk about the second topic, namely, that advise columns are useless. Well, I wouldn't say that. It's partly true that this kind of information is usually superficial. However, we need to face the fact that most people don't have money to get help with an expert. There are also others that need a preliminary instruction before seeking a special treatment or service. Answering questions formulated by average people, the specialist has the opportunity to discuss technical matters in a way more accessible for the naive audience.
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