133 Interpret and discuss the graduation quotes below with a partner. Decide which resonate(s) with you most and give reasons for your choice. Then do some research and choose one that you would like for your own graduation. Write it into the empty speech bubble below. SPEAKING 29 a “The old rules are crumbling, and nobody knows what the new rules are. So make up your own rules.” (Neil Gaiman) “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” (Nelson Mandela) “I encourage you to live with life. Be courageous, adventurous. Give us a tomorrow, more than we deserve.” (Maya Angelou) “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” (C.S. Lewis) A B C D Write down some ideas about what you would include in a graduation speech based on the quote you have chosen (e.g. examples of past experiences or hopes for the future). Compare your ideas with other students in your class. Paired activity: You are part of a committee organising your graduation ceremony. Your English language assistant is helping you with the preparations for it. He/She wants to get details of what the class is planning and what needs to be organised first and foremost. You have 10 minutes to discuss with a partner details of the aspects below and to decide which of them need to be dealt with most urgently. deciding on a graduation quote that all of your class might like inviting possible guest speakers arranging live video streaming of the ceremony organising refreshments finding sponsors b 30 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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