You have discussed the study about mobile phone use in class and you decide to write an email to the newspaper which published it. You should: ■■ state whether you agree with the conclusion of the study ■■ give reasons why you agree or don’t agree ■■ suggest ways of using mobile phones sensibly Write around 200 words. 1 Writing coach: A letter to the editor, p. 90/91. Listen to Eric and his mother discussing the new school policy on mobile phones. 1 What has the school decided to do? Why? 2 What does Eric say about the consequences of the school’s decision? Look at sentences 1–6 from the conversation. Which are arguments for the mobile phone ban? Which are against it? 1 We’ll have to look up new words in a book. 4 You’ll be able to focus on your work. 2 It’ll take longer to do everything. 5 It might be nice to talk to your classmates. 3 It might actually help you to concentrate. 6 I think it’ll cause problems. Your school is banning mobile phones. Work in two groups. Group A, you’re in favour of the ban. Group B, you’re against it. Think of at least three reasons to support your argument. Think about the language you need to: ■■ give your opinions ■■ speculate about consequences I’d say … There’s no harm in … It’s important to … It might help us to … It’ll cause … Get together in A/B pairs and discuss the issue. Discuss the ban in class. What are the most convincing reasons: ■■ in favour of the ban? ■■ against the ban? Example: A: Banning mobile phones will cause problems. B: Like what? A: Well, we won’t be able to look things up … Write a formal letter to the head of your school expressing your opinion about the new policy. In your letter you should: ■■ state whether you are for it or against it and say why ■■ suggest a compromise ■■ outline arguments that support your point of view Write around 250 words. 1 Business communication: How to write a formal or business letter, p. 146/147. Writing 20 Listening 21 7 95sx6c Vocabulary Speculating about con- sequences 22 a Speaking 23 b c 24 Writing 25 Keyword: so, such Listen to Nick’s grandmother Sylvia talking about something that has changed her life. 1 What is it? 2 Why does she like it? 3 What does she plan to do next? In which sentences, 1–4, does so or such: A mean really or very? B introduce the result of a situation? 1 He did it all so quickly that I didn’t have time to make us a cup of tea. 2 It’s such an easy and cheap thing to use that I’m going to tell all my friends to get it as well. 3 And it’s so cheap! 4 It’s made such a difference to my life. 26 dm96mi 8 27 a 22 Language skills Extras Explore 2 Good communication? Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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