Activity 1 – Competitive or Not? (STUDENT’S WORKSHEET)
Aim: Talk about how competitive you are and give your opinion politely using expressions for agreeing and disagreeing.
Time: 20 minutes
Instructions
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Your teacher will read or show statements about competition.
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Move to the side (or show your card) depending on whether you agree or disagree.
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Discuss with a partner: Why do you think so? Can you give an example?
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Listen to others and react politely.
Useful Language
Expressing opinion
Reacting / qualifying
I think I’m quite competitive.
Maybe, but it depends on the situation.
I hate losing!
Winning isn’t everything.
Competition motivates me.
Sometimes it just causes stress.
I prefer teamwork to competition.
I agree, but a little competition can help.
Example mini-dialogue
Prompt: “Competition makes me a better person.”
A: I think that’s true — competition pushes me to improve and do my best.
B: Maybe, but sometimes it just makes me stressed.
A: Yeah, I guess it depends on the situation. If it’s friendly competition, it can be great.
B: Exactly — it’s all about balance.
Reflection
☐ I expressed my opinion clearly and politely.
☐ I used examples to explain my ideas.
☐ I compared my attitude with others’ without judging.
