PHRASAL VERBS - CAMBRIDGE - SPEAKING PART 1

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Several pre-mediation tasks to be done before doing the oral mediation task. Activity to be done in pairs.

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

1. Your teacher will read or show statements about competition.
2. Move to the side (or show your card) depending on whether you agree or disagree.
3. Discuss with a partner: Why do you think so? Can you give an example?
4. 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.