COLLABORATIVE TASK SPEAKING PART 3 B1 PRELIMINARY

Collaborative task

B1 PRELIMINARY AND PRELIMINARY FOR SCHOOLS: SPEAKING PART 3

Watch the video. Number the unicorn and kangaroo's actions in order of appearance.

• A. They see a wombat.
• B. They slide down the waterfalls.
• C. They go on a hot air balloon ride.
• D. They sunbathe on a beach.
• E. They visit the Sydney Opera House.

a wombat

Copy in your notebook the following categories:

CITY SEA MOUNTAINS FORESTS AIR

Work in pairs and classify the following words in the categories above. More than one option can fit in the same group (3 minutes). dining in restaurants sunglasses hiking bird watching collecting shells tent visiting museums camera mountain biking hiking boots zip-lining goggles surfboard parachuting camping sightseeing scuba diving snowboarding sunscreen backpackmake a fire sunbathing binoculars map hot air ballooning going to the theatre

Time to pack!

1. Look at a series of pictures of holiday destinations.
2. Choose one destination.
3. Think about places and activities you can do there (look at the words in the previous exercise to get some ideas).
4. In your notebook, list things you should pack in your suitcase.

Now read the list to your partner so they guess your destination. Use the phrases below to explain your choices and the phrases on the right to guess your partner's destination.

• If I'm not mistaken, your destination is...
• I think you are travelling to...
• Well, I'm not sure... I would say...
• Without a doubt, you are going to...

1. I am going to take _______ because______.
2. I am also going to take_____ just in case it ______.
3. I think _______ are essential because where I am going there are lots of _________.
4. I want to do ________ that's why I am taking______.
5. I think ______ could be useful since__________.
6. I am definitely going to take ________ in order to_____.

Discuss in pairs the following questions:

• I am a big fan of... so I always choose...
• I'd rather _____ than______ because...
• I prefer ______ to ______ because...
• Personally, the most important thing to consider is...
• Before I decide a destination, I always...
• I have never visited... but I stayed... when I was...
• I think warm destinations are ____ than cool destinations because...
• Places like... are better/worse in summer because...

1. What type of activities do you enjoy the most during the summer holidays?
2. Which destination would you prefer to visit and why?
3. How do you decide on a holiday destination?
4. What factors are most important to you?
5. Have you ever visited any of these destinations? Tell your partner about it.
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of visiting a warm vs. cool climate destination during summer?

Speaking Part 3 Task: Imagine you and your friends are planning a summer holiday. You have to decide on three activities to do together. Discuss the following activities and decide which three would be the best.

1. Going to the beach
2. Hiking in the mountains
3. Sightseeing
4. Camping in the forest
5. Kayaking
6. Hot air balloon ride

Before the task

Individual task: Write in your notebook one advantage and one disadvantage of each activity.

1. Going to the beach
2. Hiking in the mountains
3. Sightseeing
4. Camping in the forest
5. Kayaking
6. Hot air balloon ride

Now, write 3 or 4 sentences comparing the activities ('is ___ than ____', 'is/isn't as ______ as_____).

Now, work in pairs. Use your notes for the task.

Imagine you and your friends are planning a summer holiday. You have to decide on three activities to do together. Discuss the following activities and decide which three would be the best.

USEFUL PHRASES

1. Going to the beach
2. Hiking in the mountains
3. Sightseeing
4. Camping in the forest
5. Kayaking
6. Hot air balloon ride

• Shall I go first?
• Would you like to start?
• In my opinion/ I think/ If you ask me...
• Do you agree?
• What do you think?
• I agree/disagree, I think/don't think so...
• I see what you mean but...
• I think you are right, however...
• What about...? Shall we move on?
• So, which one should we choose?
• Well, it's time to make a decision.
• So, are we in agreement?

Discuss the following activities and decide which three would be the best.

Pay attention to the instructions above. In pairs, classify the following statements into DO'S AND DONT'S (2 minutes).

1. Talk about all the activities and then ask your partner's opinion.
2. Start by saying the three best activities.
3. Start the conversation with: 'Shall I start?' or 'Would you like to go first?'
4. Compare the given options.
5. Don't explain your choice.
6. Talk about one activity and ask your parnter's opinion.
7. The most important is to talk about all the options.
8. Keep a balanced conversation so both of you have the same opportunities to speak.
9. Never disagree with your partner.
10. Suggest a different activity by saying 'Shall we move on?', 'what about...?'

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