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Let’s Talk Actually, it’s true.

I will . . .
• express surprise and disbelief.
• contest a fact.
• quote a source.
I mean . . . • agree to disagree / concede.

I will . . . 3 3
• ask a friend for help. Listen and read. TR: 6.13
• give myself time to think.
• correct myself. Dilek: Why don’t we write about ants? There are more than 16,000 species
• show doubt. of ants on the planet. And they’re cool!
Leyla: No way! Where did you get that idea?

1 Listen and read. TR: 6.12 Dilek: Actually, it’s true. And according to the scientist Edward O. Wilson, there
might be even more species than that.
Flavio: Can you help me with my homework,
guys? I’m confused. Leyla: OK, let’s write about ants then!

Paulo: Sure, Flavio. What’s the problem?
Where did you get Actually, it’s true. According to OK.

You know, there
,
Flavio: What’s the difference between a tornado and a thunderstorm? I don’t get it. that idea? www.english0905.com OK, then!
You can’t be serious! are many sources. Research shows All right. Let’s . . .
Paulo: Well, tornadoes bring heavy rain. I mean, they bring a lot of wind, not rain. Sorry, but I don’t see In fact, that’s right. that . . . That’s interesting.
how that’s possible. A study by I’ve never thought
Joao: Yeah. And the wind moves very fast, in a circle. shows that . . . about that before.
Paulo: But a thunderstorm is different. There’s lots of rain.

Flavio: Are you sure? I always thought that thunderstorms had lots of wind, too. 4 Listen. You will hear two discussions. Circle the answer. TR: 6.14

1. Who or what do the students quote?
Can you help me Sure. What’s the Well, . . . Are you sure? a. a website b. a study c. an explorer d. their teacher
with , guys? problem? I mean, . . . Is that right?
I’m confused. Of course! Tell me. Let me think. I don’t think so. 2. Who or what do the students quote?
I don’t get it. Hang on. a. a website b. a study c. an explorer d. their teacher
Um . . . I always thought that . . .
I read that . . . 5
I heard that . . . Discuss. Work with a partner. Choose a situation and discuss.
told me that . . .
1. I heard on TV that chocolate is good for you. Let’s write about that.

2 Discuss. Work in groups of three. Use the chart. Discuss English words 2. Why don’t we do a report on “BASE jumping”? You know, about 200 people have
that you often find confusing. For example: died doing this sport. I read it in a magazine.
3. Let’s do a project on ancient Egypt. There are lots of articles on the National
history and story alone and lonely fun and funny Geographic website about it.

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