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H Work with a partner and answer these questions. С Read the Exam Close-up and look at the
Useful Expressions. Then work in pairs and try
• Which is your favourite subject at school? Why? and change each other's minds.
• Which subject is the most difficult? Why?
• Is there anything else that you would like to Student A: Say why it's important to use
computers to study at school.
I learn in the future?
• Can you think of something that you would be able to Student B: You disagree. Try to convince your
I teach somebody? partner to agree with you!
Student B: Say why it's important to have a
I Look at the photos in D of school facilities. Decide school library.
I which facility could be described by these statements.
Student A: You disagree. Try to convince your
fcmputer room canteen football pitch
f partner to agree with you!
gymnasium library pool common room
I 1 The grass needs a lot of watering. Useful Expressions
Changing your mind
2 Students can exercise there, but it's also good for parties.
Are you sure about that?
Do you really think that...?
3 Students can surf the Internet and use CD-Roms.
I'm sure ... is better because ...
Actually, I think you're right...
4 It provides students with a quiet place to study.
Yes, that's a good point, I hadn’t thought of that.
OK then, yes, I agree with you!
5 Students can do water sports. -----------------------
6 Students can eat there which is useful if your home
I is far from the school___________________________
Exam
7 Students can relax there which is good if the weather
I is bad___________________________ Changing opinions
• Ask your partner for his or her opinion about
D Now work with a partner and complete the Exam Task.
the options and give your own.
__________________ Exam Task • Remember that it's OK to disagree. If you
don't agree with your partner you can try to
I Imagine that a school is trying to improve different facilities for change his or her opinion. You can also change
udents. Talk together about why these facilities are important your opinion and decide that you do agree
for students. — — I with your partner.
pool table swimming pool I
• Remember to talk about all the different
options before you make a final decision.

football pitch

canteen
Which
facility
is best?

computer room
gymnasium

Now decide which facility would be best.

• Are you happy with the sports facilities at your school?
Why? / Why not? Ideas Focus
• Do you prefer to study on your own or with friends?
Why / Why not?