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Unit 14
3 Work in small groups. Expand the opinions 6 The phrases below link ideas together in the sample
expressed during the documentary by essay and also refer to the documentary mentioned
in the task. Complete the essay by writing each of the
t adding reasons and examples
t saying whether you agree or disagree with each phrases in the correct gap.
opinion and giving your reasons
t expressing a counter-argument (which you may or may all of which consequently with the result that
not agree with). to offer some examples on the grounds that
4 Write a plan for your essay based on ideas which so what I would suggest is that
arose during your discussion in Exercise 3. When
you have finished, work in pairs and compare your it is through these experiences that
plans. for this reason, I personally believe that
5 Read this sample essay without paying attention to during the documentary it was suggested that
the gaps. Which ideas expressed in the essay were
mentioned while you did Exercise 3? I entirely agree with the point made during the
documentary that
The world we live in is becoming increasingly
globalised 1 large numbers 7 Compare the essay with your plan and make any
of people move abroad in search of a better life. changes you wish to your plan.
2 , people increasingly have to 8 Write your own answer to the task in Exercise 2.
live harmoniously in multicultural situations.
3 people should acquire the
necessary language skills before being allowed to settle
permanently in a country. I am broadly in agreement
with this point of view 4 learning
the language of the country is the key to integrating
and showing respect for the local culture. However,
generally speaking it is diffi cult to reach a level of
language profi ciency until you have spent some time in
the country itself, 5 immigrants
should be provided with language lessons during the
early years of their stay.
6 everyone gains from living in a
diverse culture. 7 , in my country
in recent years people have become much more open
to foreign fi lms and literature, while varied foreign
cuisine has become a common part of people’s lives.
Undoubtedly, 8 people’s minds
open to new ways of seeing the world and new tastes,
9 enrich their lives.
10 it is co-operation that makes
integration successful, so local people should welcome
immigrants from outside for the diversity they bring
while the immigrants themselves should make every
effort to integrate into the community.
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