Стр.117 Unit 9 ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 11 класс

Speaking A

Many fish in our seas are endangered because of overfishing. Here are some suggestions for dealing with the problem. Which solutions do you think would be best?

• Government choose to do nothing to protect endangered fish
• 200 fish farms created as an alternative to fishing
• Fish threatened with extinction
• Fishing banned for five years
• Fish to be protected in new marine sanctuaries

B 33 Listen to two students talking about the problem. Which two solutions do they talk about?

C 33 Now listen again. Note down the expressions from the Language chunks box that the speakers use.

Language chunks

Supporting your opinion

• That’s because…
• The reason I say that is…
• For that reason…
• So…
• Since…
• As …

Reacting to opinions

• I see what you mean.
• I understand what you’re getting at.
• You’ve got a point there.
• That’s a good idea.
• Do you think so?
• I’m not so sure.

D In pairs, do this task. Here are some ideas to stop people throwing litter away carelessly. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each idea and then choose the idea which will work best.

Remember to:

• discuss all options
• be polite
• take an active part in the conversation
• come up with ideas
• give good reasons
• find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into account
• invite your friend to come up with suggestions
• come to an agreement

Say it right! Sentence stress / silent letters

E Read the sentences and decide which words are most stressed.

I can ride a bike, but I can’t ride a horse.

My mum can’t speak English, but she can speak French.

F 34 Now listen, check and repeat.

G 35 Sometimes letters ‘disappear’ when we speak at normal speed. Listen to these sentences. Which letter disappears?

I must get up early tomorrow because I mustn’t be late for school.

I mustn’t eat so much chocolate and I must eat more fruit.