Lesson 6
DEBATES
CAN WE DO WITHOUT COMPUTERS/ TELEVISION
if you had a choice between a mobile/a computer and a TVset, what would you choose (the only one item) and why?
Useful phrases:
However, that is just one side of the story.
In conclusion, it can be seen that the ______ does more harm than good as the cons of it outweighs the pros of the mobile phone.
You have raised some very interesting points.
I do agree with you that _______However I would like to add on to the fact that ….
Apart from this, I personally agree with the fact that ….
Although one could say that …., I would like to mention that ….
To sum up, I believe that
You can find more useful phrases here:
https://www.eslbuzz.com/useful-phrases-for-discussion-and-debate-in-english/
PRACTICING:
Reading
Ex. 4 p. 57 (sb)
Pre Reading
What do you think about computers? Can you imagine you life without them?
Complete the sentences
First of_____, they are ____(harmless/ harmful) for our health.
Using a computer for too ____(much/many) hours can ______(damage/ destroy) your eyes .
That can also______ (annoy /cause) backaches
Personally I think that we can definitely ______ (do good/ do without/ do harm) them
_____ (to begin with/ lastly/ personally I) , computers are ver ____(useful/ useless) as they help us organize our work
Also we can ____( delete/ store) important information, music or photos on the computer
READING
Post Reading
Task B p. 57
ANSWER
give 3 reasons why computers are good for people. Give 3 reasons why computers are bad for people
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What parts of our body can suffer from using computers? What can damage our computers, destroy the programs or even delete useful information?
Task C p. 57
Grammar
https://www.mes-games.com/animals4.php
TEST YOURSELF
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/past-simple-present-perfect-4.html
Home Assignment
Write an e-mail about good and bas sides of television. Don`t forget about the structure and useful phrases

