Lesson 1
Work in pairs. Take turns to do the tasks below.
(Work in pairs. Take turns doing the exercise below.)
Student A: Describe photo A in detail first, then briefly compare it with photo B.
(Student A: Describe picture A in detail and compare it briefly with picture B.)
Student B: Describe photo B in detail first, then briefly compare it with photo A.
(Student B: Describe picture B in detail and then compare it briefly with picture A.)
Discuss this statement together:
(Let’s discuss the following points together:)
‘It is more important for schools to spend money on teaching materials than extra-curricular activities’.
(It is more important for schools to spend money on teaching materials than it is to spend money on extracurricular activities.)
Do you agree? Why?/ Why not?
(Do you agree or not? Why.)
Detailed explanation:
Photo A:
This is the background of a music room.
(This is a view of the music room.)
In the central, there are student and teacher.
(In the middle there are students and teachers.)
The photo shows teacher teaching student to play violin.
(The photo shows the teacher teaching the students to play the violin)
Photo B:
This is a photo in swimming pool.
(This is a photo of a swimming pool.)
In the central, there are teachers and some students swimming in the pool.
(In the middle there are teachers and students swimming in the lake.)
The photo shows teacher teaching students to swim.
(The photo shows the teacher teaching the students to swim.)
Comparison:
In both photo, we can see students learning the extra-curricular activities which are music and sport.
(In the two pictures, we see students learning extracurricular activities like music and swimming.)
Discussion:
Some people believe that “It is more important for schools to spend on teaching materials than extra-curricular activities”. In my opinion, this point of view is not totally persuaded. First, in the modern era, it is essential for students to develop both academic and social skills. Second, extra-curricular activities shouldn’t be ignored since they provide children opportunities to discover themselves and their interests. Therefore, schools should balance spending on teaching materials with extra-curricular activities.
(Some people say that “It is more important for schools to spend money on teaching materials than to spend money on extracurricular activities.” In my opinion, this view is not entirely convincing. First, in the modern era. Students need to develop both academic and social skills.Secondly, extracurricular activities should not be overlooked as they give children the opportunity to discover themselves and their interests. schools should balance spending on teaching materials and extracurricular activities.)
