LESSON 6A SPEAKING
- What jobs require a uniform? Why do you think this is? Discuss in groups.
Suggested answers healthcare workers – uniforms promote hygiene, fi refi ghters – uniforms promote safety, postal and delivery workers – uniforms help identify employees, corporate staff – uniforms usually have the company’s brand on them
2. In pairs, say if you agree or disagree with these opinions. Say why.
- School uniforms promote a sense of unity among students.
- School uniforms are more comfortable than regular clothes.
- School uniforms save time and effort in choosing what to wear each day.
- School uniforms prepare students for dress codes at the workplace.
Answers Students’ own answers
2. Listen to the conversation between four friends. Which opinions (1–4) in Exercise 2 are expressed in the conversation?
QR code for listening (1.13)
Answers All opinions except Opinion 3 are expressed
4. Listen to another conversation between two friends and answer these questions.
QR code for listening (1.14)
- Why is Nada confused at the beginning?
- What does Reem like about her uniform?
- Why do they have to end the conversation?
Answers 1 Nada thought Reem could choose her own uniform.
2 She likes knowing what she’s going to wear every day, the team spirit when they play sports, and that there is no peer pressure about what they wear.
3 Because it’s getting late for school and Reem is going to miss the bus
5. Complete the Speaking box with headings a–f.
a. Ask for explanation or clarification
b. Ask for repetition
c. Clarify your message
d. Get others to speak
e. Hold attention
f. Interrupt politely
Answers 2 e 3 d 4 f 5 b 6 a
6. Work in groups. Use the phrases from the Speaking box to discuss arguments for and against wearing a uniform at work.
Answers Students’ own answers
