Speaking (3rd language exchange)

Discuss these questions in pairs.

  THE FUTURE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

 1.   Do  you  feel  your  own  consumption  of  music,  films  and  TV  has  changed  over  the  last  5  years?  (Do  you watch films, TV shows or listen to music in a different way? Why?)
2. What are the pros and cons of the way culture and entertainment are being accessed now? Is it more widely available, or is it widening a gap for people unable to afford it? 

3. In your view, will the coronavirus lockdown have any long-lasting effects on the entertainment industry?
 Will audiences be afraid to go to a live concert or to a theatre play once restrictions are lifted? 
Will virtual gigs  (where  artists  live-stream  their  performances  from  home  or  the  studio)  become  popular  after  the pandemic?
 Will they even replace live gigs altogether? 

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REGRETS

 4. Talk about something which you regret doing/not doing in your life, and how your life would have been different if you hadn’t done/had done it.

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YOUR CITY

5. Imagine you work for your town’s Tourist Information Office and want to give tourists information about your town/city. Include as much information as possible about: getting around, safety, sightseeing, local customs, shopping, food and drink.

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CRIME

6. Is crime a problem in your city? What should a visitor of your city or country be careful of? Are there any areas they should avoid? Has anything ever happened to you? What crimes have been in the news lately?

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Dialogues 

1

STUDENT  A

Your school is planning to organise some events and activities so that the students and their families can help the environment. Here are some suggested actions that can be taken:

• Plant more trees
• Clean up beaches
• Ride a bicycle

Discuss your ideas with your partner and try to reach an agreement.

 STUDENT  B

Your school is planning to organise some events and activities so that the students and their families can help the environment. Here are some suggested actions that can be taken:

• Do not leave taps running
• Give money to an environmental charity
• Recycle rubbish

Discuss your ideas with your partner and try to reach an agreement.

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2

STUDENT  A

Your friend Stephanie is interested in doing a student summer job. She likes meeting people but would prefer not to work in the evenings. Her School Careers Adviser has given her the following suggestions:

• Babysitter
• Fruit picker
• Sales assistant
• Hotel receptionist
• Waitress

Give her some advice on which job to choose.

 STUDENT  B

You are Stephanie and are interested in doing a student summer job. You like

meeting people but would prefer not to work in the evenings. Ask your friend for some advice and tell him / her about the suggestions your School Careers Adviser has given you:

• Babysitter
• Fruit  picker
• Sales  assistant
• Hotel  receptionist
• Waitress

After discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each job with your friend, choose one and give your reasons.