UNIT 11: CHANGING ROLES IN SOCIETY
A.
PHONETICS
I.
Mark the replies with falling (agreeing) or rising (disagreeing) arrows.
Then practice saying them.
1.
A: E-learning may be able to completely replace the traditional classroom.
B: That’s impossible.
2.
A: Women have recently made dramatic gains in electoral politics, winning a
number of high profile positions in the government.
B: Really?
3.
A: These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children.
B: Well, it’s true.
4.
A: With both husband and wife working outside the home, the housework and
family responsibilities have to be shared.
B: You are so right.
5.
A: I think more parents will choose distant work to take good care of their
children.
B: Well, maybe not.
6.
A: Social media on the Internet are playing an important role in the
development of teenagers’ identity.
B: That’s exactly what I think.
7.
A: Digital technology can be the teacher of the future.
B: I don’t think so.
8.
A: In the near future, artificial intelligence will be used in every aspect of life.
B: Are you sure?
II.
Complete the replies with the sentences from the box, then mark them with
falling or rising arrows.
1.
A: I think mothers work harder than fathers!
B: _________________. I think they both work equally hard.
2.
A: Cell phones should be made so that they can’t work inside a car.
B: __________________It is dangerous using mobile phone while driving.
3.
A: Traveling by plane is a little bit expensive but safe and fast.
B: _______________________You can relax and see the sights of the country.
4.
A: Would you like to come up for a coffee?
B: ________________________________
5.
A: I think traditional classroom learning is better than online learning.
B: _________________Classroom learning is more helpful due to a continuous
interaction between students and teachers.
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Me
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