L&W Certainty and Truth: Course: English Savvy Effective Period: February 2021

Course : English Savvy
Effective Period : February 2021
L&W
Certainty and Truth
Session 2
Acknowledgement
These slides have been adapted from:
Clanfield, L., Benne, R. R., & Jeffries, A.

(2011). Global revised edition: Upper-
intermediate(2nd ed.). Macmillan.
Chapter 2
Learning Objectives
• LO1 Demonstrate the upper intermediate level of English
listening and reading skills of CEFR B2 level on understanding
the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract
topics, including technical discussion in learner’s field of
specialization.
• LO3 Produce the upper Intermediate level of English writing

skill of CEFR B2 level on producing clear, detailed text on a
wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical
issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various
options.
Outline
- Right & Wrong
- Correcting
- Restating
- Structuring an Essay
- Introducing Essay topics
- Writing an Essay
Right and Wrong (1)
Activity 1. Match the scientific theories to the definitions. Have you heard of
them? Which ones do you think were most revolutionary?
● Big Bang ● Evolution ● Gravity ● Heliocentrism
a. Animals and plants change gradually over a long period of time through a process of natural
selection.
b. The planets move around the sun, not the other way around.
c. An explosion of heat that occurred 15 billion years ago and from which the Universe originated.
d. The force which makes two objects move towards each other, most commonly when an object
falls to the ground.
Activity 2. The text on the next slide, E pur is moevo! Tells the story of a trial
which concerned one of these theories. Which one? Read and put the
paragraphs in order.
Reading
Right and Wrong (2)

Reading
Right and Wrong (3)

Activity 3. Read and answer the questions below.
1. Why was Galileo put on trial?
2. What is the geocentric theory of the universe?
3. What does E pur si muevo mean in English?
4. Did Galileo really say it?
5. What does the phrase represent nowadays?
Activity 4. Find the words or phrases in bold in the text with these meanings.
1. To completely oppose something that most people believe or accept. _______
2. To talk in a low voice that is difficult to hear, especially because you are
annoyed. _______
3. Which many people agree with. _______
4. An action or belief that opposes the official principles of religion and is

considered wrong. _______
5. To say something that you said was not true. ________
6. Well-known for being bad. ________
Vocabulary
Right and Wrong (4)

Activity 5. Put the words into two groups.
Uncertain
Convinced Doubtless Unsure
Definitely Positive Unconvinced
Doubtful Sure To have reservations ?
Without questions
Certain
Activity 6. Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the word in bold so
that they mean the same. Choose from the words in the box.
Example
QUESTION -- Galileo is certainly a symbol for intellectual freedom.
--> Galileo is without question a symbol for intellectual freedom.
1. SURE – Historian are unconvinced that Galileo said that famous phrase.
2. DEFINITE – It was doubtless one of the most important events in the history
of science.
3. CONVICE – As an astronomer, there was no doubt in his mind that was right.
4. RESERVE – I am doubtful about this theory.
Listening
Correcting &
Restating
Activity 7. Track 1.32 – 1.34. Listen to three conversations about in which this
happens. Match the conversation to three of the photos. What is the problem
in each one?
Track 32 Track 33 Track 34
a b c d
Listening
Correcting & Restating (2)

Activity 8. Listen again and answer the questions.
Conversation 1
1. What is the problem with vegetarian, according to the woman?
2. Which vegetarian does the man mention?
Conversation 2
3. Why are there no buses to the airport from the station?
4. What does the man have to do?
Conversation 3
5. What is the woman’s position?
6. Why does the woman say “she’s taking a break”?
Language Focu
Activity 9. Look at how speakers can correct themselves or the other person.
Try to complete the other phrases below from memory
1. Oh no, that’s not ___ I said ___ all...
Well, let me put it another way... 2. What I ___ was...
If I said that then I didn’t mean 3. You ___ have misunderstood...
to... 4. What I’ve been ___ all ___...
5. I’m ___ saying...
Speaking
Correcting & Restating (3)

Activity 10. Work in pairs
Student A: Choose one of the following statements.
Student B: Question A’s statement.
Student A: Restate your position using one f the phrases you have
learnt. You can change your position if you like.
Student B: Respond to A by giving your own opinion.
Statements:
- I would never live in the capital of my country, not even if you
paid me.
- I can’t stand teachers, they’re so lazy
- I never use bad words or slang.
- Student these days are lazy and ignorant
- Young people are terrible drivers.
Writing
Essay
Activity 11. Read Noriko’s essay on the statement ‘Nowadays women have
achieved equality with men’. Does she
● agree? ● disagree? ● have mixed views?
Tick the arguments that Noriko presets in her essay.
1. Women nowadays have greater equality than in the past.

2. Laws against gender discrimination have helped women.
3. More laws are needed to improve condition for women.
4. There are invisible barriers that stop women obtaining top jobs.
5. Attitudes towards women have not essentially changed.
6. Most women are still housewives.
Do you agree with Noriko’s argument?

Writing
Essay (2)
Writing skills: presenting an argument
A. Structuring an Essay
Writing
Essay (3) Divide Noriko’s essay

into three parts.
Writing
Essay (4)
B. Introducing Topics
Writing
Essay (5)
Activity 11. Work in pairs. Choose one or two of these statemets.
It is wrong to tell a lie.
Everyone in the world should have the right to a house and a job.
Everyone should have the right to freedom of expression
Decide if you agree, disagree of have mixed views.
Then, discuss arguments in favour of the statement, against the

statement, or in favour and against.
Make notes!
Use your notes to write an essay on the topic you have chosen.
References
• Clanfield, L., Benne, R. R., & Jeffries, A. (2011). Global

revised edition: Upper-intermediate(2nd ed.).
Macmillan.

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Course : English Savvy

Effective Period : February 2021

These slides have been adapted from:

Clanfield, L., Benne, R. R., & Jeffries, A.

• LO3 Produce the upper Intermediate level of English writing

Right and Wrong (2)

Right and Wrong (3)

4. An action or belief that opposes the official principles of religion and is

Right and Wrong (4)

Correcting & Restating (2)

Correcting & Restating (3)

Tick the arguments that Noriko presets in her essay.

1. Women nowadays have greater equality than in the past.

Do you agree with Noriko’s argument?

Essay (3) Divide Noriko’s essay

Decide if you agree, disagree of have mixed views.

Then, discuss arguments in favour of the statement, against the

• Clanfield, L., Benne, R. R., & Jeffries, A. (2011). Global

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