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4 Read this article written in answer to the task in 3. Does it mention any of the ideas you discussed in
class? Now answer the questions below it.

Talking face to face
Would you tell your friend a secret on Facebook or wait until you meet them? Personally, I prefer seeing my
friend’s face and hearing their voice when we talk.
The most important thing about being together is that the conversation is spontaneous. If you send someone
a text, you are forced to sit on your own waiting for them to think of, and write, their reply. This is not a
proper, lively conversation for me.
Apart from that, what about those feelings that you can’t communicate with words? If one of my friends was
unhappy, for example, I would want to be there to give them a hug. You can’t do that on a screen!
Spoken conversations also give you a better chance of keeping your personal life private. Texting is fine for
making arrangements or gossiping but if you write down personal thoughts and feelings, they could easily be
read by other people.
So, if you really want to talk to me, come on over. Let’s have a proper chat, face-to-face.

1 Circle the paragraph topics in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4.
2 Does the writer compare face-to-face conversations with other forms of communication?
3 Underline three conditional sentences in the article. In which paragraph does the sentence describe
what is likely to happen?
what always happens?
an imaginary situation?

5 Using conditionals is a very useful way of explaining your
reasons. Write conditional sentences to explain the following
statements about places where people eat.
1 Eating out can be disappointing.
If .
2 Eating at home can be boring. Atmosphere
If . relaxed/easy-going
3 Eating in a posh restaurant is less relaxing than eating at home. formal
If . polite
family/special occasion
good service
table manners
6 Read this writing task and use the plan and the Language Bank surrounded by loved ones/strangers
to help you write your article. When you have finished your article,
check your work carefully. Food
mum’s cooking
You see this announcement in an English-language magazine for teenagers. my favourite dishes
menu
My favourite way to eat more to choose from
Where do you prefer to eat? At home? At a restaurant? interesting/exotic food
first/main course
Somewhere else? dessert
Write an article about your favourite type of place to eat, professional chef
explaining why you prefer it.
The best articles will be published in our magazine next month.

Write your article. (140-190 words)
Make quick notes for your
Plan chosen preference and against
the other choices to help you
Title identify clear, positive reasons
Paragraph 1: Get your reader’s attention and state your for your choice.
preference. Use conditionals to explain what
Paragraphs 2-4: Explain your reasons using a new topic for each you mean. Remember to give
paragraph. your article a title!
Paragraph 5: Re-state your preference in a new or amusing way.

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