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B. Time for speaking

Work in a group, and have debates on the following issues.
a. Some people believe that political leaders must have a higher academic

quali¿cation. It not only broadens their vision and thought but also
enlightens them with knowledge and wisdom. However, others argue that
leaders are social workers who need to be equipped with leading capacity
rather than academic certi¿ cates.
b. Some people argue that depending on other countries is always harmful
to us. On the contrary, other people claim that almost every
country directly or indirectly depends on others in the global world. We
must strengthen our relation with our neighbouring countries.
C. Follow-up activity

Select one of the issues from the exercise above. Recall what your friends
claimed and how they supported their view on the issues. Then prepare a
debate and present it to the class.
Writing

A. Engage yourself
CDC
Curriculum Development Centre
Answer the following questions.
a. Where do you live?
b. How do you greet people in your culture?

c. What are the other signi¿cant cultural activities that you perform in your
society?
d. Why are they important to know?
e. Do you think they strengthen your identity? How?

B. Time for writing
People have their own customs, beliefs, art, way of life and social
organisations. They are the backbone of civilisation and identity. Nowadays,
due to western inÀ uence we are neglecting our own culture and following
the western culture. This leads us to nowhere. Write an essay on “Our
Culture, Our Identity” in about 300 words.
C. Follow-up activity

What do you think about the value of native language in your community?
Prepare a debate for or against the statement “Native language is better than
the English language.”

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