INTRODUCE
Canada is one of many countries with a growing number of vegetarians. A poll conducted in 2015 revealed that almost 12 million Canadians are either vegetarian or are actively trying to eat less meat.
PRESENT
STEP A EXPRESSIONS
Go over the first two expressions with your tutor and answer the questions. Then, guess the meaning of the third expression based on the clues provided.
1. Animal cruelty is the act of abusing, killing, or not taking proper care of animals.
We’re doing a petition to support stricter laws against animal cruelty. Would you like to sign it?
Absolutely!
Q: Do you consider either of the things below to be animal cruelty? Why (not)?
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horse racing
zoos
2. A lifestyle choice is a way of living that a person chooses to follow.
Why do you always say no when we invite you to go out for drinks? Don’t you like us?
No, no, it’s not that! I just don’t drink. It’s a lifestyle choice.
Q: Which of the following lifestyle choices would you prefer?
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3. .
Annie’s a vegetarian, right?
Yeah, but she isn’t a strict vegetarian. She still eats chicken every once in a while.
Q: What do you think a strict vegetarian means?
STEP B SPEAK YOUR MIND
Sometimes you want to make it clear that you’re expressing your personal opinion, not a group opinion.
Do you think everyone will be able to go to my wedding if I have it in the Bahamas? Hmm… Maybe that’s too far away…
Speaking for myself, it’s not too far! I have lots of vacation time saved up. I’m not sure about the others, though.
UNDERSTAND
LISTENING
Rie is an intern at a company in Toronto. She’s chatting with Austin, another intern, as they wait for a meeting to start.
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TRIVIA
Did you know there are many different kinds of vegetarians? Pescatarians don’t eat meat but do eat fish. Lacto-ovo-vegetarians don’t eat meat but do eat eggs and dairy products. Ovo-vegetarians don’t eat meat or dairy products but do eat eggs.
PRACTICE
Rephrase the underlined sentences using the expressions in the box. Some expressions may be used more than once.
1.
Tutor: What are they demonstrating for?
Student: They want harsher laws against the mistreatment of animals.
2.
Tutor: Does Jay ever eat meat?
Student: No, he never ever eats meat.
3.
Tutor: Why doesn’t Eric use social media?
Student: To be honest, I’m not really sure. I guess it’s the way he wants to live.
4.
Tutor: Do you think Kumiko will care if the soup has beef broth?
Student: I don’t think so. She doesn’t like to eat big chunks of meat, but I don’t think she’s that picky about broth.
5.
Tutor: Why does Bart go running every day? Is he trying to lose weight still?
Student: Nah, he already reached his goal weight. He said running is part of his new healthy lifestyle.
CHALLENGE
Challenge 1
Your friend is thinking about cutting meat from his/her diet. Listen to a podcast about vegetarianism. Then, give your friend some advice.
Today's Expressions
- animal cruelty
- a lifestyle choice
- a strict vegetarian
Speak Your Mind
- Speaking for myself, …
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Challenge 2
What do you think? What does your tutor think? Discuss.
If TimeAllows
1 BEING A VEGETARIAN |
2 ANIMAL RIGHTS |
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1 BEING A VEGETARIAN
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2ANIMAL RIGHTS
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FEEDBACK
I can listen to and understand someone talking about vegetarianism.
LESSON GOAL ACHIEVEMENT
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Very GoodCould complete the task with ease
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3
GoodCould complete the task with some clarifications
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2
FairCould complete the task with additional instructions
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1
PoorCould somehow complete the task with difficulty
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
- RANGE
the ability to use a wide variety of vocabulary - ACCURACY
the ability to speak correctly - FLUENCY
the ability to speak smoothly without pauses or fillers - INTERACTION
the ability to manage a conversation
