Lesson 3
Vocabulary
1. Check the meaning of these words and phrases in a dictionary, then discuss these questions in pairs.
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1. What do you think is the difference between sounds, a voice and speaking? sounds= any noise you make (e.g. clapping, stamping, shouting, animal, noises, etc..).
voice= noises only with your mouth (talking, singing, screaming, etc..).
speaking= using words.
2. Which of these different types of communication do most people use?Why? people mostly use speaking and writing.
3. Which types of communication do animals mostly use? Animals mostly use sounds and perhaps body language.
2. Work in pairs. Do you think the sentences are true (T) or false (F)?
1. Cats can’t understand people. F. they can understand when someone is angry, for example.
2. Some animals can copy sounds. T
3. Animals only use body language to communicate. F. they use other forms of communication.
4. Horses say hello by touching noses. T
5. People can use their voices and bodies to communicate with animals. T
6. Cats only make a noise when they want something. F. They also make a noise when they are frightened, for example.
Listening
3. Listen to a podcast about animals. What types of communication from Exercise 1 does Dr Ahmed talk about?
He talks about body language, sounds, voice, speaking, eye contact and facial expressions.
Language
5. Can you add any more expressions to the circles?
Advice: How about...?, You should..., Why don’t you...?
Opinions: In my view..., I think..., In my opinion...
Suggestions: Let’s..., Shall we...?, What about....? We could...
Writing
6. Read this post from the internet. What is the girl’s problem?
Her older sister does not want to talk to her.
8. Write a reply to Radwa in your notebook. Use some of the phrases from Exercise 5.
What about trying to do something together that you both like? You could watch your favourite filmor go shopping. In my opinion, if she is talking to her friends, you should wait until she’s finished. How about spending more time with your friends, too?