Lesson 3

Listening

1. Listen to a brainstorming session in an English lesson. Answer the questions.

1. How many students are taking part in the brainstorming session?

three.

2. How are the students brainstorming ideas (talking, writing, drawing, etc.)?

they’re talking about the ideas and writing them down.

3. Why are the students brainstorming ideas?

they need to think of ideas for welcoming new students to their school and making them feel comfortable at the school.

2. Listen again. Which phrases (a–f) do the students use to do these things during the brainstorming session?

1. Start the discussion, d. Does anyone already have any ideas they want to share.
2. Make sure everyone takes part in the session, b. Would you be happy for us to add that to our possible solutions, Reem?
3. Talk about the pros and cons of an idea, a. it might lead to …, but at least …
4. Say what’s important, f. … that’s our priority.
5. Check that everyone is happy with a decision, e. So do we all agree that this could be a good solution.
6. Make a decision, c. Let’s add it to our options.