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Continue Activity 1 below

Which topic generates
the most discussion at
school?

What argument
can you wield to
defend your opinion?

2. Listen to the track and follow along using the transcript below.

• Underline the expressions that complement what others said and TRACK 58
circle the ones that encourage them to participate. Look at the examples.

ERIC: What topic should we discuss in the debate? Can you think of anything interesting?
DAVID: I think we should talk about illegal downloading.
PAULA: I don’t agree. There’s not much to say about it. It is illegal. That’s it.
What do you think, María?
MARÍA: It sounds like a good idea because lots of people do it and that’s why it might be
interesting, but it’s not right.
ERIC: OK, then what about the fact that record companies are making too much money off
the artists’ work?
DAVID: I don’t think that’s fair, but I can’t say much more. I don’t know how the industry
works or what companies do to promote an album. It’s a relevent topic and I like that you
suggested it, but we don’t work in the industry, so we’ll find it difficult to discuss.
PAULA: Yes, you’re right. Let’s talk about making music using a computer instead of
traditional instruments.
MARÍA: Oh, yes! That could be a heated discussion. Do you like that topic, Eric?
ERIC: I do! I agree that we could have an important dicussion about this, as some people
don’t think that computer-made music can have the same quality or merit as music made
with instrumentss.
DAVID: Yes, that’s a great idea! However, there are lots of artists making good music with
computers, robots, and other stuff. Because good music is good music, regardless where it
came from, or how it came about.
PAULA: OK, good!

• Discuss your answers to the questions in Activity 1.
• Remember that you should work with people that have different opinions on the topic.
• Compliment others and encourage them to participate.

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