Debates: framing a motion and taking a stance
Speaking · Debates · C1 · 25 min. See how a debater frames a motion, then open a debate of your own.
About this worksheet
See how a debater frames a motion, then open a debate of your own.
- Level
- C1
- Category
- Speaking
- Topic
- Debates
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Exercises
- True / False, Key words, Reading text, Matching, Table to fill in, Speaking / writing task
- Answer key
- Included
- Access
- Free
On the sheet
- True / False: Get ready. Write T (true) or F (false).
- Key words: Useful words and phrases.
- Reading text: Read the situation.
- Matching: Read again. Match each part of Emma's opening with what it does.
- Table to fill in: Choose two motions from the task below. Plan your openings.
- Speaking / writing task: Take a stance with a partner.
- Speaking / writing task: Discuss with the other pair.
