Discussions: does meritocracy really exist?
Speaking · Discussions · C2 · 25 min. Explore talent, luck and privilege in a nuanced discussion about success.
About this worksheet
Explore talent, luck and privilege in a nuanced discussion about success.
- Level
- C2
- Category
- Speaking
- Topic
- Discussions
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Exercises
- True / False, Key words, Reading text, Gap-fill, Table to fill in, Speaking / writing task
- Answer key
- Included
- Access
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On the sheet
- True / False: Get ready. Write T (true) or F (false).
- Key words: Useful words and phrases.
- Reading text: Read the situation.
- Gap-fill: Complete the sentences with words and phrases from the box.
- Table to fill in: Compare James and Chloe. Then rate how much each factor matters (1-5).
- Speaking / writing task: Discuss in groups.
