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REAL ENGLISH 8

Speaking

A debate is a discussion about a subject on which people have different views. While you
participate in a debate and speak about a topic, you maintain a consistent stance on that
particular matter and stick to it.

Since a debate is basically a speech, follow the conventions of speech-making, such as greeting
the presiding person, judges and the audience. The speech should have a formal introduction
and conclusion. Define and introduce the topic. Give four or five points and elaborate those
points, citing reliable examples and statistics. A debate should have convincing arguments,
presented in a logical manner with fluency and accuracy. Avoid controversial arguments and
incorrect statements.

For example, the topic ‘Life in a city is mechanical’ can be dealt with in two ways.
In favour: Yes, it is mechanical. What is a mechanical life? Why is it so? Give four or five points
in support of the statement.
Against: No, it is not mechanical. Why? Give four or five points to prove it is exciting.

E2 Organize classroom debates on the following topics moderated by your teacher.

1. All of us are responsible for climate change.
2. Light pollution is not as serious a problem as other kinds of pollution.

F Express

Making a Poster

The purpose of a poster is to inform, educate and create awareness.

1. It gives complete information and answers the questions: what, who, when, where, why and
how.
2. It is a brief piece of writing. So it must be clear.
3. It should read well. So highlight the important points.

4. A suitable visual to convey the message attracts the attention of readers.

5. A catchy slogan makes the poster more effective.
6. It should have the name and address of the people who are issuing it.

F1 Imagine you are a member of your school’s eco club. On behalf of the World Wild Fund for
Nature (WWF), you wish to request everyone in your school to observe Earth Hour on a
particular date in the current year by switching off non-essential lights at 8.30 p.m. for an
hour. Prepare a poster for Earth Hour to be displayed in your school.

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