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E S L L E S S O N P L A N MARCH 2008
Bottled or Tap?
Language Function: Vocabulary/Topic:
T E A C H E R W O R K S H E E T
focus on talking
activity 1. In pairs, ask and answer the questions below. What beverages do you drink regularly? Which one is your favourite? Which of the beverages you drink do you consider healthy?
beverage
any type of drink except water
Do you prefer zzy or at mineral water? Do you have a favourite brand of mineral water? In what way is it different to other brands? Do you often drink tap water? If not, why?
Bottled or Tap?
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Whose Arguments
Hold Water?
The backlash against bottled water has already led to a decision that it will no longer be served by the Westminster government during official meetings. Also hundreds of restaurants and chefs backed the campaign urging people to turn back to tap water. To date, no independent investigation has shown which type of water is safer and healthier. Therefore, given the lack of objective research or evidence to favour bottled water or tap water, the decision on which to drink comes down to individual choice.
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Bottled or Tap?
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focus on vocabulary
activity 3. explain the meaning of the words and phrases by completing the sentences. 1. When you are thirsty, you ....................................................................................................... . 2. If someone has been out and about, it means that they ......................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................ 3. When you need to stock up your fridge, you have to ............................................................. . 4. If something is seductive, it is ................................................................................................ . 5. If something is nutritious, it .................................................................................................... . 6. If we believe that bottled water does not deserve the nutritional halo other people give it, we think that ............................................................................................................................... . 7. Contaminants are substances that ........................................................................................ . 8. If a thing or a way of behaving is a no-no, it means it is not .................................................. . 9. If something is awless, it is .................................................................................................. . 10. A backlash against something is ........................................................................................... .
CARBON FOOTPRINT
the amount of carbon dioxide emitted due to the the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc. Carbon footprint is a useful measure of the impact of human activities on the environment.
focus on talking
activity 4. Discuss the questions below.
Do you think that your attitude towards bottled water has changed after reading the article? Which argument do you nd more persuasive? o o tap water is equally good as bottled water but much cheaper drinking bottled water increases your carbon footprint
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Bottled or Tap?
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1. Which of the containers is often used for drinking tea or coffee? ................................................................... 2. Which container is a plastic or paper cup? ..................................................................................................... 3. Which words are names of alcoholic drinks? ................................................................................................ 4. Which of the containers is wine usually served in? ........................................................................................ 5. Which word is used for a zzy drink that is not alcoholic? ............................................................................. 6. Which two words from the box mean the same object - a container with a handle and a lip for holding and pouring liquids (one AmE term and one BrE term) ......................................................................................... 7. Which of the words is a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink? ................................................................ 8. Which word is used for a small cup for black coffee served following dinner? ............................................... 9. Which word is used in the USA for strong alcoholic drinks? ........................................................................... 10. Which word is used in the UK for strong alcoholic drinks? ............................................................................. 11. Which word means a small, at bottle made of metal or glass used for carrying alcohol? ............................. 12. Which of the containers is a cup for wine made of glass or metal? ................................................................
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