Resources

10mins - Conversation: Debate: What do you think is the most useful device that has been invented in the last 20 years? Do you think technology reduces or increases stress? Why? What are some examples? What jobs do you think might be replaced by robots in the future? How has technology changed the way we communicate with each other?

10mins - Revision: Phrasal verbs: A phrasal verb is created by a verb + preposition or a verb + adverb which changes the meaning of the original verb. Ex: 'figure out' - means 'to solve' E.g. 'We need to figure out a solution.' 'Take away' - means confiscate or remove. E.g. 'Tomorrow I will take away the old furniture from the bedroom.' 'Call off' -means to cancel. 'We've called off the football match due to the rain.

Look at the phrasal verb help pages in the FCE book and have the students define and give examples for phrasal verbs.

10mins - Activity: Assign each student a verb and ask them to brainstorm as many phrasal verbs as they can that utilise the verb. Ex. Think - to have a particular idea of belief; to direct the mind. Think about - to consider something before making a decision. 'I will think about the offer before I accept it.' Think up - to create or invent something. 'I need to think up an excuse for why I was late to class.' Think ahead - to plan for the future. 'We should think ahead about what we need to cook dinner.' Think over - to consider something carefully. 'Before you buy the car, you should think it over.'

10mins - Worksheet: 03 phrasal verbs

15mins - Test: 03 reading practice - part 3

05mins - Warm down: Goodbye, see you next time!