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A Discuss 1-6 in pairs.

1 When was the last time you spoke in public? How did you feel?2 Whats the largest crowd youve ever spoken to?3 On a scale of 1 (I hate it) to 5 (I love it), how do you like speaking in public?4 Whos the best / worst public speaker you know?5 Have you ever made / sat through a thank-you speech? What was the occasion?6 What kinds of TV shows do you usually associatethank-youspeeches with?

B Watch eight short thank-you speeches from the 2015 Oscar Awards. Write A-F next to photos 1-8. Usevideo 1.

What is each person doing?

a Describing a landmark event in US history.b Raising awareness to a cause.c Thanking his/her family (two excerpts).d Describing a contradiction.e Saying the award is not really theirs (two excerpts).f Expressing his/her admiration for a colleague.

C Which speech struck you as the most / least sincere? Which one do you think people might still remember next year?

DWatchvideo 2from the beginning to 0:30 and pay attention to the yellow sounds. Then watch the rest of the video and complete sentences 1-7. Use 2-4 words in each gap.

1 And I am grateful every day _______________remarkableperson I know.2Underextremelydifficult conditions, you showed us the_______________ andunder that leadershipa creative collaborationblossomed.3 Its our time to have wage equalityonce _______________ alland equal rights _______________ in the United States of America.4 They supported him and they believed him and,_______________ bottom of his heart, he thanks them. Thank you.5 The_______________ bridge connects the kid from the south side of Chicago,_______________ a better life, to those in Francestanding up fortheir freedom of expression.6 I dont think_______________ articulating quite how I feel right now, please know this.Im fully aware thatI am a lucky, lucky man.7Theres no such thing asbest actress, as is evidenced by_______________ fellow nominees. Ive been honored to be among youevery_______________ way.

E Write thebluewords and expressions next to their meanings.

very sincerely: ______________________________become successful: ___________________________defend, support: _____________________________completely and finally: _________________________It doesnt exist: ______________________________I know well, beyond doubt: ______________________during the whole process: _______________________extraordinary, very special: ______________________facing adversity: _____________________________

F Discuss 1-6 in groups. Whichbluewords / phrases:

1 Were you familiar with but had never actively used?2 Is / Arealreadypart of your active vocabulary?3 Do you instinctively like / hate the sound of?4 Can you easily use in a sentencenow?5 Do you think you will be able to use next class, spontaneously?6 Do you doubt you will ever use spontaneously?

Answers:

Exercise B:1C, 2D, 3F, 4B, 5C, 6A, 7E, 8EExercise D:Answers on the screenExercise E:very sincerely: from the bottom of his heartbecome successful: blossom(ed)defend, support: stand up forcompletely and finally: once and for allIt doesnt exist: Theres no such thing asI know well, beyond doubt: Im fully aware thatduring the whole process: every step of the wayextraordinary, very special: remarkablefacing adversity: under difficult conditions

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