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Lesson B On a global scaleLesson A In my community
Community issues
Check (√) the items you have in your community. Then talk about them with your partner.
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Lesson B On a global scale
Community issues
Check (√) the items you have in your community. Then talk about them with your partner.
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housing
job
opportunities
ethnic
restaurants
shopping
district
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Lesson A In my community
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Lesson B On a global scale
Check (√) the statements that you feel are true for your community. Compare your answers with a partner.
Community issues
1. Rush hour is unbearable.
2. There’s too much noise pollution.
3. It’s dangerous. We need more police patrols.
4. Tourist traps should be closed down.
5. We don’t need more affordable housing.
6. There are plenty of job opportunities if you look hard enough.
7. There is a nice variety of ethnic restaurants.
8. The shopping district isn’t very exciting.
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Lesson A In my community
Speaking
Making a complaint / Asking for help
Useful Expressions
Making a complaint / Asking for help
Lesson B On a global scale
I’ve got a complaint about …I’m sorry to bring this up, but … I hate having to say this, but could
you possibly try to …
It looks terrible.
Can you do anything about …?Something has to be done about …We need to do something about …Do you think you could …?
Lesson A In my community
Speaking
The mayor is meeting some members of a neighborhood association. Listen to their conversation and look at the picture. What is graffiti?
Lesson B On a global scale
It looks terrible.
Keys spraying words on walls
Lesson A In my community
Speaking
Lesson B On a global scale
Mr. Mayor, I own a business in the main shopping district and I’ve got a complaint.Well, what seems to be the problem?There is too much graffiti. Kids are always spraying words on the front of my store.That isn’t good for business, I’ m sure.No, it’s not, and it looks terrible.I agree that graffiti is a serious issue. We cannot ignore it.What are you planning to do about it?I think we need to study the problem. If necessary, we’ll increase the police patrols at night in this area.Thank you for your help, Mr. Mayor. You’ve got my vote in the next election!
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It looks terrible.
Practice the conversation with a partner.
Lesson A In my community
Speaking
Lesson B On a global scale
Look at these three situations. Make notes in your notebook about why they are dangerous.
It looks terrible.
a broken traffic signal stray dogs junkyard
Lesson A In my community
Speaking
Lesson B On a global scale
One person plays the mayor and the other person plays a concerned citizen. Follow the steps below.
It looks terrible.
a broken traffic signal stray dogs junkyard
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The concerned citizen complains to the mayor about one of the dangerous
situations in the pictures, explaining why it is dangerous.
After listening to the complaint, the mayor quickly explains a plan to fix
the problem.
Switch roles. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for another dangerous situation.
Lesson A In my community
Do you think your neighborhood is safe? What kinds of safety issues concern you the most? Discuss with your partner.
Communication
Lesson B On a global scale
How safe is your neighborhood?
Lesson A In my community
Communication
Lesson B On a global scale
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Ask your partner these questions about his or her neighborhood. Check (√) Yes or No.
How safe is your neighborhood?
Are some people at home during the daytime?
Can you see people in the local parks late at night?
Do you know your neighbors well?
Do children often play in the street?
Are there sidewalks for people to walk on?
Are there frequent police patrols?
Is there little or no graffiti?
Do people drink alcohol at bars in your neighborhood?
Are the streets clearly marked with traffic signs?
Are there any abandoned lots?
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Lesson A In my community
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Communication
Lesson B On a global scale
Now use your partner’s answers to calculate his or her neighborhood’s “safety score” below. (10 points = very safe, 1 point = not so safe)
How safe is your neighborhood?
1. When people are around, there is less criminal activity.
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There is more crime when people hang around in parks late at night.
You’ll pay more attention when you know your neighbors.
It’s dangerous for people to play in the street.When people stay on the sidewalks, they are less likely to be hit by bicycles or cars.
There is less crime if there are more police patrols.
Graffiti is a sign of an overall decline of a neighborhood.
When people drink, they tend to fight more.
Traffic signs need to be clear to help with traffic flow.
Kids can hang out in abandoned lots and cause trouble.
Scoring Score
1 point for Yes
1 point for No
1 point for Yes
1 point for Yes
1 point for No
1 point for Yes
1 point for Yes
1 point for No
1 point for Yes
1 point for No
ExplanationQ#
Total (Safety Score) =
Lesson A In my community
Communication
Lesson B On a global scale
Tell your partner the safety score. Then discuss any problem areas where his or her neighborhood didn’t score a point, and make suggestions about how to fix them.
How safe is your neighborhood?
Lesson A In my community
1. When people are around, there is less criminal activity.
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There is more crime when people hang around in parks late at night.
You’ll pay more attention when you know your neighbors.
It’s dangerous for people to play in the street.When people stay on the sidewalks, they are less likely to be hit by bicycles or cars.
There is less crime if there are more police patrols.
Graffiti is a sign of an overall decline of a neighborhood.
When people drink, they tend to fight more.
Traffic signs need to be clear to help with traffic flow.
Kids can hang out in abandoned lots and cause trouble.
Scoring Score
1 point for Yes
1 point for No
1 point for Yes
1 point for Yes
1 point for No
1 point for Yes
1 point for Yes
1 point for No
1 point for Yes
1 point for No
ExplanationQ#
Total (Safety Score) =