Unit 4C - Empower C1

Unit 4C - Empower C1

by Aji Banjaransari

Student's learning objectives

​After this lesson, students are able to give an opinion tactfully.

​Nadia

​Sara

​Oscar

​Listen to Part 1

​Look at the list of the topics below.

​Who mentioned them?

​

​- Max's writing

​- Professionalism

​- A sequel to Solar Wind

​- The number of listeners

​Listen again to Part 1

Multiple Choice

Who mentioned about "Max's Writing"?

• Nadia

• Sara

• Oscar

Multiple Choice

Who mentioned about "Professionalism"?

• Nadia

• Sara

• Oscar

Multiple Choice

Who mentioned about "A sequel to Solar Wind"?

• Nadia

• Sara

• Oscar

Multiple Choice

Who mentioned about "The number of listeners"?

• Nadia

• Sara

• Oscar

​Being tactful

in formal discussion

​Tactful means showing sensitivity towards others

Multiple Choice

"Well, If you don't mind me saying so, It was like trying to get blood out of a stone."

The underlined expression is used to ___.

• soften direct criticisms

• present contradictory opinions

• soften strong opinions or bad news

Multiple Choice

"I see where you're coming from, but guys, I think we're forgetting something here."

The underlined expression is used to ___.

• soften direct criticisms

• present contradictory opinions

• soften strong opinions or bad news

Multiple Choice

"Look, don't take this personally, Oscar. I'm trying to be constructive."

The underlined expression is used to ___.

• soften direct criticisms

• present contradictory opinions

• soften strong opinions or bad news

Multiple Choice

" I do take your point, but I'm not sure there's anything more I could've done."

The underlined expression is used to ___.

• soften direct criticisms

• present contradictory opinions

• soften strong opinions or bad news

Multiple Choice

" I beg to differ. I agree Redwood wasn't particularly forthcoming, but my feeling is that there's always a way ."

The underlined expression is used to ___.

• soften direct criticisms

• present contradictory opinions

• soften strong opinions or bad news

Multiple Choice

" No.offence intended, Oscar, but I couldn't understand why you were asking about a sequel."

The underlined expression is used to ___.

• soften direct criticisms

• present contradictory opinions

• soften strong opinions or bad news

Multiple Choice

" With all due respect, Sara, I don't think you're in a position to tell us what does and doesn't make a good interviewer."

The underlined expression is used to ___.

• soften direct criticisms

• present contradictory opinions

• soften strong opinions or bad news

​Listen to part 2

Open Ended

What advice does Alex give Sara? Why?

Open Ended

What has been the same about Nadia's behaviour and whathas been different

Open Ended

How do you think Sara feels when she is asking Alex for Max's phone number? Why?

Do you have any questions?​

Speaking time

​Student A

​Student B

​Use the Expressions of being tactful in giving your advice.

​Record the audio files and send it to [e-mail]