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E GOAL Compare and Contrast Options
Communication
A MY WORLD We all have to make big decisions sometimes. What big decisions have you made? What big decisions do you think you will make in the future? Tell the class.
B In pairs, look at the list of life decisions. Discuss and rank them from 1 to 8 (1= the most difficult decision, 8 = the easiest decision).
_______ moving to another country _______ choosing a phone
_______ asking someone to marry you _______ deciding what to wear to a party
_______ buying your first car _______ getting a student loan
_______ applying for a job _______ buying a house
C Work in groups. Three of your friends need to make big decisions. Discuss each situation and make a list of choices. Decide what your friend should do.
| 1. A friend is a very good cook. He wants to open his own restaurant, but he needs money to start the business. He thinks he should ask a bank for a loan. What should he do? | 2. A friend has won a scholarship to study in the US for two years. She would like to study abroad, but she also likes her current school, her home, and her friends. What should she do? | 3. A friend won over 10,000,000 dong in the lottery. She is a student and never has much money. She also does volunteer work with a charity for animals. The charity always needs more money. What should she do? |
If he asks for a loan," he'll pay interest.
But if she goes away, she won't be near her friends.
She should keep the money!
D Compare your decisions for each friend with another group.
A woman cares for cats at a cat and dog rescue charity in Hiroshima, Japan.
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Writing
E Read the email. Which of the three friends in C is this person writing to?
Hi!
It was great to hear your news! It's exciting, but you have a really difficult decision to make. On the one hand, moving to a new country is an amazing opportunity. If you live there, you'll learn a new language and see some amazing new places! You can make new friends, too.
On the other hand, you'll miss your family and friends. They will also miss you. You'll feel a little lonely. In addition, you'll have to do many things by yourself like cooking and doing housework.
However, if you decide to go, we'll all come and visit you! And also, it's only for two years. That isn't very long. So, overall, I think you should go!
All the best,
Andy.
F Read the information below and then underline the words for comparing and contrasting in the email in E.
| WRITING SKILLS: Compare and Contrast |
| When you compare and contrast different ideas and choices, you can use these linking words and phrases: Describing similarities: It also... / In addition,... / Similarly.... / Both... Comparing differences: On the one hand,... / On the other hand,... / However,... / In contrast... Concluding: Overall,... / On the whole.,... / I think... / In conclusion,... |
G Circle the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences.
1. On the whole, / In contrast, I think that doing volunteer work is the best choice for all the reasons I've just mentioned.
2. On the one hand, going to the game would be fun. In addition, / On the other hand, I have a test tomorrow and need to study!
3. She wants to save up for a laptop. Similarly, / However, it's impossible because she needs to pay for her classes soon.
✔️GOAL CHECK
Compare and Contrast Options
1. Write an email (120-150 words) to one of the other friends in C. Help your friend make a decision. Remember to use linking words and phrases to compare and contrast in your email.
2. Afterwards, exchange your emails in pairs. Do you think your partner gave good advice? Why?
