Which sentences in 11a could these expressions be used in? How would the sentences need to change? Example: We set out to create cutting-edge content. Work in pairs. Go online and find out how Demand Media, now Leaf Group, has changed until now. Mark the developments on a timeline. Either draw the visualisation on paper or create a Power Point slide. Choose three important milestones for the company to present in class. Imagine you are the CEO of the company. Explain the major changes sounding confident. Use as many phrases in 11b as you can. Work alone. 1 Think of an idea that you think is unique. Use these ideas or your own: ■■ an idea for improving your town. ■■ a way of solving an environmental problem. ■■ a business idea that would fill a gap in the market. 2 Prepare to explain your message in a clear, detailed way. Plan to deliver it in a positive light, so that you sound confident and have complete belief in it. 3 Anticipate any questions that you might be asked and how to deal with them. Work in pairs. 1 Take turns to explain your message. 2 As your partner is speaking, think of difficult questions to ‘test’ or criticise that message. 3 Find as many ‘holes’ in their argument as you can. Notes: The IT facilities at your school are rather poor. You are part of a team planning a project to get better IT equipment for students. The team has asked you to write a proposal to the EU Commission to get the money for your project. In your proposal, you should: ■■ explain why you are writing. ■■ outline what kind of equipment you need and what for. ■■ propose a way to present the outcome of your project to other schools. Divide your proposal into sections and give them headings. Write around 250 words. 1 Writing guide: Proposal, p. 186. b cutting-edge there’s no question absolutely certain innovative catch on ground-breaking flourish without any doubt totally unique c d Speaking 12 a b Writing 13 IMPROVE IT FACILITIES AT YOUR SCHOOL Send a proposal for your school project to the EU Commission! Get money from the Directorate-General for Education! Share your experiences with other schools! 122 Language skills Extras Explore 9 Technology and science Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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