Questions
     1. Do you like watching television? Why (Why not)?
     2. Do you think television has done more good than harm to its viewers or vice versa? Explain.
     3. Do you think it is harmful and damaging for children to watch a lot of television? What suggestions do you have on this aspect?
     4. What would you do if you were in charge of TV programmes?
    IV. Write
     Work out an outline of your own viewpoints. The outline should consist of major statements and supporting evidence and examples. Do not write down every word of your speech.
    V. Speak
     1. Speak according to your outline, or give spontaneous speeches when you disagree with your classmates or when you want to support your own group with similar opinions.
     2. Language devices: You are expected to extend your ability to agree or disagree with other people’s opinions and to ask them to explain their points of view.
     I couldn’t have put it better myself.
     That’s just what I was thinking.
     There’s something is that, I suppose.
     I’d go along with you on that.
     I couldn’t agree more.
     You are not serious, surely.
     Oh, come on.
     That’s a little far-fetched, isn’t it?
     Well, I don’t know.
     Well, the point I’m trying to make is that...
    VI. Sum up
     1. The whole class decide on the best prepared speech and the best spontaneous speech.
     2. The whole class pick out the most convincing statements from the arguments and counter-arguments.
     3. The teacher gives comments on students’ ideas and language.