Debating Living Standards

GESE GRADE 8 & ISE II

CEFR level: B2

​Trinity Qualification(s) type: GESE grade 8 & ISE II

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​Exam task focus:
✔ To practice using vocabulary related to society and living standards
✔ To discuss this lexis in groups
✔ To enhance vocabulary
✔ To foster critical thinking and communication skills

Resources:
● A copy of a vocabulary table

Description of the activity

1. Introducing vocabulary
Discuss the vocabulary table with the students, ensuring they understand the
definitions.
Encourage them to use the words in sentences to reinforce understanding.

2. Group Formation
Divide the students into small groups of 3-4 members.

3. Assigning the subject

Assign each group a specific aspect of society and living standards to focus on. For
example, one group may discuss "Urbanization and Its Impact on Living Standards,"
while another group discusses "Social Inequality and Poverty."

4. Research and Preparation

Give each group time to research their assigned topic and prepare key points for the
debate. Encourage the use of the provided vocabulary.

5. Debate
Each group takes turns presenting their arguments and engaging in a debate with the
other groups.
Encourage the use of the vocabulary and ask open-ended questions to stimulate
discussion.

6. Reflection and Vocabulary Recap

After the debate, have a brief reflection session where each group shares their
insights.
Recap the key vocabulary used during the activity.
 Debating Living Standards
GESE GRADE 8 & ISE II

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