Unit 1 : The Gifts of Youth

Speaking Activity: Group Work

Vocabulary
Word Formation
NOUNS ADJECTIVES NOUNS ADJECTIVES

Energy energetic Audacity audacious

Perseverance perseverant Strength strong
Enthusiasm enthusiastic Competence competent
Patience patient Reliability reliable
Flexibility flexible Responsibility responsible
Sociability sociable Vitality vital
Optimism optimistic Ability able
Vigour vigorous Punctuality punctual
Imagination imaginative Persuasion persuasive
Creativity creative Cooperation cooperative
Adventure adventurous Efficiency efficient
Innovation innovative Maturity mature
Self-
Talent talented confidence self- confident
Ambition ambitious Independence independent
Inquiry inquisitive Autonomy autonomous
Gift gifted Rebellion rebellious
 Practice
 Put the words between brackets in the correct form

strong
Ahmed is a (strength)……………..……………….(adventure) adventurous
………………………young man full
of (vital) ……………………..………….
vitality He is really (energy) ……………………..………….,
energetic and he
is (passion) ……………………about
passionate social work. He is so (audacity) …………………………..that
audacious
nothing can stop him achieving his goals.
enthusiasm
Everybody admires him for his (enthusiastic) ……………………………..for assisting unprivileged
talented
people in his community. I personally think he is a (talent) ……………………………..…………and
tolerant
a (tolerance) …………..……boy. curious
He is exceptionally (curiosity) ……….……………………..about
solving social problems.
imaginative
Not only is Ahmed (imagination) ……………………and creative
(creativity) ……………………….., but he is
ambitious
also (ambition) ………………………… He always dreams of becoming the best of the best.
rebellious
Some say that Ahmed is rather (rebellion) ..…………………………….…….….., but I think he has
confident
full (confident) …………..… in his own abilities, and he tries to show everybody that he is simply
vigorous
a (vigour)………............................ innovative
boy with (innovation) …………………………..ideas.
 Functions: -Expressing Opinions
- Agreeing and Disagreeing
Asking for opinion Giving opinion
-What is your opinion - In my opinion,..............
about ..? - In my view,....................
- What do you think - For me,..........................
about..? - To my mind,.................
- What is your view - From my point of
about ..........? view,..............
- Do you think..... ? - I think that.../ I believe
that.......
- As far as I am
concerned,........
- It seems to me that......
Expressing Agreement Expressing
Disagreement
-I totally agree with you. -Sorry ,I don’t agree with
-Of course you’re right. you.
- I share the same point -Of course, not.
of view. - I don’t think so.
- You are absolutely - Sorry but you are wrong.
right. -I ‘m afraid. I disagree.
-Exactly, that’s true - That’s not always true.
- I couldn’t agree more.
 Practice
 Respond to the following statements as indicated:

1) I think women are more patient with children than men

 you: (express complete disagreement)_____________________________________________________________
2) Living in the city is very pleasant
 you: (disagree and give a reason)__________________________________________________________________
3) Watching TV for me is a waste of time
 you: (disagree and give a reason)__________________________________________________________________
4) Women should be given a great role today
 you: (give your opinion)_________________________________________________________________________
5) Experimenting on animals is useful
 you: (express agreement)_______________________________________________________________________
6) Investing in youth is investing in the future of the country
 you: (express total agreement)____________________________________________________________________
Practice: Choose the appropriate answer
1) Leila dreams of becoming a famous actress.
becoming become to become
2) I feel like having a cup of coffee.
to have having have
3) She couldn't help crying when she met an orphan.
to cry crying cry
4) Let me
see if I can do this for you.
seeing to see see
5) I am fond of reading Old Arabic Poetry.
read reading to read
to allow
6) They agreed him a second chance.
to allow allow allowing
to imagine
7) It is quite difficult how they did that.
imagining imagine to imagine
quitting
8) I'm thinking of my job!
quit to quit quitting
to run
9) They showed her how the firm effectively.
running to run run
go
10) I'd rather home right now.
Writing
Descriptive Paragraph / Article
 1. A Paragraph

A paragraph is a small section of writing that presents and explores a single main
idea or topic.
Structure:
 Begins with a topic sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
 Contains supporting sentences that further explain or provide evidence for the
main idea.
 Ends with a concluding sentence
Article
An article is a longer piece of writing that covers a broader topic,
providing a more comprehensive discussion or analysis.
Structure:
 Introduction: Sets the stage by presenting the topic and often
includes a thesis statement or main argument.
 Body: Contains several paragraphs, each exploring a different
aspect of the topic, presenting arguments, evidence, or
viewpoints.
 Conclusion: Summarizes the main points and may suggest a
course of action, express an opinion, or provide a final
thought.
 A descriptive paragraph /article
A descriptive paragraph or article is generally characterized by the use of adjectives.

Writing Strategy:
When describing a person, you should include:
 Name and Identity
 Background Information
 Context of Giftedness
 Talents and Abilities
 Physical appearance
 Personality Description
 Notable Achievements
 Impact on Others