MONOLOGUE: CHRISTMAS AND GIFTS

You are a journalist and it is Christmas time. Firstly, analyze different ways of celebrating
Christmas depending on culture. Then, give your opinion about your preference: receiving gifts on
Christmas Eve or on January 6th.
Here you have some guidelines:

Explain how Christmas is celebrated in your country

Contrast this information with the one taken from other cultures giving examples of the
differences
Give your opinion about what you prefer
Your monologue should last around 3-4 minutes
In this task you will learn how to (unit 2 lesson 4):
Use linking words to express contrast
Talk about different ways of getting gifts
Express your opinion about the way different cultures
celebrate some aspects of Christmas

DIALOGUE: FAMILY REUNIONS

Some relatives are going to visit you and your partner for Christmas. They know neither the city
nor the events celebrated at Christmas in the city. Think about possible plans so that your
relatives have a memorable stay.
You are going to discuss about the family reunion. Also, you are going to express your wishes,
complaints and regrets about this topic.
The dialogue should last around 4 - 5 minutes.
Choose a role and develop it explaining the items shown below:
STUDENT A: A party lover
Greet your partner
Tell him/her you think the best plan is
going out to a restaurant and a disco.
Discuss the alternatives.
Come to an agreement.
Say goodbye.

STUDENT B: A family lover

Greet your partner.
Tell him/her you think the best option is
staying at home and playing board games.
Discuss the alternatives.
Come to an agreement.
Say goodbye.

To perform this dialogue:

Go through lesson 4 (Christmas) and unit 1 (lessons 1 and 2) about family and relationships.
Review verbs related to feelings, and how to express your wishes, complaints and regrets.
You can also revise all verb tenses and vocabulary studied in Unit 1 and 2 that deal with
relationships, family and Christmas.
In this task you will learn how to:
Ask and give information about family and preference.
Express your wishes, regrets and complaints.
Maintain a dialogue with a partner.
The task will be marked according to the following assessment criteria:
Adequacy (duration, content and communicative functions)
Cohesion and coherence (linked ideas, connectors, rhythm and intonation)
Vocabulary and grammar richness and correction
Pronunciation
Tip 1: This task is an interaction between two people, not a monologue, so you will have to express your
opinion or ask for detailed information to your partner while he/she is speaking.
Tip 2: Remember that the conversation has to sound natural, so intonation and rhythm are essential.
Tip 3: You mustn't read. Practice the conversation until being sure you can do it in front of the teacher.