Communicative situations

Situation A

You think a website is the best way to remember Nelson Mandela. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them things that might not work with their ideas. Also, tell the others which is the least effective of these (and why): stamps and coins, a worldwide holiday or a statue at the UN.

Situation B

You think a worldwide holiday is the best way to remember Nelson Mandela. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them things that might not work with their ideas. Also, tell the others which is the least effective of these (and why): stamps and coins, a website or a statue at the UN

Situation C

You think a statue at the UN is the best way to remember Nelson Mandela. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them things that might not work with their ideas. Also, tell the others which is the least effective of these (and why): stamps and coins, a worldwide holiday or a website.

FOCUS ON LISTENING

PART 1

Discuss the questions in a small group

1. Who is your favorite politician from your country?

2. Do you know anything about them?

3. Are you interested in their contributions?

4. What can you say about prominent political leaders from Kazakhstan?

Discuss these sayings by Abraham Lincoln with your partner.

a) Whatever you are, be a good one.

b) Nearly all men can stand adversity,
but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

c) Don't worry when you are not recognized,
but strive to be worthy of recognition.

d) You can fool all the people some of the time,
and some of the people all the time,
but you cannot fool all the people all the time.

Video

You are going to watch a video about President Abraham Lincoln. Watch the video and answer the questions below. (Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=MFABcUUJMrI)