D i scour se S tr a tegi e s (Unit 2, page 21) Showing empath y or di sapprova l A . Use these expressions to show empathy and agreement, or disapproval. Using these expressions will let your discussion partner know where you stand on a particular topic. Practice saying each. Sh ow in g empa t h y a n d a g reemen t
Sh ow in g d isa ppr o va l
I hea r y o u .
Hmmm . . .
I k n ow wha t y o u mea n .
D o n ’ t y o u t h in k t h a t ’s a bit m u c h?
I u n de rsta n d w he re y o u ’ re c om in g fr om .
O h , please! Give me a break .
B . P a ir W o r k . Take turns reading the prompts below. Your partner will show empathy or disapproval.
I think disaster victims have been getting too much money lately.
I admire Bill Gates because he’s such a great humanitarian.
I admire people who give up everything to help people who have nothing.
The way I see it, only rich people have time to do volunteer work.
When you see a homeless person asking for money, I think you should always give him or her some spare change.
I think people should just help themselves. I don’t see any need to give others my time or money.
I think people are basically selfish. They just volunteer and donate to show off.
I admire people who quit their jobs and do volunteer work full time.
People who win the lottery should give all their money away to charity.
Your own idea:
C . Now practice showing empathy or disapproval as you do the Discussion Builder activities on page 21.
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