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C. Listen to the conversation again and tick the phrases you hear.

Phrases to express preference

1. ...is more my kind of thing. 5. I have a strong preference for...
2. ...would be preferable to... 6. I much prefer...
3. Give me...any day. 7. I’d much rather...

4. Given the choice,... 8. If it was up to me, ...

D. Work with a partner.

Student A Student B
You think the aesthetic quality of electronic You think it is much more important to have
goods is much more important than their electronic items which function well, rather
function. than look good.
Prepare three arguments to support your idea, Prepare three arguments to support your
using the phrases from exercise C. idea, using the phrases from exercise C.

E. Now discuss the following question:
Functionality vs Aesthetics: Which is more important in electronics?

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