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Cosmology 9

9.2
F. Listen to a conversation between two friends
discussing their plans for the summer. Where is each
one going, and how do they feel about it?

G. Listen again. Order the phrases.
Are you looking forward to...? (+ verb+ing OR + noun)
I can’t wait to... (+ infinitive)
I’m dreading... (+ verb+ing OR + noun)
I’m trying to put off... (+ verb+ing)
I’m counting the days ‘til... (+ noun OR + subject + verb)
I’ve set my heart on... (+ verb+ing)
Roll on... (+ noun)
Sooner or later, ... (+ subject + will + infinitive)

H. Work with a partner. Choose one of the following
situations and write a dialogue, using the phrases from
exercise G.
• You’re talking about your plans for the summer.
• You’re two astronauts about to leave on a mission to the
International Space Station.
• You’re talking about films and series coming soon.

Writing

A. Look at the theories surrounding the 1969 lunar landing
and answer the questions.
1. Do they support the argument that the landing was
fake or real?
2. What’s your opinion about it?

B. Decide if the following are features of an argumentative
essay (A), a persuasive essay (P) or both (B).
a thesis statement

a call to action in the conclusion
an impersonal tone
emotional language
formal language, i.e., not using contractions or linkers
reasons to support your argument

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