WARM UP
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ
I’m worried about the economy. There isn’t anything but bad news lately.
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The inflation rate is 5.1%. The highest from the past 30 years. I heard that the government is planning on removing tariffs on basic commodities to lower their prices.
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I don’t think that’s a good idea. What about locally produced products? They wouldn’t be able to compete with the imported ones.
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True that. The inflation is brought by many different factors, but I think the major cause is the tax reform.
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Not to mention, the increase in oil prices in the international market. I just hope that these problems will be solved soon.
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CONVERSATION
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.
ANSWER
| 1. | What do you think are the economic concerns your country should prioritize? Why? |
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| 2. | What do you think about globalization? |
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| 3. | Can you cite advantages and disadvantages of globalization? |
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| 4. | Do you think ruining the environment is a necessary sacrifice for industrialization? |
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| 5. | What kinds of businesses are mostly successful in your country? |
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| 6. | Do you think an average person in your country cares about the state of the economy? How so? |
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| 7. | What kinds of economic programs from other countries would you like to see in your country? |
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| 8. | In your country, is it easy for mothers to get employed? |
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| 9. | How are the working conditions in your country? |
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| 10. | How do you think we can solve unemployment and poverty? |
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