Starting Off

Look at the photo

1. Can you describe what do you see in the picture?
2. Have you heard of this person before? If yes, what do you know about him?
3. Why do you think this person is famous?

Listening

Listen to this short conversation and answer the questions.

Speaking

Activity 1: Reading Aloud

Read Your Writing Aloud

1. Prepare the results of your writing work about someone you know in the previous writing activity in this unit.
2. Take turns reading your paragraph aloud in front of the class. Focus on:
   • Clear pronunciation.
   • Speaking at a steady pace.
   • Using appropriate intonation.
3. After reading, answer basic questions from your classmates about the person you described.

Instructions for Listeners:

• Pay attention to your classmate’s presentation.
• Prepare 1–2 questions based on their paragraph.
  Example Questions:
  • “What do they do?”
  • “Why do you admire them?”

Activity 2: Pair Discussion

Ask and Answer Questions

1. Work in pairs. Each student takes a turn reading their paragraph aloud to their partner.
2. After listening, the partner asks 2–3 follow-up questions to learn more details about the person described.
   Sample Follow-Up Questions:
   • “What makes them special to you?”
   • “Have they influenced you in any way?”

Instructions:

• Set a timer for each pair to discuss (about 7 minutes per round).
• Switch roles so both students get a chance to present and ask questions.

Activity 3: Group Activity

Present and Share

1. Each student presents their paragraph aloud to the entire class.
2. After the presentation, the class can ask basic questions to the presenter about the person they described.
   Sample Questions for the Class:
   • “Why do you admire this person?”
   • “What is one interesting fact about them?”
   • “How would you describe their personality?”

Activity 4: Role Play

Interview About Someone You Know

1. Work in pairs. One student will act as a journalist, and the other will introduce someone they wrote about.
2. The journalist asks questions to learn more details, while the other student provides answers based on their paragraph.

Sample Journalist Questions:

• “Can you tell me more about this person’s hobbies?”
• “What do you admire most about them?”
• “How has this person influenced your life?”

Instructions:

1. Spend a few minutes preparing your roles and questions.
2. Switch roles after completing the first round of interviews.
3. Share the most interesting facts you learned with the class.