English · Première générale · LVA · B1 towards B1+ · adapted version

Session 7: Final task: a cross-border radio debate

Read one step, do it, then move on. Answers are hidden: click to check.
Step one

Recap check

  1. Give one fact about the USMCA.
  2. Make a likely hypothesis with if and might.
  3. Name one painting of Bingham's Election Series and what it shows.
Answer key
  1. For example: in force since 1 July 2020; joint review on 1 July 2026; the United States did not agree to renew it in its current form.
  2. For example: If the new Congress opposes tariffs, prices might fall.
  3. Stump Speaking (the campaign), The County Election (the vote), The Verdict of the People (the results).
Step two

Your role

RoleWhat you do
The hostintroduces the topic and the painting, asks questions, keeps time, sums up.
A political reporter from Washingtongives the results found by the class, with sources, and explains divided government or not.
A Canadian or Mexican business reporterexplains the USMCA and what the new Congress might change for trade.
A reporter from Puerto Ricoexplains how the island is represented and what the midterms mean there.
Step three

Prepare

  1. Choose your role.
  2. Write five facts with their sources on one card.
  3. Rehearse with your group.
Step four

Useful phrases

  • Welcome to the programme.
  • Over to you, ...
  • I see your point, but ...
  • All in all, ...
Step five

Assessment grid

CriterionPoints
Content: facts, results with sources, documents of the sequence/ 5
Argument: clear point of view, nuance, hypotheses/ 4
Interaction: listens, reacts, asks and answers/ 4
Language: passive, reported speech, hypotheses, connectors/ 4
Pronunciation and fluency: few notes, clear voice/ 3
Total/ 20
Step six

Homework

Self-assessment: fill in the grid for your own performance and write two things to improve in your next oral.
Key points

Check: one criterion of the grid for each point; precise targets, for example: use fewer notes; use two connectors of concession.