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Find the tasks in an English language teaching course-book that are focused on the language structures, language functions and language users’ interaction. Describe the tasks in the space provided
| Focus on structures | Focus on functions | Focus on interaction |
Materials analysis task
Analyse the following debate on homelessness (adapted from BBC World Service Internet Front Page, Talking Point) and describe how the learners can benefit from this language material
| My girlfriend's Czech and she tells me that back home they don't really have a homeless problem because at -20 degrees most people would rather work and afford shelter than freeze. Basically we should bring back workhouses and give anyone who wants a bed and shelter a room in return for labour. |
| I am sick of walking in central London because of hassles from homeless people begging. They are in every tube station and street corner. And they swear and even spit at those who ignore them or don't give them money. Some are obviously old and sick or suffering from severe mental problems, but most of the violent ones I've encountered are young, in their early twenties, and appear perfectly healthy. Maybe they have run away from difficult and abusive situations at home, |
| Please help these people; don't treat them as criminals. They are trying to survive in a world that really does not give a damn. Surely WE should be admiring them for their courage and strength to carry on in such a selfish uncaring world. |
| My understanding is that many homeless people are children who have run away from violent homes. The idea that such people should be treated as criminals is lunatic. Instead, these people should be given more help to rebuild their lives. Homelessness itself should not be a crime. But begging on the streets should be. |
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