A humanitarian crisis is developing in a country that has been devastated by flooding caused by global warming.  International help is planned. Who should it be handled by?
-The local government
-NGOs

Before you start read the rules of debating. Remember a debate is not a contest of highest tone of voice but of highest elegance in the expression of arguments!

Expressions

Now, I know wht you may be thinking...

I realize it's a perception that...

I'm obviously not denying that...

As regards/ With regard to...

In terms of...

As far as ....go(es)

I feel it would be appropriate to note...

Listing

To begin with, consider the fact that...

On top of that...

Let's not forget that...

It's important to note that...

Jobs

How might any of these Jobs be useful in a disaster? 

Street cleaner

Computer programmer

Banker

Cosmetic surgeon

Photo retoucher

Politician

Discuss

Photos...a journey to life itself

Become a better English listener:

We will isten to a TED speaker. Where do you think her voice rises? Listen and check
A photo is a reminder of someone or something, a place, a relationship, a loved one. Thy;re our memory-keepers and our histories, the first thing you would grab and the first thing you would go back to.

So, what do photos tell you? Bring in your photos. Guess what each other's is about. In pairs talk about the Moments.

The Talk

As you are watching find an example where 
1. makes a joke about her profession
2. defends her profession
3. gives an example of an unpleasant job
4. had an initial moment of realisation
5. felt a sense of pride
6. had a positive reaction from her contacts.

Why do you think Becci's request for help in the social media  had such high response?

Become a better English speaker: Talk about
1. a film/book that struck a cord with you
2.  a time you decided to give something a new go
3. a time you remember watching a major news story unfold

Become a better English ...debater/ negotiator!
Look at the following situation:

A humanitarian crisis is developing in a country that has been devastated by flooding caused by global warming.  International help is planned. Who should it be handled by?
-The local government
-NGOs

Before you start read the rules of debating. Remember a debate is not a contest of highest tone of voice but of highest elegance in the expression of arguments!

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