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Lesson 5 of 5
Speaking About the Environment
Core 60 min
Pathway
Lesson 3.5 finishes Unit 3 with Part 3 abstract discussion, hedging language and fluency drills on the environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Hedge opinions with 4 phrases
- Extend Part 3 answers with PREP
- Improve fluency with chunking
Get Ready
Get Ready · Part 3 questions
- Should governments fine companies that pollute?
- Will future generations live more sustainably than we do?
- Is it fair to ask developing countries to cut emissions?
Focus
Hedging · Sounding measured
It tends to be the case that …
On balance, I'd say …
Up to a point, but …
I'm inclined to think …
Hedging stops you sounding dogmatic — examiners reward it.
Focus
Fluency · Chunking
Group words into 3–5 word chunks. Pause between chunks, not between words. Example: 'I think / on balance / governments should act / before the public does.'
Focus
Pathway focus · Academic-style hedged opinion
The same hedges appear in Academic Task 2 — 'It would appear that …', 'Arguably, …'.
Exam Strategy
Exam Strategy
- Exam Tip
Hedge once per Part 3 answer.
- Exam Tip
Chunk for breath — pause between ideas, not mid-clause.
Independent Practice
Independent Practice
Self-recording
Answer 3 Part 3 questions, hedging once each.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Remember
- Hedging = measured fluency.
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