PET SPEAKING POWER UP 6 UNIT 7 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What should you say when you want to reach a final decision?

So, shall we choose [X]? / "Are we in agreement that [X] is the best?"

How do you move the conversation to a new picture?

Anyway, let's move on to... / "What about the [X]?"

How do you feel when you fail a challenge? (Hint: Do you give up or "try again"?)

It's a bit disappointing, but it's important to try again and overcome the problem.

Should schools teach students how to cook? (Hint: Is it a "useful life skill" for the future?)

Yes, it's a vital skill to help students become independent when they grow up.

Why do people enjoy "extreme" challenges like mountain climbing? (Hint: Think about the "feeling of achievement.")

They enjoy the struggle because the final achievement makes them feel proud.

Is it important to have an expensive hobby? (Hint: Does money make a hobby more fun?)

No, I reckon that a hobby doesn't need to be expensive to be enjoyable.

What is the most difficult thing you have ever done? (Hint: Describe a "struggle" and how you "achieved" it.)

(Student describes a personal achievement using B1 past tenses).

Do you think teenagers are ambitious enough? (Hint: Think about school, hobbies, and future goals.)

Many teens are ambitious and work hard to overcome challenges at school.

Is it better to do sports in a team or alone? (Hint: Think about "social skills" vs "independence.")

Team sports are great for social skills, but individual sports help you focus on personal goals.

Do you like taking up new challenges? (Hint: Use "Unit 7" words like "rewarding" or "ambition.")

Yes, I have the ambition to learn new things because it feels rewarding to succeed.

Make a final decision. (Hint: Use phrases like "Shall we agree on...?" or "Let's choose...")

(Students must use a concluding phrase to win the points).

Which hobby is the most "demanding" (hardest)? (Hint: Think about the time and effort needed.)

Learning a language or an instrument is usually the most demanding.

Which hobby is best for a student with no money? (Hint: Compare Running and Drawing.)

Running or Drawing are best because they don't require expensive equipment.

Talk about Learning a Language. (Hint: Is it a mental challenge? Does it require a lot of ambition?)

It's a demanding mental task, but achieving fluency is a huge accomplishment.

Talk about Photography. (Hint: Do you need a professional camera or just a phone? Is it creative?)

It's a creative hobby and very easy to start because most teens have a smartphone.

Talk about Volunteering. (Hint: Is it a social challenge? How does it make you feel?)

It's a rewarding experience because you help people, but it can be a struggle if you are shy.

Talk about Learning to Cook. (Hint: Is it a useful life skill? Can you learn it for free on YouTube?)

It's a rewarding skill to take up and you can follow free tutorials online.

Talk about Running. (Hint: Is it expensive? Is it good for physical health?)

It's a great physical challenge and very cost-effective because you don't need a gym.

How do you start a sentence to disagree politely?

I see what you mean, but... / "I'm not so sure about that because..."

Give one polite way to ask for your partner's opinion.

What do you think? / "Do you agree?" / "What's your take on this?"

Use "overcome" in a sentence about a struggle.

(Example: He had to overcome his fear of heights to go climbing.)

What is the opposite of a "physical" challenge?

A mental challenge.

If a hobby is "demanding," does it require a lot of effort or a little?

It requires a lot of effort, time, or energy.

What do you call a strong desire to do or achieve something?

Ambition.

Complete the sentence: "To ___ a goal, you need to work hard every day."

Achieve / Accomplish.

If a task is very "rewarding," how does it make you feel?

It makes you feel satisfied or happy because it was worth the effort.

What phrasal verb means "to start a new hobby"?

To take up (e.g., take up a sport).

What is a synonym for "something difficult that tests your ability"?

A challenge.