🗣️ Module 2: Part 2 Individual Long Turn

You should say:

• where you were going
• what you used to find the way
• what happened on the way

and explain how you felt about the trip.

🔑 Key Phrases & Notes:

• • Set off: start a journey.
• • Get my bearings: figure out your current position relative to your surroundings.
• • It turned out that: expressing the final result or outcome of a situation.
• • Looking back on it: reflecting on a past event after some time has passed.

💬 Module 3: Part 3 Discussion

Question 1

Why do some people still ask other people for directions when they have a phone?

Well, I think it's because people don't always trust their phones. My uncle, for example, still stops and asks a shopkeeper, because he says a real person knows the small streets better. And, um, some people feel shy about holding up an app in front of others, or their battery has died. Honestly, talking to someone is just friendlier. On the other hand, I can see why young people don't bother, since the phone is quicker. But I'd say asking is still a handy habit.

Question 2

Is it a good idea for children to carry a phone that shows where they are?

Hmm, I think it depends on the child's age. For a young child, I'd say yes, because parents can relax a bit. My cousin got one when she started walking to school alone, and her mum felt much calmer. But, you know, older kids might feel watched, and that can cause arguments. So I'd go for a middle way: share the location only on the way to school and back. That way the child still has some freedom, and the parents still know their child is safe.

Question 3

Should governments spend public money on space programmes?

Hmm, that's a tricky one. On one hand, space programmes give us things we use every day, like the satellite maps on my phone, so I do think some spending is worth it. On the other hand, there are problems here on Earth, like hospitals and schools that need money. Personally, I'd say governments should spend a small part on space, not a huge amount. And, to be fair, they should explain to people why the money is being used. That seems fair to me.

Question 4

Do you think people will forget how to read a paper map?

Probably, yes, at least some people. I mean, I can't remember the last time I used one. I just open my phone and follow the blue line. But I don't think paper maps will disappear completely. Some hikers still carry one because a phone can run out of battery. So, in the end, I'd say most people will forget, but a few will keep the skill, just in case. It's a bit sad, really, but that's how things are changing. Personally, I'd like to learn it properly one day.