
| {a_prophet;a_fortune_teller;a_palm_reader} | {a_fortune_teller;a_prophet;a_palm-reader} | {a_palm-reader;a_prophet;a_fortune_teller} |
First, match the people with their skills, and then, say which one suits the people in the pictures.
fortune teller |
tells people's destiny |
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clairvoyant |
perceives events in the future |
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prophet |
makes predictions |
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palm-reader |
studies the lines of your hands |
Read the fortune teller's predictions and decide, whether you agree or disagree with her.
The fortune teller predicts that in 2050
Only a million people will speak Slovene as their mother tongue.
Coastal towns like Piran and Izola will be under water.
20 percent of the population will earn their living by farming.
All students will pay fees to study at university.
The average life expectancy will rise to 86 years.
Now, prepare some arguments to support your opinion and discuss the issues in a small group. Be ready to respond to any {counter-arguments;A counter-argument is a viewpoint that opposes your main argument. Counter-arguments are part of a good persuasive writing and speaking strategy, because they show that you've considered other points of view. They also set up the chance to refute the opposition, and show why your position is the right one to have. It is a good test of your ideas.
It is often said that...
One could easily think...
One might object that...
But isn't it true that...?
On the other hand,...
However,..
Nevertheless,...
If this is so, what about...
What this argument overlooks...
This view seems...} your classmates might have.