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What makes you grumpy? What pet hate really, really, really gets your goat? What one thing makes you sooooo irritable, makes you want to write to the Prime Minister to GET SOMETHING DONE!!

Is it…• Chewing gum on bus seats?• The price of shoe laces?• CCTV• Cowards• Cyclists on pavements• Custard• Dirty toilets• Model railways• Spitting• Pringles• Sniffing• Spiders• Vermin pet owners who say, ‘really, my rat is very sweet’

…………………………………………..Or is it something else?

Think about what your major pet hate is…write it down in your English book.

YOUR TASK:Is to prepare a 1-2 minute formal talk about the thing that most irritates you. Your talk MUST (Level 4)1) Start with an opening sentence so that you quickly grab the

audience’s attention and let them know what you are talking about.2) Continue with the main part where you give a couple of reasons or

ideas to support each pet hate you are talking about.3) Finish with a conclusion to think of a memorable phrase or punch line.You SHOULD (level 5)1) Use prompt cards containing key words to help you remember what

to say.2) Have eye contact with the audience.3) Use gestures and language for effect to make your talk interesting.You COULD (level 6/7)1) Adapt your vocabulary and expression according to the

situation.2) Show enthusiasm when responding to others.3) Use Standard English when it is appropriate.4) Talk to your audience, not read to them. 5) Use movements and gestures.