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TEAMWORK Scenarios

UNIT 1

One of the largest volcanoes in the world lies under Imagine there has just been a television news report
Yellowstone National Park in the north-western United that Yellowstone has erupted. You are a group of
States. Scientists believe that it has erupted roughly European Union politicians. Decide what the effects
every 600,000 years, with the last eruption about of limited sunlight and pollution for several years
640,000 years ago. If there was a large-scale eruption of would have on Europe and the world. What actions
the Yellowstone super-caldera, it could kill everything could the EU take to lessen the effects and save lives?
within a 1,000-mile (1,600-km) radius and send enough What help would the EU send to the US? Make a
volcanic ash into the air to block out sunlight around five-point action plan to deal with this natural
the world for several years. disaster.

Language Bank 1

Signposting words and phrases: Arguments Affirming

• however • but • I must say, I couldn’t agree with you more.
• therefore • as a result • I completely agree with you.
• although • whereas • I have to admit, you’re probably right.
• in addition • besides • That’s a very good point / very compelling
• similarly • in the same way argument.
• That sounds about right / very likely.

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