Comprehension Focus Activities IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH COOPERATIVE LEARNING IN XI S 4 AT SMA N 1 MUNTILAN IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013.

22 Yulia : Oh, Denis What a coincident Denis : Hi, Are you shopping? Yulia : No, not really. My mom asks me to buy some light bulbs. Denis : Are you going to buy those light bulb, but do you know that they consume more electricity than others? So, it means it will be more expensive using those bulbs. Yulia : Really? Are you serious? Denis : Sure. I am serious. Traditional light bulbs, just like the one you’re holding, consume 67 more energy compared to compact florescent light bulbs. Traditional light bulbs waste 90 of their energy as heat. Therefore, charging to energy-efficient compact florescent bulbs can reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 500 pounds for each bulb replaced. Moreover, compact florescent light bulbs last 10 times longer. Yulia : Wow, I didn’t know that So, do you think I should change all the light bulbs in my house with those florescent light bulbs? Denis : In my opinion, you should change the conventional light bulbs with the florescent light bulbs as soon as possible. As a matter of fact, I think everyone should do that. By doing so, we can reduce global warming and save money. Yulia : Yes, you’re right. I’ll buy the florescent light bulbs instead of this conventional light bulbs and I’ll ask my mom to change all the light bulbs in our house with the compact florescent light bulbs. Thanks for the information. Denis : Anytime. 3. Task 3 Work in groups. Identify the expressions of asking and giving opinion within the dialogue a. Asking for opinion - - - b. Giving opinion - - - 23 4. Task 4 Work in groups. Fill the blanks with appropriate answers. Denis : Sure. I am 1…... Traditional light bulbs, just like the one you’re 2….., consume 67 more energy compared to compact florescent light 3…... Traditional light bulbs waste 90 of their energy as heat. 4….., charging to energy-efficient compact florescent bulbs can 5 ….. annual carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 500 pounds for each bulb replaced. Moreover, compact florescent light bulbs last 10 times longer. Yuli : Wow, I didn’t know that So, 6 ….. you think I should change all the light bulbs 7 ….. my house with those florescent light bulbs? Therefore Serious Do Does In Reduce holding Bulbs 5. Task 5 Practice to pronounce expressions of asking and giving opinion as fluent and accurate as possible.Monitor and evaluate each other for the pronunciation. a. Asking for opinion - What do you think of them? - Do you think so? - In your opinion, how should we start to prevent global warming? - In your view, what are the causes? - Do you have other opinions about the effects of global warming? b. Giving opinion - I think human is the one who has the greatest responsibility for the global warming. - In my view, we are really dependent on fossil fuel now. - In my opinion, people should change their way of life. - Personally, I disagree with your opinion. 6. Task 6