Unit 4 Page 39 Lesson C2

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1. Strategy plus

Agreeing

Listen. Write the responses these people use to agree. Then practice the conversation with a partner.

1. It seems like people are getting married much later these days.

Definitely. I think it’s better to wait until you’re older. That’s true. That way you have time to grow up.

1. I think it’s sad that so many people get divorced these days.

I agree. I heard that 1 in 3 marriages ends in divorce. That’s terrible, especially when kids are involved. Absolutely. It’s a real shame.

1. It’s too bad families don’t eat together anymore.

Oh, I know. I read an article about that. It said when families eat together, the kids get into less trouble because they talk to each other more. Exactly. And anyway, it’s just nicer to eat together.

1. You know, I don’t think it’s good when both parents work. It’s not good for the kids.

That’s for sure. But I guess some families need two incomes. You’re right. But money isn’t everything.