2000 Set 16
| A | O.K. Let¡¦s get started | Starting |
| A | We are going to discuss our exhibition, ¡§Children at War¡¨. We will discuss what we will include in the exhibition, what issues we will present and what project we will raise money for. Maybe we can talk about what we will include in the exhibition first. That can be divided into the content and the presentation skills. (Using should is too strong. It is critical in tone) | Introduction the topic |
| B | OK. | Agreeing |
| A | First, about the content, we can have a brief introduction about wars first. | Raise a point |
| B | Yes. We can briefly explain why wars break out that is the aggression of the rulers. | Agreeing Elaboration |
| A | Right. Then we can discuss which parts of the world are facing wars at the moment. | Elaboration |
| C | Yes. We may design a world map, indicating the places with wars. | Elaboration |
| A | That is pretty attractive. After that we will discuss the children¡¦s life under wars. | Raise a point |
| D | So which wars should we talk about? | Raise a question |
| A | Mmm¡K.I think we can discuss it in the second part of our discussion. First we decide what will be talked about the children at wars. Of course we will raise the point that children lose their happy youth there. | Clarifying |
| C | Yes. In wars, many children die. Even some can survive, they lack medical care and education, which lead to the fall in living standard. | Agreeing Elaboration |
| A | In this way, even if they can escape from death, they can hardly get a better attitude towards life. Their psychological health is badly affected. | Elaboration |
| B | So we will focus on the effects on the children at wars. | Summary |
| A | Yes. We can first have a general explanation, then give specific facts from some issues. | Summary |
| D | I think we can have pictures. | Raise a point |
| A | OH yes. We can have the pictures of children at wars, showing their poor living standard, and we can also have the pictures of Hong Kong people, showing a great contrast between them. | Elaboration |
| B | Right. It can attract people¡¦s attention and become sympathetic towards the children at wars. | Elaboration |
| C | Ok. So I think we should take the example of Yugoslavia. | Raise a point |
| A | So are there any other suggestions about what we will be included in the exhibition? If not, then we turn to discuss what issue we will be included. I think the example of Yugoslavia is good, but it is rather old. Wars are not so drastic now. | Shifting Disagreeing |
| B | Yes. . Maybe we can talk about it briefly, with pictures, but not focus on it. | Agreeing |
| C | OK. What is the case of Russia? | Raise a point |
| A | I think it is a good example. We can discuss the children¡¦s life there, with pictures. | Agreeing |
| D | And also the information about their life. | Raise a point |
| A | Do you mean the information about their health, the food, the hygiene, and the like? | Clarifying |
| D | Yes. | Agreeing |
| A | Oh that¡¦s good. Are there any other cases? I think the civil wars in Africa are worth-mentioning. | Raise a point |
| C | Right. There are not many wars now in the world, but in Africa, children are greatly suffered from civil wars that we the Hong Kong will not concern. | Elaboration |
| A | But actually the children are under great torture. | Elaboration |
| B | Yes. So maybe we can focus on the case of civil wars in Africa. | Summary |
| A | OK. So the cases of Yugoslavia and Russia can be mentioned in the introduction. | Raise a point |
| B | Yes. That means our exhibition includes a brief introduction about wars, the effects of wars on children, then case studies. | Summary |
| A | Yes. Ok. Then can we turn to discuss what project we should raise money for? | Shifting |
| D | OK. | Agreeing |
| A | OK. I think we should raise money for counseling. | Raise a point |
| B | Mmm¡Kthe children are losing their lives. We raise money for raising their living standard first. | Disagreeing |
| D | Yes . We should raise money for food, hygiene, clothing, medicine and the like. It is more practical and useful for them. | Agreeing Elaboration |
| C | I also think so. Children there do not need counseling but something that can help them to have a better life. | Agreeing Elaboration |
| A | Of course living standard is important. But most of the money raised for them is used in this aspect. I think many people have ignored the importance of counseling. | Elaboration |
| B | Can you explain further? | Clarifying |
| A | As children under wars are facing great torture psychologically. They may live in despair. Even if they can raise their living standard later, they can hardly leave the shadow of wars. | Elaboration |
| B | I see your point. Children can hardly regain happiness and with a better living standard, they will still be unhappy. | Agreeing Elaboration |
| A | Right. We want to raise their living standard because we want them to be happy . But actually they need counseling more. | Elaboration |
| C | Mmm¡Kok. So maybe this exhibition can raise money for counseling services for children at wars. | Agreeing |
| A | Right. It is more special in comparing with other projects. | Elaboration |
| B | Haha..ok | Agreeing |
| D | OK, I also agree with you. | Agreeing |