2000 Set 3
| C | Dialogues | Skills |
| A | OK. Let¡¦s get started | Starting |
| A | We are going to discuss our special event with the theme ¡§Hong Kong and the Sea¡¨. We have to talk about what topics we should include and what activities we should organize. First, maybe we start with the topics we should include in the event. | Introduction |
| B | Alright | Agreeing |
| A | We should include the general information of the Sea around Hong Kong. | Raise a point |
| B | Right. We should first initiate the topic with the geographical situation of Hong Kong. | Elaboration |
| C | Yes. We can state the names of the sea, coasts, beaches and the like around Hong Kong. | Elaboration |
| A | Maybe we can talk about how the sea, or wave, affects the coastal geographical features in Hong Kong. | Elaboration |
| B | OK. I think the economic impact of the sea to Hong Kong is very important. | Raise a point |
| A | Oh yes! So we turn to the next topic, about the economic importance of the sea to Hong Kong. Right. As an international financial and commercial center, international trade is important for Hong Kong¡¦s economy, and the sea provides easy transportation to it. | Shifting Elaboration |
| C | Yes. Actually the sea is important to Hong Kong from the past till now! | Raise a point |
| D | You are right. Hong Kong was a fishing village in the 19th century. The Sea was important for people at that time to earn their living. | Elaboration |
| A | That is a pretty good idea. So maybe we can add the historical importance to the topic. | Summary |
| B | OK. After Hong Kong turned to be a British colony, Hong Kong became the important entrepot, in which the sea was still important. | Elaboration |
| C | Yes. Actually the sea provides well transportation network between Hong Kong and the rest of the world. | Elaboration |
| A | OK. We can discuss the importance of the sea from the past to now. Are there any other ideas we can add to this topic? Maybe we can turn to the next point. | Transition |
| D | OK. | Agreeing |
| A | How about the water pollution problem? It is getting serious in Hong Kong. | Raise a point |
| B | Yeah. We can talk about how the problem affects our lives. | Elaboration |
| D | It makes fish die. | Elaboration |
| A | Do you mean water pollution poison the livings in the sea? Yeah~ This will affect the habitants in the sea. | Clarifying |
| B | When people eat the poisoned fish, or only touched the polluted water, we will suffer. | Elaboration |
| C | Even the smell from the polluted water is stale . | Elaboration |
| A | Yes. Our general living condition will then be degraded. | Elaboration |
| B | Tourism will be affected. As we all know, it is one of the main sources of income of Hong Kong. The polluted sea will scare others to come! | Elaboration |
| A | Yes. So how can we help to protect our sea? Should we include the solutions in our event? | Raise a point |
| D | Mmm¡Kmaybe we can just raise the attention of the students about water pollution. | Disagreeing |
| A | But I think only drawing attention is not enough. We should suggest ways for students to protect our sea. | Explaining |
| B | Yes. . Maybe we can discuss the solutions briefly. | Agreeing |
| C | OK. We can get some instructions for students, saying not throwing rubbish into the sea. | Raise a point |
| B | Yes. We can concentrate on individual responsibility more. | Elaboration |
| A | OK. Finally we can state the information of some government departments, like the Environmental Protection Department for students so that they can have a source if they come across a problem. | Raise a point |
| B | OK. So can we turn to discuss the activities we should organize now? | Transition |
| B | All right. I think a display board is really necessary. | Raise a point |
| A | Right. It is clear to show the information about the general information of the sea in Hong Kong, importance of the sea and water pollution. | Elaboration |
| C | Yes. Besides we can have video playing next to the display board. With video, students will pay more attention to our topic. . | Raise a point |
| A | It is also more animated and easier for students to understand with moving pictures . | Elaboration |
| D | How about a drama show? | Raise a point |
| A | Drama show? Do you mean a drama show with environmental protection materials? | Clarifying |
| D | Yes. | Agreeing |
| A | It is funny and attractive. But I think we will find difficulty in producing a drama. | Disagreeing |
| B | I agree with you. We need costumes, actors, scripts and many others! | Agreeing |
| C | OK. So no drama. How about some games? | Raise a point |
| A | That¡¦s good! Quizes can let students learn more about Hong Kong and the sea. | Agreeing Raise a point |
| B | We can set the questions according to the information on the display board. | Elaboration |
| A | Yes. We can also organize some group competitions, like the TV-advertisement competition with water pollution materials. | Raise a point |
| B | It is innovative! How about lyrics competition? We can ask students to change lyrics of some popular songs into environmental friendly materials. | Raise a point |
| A | Yeah It is interesting as well. | Elaboration |
| D | Mmm¡KI think so. It can draw students¡¦ attraction. | Elaboration |