AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH AN OPINION

 A pioneer is someone who does something first. Pioneers can be explorers, scientists, inventors, or leaders. They change the world with their ideas and actions. Some people believe that pioneers take too many risks. Others think that pioneers help society grow and improve. Do you agree or disagree?

For example, some people say that the Wright brothers took a big risk when they invented the airplane. Flying was dangerous, and many people thought it was impossible. However, their invention changed travel forever. Do you agree that their risk was worth it?

Another example is Marie Curie, who discovered new elements and helped develop X-rays. Her work was very important, but it was also dangerous. Some people believe she should not have worked with radioactive materials. Others believe her discoveries were necessary for science. What do you think?

GRAMMAR

When agreeing or disagreeing, we use the present simple tense and modal verbs like should and must.

• Agreeing: "I agree because pioneers help society progress."

• Disagreeing: "I disagree because pioneers take too many risks."

• Using should and must:

  • "Pioneers should be careful, but they must take risks to succeed."

VOCABULARY

1. Pioneer – A person who does something first.

2. Risk – The possibility of danger or failure.

3. Invention – A new creation, like a machine or idea.

4. Discovery – Finding something new.

5. Explorer – A person who travels to unknown places.

6. Innovator – A person who introduces new ideas.

7. Experiment – A scientific test.

8. Courage – The ability to do something difficult or dangerous.

9. Impact – A strong effect on something.

10. Achievement – Something important that someone has done.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I agree because...

• I disagree because...

• In my opinion, pioneers are important because...

• On the other hand, pioneers take big risks.

• That’s a good point, but...

SENTENCES

• Positive: "Pioneers help us discover new things."

• Negative: "Not all pioneers succeed in their work."

• Questions: "Do you think pioneers take too many risks?"

• Answers: "Yes, I think pioneers are very brave." / "No, I think some risks are too dangerous."

CONVERSATION

Alice: Do you think pioneers are important?

Bob: Yes, I do. Pioneers help us learn new things and improve the world.

Alice: But some pioneers take too many risks. Look at the early astronauts. It was very dangerous!

Bob: That’s true, but without pioneers, we wouldn’t have space travel today.

Alice: I see your point. So, do you think taking risks is always good?

Bob: Not always, but sometimes risks are necessary for progress.

READING

Thomas Edison was a great pioneer. He invented the light bulb, which changed the world. But it was not easy. He failed many times before he succeeded. Some people said he should stop, but he continued working. Finally, he created a working light bulb. Today, we use his invention every day.

Questions:

1. Who was Thomas Edison?

2. What did he invent?

3. Did he succeed the first time?

4. Why was his invention important?

5. Do you think he was a true pioneer?

Answers:

1. He was an inventor.

2. He invented the light bulb.

3. No, he failed many times.

4. Because it changed the way people live.

5. Yes, because he did something new and important.