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Repair or replace?

Today’s goal: Describe a problem and give a supported recommendation.

Open independent practice

Name: __________________ Date: ______________

Before you start

What have you repaired or had repaired?

Read for the main idea

Omar used his desk lamp every evening. When it stopped working, he looked online for a new one. Before he bought anything, his neighbour told him about a repair event at the community centre. Volunteers helped people fix small household objects there once a month.

On Saturday, Omar carried the lamp to the centre. He expected someone to repair it while he waited. Instead, a volunteer called Grace invited him to sit beside her and watch. She first made sure the lamp was safely disconnected. Then she checked it and explained that a small part needed replacing.

The centre had the correct part, so Omar did not need to order anything. Grace replaced it, tested the lamp and showed him the result. The work took about twenty minutes. Omar paid for the part; the volunteer’s time was free.

He went home with a working lamp and a different idea about broken objects. He did not suddenly become an expert, but he learned that asking for help could be a useful first step before buying something new.

Check the details

  1. What did Omar first plan to do?

    1. Become a volunteer
    2. Order a repair part
    3. Buy another lamp

  2. How often did the event happen?

    1. Every evening
    2. Once a month
    3. Twice a week

  3. What surprised Omar at the event?

    1. He was invited to watch the repair.
    2. He had to leave the lamp for a month.
    3. No one could check the lamp.

  4. What did Omar pay for?

    1. A new lamp
    2. The replacement part
    3. Grace’s time

  5. What did he learn?

    1. Every object is easy to repair alone.
    2. Ask for help before replacing some broken things.
    3. New lamps always cost less.

Use the language

Because; instead of; could; need to.

Talk and decide

Choose a broken household object. Decide whether to seek expert help or replace it. Compare cost, usefulness and uncertainty, then explain the recommendation. Do not give electrical repair instructions.

Give a reason, ask a follow-up question, and check that your partner understood.

Write a final response

Describe an object worth keeping and explain what information you would request before deciding to repair it.

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