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Problems, Decisions & Solutions 🧩

Analiza problemas, compara opciones y consecuencias, y recomienda soluciones realistas usando lenguaje claro para tomar decisiones.

⭐ I can analyze problems, compare options, discuss consequences and recommend practical solutions.
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7.1 · Problems & Decisions

What can we do? 🧩

We have a problem, but we also have options.
A good decision starts with understanding the situation.

Which sentence focuses on decision-making?

7.2 · Vocabulary: Problems

Name the situation clearly 🔎

challenge
option
consequence
solution

Which word means the result of a decision or action?

7.3 · First Conditional

Real future consequences 🔀

If we leave now, we ___ arrive on time.

If you don’t back up your files, you ___ lose important work.

7.4 · Pronunciation Echo

Listen → Repeat → Imitate 🗣️

7.5 · Should / Could

Advice and possible solutions 💡

We ___ talk to the teacher before making a decision.

We ___ create a shared schedule to solve the problem.

7.6 · Listening 1

A group project problem 🎧

What is the main problem?

What solution does one student suggest first?

Why do they reject one option?

7.7 · Cause & Consequence

What happens next? 🔗

If you wait until the last minute...

If everyone shares the work fairly...

7.8 · Vocabulary in Context

Problem-solving language 🧠

“We need to choose between three possible ways to fix this.”

“This idea could work and is easy to put into practice.”

7.9 · Priorities

What matters most? 🥇

Which phrase shows priority?

Which sentence compares two priorities?

7.10 · Pronunciation Shadow

Decision language 🎙️

7.11 · Mini Dialogue

Choosing the best option 🎭

S We need to decide how to present the project.
M We could make a video or do a live presentation.
S The video might look better, but it will take more time.
M True. A live presentation is simpler, but we’ll need more practice.
S Which one do you think is better?
M I think the live presentation is more realistic for our deadline.

Mateo prefers the live presentation because it is more realistic for the deadline.

7.12 · Compare Options

Advantages and disadvantages ⚖️

Which response compares two options clearly?

Which phrase introduces a disadvantage?

7.13 · Listening 2

A difficult decision 🎧🔥

What decision does the speaker need to make?

What is one advantage of the course?

What is one disadvantage?

What can we infer?

7.14 · Reading 1

The Best Solution Isn’t Always the Fastest 📖

A tenth-grade class had a problem: several students were arriving late because the entrance to their classroom area was crowded every morning. The first idea was simple: ask everyone to arrive ten minutes earlier. Some students liked the idea because it would be easy to organize. Others argued that it did not solve the real problem. The class decided to observe what was happening. They noticed that two groups were using the same narrow hallway at the same time. After discussing several options, they suggested changing the movement schedule for one group by five minutes. The solution took more planning, but it reduced the crowding. The class learned that the quickest idea is not always the most effective one.

What was the main problem?

What was the first proposed solution?

Why did some students reject the first idea?

What lesson did the class learn?

7.15 · Practical vs Unrealistic

Can this really work? 🛠️

Which solution is more practical for a noisy classroom?

Which phrase evaluates practicality?

7.16 · Real Response

Explain your decision 💬

“Which option would you choose?”

7.17 · Vocabulary: Decision Language

Useful chunks for discussion 🧩

Which phrase means “consider the good and bad sides”?

Which phrase means “make the final choice”?

7.18 · Listening 3

A community decision 🎧

What problem is the community discussing?

Which two solutions are mentioned?

Why do some people prefer the traffic light?

7.19 · Writing Builder

Build a decision paragraph ✍️🧩

7.20 · Find the Mistake

Error hunt 🚨

“If we will choose this option, we will save time.”

“We should to compare the consequences.”

7.21 · Reading 2

One Problem, Three Options 📖

A neighborhood youth group wanted to create a safer place for teenagers to meet after school. They had three options. The first was to use a room in the local library. It was free and safe, but it was only available twice a week. The second option was to rent a small private room. It was available every afternoon, but the group would need to raise money every month. The third option was to use an outdoor area in a nearby park. It was free and flexible, but bad weather could create problems. After comparing the advantages and disadvantages, the group chose the library. It was not perfect, but it was safe, affordable and realistic. They decided they could review the decision later if the program became more popular.

What did the group want?

What was the main disadvantage of the private room?

Why was the park less reliable?

Why did they choose the library?

7.22 · Pronunciation Focus

Compare options naturally 🎙️

7.23 · Structure Review

Condition + advice + possibility 🔧

If the weather is bad, we ___ change the plan.

We ___ compare all three options before deciding.

If we choose carefully, we ___ avoid bigger problems later.

7.24 · Conversation Memory

Listen, remember, answer 🧠

Which details did you hear?

7.25 · Pair Mission

Decision interview 👥

PAIR CHALLENGE

Choose a realistic school or community problem. Student A proposes two options. Student B compares the consequences and recommends one. Then switch roles.

7.26 · Listening Boss

Decision detective 🎧🔥

Which summary is correct?

7.27 · Real English

Natural decision phrases 💬

Let’s weigh the options.
That makes the most sense.

You want to compare choices carefully before deciding.

7.28 · Final Speaking Mission

Problems, Decisions & Solutions 🎙️🧩

FINAL SPEAKING

Talk for 45–60 seconds about a realistic problem. Explain the situation, describe two possible solutions, compare their advantages and disadvantages, predict one consequence with if, and recommend the best option.

7.29 · Final Challenge

Choose the strongest decision 🏆

Which response is the most complete?

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UNIT 7 COMPLETE!

You can analyze problems, compare options, discuss consequences and recommend practical solutions.