Why some people are great at giving gifts
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To be good/ bad at (doing) something
To take care (of something/ someone)
A compliment/ To pay someone a compliment/ To compliment (someone)
To strive (for something/ to do something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. How is the author’s attitude to giving gifts different from the attitudes of the people he knows?
2. How does Peggy Liu explain why some people are good at giving gifts?
3. What does the article say about how gifts can build social bonds?
4. What advice is given at the end of the article for people who wish they were better at giving gifts?
5. ‘This Christmas I received the best gift that I have ever received!’ Is this true for you?
6. ‘The price of a gift doesn’t matter.’ Is this true for you?
7. ‘Parents should spend lots of money and shower their children with gifts at Christmas time.’ Do you agree?
8. ‘My last birthday party was my best ever birthday party!’ Is this true for you?
9. ‘I know a special gift that I could give to a foreigner that would represent my native country.’ Is this true for you?
10. ‘You should always ask people what they want before you buy them a present.’ Do you agree?
11. ‘We have some special traditions related to birthdays in my native country.’ Is this true for you?
12. ‘I’m an excellent gift giver.’ Is this true for you?
13. ‘Giving people money is an excellent gift.’ Do you agree?
14. ‘I love it when people buy me clothes.’ Is this true for you?
15. ‘Valentine’s day is a waste of time and money.’ Do you agree?