e Below is a section from the speech. In your own words, summarise what this means. “Well, it’s time to stop taking the criticism lying down – raise your hand and be counted as ‘Proud to be lazy’!”


f Do you think the speaker really believes in this message? Quote from the speech to support your answer.


g Would you be interested in joining this campaign? Explain your answer.


3 Read the information in the labels about the speech. This information shows how the speaker tries to persuade the audience. In groups, use the persuasive techniques that are shown in this speech to write a speech that has the opposite message and encourages people to join a “Get active” campaign.


Learn about idioms and proverbs


We often use idioms and proverbs in English. They are examples of figurative language. Figurative language is creative language that does not mean exactly what it says, e.g. “be all ears” means to be eager to hear what someone has to say.


Write down answers to these questions in your book. 1 Look at the figurative expressions used from the “Couch potato” speech in the box in the margin. Explain the meaning of each one.


2 Read the following proverbs. Choose four and explain how they could relate to the speech. a Every tale is not to be believed. b Try before you trust. c Misery loves company. d You can’t please everybody. e People often begrudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.


f Whatever you do, do with all your might.


campaign an organised activity to persuade people


Figurative expressions


• Couch potato • Lying down • Be counted • For the birds • As easy as pie


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