I think you should write it down.

Fact = a truth or reality

Opinion = a feeling or

belief, which cannot be

proved to the satisfaction of

all

Facts Opinions-Proved by

experimentation or

observation-Can be verified by referring to

an authoritative source

-Offer strong support for

something that is stated

-Cannot be proved to the satisfaction of

all -Represent personal

interpretation -May not provide

adequate support for an

idea

The following are some of the

commonly used expressions for stating facts:

Show / indicate / state / found

 

1. The head-on collision of two passenger ferries resulted in the death of a three-year-old boy and injuries to over 30 people.

2. The crew of both vessels was not very helpful.

3. The Ministry of Transport must take a serious look at this latest ferry collision.

4. We can avoid all these tragedies if all Malaysian succeed in making safety a culture and a way of life.

I think it’s going to rain.

The way I see it,

I think it’s going to rain this evening because the sky is cloudy and it

I think scuba diving is a more thrilling sport

than surfing because to be deep under the sea

is definitely more exciting than to be on

the sea surface.

justification

Which is a more thrilling sport?

Task 1 pg 13Speaking Practice

I feel that scuba diving is more dangerous because the risk of getting suffocated and

drowned while carrying the big heavy oxygen tank when

doing the sport is very high.

In my opinion, skiing is more exciting because there are

more unpredictable obstacles that one has to face when skiing down mountains

compared to surfing along the waves.

Expressing AGREEMENT: Reinforcing someone else’s

ideas

"Right." "I think so.""That’s true. . ." "You’re right about that.""Exactly." "Yeah. That’s what I was thinking.""I agree with (that) what you said."

Expressing DISAGREEMENT: softly and politely

"Well, I don’t necessarily agree with that. . .""Hmmm. I see it somewhat differently. . .""Your view is a bit different than mine. . ."

You can also use a "Yes, but. . ." format. You are not

stating disagreement, but you are able to state your own,

different view.

"Yes, but I think. . .""Yeah, that may be true, but. . .""Well, I feel that. . ."

Work in groups of three. Exchange opinions on the given topic. Follow the instructions in

the boxes and prepare the conversation.

Topics:Absenteeism among workers

Discrimination at workHarassment

Respecting co-workersClothing for work

Safety at workTardiness among workers

In my opinion teenagers, are

given too much freedom

nowadays. That’s true.. you’re right about that. Too

much freedom creates trouble.

Well, I don’t necessarily agree with that because they are

watched by their parents at home and teachers at school.

Your view is a bit different from mine. There are also other factors that cause social problems among

teenagers. Those who are not given enough freedom may also retaliate and create problems. Exactly. Teenagers who are

neglected by parents tend to get involved in social problems because

they have too much freedom.

Yes, but most parents are very busy that they spend less time with

their children.

A. Give an opinion on a topic

B. Agree. Give a reason

B. Partially agree with C and explain.

A. Agree with B and give another reason

C. Disagree directly with A and explain

C. Disagree with A and give a reason

A. Give an opinion on a topic

B. Agree. Give a reason

B. Partially agree with C and explain.

A. Agree with B and give another reason

C. Disagree directly with A and explain

C. Disagree with A and give a reason

Therefore My final point is

Consequently In a nutshell

In conclusion To conclude

Thus As a conclusion

In brief To summarize

Work in pairs Student A starts by making a conclusion.

“In brief, school children should be given more homework.”

Student B says, “So what?” Student A ponders the question and

answers it.“Homework gives them more practice and

helps them to brush up their knowledge.”

Student B says, “Why should anybody care?”

Student A answers the question by providing a more convincing answer to summarize the conversation.“If they are not given a lot of homework

especially during school holidays, they would have more free time. Most of them wouldn’t have anything beneficial to do that they might probably end up with involving in social problems.”