Giving and Defending Opinions - Unit 3

Identify expressions for giving and defending opinions.

Use the expressions in short conversations.

Write an essay on opinions.

Discuss opinions in a group.

Giving is about presenting ideas

Defending is about countering arguments

Giving involves persuasion

Defending requires evidence

All these expressions mean different things.

Two of these expressions mean the same.

Three of these expressions mean the same.

All of these expressions mean the same.

I don't think so.

I think we should do a small presentation.

I doubt that.

Are you sure?

Why do you think so?

To express your feelings

To support your opinion with reasons

To ignore others' opinions

To listen without responding

giving opinion

asking for bella's opinion

making a complaint

giving information

They agree with the urgency

They disagree with the urgency

They acknowledge the urgency but disagree with the point

They are indifferent to the urgency

It shows politeness

It indicates urgency

It suggests disagreement

It is a formal greeting