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Function unit 1

Expressing opinions :Agreeing


and Disagreeing
Made by prof SALMA

1. EXPRESSING OPINION : Agreeing and Disagreeing


Asking for Giving opinion Agreeing with Disagreeing
opinion an opinion with an opinion
-In your opinion, -I think…… -My view about this - I think this idea
what, who, why, is positive. isImpossible/
- I feel……..
how...? impractical/bad
- I agree with this
- I believe…….
-What is your idea. - I think this idea
opinion…? - As I see it…….. ispossible, but…
- I completely agree
-Do you think…? - In my with this idea. - I think this
opinion……. ideacannot be
- Don‘t you think - I partially agree
implemented.
that…? - As far as I'm with this idea.
concerned…… - I don't agree with
-What are your - This idea is
this idea.
views…? - My point of view absolutely right.
is that……. - I think it is a bad
-As far as you are - This idea is
idea.
concerned, what, - In my view…….. partially right.
when…? - I'm not sure that I
- It seems to me - I couldn't agree
agree with this idea
What’s your that…….. more on this.
opinion about …. -The project is
- I figure that……. -I think this idea is
? feasible, but…
good.
-From my point of
What’s your I don’t agree.
view……. I think so / I
point of view
believe so. I don’t share
about …. ? the same
If you ask me, … That’s exactly
view.
What do you how I see it.
think of …. ? To be honest, … Sorry to say it,
That’s exactly
but you’re
What’s your Personally what l was
wrong.
attitude towards speaking, … thinking myself.
…. ? I’m not sure I
To my mind, … I couldn’t agree
agree with
What’s your say more.
you.
about …. ?
That’s right /
I’m against it.
How do you feel You’re right.
about …. ? I don’t think
I’m for it.
so.
Do you think /
Yes, of course
believe that …. ? I see what you
mean, but…

That’s true, bu

Practice 1
Complete the following conversations:

 A: What’s your opinion about youths and the new fashion?


B:
(express your opinion)

 A: Youths don’t listen to adults’ advice.


B:
(express agreement)
C:
(disagree and give a reason)

 A:
(ask for opinion)
B: For me. Dropping out of school is a serious problem that affects youths negatively.
C: (express agreement)

 A: Youths waste too much time chatting.


B:
(express disagreement)

 A : What’s your point of view about youths and voluntary work ?


B:
(express your opinion)
PRACTICE 2: Respond to the statements

Use expressions to show agreement or disagreement.

1. "I think everyone should learn at least one foreign language."

o Your response: __________

2. "In my view, homework is unnecessary and stressful for students."

o Your response: __________

3. "I believe people should exercise every day to stay healthy."

o Your response: __________

4. "In my opinion, school uniforms are outdated and should be banned."

o Your response: __________

5. "I feel that climate change is the most important issue facing the world today."

o Your response: __________

Practice 3:Express the same idea in a different way :

If you ask me, teenagers should be more careful with the excessive use of the mobile.
 ________________________________________________________________________

What's your point of view about the utility of facebook ?

 ________________________________________________________________________

I’m afraid you aren't right in saying that Arab’s got talent is a boring show.

 ________________________________________________________________________

I certainly agree with that.

 ________________________________________________________________________

From national exam


 Leo: I think social media can be addictive.

Emma: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

a. Definitely. b. I’d rather not. c. Never mind.

 Tim: I think dolphins are cute and smart animals.

Linda: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

a. I can’t help it. b. I really regret that. c. That’s right.

 A: what do you think of wearing school uniform?

B: ………………………………………………………………..

 Bob: I think students shouldn’t use artificial intelligence software at school.

Simon: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

a. I suppose you’re right. b. Yes, let’s. c. That’s amazing!

 You:( Give your opinion about video games). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Your friend: (Expresses agreement or disagreement.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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