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Expressing

Opinions

• People usually have different opinions or points of view on a certain thing. When you read articles from the internet, newspaper, or magazines you may find some texts which show pros and cons of a certain issue.

Below are some phrases that you can use to help to express opinions. Some of these phrases are more appropriate for written English such as giving your opinion in an easy whereas some can also be used in Spoken English.

Personal Point of ViewWe use these word and phrases to express a

personal point of view:• In my experience …•As far as I`m concerned …•In my opinion …•Personally, I think …•I`d say that …•I`d suggest that …•I`d like to point out that …•I believe that …•What I means is …

Source: Riel, M. (2007)

General Point of ViewWe use these words and phrases

to express a point of view that is generally thought by people:

•Is it thought that …•Some people say that …•It is considered …•It is generally accepted that …

Agreeing with an opinionWe use these words and phrases to agree with

someone else`s point of view:

•Of course.•You are absolutely right.•Yes, I agree.•I think so too•That`s a good point.•Exactly•I don`t think so either•So do I•I`d go along with that •That is true•Neither do I•I agree with you entirely•That`s just what I was thinking•I couldn`t agree more

Disagreeing with an opinion We use these words and phrases to disagree

with someone else`s point of view:

•That`s different•I don`t agree with you•However …•That is not entirely true•On the contrary …•I`m sorry to disagree with you, but …•Yes, but don`t you think …•That`s is not the same thing at all.•I am afraid I have to disagree•I`m not sure about that•I must take issue with you on that•It is unjustifiable to say that …

Example about expressing opinions Rudi : Dipo, what do you think of POP music recently? I mean, do you like them?Dipo : Well, I`d say I don`t really like them. I`d prefer Jazz.Rudi : Why? I think pop music is very entertainingDipo : In my opinion, Jazz music is relaxing

WORKSHEET Task 1Please, listen the dialogue by the sound system and complete the blank bellow with the correct answer! The Conversation both Policeman and Proctor Mrs. Proctor: 1_______ day.Mrs. Proctor: It's 2______ to be a little tongue-tied at first.Mrs. Proctor: I want you to know that I'm here to 3____you.Mrs. Proctor: I've sat in that chair.Mrs. Proctor: So take your time.Mrs. Proctor: Ease 4 _____it.Mr. Police: Ease into what?Mrs. Proctor: Come on,5______. I know you can get there. [CHUCKLES]Mr. Police: This is a joke.Mrs. Proctor: 6_______. Ha-ha-ha.Mr. Police: I'm 7________?Mrs. Proctor: 8____________, being a dirty cop is one of the higher shot-in-the-face-percentage jobs.Mr. Police: That's not who I am.Mrs. Proctor: Really, pretty boy?Mr. Proctor: How did it feel as you were headed towards 9_________?

Mrs. Proctor: 10____________? Feel like you were bound for glory? Or were you a little worried that you were going down?Mrs. Proctor: I thought so.Mrs. Proctor: You're lucky, Nick. You have skills that we want. So we're giving you a choice. You can take your 11________with Judgment, or, you can join the R.I.P.D.Mr. Police: The R.I.P.D?Mrs. Proctor: 12______Department.Mr. Police: I get it. It's 13_____ .Mrs. Proctor: Simply put we find dead people that have managed to 14_______ Judgment. We ship them off back down to where they belong.Mrs. Proctor: The tour is 15______. If you say yes, we'll send you back down to Boston, your home turf.Mr. Police: I'll do it.Mrs. Proctor: That's not gonna work.Mr. Police: What's not gonna work? I said I'm in.Mrs. Proctor: I know what you're thinking. You got rooked, you want your old life back. You want Julia (Mr. Police wife).Mr. Police: No. You asked me to help you, and I'm here to help.Mrs. Proctor: You really don't think, I can read you? I know everything there is to know about you. Don't 16 ________this opportunity, Nick.Mrs. Proctor: I know for a fact you can use a good 17________________on Judgment Day, okay?Mrs. Proctor: I think you're 18_________ what I'm selling. Any more questions?Mr. Police: What's with the Steely Dan?Mrs. Proctor: No idea. It's always playing. It seems to 19 _____ people.Mr. Police: Let's do this.Mrs. Proctor: Yes, let's. This Will 20 _____ a bit.[SCREAMS]Mr. Police: What the...Mr. Proctor: Clench them and get over here.

KEYANSWER1. Tough2. Normal3. Help4. Into5. Genius6. Hilarious7. Dead8. Let's be honest9. Judgment10.Comfortable11.Chances12.Rest In Peace13.Cute14.Escape15.100 years16.Squander17.Recommendation18.Smelling19.Relax20.Tickle

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