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  • pages 4852 QUESTION 11
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  • Question 11
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  • You will give your opinion about a topic. 15 seconds to prepare. 60 seconds to speak. Say as much as you can. Question 11
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  • Opinion What is your opinion? Preference or Choice Would you rather/prefer Some believe Others believe Agree / Disagree Favor / Not favor Support / Oppose Hypothetical If you could ? Youve just won a contest, and for your prize you can choose either a car or an airline ticket. Which would you choose? Question 11
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  • Which choice are you more passionate about? Which one can you identify/relate to more? Which one is an easier argument to make? More logical to you Choice that gives you more to talk about Question 11
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  • Not choosing one side or the other Choosing both arguments Remember, you only have 15 seconds to prepare. Choose one side and stick to it. Question 11
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  • Your opinionReason 1 Supporting information explanation Reason 2 Supporting information explanation Concluding statement Question 11
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  • I think In my opinion, As far as Im concerned,... From my point of view, From my perspective, It is clear to me that It appears to me that It seems to me that I am inclined to believe that I support the idea that I am in favor of the idea that Question 11
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  • If you ask me,... To be honest, Personally speaking, From what I gather, I (dont) agree with the idea that I disagree I would argue that I oppose the opinion that I am against the opinion that Question 11
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  • Show contrast: Consider the other viewpoint Although Even though Some people may disagree with me, but as far as Im concerned... Question 11
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  • To what extent/degree: Strongly / Completely / Absolutely / Totally I am confident that sure / certain / positive I consider / assume / believe I suppose Somewhat / Partially Question 11
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  • If you _______ me, it is better to live in cities than towns. tellbelievequestionask __________ seems to me that parents are the best teachers. ThatItThisI Question 11 Stand UP! Read the entire sentence
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  • Choose the word that emphasizes that you really disagree. I __________ disagree that money is the only way to define success. sort ofkind ofsomewhat stronglyalways Question 11 Stand UP! Read the entire sentence
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  • "I think" is an expression you should use as much as possible on the speaking test. truefalse When you express your opinion, it is good to contrast it to the opinions of others. truefalse Question 11
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  • Express contrasting opinion Which of the answers is an example of this? a) Although some people may disagree, it appears to me that... b) Although some people agree, it appears to me that... Question 11 Stand UP! Read the entire sentence
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  • _____________ many people think that wearing school uniforms is a good idea, I hold the opposite opinion. FinallyDespiteBecause AlthoughSimilarly Question 11 Stand UP! Read the entire sentence
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  • As far as I'm _____________, physical exercise should be a mandatory part of every school day. inclinedassumebelieving concernedconsiderthinking Question 11 Stand UP! Read the entire sentence
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  • Which words are examples of showing the degree of certainty of your opinion when agreeing or disagreeing with a statement? a) although, however b) somewhat, strongly c) To be honest, personally speaking Question 11 Stand UP! Read the entire sentence
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  • Your opinionReason 1 Supporting information explanation Reason 2 Supporting information explanation Concluding statement Question 11
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  • Your opinionReason 1 Supporting information explanation Supporting information explanation Reason 2 Supporting information explanation Supporting information explanation Concluding statement Question 11
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  • The main reason is that First of all, In addition, / Additionally, On top of that Secondly, Moreover, Furthermore, Lastly / Finally Question 11
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  • Give details Give clear arguments Give examples Use personal examples More memorable, authentic , , Give a coherent response. Use correct grammar. Use interesting vocabulary. Speak clearly. Speaking Errors: Stuttering ( ) Long pauses/gaps Ah uh Filler words like you know Overusing the same words and, but, because Too slow Too fast If you make a mistake, just keep going Question 11
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  • Coherent and cohesive response. Your ideas must address the topic. Your ideas must be clear. Your ideas must tie together. Makes sense Question 11 Question: How important is travel insurance? Answer:My family I love Eat together Happy My family like Very like
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  • Adding another idea furthermore, besides, also, similarly, in addition, additionally Saying when / time when, before, after, subsequently, until, while, within, then, first, finally Giving examples for example, such as, for instance Cause - effect because, since, thus, as a result, so that, in order to Giving an opposite but, although, despite, yet, whilst, however, nevertheless, whereas Exclusion instead, rather than, on the contrary Question 11
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  • When the boy gently picked up his puppy, his ears stood up and his tail started wagging. Question 11
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  • When the boy gently picked up his puppy, his ears stood up and his tail started wagging. When mom placed the heavy vase on the shelf, it broke. FIX Replace the pronoun with a noun. Question 11 its ?
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  • Your opinionReason 1 Supporting information explanation Supporting information explanation Reason 2 Supporting information explanation Supporting information explanation Concluding statement Question 11
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  • For these reasons, I believe / think That is why I prefer (not) to That is why I (dont) think That is why I would (not) Thus, I believe / think Question 11 [repeat your opinion]
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  • Question 11 Test 2 p85 Design a mind map Prepare, record, send your response End 5 minutes End 10 minutes
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  • OpinionReason 1 Supporting information Reason 2 Supporting information Reason 3 Supporting information Concluding statement Question 11 Test 2 p85 Bk II-Answer p20
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  • Live with parents Save money Free food and accommodation Not lonely Talk with parents Live comfortablyNo chores Convenient / relaxing Live with parents better Question 11 Test 2 p85 Bk II-Answer p20
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