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English 4 UNIT 1 AGREEMENT, DISAGREEMENT, AND PERSONAL FEELINGS “Expressing Opinions ” E.T.E . Karim Juárez Cortés. Idea Original y Diseño . Expressing Opinions. USE OF THE LANGUAGE . “ Expressing Opinions, Agreement and Disagreement”
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English 4 UNIT 1 AGREEMENT, DISAGREEMENT, AND PERSONAL FEELINGS “Expressing Opinions ” • E.T.E. Karim Juárez Cortés. • Idea Original y Diseño
USE OF THE LANGUAGE “Expressing Opinions, Agreement and Disagreement” • Read the next phrases and expressions that we can use to express our opinions, and express our agreement or disagreement.
What do you think about my health, doctor? • What do you think …? • What about you (Mario, Peter, Susy, etc ) …? • Do you think …? • Do you agree with (that)? • Do you think so …? • What's your idea? • What are your thoughts on all of this? • How do you feel about that? • Do you have anything to say about this? • Do you agree? • Wouldn't you say?
Examples: • What do you think about public education in Mexico ? • What about you Susana? • Do you think public education is good? • Do you agree that education in Mexico should be totally free? • How do you feel about the education that your children receive?
It is thought that... • Some people say that... • It is considered... • It is generally accepted that...
I believe that people have to eat healthy food all the time. • In my experience… • As far as I'm concerned… • Speaking for myself… • 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 mean is…
Examples: What do youthinkabout smoking? • In my experience smoking is bad for our health, because my father used to smoke a lot and now he doesn’t have enough energy. • In my opinion smoking should be prohibited. • Personally, I think smoking can cause serious problems in our health.
Example: It is a good idea that students work and study at the same time! I'm not so sure about that, because they might be interested in money. I disagree with your idea, because they can get a scholarship to concentrate in the school and not to worry about money.
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