Lesson 6 Exercise Title: Expressing Opinions and Debating
Subtitle: Lesson 6 Exercise
Presented by: Fatima
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Grammar Focus

Fill in the blanks:

1. __________, remote work has many advantages.

2. __________, the new law could have unintended consequences.

Answers

1. In my opinion, remote work has many advantages.

2. It seems to me that, the new law could have unintended consequences.

Vocabulary

Match the vocabulary with the appropriate sentence:

1. __________, remote work can be isolating for some people.

2. __________, but I think there’s more to consider in this debate.

Answers

1. On the other hand, remote work can be isolating for some people.

2. I see your point, but I think there’s more to consider in this debate.

Practice Activity

1. Choose a topic and express your opinion using opinion structures and hedging language. Topics could include:

Topic 1:
Is online learning more effective than traditional classroom learning?

Topic 2:
Should companies allow employees to work from home permanently?

2. Debate with a partner on one of the topics. Practice using opinion phrases, hedging language, and phrases for agreeing and disagreeing.

1. Example Answers:

In my opinion, online learning is more flexible and accessible. However, some people may find it less engaging.

It seems to me that remote work could increase productivity for some, but it might also lead to feelings of isolation.

2. Example Debate:

Student A: I believe that working from home saves time and money on commuting.

Student B: I see your point, but I think in-person interactions are crucial for team building.