Express an Opinion pages 48–52 QUESTION 11 WEEK 12; Vocabulary Quiz next week

Question 11

Speak slowly for 60 seconds Speak quickly for 30 seconds Directions You will give your opinion about a topic. 15 seconds to prepare. 60 seconds to speak. Say as much as you can. Speak slowly for 60 seconds Speak quickly for 30 seconds Question 11

Possible Questions Opinion Hypothetical 가상 Preference or Choice “What is your opinion?” Ex: “If you could … ?” Preference or Choice “Would you rather/prefer …” Ex: “You’ve just won a contest, and for your prize you can choose either a car or a trip around the world. Which would you choose?” “Some believe …” “Others believe …” Agree / Disagree Favor / Not favor Support / Oppose Question 11

Ask yourself: Which choice am I more passionate about? Which idea/choice can I 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

Avoid “sitting on the fence” 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

Organize Mind Map your response Question 11

Organize Mind Map your response Your opinion Reason 1 Supporting information (explanation or example) Reason 2 Concluding statement Question 11

 Giving your opinion I think  In my opinion, … As far as I’m 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

Giving your opinion If you ask me, ... To be honest, … Personally speaking, … From what I gather, … I (don’t) agree with the idea that … I disagree … I would argue that … I oppose the opinion that… I am against the opinion that … Question 11

Giving your opinion 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

Mind map Your opinion Reason 1 Supporting information (explanation or example) Reason 2 Concluding statement Mind map Question 11

Mind map Your opinion Reason 1 Supporting information (explanation) Another detail or example Reason 2 Another detail or example Concluding statement Mind map Question 11

1 2 3 Giving Reasons The main reason is that … First of all, … Secondly, … On top of that In addition, … / Additionally, … Moreover, … Furthermore, … Lastly / Finally 1 2 3 Question 11

Question 11 Would you rather shop online or at real stores? 00:00:00 PREPARATION TIME: 00:00:00 00:01:00 RESPONSE TIME: 00:00:00 RESPONSE TIME: 04 05 03 02 00 06 01 12 14 15 07 11 13 08 09 10 20 19 18 17 21 16 29 27 28 15 26 25 23 24 22 03 04 05 30 02 00 01 06 07 12 13 11 10 08 09 14 43 52 53 51 50 48 49 54 55 59 00 58 57 56 47 46 36 37 35 34 32 33 31 38 44 45 39 42 41 40 Question 11

Explaining reasons Give details Give a coherent response. Give clear arguments Use correct grammar. Give examples Use personal examples Use interesting vocabulary. More memorable, authentic 진정한, 믿을 만한, 인증된 Speak clearly. Question 11

Explaining reasons Show contrast: Although … Even though … Consider the other viewpoint Although … Even though … Some people may disagree with me, but as far as I’m concerned ... Question 11

Question 11 Would you rather shop online or at real stores?

Speaking Errors If you make a mistake, just keep going… Stuttering (말을) 더듬다 Saying the same things Long pauses/gaps Too slow Ah… uh… Too fast Filler words like… you know… If you make a mistake, Overusing the same words just keep going… and, but, because Question 11

Cohesion Coherent and cohesive response. Your ideas must address the topic. Your ideas must be clear. Your ideas must tie together. Makes sense http://books.google.co.kr/books?id=hMde--okQHoC&pg=PA252&lpg=PA252&dq=cohesion+on+the+toeic+test&source=bl&ots=oCeeC5l4v2&sig=ghbNoLKDmpEG_pGn0rIDSM8cv0g&hl=en&sa=X&ei=oPNqVM-0Def6mQXa_YKwBA&ved=0CDoQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=cohesion%20on%20the%20toeic%20test&f=false Question 11

Transition words 변화 cohesion 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

Mind map Your opinion Reason 1 Supporting information (explanation) Another detail or example Reason 2 Concluding statement Mind map Question 11

Concluding Statement [repeat your opinion] For these reasons, I believe / think … That is why I prefer (not) to … That is why I (don’t) think … That is why I would (not) … Thus, I believe / think … [repeat your opinion] Question 11

More useful words & phrases (in)convenient apology/apologize immediate(ly) suggest/suggestion as soon as possible deal with a problem recognize situation advice return (my) call let (me) know feel free to … In order to… Once again… VOCABULARY QUIZ 2  Next class Question 11

Vocabulary Quiz Reread pages 34-52 in Book 1 Review all the useful words and phrases (PPT – Q789, Q10, Q11) Review Actual Tests in Book 1 sample answers in Book 2 Quiz: AT5_10 ANSWER; Book1 page 47 http://mayrufo.weebly.com/

Question 11 http://mayrufo.weebly.com/ NOTE: You can prepare your answer at home. The audio file for the recording is on the website. http://mayrufo.weebly.com/

Actual Test 2 –p85 End Prepare Debate design a mind map pros & cons chart Debate End Question 11

Debate

Sample answer Book2,p20 Opinion Reason 1 Supporting information Another relevant detail Concluding statement Sample answer Book2,p20 Question 11

Sample answer Book2,p20 Live with parents Save money Free food and accommodation Not lonely Talk with parents Live comfortably No chores Convenient / relaxing Live with parents better Sample answer Book2,p20 Question 11

Another answer Live alone More freedom No curfew Have own lifestyle Greater sense of responsibility Motivated to work harder Rewarding; feel accomplished Live alone better Another answer Question 11

Actual Test 8 –p181 End Prepare Debate design a mind map pros & cons chart Debate End Question 11

Debate

Actual Test 10 –p213 End Prepare Debate design a mind map pros & cons chart Debate End Question 11

Debate Home office

Debate Home office

Speaking Test  READ the guidelines and Rubric (on the back) On Speaking Test Day: 1 student, 4 minutes 1 schedule 1 opinion question

Scorecard Cut & complete the score card Give it to me next class (before the Speaking Test)