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Invented by Shakespeare

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2014. május 22. - polly graph

https://www.pathguy.com/shakeswo.htm

https://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/words-you-didnt-realise-william-shakespeare-invented

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HOW TO AGREE AND DISAGREE

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2014. május 21. - polly graph

https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/agreeing-disagreeing-expressions.htm

Disagreeing

Stating an opinion
  • In my opinion...
  • The way I see it...
  • If you want my honest opinion....
  • According to Lisa...
  • As far as I'm concerned...
  • If you ask me...

Asking for an opinon
  • 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?
  • What do you think?
  • Do you agree?
  • Wouldn't you say?

Expressing agreement
  • I agree with you 100 percent.
  • I couldn't agree with you more.
  • That's so true.
  • That's for sure.
  • (slang) Tell me about it!
  • You're absolutely right.
  • Absolutely.
  • That's exactly how I feel.
  • Exactly.
  • I'm afraid I agree with James.
  • I have to side with Dad on this one.
  • No doubt about it.
  • (agree with negative statement) Me neither.
  • (weak) I suppose so./I guess so.
  • You have a point there.
  • I was just going to say that.

Expressing disagreement
  • I don't think so.
  • (strong) No way.
  • I'm afraid I disagree.
  • (strong) I totally disagree.
  • I beg to differ.
  • (strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
  • Not necessarily.
  • That's not always true.
  • That's not always the case.
  • No, I'm not so sure about that.

Interruptions
  • Can I add something here?
  • Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
  • If I might add something...
  • Can I throw my two cents in?
  • Sorry to interrupt, but...
  • (after accidentally interrupting someone) Sorry, go ahead. OR Sorry, you were saying...
  • (after being interrupted) You didn't let me finish.

Settling an argument
  • Let's just move on, shall we?
  • Let's drop it.
  • I think we're going to have to agree to disagree.
  • (sarcastic) Whatever you say./If you say so.
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Matura Exam Practice - everyone should keep a pet

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2014. május 21. - polly graph

 

EVERYONE SHOULD KEEP A PET

 

You will have a conversation with your examiner about the above statement. Give your opinion and argue for or against the proposition. Your examiner will sometimes contradict you. React to the counter arguments of your examiner too. You have 60 seconds to think your points over.

 

FOR:

  1. Pets help teenagers to develop a sense of responsibility and duty.
  2. Through pets one might learn a lot abou nature, different types of animals, their needs.
  3. Animals can reduce stress levels of people.
  4. Animals are more reliable, loyal than people.
  5. Some dogs assist the blind, work as life savers after earthquakes etc.

 

 

AGAINST:

  1. There is a lot of work to be done (walking the dog, feeding, cleaning cages, fish tanks)
  2. It’s hard to go on holiday. Who will lokk after the pet while you are away? Can you take the pet with you?
  3. Pets spread diseases.
  4. It’s hard to keep your flat tidy. Pets damage furniture and walls. Pets smell!ű
  5. When you pet dies you will have a hard time overcoming your sorrow. It’s a great shock!
  6. Small flats are not ideal for pets.

 

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