LIST A: INTENSIFIERS AND MODIFIERS

ROLES IN THE FAMILY

Some people are absolutely convinced that a child should have a mother and a father.

COMMUNICATION

People are increasingly uncomfortable about speaking to each other face to face

THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

If I hadn’t been able to study some fun subjects like art and music my school days would have been
utterly miserable.

Studies have shown that subjects like PE and music greatly improve brain function.

YOUTH BEHAVIOUR

We always used to respect our elders. If a teacher told me off I was absolutely terrified.

When I see what young people get up to nowadays, I’m utterly shocked.

A boy I know got caught committing a crime and his mum was utterly devastated.

USE OF THE INTERNET

It’s becoming extremely difficult to keep your private life private.

Nowadays, if a company doesn’t have a website it’s virtually invisible to the public.

DESIGNER GOODS

Designer goods are an absolute rip off.

The prices some shops charge are absolutely extortionate.

A lot of the high street clothes are complete tat.

You’d have to be totally stupid to pay €5000 for a bag.

DEBATING

I firmly believe that…..

I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that…..

I completely agree,

I’m not completely sure about that.

I’m not entirely convinced.

 LIST B: INTENSIFIERS AND MODIFIERS
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Some international events have proven to be a complete waste of money.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

I don’t think discrimination has been completely eradicated yet.

Opportunities for men and women are basically the same nowadays.

SOCIAL ISSUES

Some people seem determined to make life utterly miserable for everyone else.

When I see the vandalism and the amount of rubbish in my area it’s absolutely infuriating.

Inequality is a big issue. It seems wrong that some people are absurdly rich while others haven’t got
two pennies to rub together.

THE FUTURE OF THE PLANET

Our government seem alarmingly indifferent to environmental issues . (unemployment, poverty,)

SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENTS

Technology progresses frighteningly fast.

It’s easy to get left behind. I’m completely ignorant about how 3D printing works.

Modern weapons are absolutely terrifying.

STRESS MANAGEMENT

By the time I finish my degree I’ll be absolutely exhausted.

My career leaves me feeling completely burnt out.

I feel completely relaxed after an hour in the gym.

After a walk in the country with the dogs I’m totally chilled out.

DEBATING

I firmly believe that…..

I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that…..

I completely agree,

I’m not completely sure about that.

I’m not entirely convinced.