Function

Expressing Opinion and Beliefs

Jack: Hey guys! I am travelling to Morocco on New
Year to spend some time there with my husband and
children. What do you think
about this country?
Elizabeth: I think you have
made the right choice. Morocco
is a great nation with different
cultures. People there are
hospitable and generous and the Moroccan cuisine is
just amazing.
Jack: I agree with you Elizabeth. Morocco does have
a rich cultural heritage.
Ahmed: What’s your opinion about Covid-19
vaccination?
Ghani: For me, the vaccination is good for nothing.
Many vaccinated people are still getting infected with
Covid-19.
Ghizlan: I disagree with you
Ghani. The vaccination is very
important and we should all get it.
If it were not for the vaccination,
thousands of Moroccans would
have been dead by now.

A. Answer these questions.

1. Where is Jack travelling to? 1. What is Ghani’s opinion about Morocco?
2. What did Elizabeth say about Morocco? 2. Did Ghizlan agree with him?
B. Classify the following expressions in the table below:
1. What do you think about…? 2. to my mind, … 3. I strongly believe that 4. Do you think/ believe..? 5.
What’s your opinion about…? 6. As I see it, … 7. From my point of view …. 8. Personally speaking, I think …
9. I know what you mean, but…
Asking for opinion Giving opinion
………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………
C. Match the sentences with their appropriate functions:
1. I am afraid you aren’t right in saying that women ……. a) Agreeing
shouldn’t work outside. ……. b) Giving opinion
2. Personally speaking, I think that English has become …….
an important language nowadays. c) Asking for opinion
…….
3. What’s your opinion about Ibn Hazm high school?
d) Disagreeing
4. I agree with you!

D. Complete the conversations with appropriate expressions from the table above.
1. Lisa: ………………………………………………………………using technology in the classroom?
Jack: ……………………………………… technology is time-saving and makes students more attracted
to the lessons. How about you?
Lisa: ……………………………………………. because technology is not reliable and can break down
at any time.
2. Anna: ……………………………………………………….aesthetic plastic surgery?
Katy: ………………………………………………., it is quite dangerous for people who do it. What
about you?
Anna: ………………………………………………………..., it can fail and it can even lead to death.
E. Respond to the following situations.
A. What do you think about using technology at school?
B. ……………………………………………………………………………… …………………
A. Immigration is the only solution to poverty.
B. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
A. Cheating in exams is a bad habit.
B. …………………………………………………………………………………………………