Учебно-методическое пособие по английскому языку для студентов первого курса

Дискуссия по теме “ Телевидение”.
“ Discussion” is from the Latin word that means exchange of opinions. Discussion is based on equal conditions for everybody. Each participant has the right both to ask and to state. The problem is not always solved during discussion, differences in opinions are left sometimes. It is necessary to use argumentation – statements and explanations. Each participant should hold certain discussion regulations:
– to be well-prepared;
– to speak clearly and logically;
– to explain arguments;
– to express opinions quietly;
– not to digress from the topic;
– not to speak too long;
– to listen to others without interrupting them.
Here you can see some discussion phrases. They may help you.
– May I put a word in?
– If you ask me...
– It just occurred to me
– Generally speaking...
– Strictly speaking...
– That depends on...
– I want to press the point that...
– On the one hand...
– On the other hand...
– As far as I am able to judge...
– From my point of view...
– To sum it all up...
– All things considered...
– On the whole...
– To be brief/ In a short word...
– If I am not mistaken...
– If I remember rightly...
– If my memory serves me rightly...
– As far as I know...
– There is no doubt...
– It is quite obvious/ evident...
– It goes without saying...
– It is common knowledge that...
– In my opinion...
– It seems to me...
– To tell the truth...
– And what about you?
– As for me...
– To begin with...
And here are the statements. It is a Plan of the discussion..
1. Children and TV. Is it a great problem?
2. Television is doing a lot of harm.
3. Television may lead to poor health.
4. The more channels we have the better.
5. Films should be censored.
6. Commercials are interesting, useful and necessary.
7. Television is a splendid medium of communication.
8. Television may be the cause of many disputes and conflicts in the family.
9. Television has both advantages and disadvantages.
(План дискуссии записан на доске).