Nowadays, many people spend their spare time on the Internet. Do you think it’s an advantageous pastime?
Possible answer
Let’s say you’re asked the last question. Your answer could be something like this:
I think so. Surfing the Internet can be really advantageous and effective if you have, of course, certain targets to meet. The online world suggests a wide variety of activities for self-development and acquiring new skills and knowledge. The question is just to know what you exactly want and what you look for.
General tips
- Listen attentively to what your partner is saying because you might be asked to agree or disagree with his/her opinion..
- Always give explanations, reasons or just examples from your own experience. If nothing of this is at hand (happening or present at this time), just make up tales or tell fibs (small lies that don’t cause any harm)!
- Sometimes it’s fine to try to mention 2 or 3 points of view when answering a question and then say which one you support. Like this, for instance. Well, some people suggest that … while the others have an opinion that … As for me, I’d agree with the first point of view because …
Useful language
To introduce your opinion
- Well, in my opinion, … because …
- To my mind, …
- I feel that …
- I’m not so sure, … I think
- No, I don’t think so … because …
To introduce explanation
- I mean …
- You see …
To give examples
- For example, …
- For instance …
- … like …
- … such as …
To speak in general
- By and large, …
- In the main, …
- Generally speaking, …
- As a rule, …
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