Task: #1 – Expressing opinion

Directions: select 1 of the following questions and answer. (100 words++)

  1. What are the beliefs behind Wai Kru Ceremony?
  2. Why World Teacher’s Day is important?
  3. If you have a foreign friend who does not understand any Thai culture. How would you explain your friend to know how important Wai Kru Ceremony?
  4. What would you do to teachers on World Teacher’s Day?

 

Additional resources 

TO EXPRESS OPINION

  • In my opinion, ……
    • In my opinion, a good education is more important than a good car.
  • I believe that …….
    • I believe that schools should encourage students to walk or cycle to school rather than drive.
  • In my mind, ………
    • In my mind, no one should have to pay for medical care.

TO EXPRESS FACTS

  • It is widely known that…
  • There are definitely…
  • It is a fact that…
  • It is clear/ true that…
  • For example, / for instance,

TO ADD IDEAS

  • What is more, …
  • Moreover/ furthermore/ in addition (to)
  • Firstly, …
  • First of all, …
  • Secondly,
  • Thirdly, …
  • Lastly, …
  • Finally, …

TO EXPRESS CONTRAST

  • Although
  • Despite …
  • In spite of …
  • Whereas …
  • However, …
  • In contrast… /but…
  • On the one hand… /on the other hand…

TO EXPRESS PURPOSE

  • So (that)
  • In order to…
  • So as to…

Useful website about expressing the opinion

 

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