S2 Speaking Test1: Opinion-Reason-Support

Choose the strongest reason for the following opinion:

Dogs are better pets than cats.

• because I like dogs.

• because dogs are loyal.

• because dogs need more care.

• because dogs have a good sense of smell.

Choose the strongest reason for the following opinion:

Basketball is more exciting than football.

• because basketball players are taller.

• because basketball is really fun.

• because players score more points in basketball.

• because football is boring.

Choose the strongest reason for the following opinion:

Athletes should be able to earn money through sponsorship.

• because they can get free products

• because they can get a lot of money.

• because they it helps them.

• because it helps pay for their expensive training.

Watching baseball is more exciting than watching basketball.

• Agree

• Disagree

• Both are equally exciting

• Both are equally boring

Match the Opinion, Reason and Support.

• Coffee is better than tea

• Support
• each up of coffee contains about 105mg of caffeine

• Opinion
• since coffee keeps you awake

• Reason

Match the Opinion, Reason and Support.

• a typical score in soccer is 1-0, while a basketball score could be 96-91

• Opinion

• Basketball is more exciting than soccer

• Support

• because there is much more scoring

• Reason

Match the Opinion, Reason and Support.

• It is addictive and people can lose money.

• Opinion

• People should not be allowed to gamble on sports

• Reason

• Japan has one of the highest rates of severe gambling problems in the world.

• Support

Match the Opinion, Reason and Support.

• Famous sportspeople are good role models

• Support

• They work hard and show that dreams come true

• Reason

• Naomi Osaka is a positive example of mixed-race success in Japan.

• Opinion

Do you think professional athletes earn too much money?

• Yes

• No

Do you think professional athletes earn too much money?

Why?

Start with: Yes, because...

Or: No, because...