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WorksheetsHaving a discussion
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
The responsibilities of a group leader are...
Give all group members an equal chance to participate in the discussion
Keep the discussion on the topic
Keep the discussion moving
Conclude the discussion
Match the following statement with the order of a discussion.
Starting a discussion.
If you want my honest opinion, I think school children should not bring mobile phones to school because of two reasons.
I’m not sure I follow you. Did you say that you disagree?
I completely agree with you that children should not use gadget while they are in primary school.
Is everybody ready to begin?
Match two the following statements with the order of a discussion.
Agreeing.
That’s right.
What do you mean?
Faris, I have to agree with your opinion.
How do you feel about that Farhan?
Asking for opinions.
Do you have anything to say about this?
As far as I'm concerned I think studying abroad is better than studying local as it helps broaden one's world view.
What's your idea?
That's not always true. There are other people who have broader world view even if they studied locally.
Disagreeing.
I have to side with Daniel on this one.
I beg to differ.
I have to agree with you.
I feel that the most important consideration should be put on how students use their mobile phone in school daily.
Stating priorities.
Sorry, but I don’t understand what you meant.
Adam, would you like to give us your opinion if going to university abroad is better than studying locally in Malaysia.
Haikal, I wonder if you’d like to comment on Adam have said?
As I see it, the most important point is how the students use their mobile phones in school for learning.
Clarifying and restating.
Are you saying that you believe that the students should not bring mobile phone to school as it distracts them from learning?
It seems to me that the real issue is not the mobile phone itself but it depends on how the students use it in school.
What do you think?
I completely agree with you.
Encouraging others to participate in a discussion.
You have a point there.
Would anyone like to comment on what Nadiah said?
I don’t really agree with you.
Does anyone have anything to add?
Bringing people into discussions.
Baidhawi, what is your opinion?
Ady, what do you think of this statement?
We have only a few minutes left, so could we move on?
Are there any more comments before we move on to the next point?
Keeping the discussion moving and on the subject.
Perhaps we should go on to the next point.
That’s interesting, but it raises a different point. Could we come back to that later?
As far as I'm concerned I think studying abroad is better than studying local as it helps broaden one's world view.
We have only a few minutes left, so could we move on?
Controlling people who talk too much
If you want my honest opinion, I think school children should not bring mobile phones to school because of two reasons.
I think you’ve got a good point there. Why don’t we find out what other people have to say?
I completely agree with you that children should not use gadget while they are in primary school.
Let’s hear what some others have to say.
Did you say that you disagree?
Interrupting a discussion
Excuse me, I think I need to add a few more ideas to what you have said.
Do you have anything to say about this?
Sorry to interrupt but can I elaborate more on why students should not bring mobile phones to school?
As far as I'm concerned I think studying abroad is better than studying local as it helps broaden one's world view.
Do you mind if I say something?
Interrupting a discussion
Can I share my two cents?
Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
Does anyone have anything to add?
If I may add something to your opinion on whether studying abroad is better than studying locally?
Would anyone like to comment on what Haikal said?
Keeping your turns
Excuse me, I’d just like to finish this point.
I have a question I’d like to ask.
If you could wait for a second, I’m just about to finish my point.
Sorry, go ahead.
Could I please just finish my point?
Ending a discussion
Do we agree that studying abroad is better than studying locally as it helps broaden the world view and gives opportunity for students to learn other culture as well as experience independence?
Can I add something here?
As a conclusion, we have all agreed that children should not bring their mobile phones to school as it may distract them from learning and they are safe in school as the teachers are monitoring them.
Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
