Opinions matter
Big
Questions
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Big
Questions
Expressing opinions
While we often use "giving an opinion", there are other expressions, too.
Here are some different ways to express opinions:
"Expressing an opinion" - Similar to "giving an opinion," this phrase emphasizes the act of sharing what you think.
"Expressing an opinion" - Висловлювати (виражати) свою думку.
For example: "She expressed her opinion on the matter."
Наприклад: "Вона висловила свою думку з цього питання."
"Making an opinion known" - This phrase highlights the importance of voicing your thoughts.
"Making an opinion known" - Озвучувати думку.
For example: "She made her opinion known during the meeting."
Наприклад: "Вона озвучила свою думку під час зустрічі."
"Offering an opinion" - This phrase is often used when suggesting an opinion gently.
"Offering an opinion" - Пропонувати свою думку.
For example: "May I offer my opinion on this?"
Наприклад: "Чи можу я запропонувати свою думку з цього приводу?"
"Holding an opinion" - This phrase implies having a stable viewpoint over time.
"Holding an opinion" - Мати стабільну думку.
For example: "He held that opinion for many years."
Наприклад: "Він тримав цю думку багато років."
Фрази для вираження думок :
I think - [aɪ θɪŋk] - Я думаю
I believe - [aɪ bɪˈliːv] - Я вірю
In my opinion - [ɪn maɪ əˈpɪn.jən] - На мою думку
From my point of view - [frəm maɪ pɔɪnt əv vjuː] - З моєї точки зору
I suppose - [aɪ səˈpəʊz] - Я припускаю
It seems to me - [ɪt siːmz tə miː] - Мені здається
I would say - [aɪ wʊd seɪ] - Я б сказав\сказала
Види Big Questions
(та їх пояснення)
Rhetorical Questions [rɪˈtɒrɪkəl ˈkwɛstʃənz]
Questions asked for effect, not requiring answers.
Риторичні питання
Питання, які задаються для ефекту, не вимагають відповідей.
Це також так звані "крилаті фрази".
Questions like
"Why can't everything be as fun as this?"
"Who cares ?" (яке тобі діло\що тобі до цього? ітп)
"Who knows?" (це невідомо)
Ethical Questions [ˈɛθɪkəl ˈkwɛstʃənz]
Questions about morality and values
Етичні питання
Питання про мораль і цінності
Questions like
"Is it okay to lie?"
"What is the right thing to do?"
Philosophical Questions [fɪləˈsɒfɪkəl ˈkwɛstʃənz]
Questions about existence, knowledge, and reality
Філософські питання
Питання про існування, знання та реальність
Questions like
"What is the meaning of life?"
"Do we have free will?"
Scientific Questions [saɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈkwɛstʃənz]
Questions based on scientific research and facts
Наукові питання
Питання, засновані на наукових дослідженнях і фактах
Questions like
"How does the universe work?"
"What causes disease?"
Social Questions [ˈsəʊʃəl ˈkwɛstʃənz]
Questions related to society and social issues
Соціальні питання
Питання, пов’язані з суспільством і соціальними проблемами
Questions like
"How can we reduce poverty?"
"What can we do to improve education?"
Task
Розпізнати зайве речення
Риторичні питання
Що тут зайве?
to be or not to be
what was first - chicken or egg
what is the weather like today
who cares
Етичні питання
Що тут зайве?
Is it okay to lie?
What is the right thing to do?
How does a car engine work?
Should we help others in need?
Філософські питання:
Що тут зайве?
What is the meaning of life?
Do we have free will?
What time is it?
Is there a purpose to human existence?
Наукові питання
Що тут зайве?
How does evolution work?
What is the structure of an atom?
Why did I forget my keys?
What causes climate change?
Task 2
Philosophical Questions
What is the meaning of life? - "Що таке сенс життя?"
Do we have free will? - "Чи маємо ми свободу волі?"
Scientific Questions
How do plants grow? - "Як ростуть рослини?"
What causes rain? - "Що викликає дощ?"
Rhetorical Questions
Isn't this fun? - "Чи не весело це?"
Who doesn't love a good story? - "Хто не любить хорошу історію?"
Social Questions
How can we help those in need? - "Як ми можемо допомогти тим, хто потребує?"
What can we do to improve our school? - "Що ми можемо зробити, щоб покращити нашу школу?"
Ethical Questions
Is it okay to lie to protect a friend? - "Чи можна брехати, щоб захистити друга?"
Should we always tell the truth? - "Чи завжди треба говорити правду?"
Speaking section
Is it okay to tell a white lie to avoid hurting a friend's feelings?
Think about the long-term effects. Being honest is usually the best policy.
Should you share your lunch with a friend who forgot theirs?
Sharing is kind, but also make sure you have enough for yourself.
What should you do if you see someone being bullied at school?
Speak up or tell a teacher. Helping others is important.
Is it right to take credit for someone else's work?
No, always give credit where it’s due. Honesty matters.
Should you help clean up even if you didn’t make the mess?
Yes, helping out makes the environment better for everyone.
What if you find money on the playground? Should you keep it?
No, turn it in to a teacher. It might belong to someone who needs it.
Is it fair to exclude someone from a game because they are different?
No, everyone should be included. Respect and kindness are key.
Should you tell your parents if you see your sibling doing something wrong?
It depends on the situation, but keeping safety and honesty in mind is important.
Is it okay to cheat on a test if you didn’t study?
No, cheating is unfair and you won’t learn anything. Better to try your best.
What should you do if you see someone littering?
Politely ask them to pick it up or report it to an adult. Keeping the environment clean is important.
Big
Questions
Expressing opinions
While we often use "giving an opinion", there are other expressions, too.
Here are some different ways to express opinions:
"Expressing an opinion" - Similar to "giving an opinion," this phrase emphasizes the act of sharing what you think.
"Expressing an opinion" - Висловлювати (виражати) свою думку.
For example: "She expressed her opinion on the matter."
Наприклад: "Вона висловила свою думку з цього питання."
"Making an opinion known" - This phrase highlights the importance of voicing your thoughts.
"Making an opinion known" - Озвучувати думку.
For example: "She made her opinion known during the meeting."
Наприклад: "Вона озвучила свою думку під час зустрічі."
"Offering an opinion" - This phrase is often used when suggesting an opinion gently.
"Offering an opinion" - Пропонувати свою думку.
For example: "May I offer my opinion on this?"
Наприклад: "Чи можу я запропонувати свою думку з цього приводу?"
"Holding an opinion" - This phrase implies having a stable viewpoint over time.
"Holding an opinion" - Мати стабільну думку.
For example: "He held that opinion for many years."
Наприклад: "Він тримав цю думку багато років."
Фрази для вираження думок :
I think - [aɪ θɪŋk] - Я думаю
I believe - [aɪ bɪˈliːv] - Я вірю
In my opinion - [ɪn maɪ əˈpɪn.jən] - На мою думку
From my point of view - [frəm maɪ pɔɪnt əv vjuː] - З моєї точки зору
I suppose - [aɪ səˈpəʊz] - Я припускаю
It seems to me - [ɪt siːmz tə miː] - Мені здається
I would say - [aɪ wʊd seɪ] - Я б сказав\сказала
Види Big Questions
(та їх пояснення)
Rhetorical Questions [rɪˈtɒrɪkəl ˈkwɛstʃənz]
Questions asked for effect, not requiring answers.
Риторичні питання
Питання, які задаються для ефекту, не вимагають відповідей.
Це також так звані "крилаті фрази".
Questions like
"Why can't everything be as fun as this?"
"Who cares ?" (яке тобі діло\що тобі до цього? ітп)
"Who knows?" (це невідомо)
Ethical Questions [ˈɛθɪkəl ˈkwɛstʃənz]
Questions about morality and values
Етичні питання
Питання про мораль і цінності
Questions like
"Is it okay to lie?"
"What is the right thing to do?"
Philosophical Questions [fɪləˈsɒfɪkəl ˈkwɛstʃənz]
Questions about existence, knowledge, and reality
Філософські питання
Питання про існування, знання та реальність
Questions like
"What is the meaning of life?"
"Do we have free will?"
Scientific Questions [saɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈkwɛstʃənz]
Questions based on scientific research and facts
Наукові питання
Питання, засновані на наукових дослідженнях і фактах
Questions like
"How does the universe work?"
"What causes disease?"
Social Questions [ˈsəʊʃəl ˈkwɛstʃənz]
Questions related to society and social issues
Соціальні питання
Питання, пов’язані з суспільством і соціальними проблемами
Questions like
"How can we reduce poverty?"
"What can we do to improve education?"
Task
Розпізнати зайве речення
Риторичні питання
Що тут зайве?
to be or not to be
what was first - chicken or egg
what is the weather like today
who cares
Етичні питання
Що тут зайве?
Is it okay to lie?
What is the right thing to do?
How does a car engine work?
Should we help others in need?
Філософські питання:
Що тут зайве?
What is the meaning of life?
Do we have free will?
What time is it?
Is there a purpose to human existence?
Наукові питання
Що тут зайве?
How does evolution work?
What is the structure of an atom?
Why did I forget my keys?
What causes climate change?
Task 2
Philosophical Questions
What is the meaning of life? - "Що таке сенс життя?"
Do we have free will? - "Чи маємо ми свободу волі?"
Scientific Questions
How do plants grow? - "Як ростуть рослини?"
What causes rain? - "Що викликає дощ?"
Rhetorical Questions
Isn't this fun? - "Чи не весело це?"
Who doesn't love a good story? - "Хто не любить хорошу історію?"
Social Questions
How can we help those in need? - "Як ми можемо допомогти тим, хто потребує?"
What can we do to improve our school? - "Що ми можемо зробити, щоб покращити нашу школу?"
Ethical Questions
Is it okay to lie to protect a friend? - "Чи можна брехати, щоб захистити друга?"
Should we always tell the truth? - "Чи завжди треба говорити правду?"
Speaking section
Is it okay to tell a white lie to avoid hurting a friend's feelings?
Think about the long-term effects. Being honest is usually the best policy.
Should you share your lunch with a friend who forgot theirs?
Sharing is kind, but also make sure you have enough for yourself.
What should you do if you see someone being bullied at school?
Speak up or tell a teacher. Helping others is important.
Is it right to take credit for someone else's work?
No, always give credit where it’s due. Honesty matters.
Should you help clean up even if you didn’t make the mess?
Yes, helping out makes the environment better for everyone.
What if you find money on the playground? Should you keep it?
No, turn it in to a teacher. It might belong to someone who needs it.
Is it fair to exclude someone from a game because they are different?
No, everyone should be included. Respect and kindness are key.
Should you tell your parents if you see your sibling doing something wrong?
It depends on the situation, but keeping safety and honesty in mind is important.
Is it okay to cheat on a test if you didn’t study?
No, cheating is unfair and you won’t learn anything. Better to try your best.
What should you do if you see someone littering?
Politely ask them to pick it up or report it to an adult. Keeping the environment clean is important.
