08 What is Your Viewpoint?

Learning Goals – Learners are able to:

1. Ask others’ opinions by using appropriate expressions;
2. Express their opinions by using suitable expressions;
3. State their agreement and disagreement by using proper expressions.

Speaking - What do you think about these?

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Reading - Let’s read this story.

Jack : Oh! Hi Gemma. How’s it going? Revenge. Have you heard of it?
Gemma: Oh. Hi Jack. Have you just Gemma: Oh, yeah … with Jessica Foster? Ah, I
seen Tornado Express too? can’t stand her! She’s so annoying!
Jack : Mm … no. I saw Friends Forever with Jack : Really? Do you think so? She was
my sister. good in that film Maximum Risk.
Gemma: Oh! Was it good? Gemma: Oh, I haven’t seen that one. OK,
Jack : Pfff … no, not really. It was boring. maybe she’s not that bad.
But Molly liked it. She loves that kind Jack : Well, maybe we should check
of thing. What about Tornado out Double Revenge together some
Express? Was that good? time.
Gemma: Yeah, it was brilliant! Really exciting Gemma: Yeah, that sounds good.
and the special effects were so good! Jack : All right, great.
Jack : Sounds cool. Gemma: See you later.
Gemma: Yeah, I loved it! Jack : OK, yeah. See you.
Jack : I really want to see that film, Double

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 Wrap Up - How to ask and give opinion

Asking for someone’s opinion Giving your opinion

• Do you agree? • I think... / I don’t think ...
• What do you think? • I believe... / I don’t believe ...
• What do you think about ... (this)? • In my opinion,
• Do you think that’s right? • For me, …
• What’s your view? • Personally, I think ...
• Are you OK with that?
Agreeing Disagreeing
• That’s right! • I don’t agree!
• Absolutely! • I totally disagree!
• Exactly! • Absolutely not!
• Me too! • That’s not right!
• Yes, I agree! • I’m not sure about that.
• I totally agree!
Partly agreeing
• I couldn’t agree more!
• I agree up to a point, but ...
• I see exactly what you mean!
• I see your point, but ...
• You're right. That's a good point.
• That’s partly true, but ...
• I'm not so sure about that.

Writing - Give your respond to one of these articles

Vital Role of Immune System

The immune system has a vital role: It protects your body from harmful substances, germs and cell
changes that could make you ill. It is made up of various organs, cells and proteins. As long as your
immune system is running smoothly, you don’t notice that it’s there. But if it stops working properly –
because it’s weak or can't fight particularly aggressive germs – you get ill. Germs that your body has
never encountered before are also likely to make you ill. Some germs will only make you ill the first
time you come into contact with them. These include childhood diseases like chickenpox.
Adapted from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279364/

The Benefit of Technology in Learning

Technology in the learning process can increase students’ motivation. The American educator,
Cassandra B. Whyte stated that successful academic performance in the future will depend on how
computer usage and information technology would become important in the education experience of
the future. Educational technology provides the way for students to be active participants in their
learning and to present differentiated questioning approaches. It expands individualized education
and encourages the progress of personalized learning plans. Students are encouraged to use
multimedia components and to integrate the knowledge they achieved in innovative ways.
Adapted from: https://www.ukessays.com/essays/education/surrounded-with-technological-devices-education-essay.php

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 Workforce’s Safety

Safety in the workforce is an important aspect that many organizations of today’s world disregard.
Many people face mishaps and accidents in various situations especially due to negligence,
recklessness, and carelessness. The accidents and serious injuries are avoidable and preventable by
taking effective safety measures and reducing hazards. For example, drivers and passengers can avoid
serious injuries and death by wearing seatbelts while traveling in cars. However, many people fail to
realize the importance of seatbelts and face a variety of consequences in the event of an accident.
Mishaps and accidents are unforeseen occurrences that can lead to several adverse consequences in
the absence of effective safety measures and precautions. Accidents, disasters, and mishaps can also
occur in the workplace and affect several employees in the absence of precautions and safety
procedures. Certain mediocre organizations do not regard this aspect as important and they do not
focus on safety at the workplace. The owners and management of the organization need to
implement rules, regulations, procedures, and systems relevant to safety and health. The
management also needs to ensure that all workers have ample knowledge and information regarding
safety procedures, prevention of accidents, and safe working practices.
Adapted from: https://www.essaysauce.com/management-essays/essay-health-and-safety-in-the-workplace/

Bibit and Easy Investment

Bibit is present as a mutual fund Robo-advisor platform with a business model that allows investors to
invest in an easy, fast, safe, affordable, and accessible way for all. It helps Indonesian investors to have
a portfolio according to their risk profile and investment objectives more efficiently and optimally.
helps Indonesian investors to have a portfolio according to their risk profile and investment objectives
more efficiently and optimally. Bibit makes investing easy for millennial investors with no experience
who make up 90% of Bibit users. In line with the growing investment trend in the community,
especially the younger generation, Bibit continues to innovate and create added value. It makes
investing easy for millennial investors with no experience who make up 90% of Bibit users. These
generations always favor fast, simple, safe, and efficient services, which are reflected in the ability to
complete transactions without having to switch applications. Moreover, transactions can be done
automatically and on a scheduled basis.
Adapted from: https://acv.vc/portfolio/bibit-and-the-rise-of-the-millennial-investor/

Enrichment - Let’s check out this video!

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