✅ Formula 26: Evaluating Two Different Opinions
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- Talk about quantities of people and types of people in society.
The vast majority of working people think …
Most young students believe ….
Many elderly people are ofthe opinion that …
When evaluating two different opinions, we should start by saying how many and what types of people hold those opinions.
Quantities of people
nearly everyone
almost everybody
the (vast) majority of+ types of people
most + types of people
a large percentage of+ types of people
some + types of people
a few + types of people
a handful of+ types of people
Types of people – ages
elderly people I retired people I the older generation
working people
office workers
students
adolescents / teenagers
married couples
Types of people – behaviour
very active people / sporty people / energetic people
religious people
animal lovers / food lovers
lazy people
Types of people – specific
People with+ adjective-noun combination
People with creative talent believe …
People with strong political views think …
People with a lot of energy like to …
People who have …
People who have an interest in’ art …
People who have lots of free time …
People who have their own pets …
More examples:
Most people with a lot of energy like to regularly play team and individual sports.
A handful of people who have lots of free time actually decide to do volunteer work.
A large percentage of teenagers have problems communicating properly with their parents and teachers. - Use transitional words and phrases to compare different opinions.
Some people believe that city life is stressful, while others find it exciting.
Many elderly people like to do calm, leisurely sports, yet there are some who still enjoy
strenuous exercise.
Here are some of the most useful transitional words and phrases:
while
Some people believe that city life is stressful, while others find the buzz and energy of living in a city exciting.
yet
Some people are of the opinion that computer games can help children learn certain skills, yet other people think that they are just a waste of time.
however
People who believe in animal rights think that we should not wear leather shoes or animal skin clothes. However, people who think that we are superior to animals believe we have the right to use them as we wish.
although
Although some people hold the opinion that war is wrong, others believe that there are
sometimes good reasons why countries should go to war.
Some believe that there are sometimes good reasons why countries should go to war
although others hold the opinion that war is wrong.
conversely
The majority of people feel that living in an apartment is very convenient. Conversely,
others believe that living in a house is a better option.
on the one hand … on the other hand
On the one hand, there are old people that do a lot of exercise; on the other hand, there are many elderly people that prefer to sit and read, or play board games. - Use adjectives and adjective phrases to say why people have different oplnions.
They think it is more convenient than …
They believe it is more rewarding …
They feel that it is better for …
Some people think / believe / enjoy / prefer X because it’s + adjective
You may use the following adjectives and adjective phrases:
convenient
important / necessary / vital
interesting / fascinating / stimulating / exciting / inspiring
beneficial
healthy /better
rewarding
challenging
informative
unnecessary / unimportant / a waste of time
Examples:
Many famous people believe it’s really convenient to own a private aeroplane.
A lot of young people today think it’s very rewarding to go overseas for a year.
Some people think X is good /better / important / useful +for + verb-ing
You may use the following verb-ing phrases:
cultivating one’s mind
developing a greater sense of social responsibility
teaching people to empathise with each other more
maintaining social control
keeping people happy and content
establishing positive international relations
keeping our natural environment cleaner
contributing to making society a better place for poor people
Examples:
They believe that this experience is good for cultivating one’s mind.
They consider learning more than one language as a good thing because it is important for establishing positive international relations.
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