IS 2 - 5C (Basically, I don't think...)

Roy: Did you know that Sam got caught cheating on the test?

Helen: Yeah, it's about time. He cheats on all his tests. I wonder what the teacher's going to do about it.

Roy: I don't know. What do you think they should do?

Helen: Hmm. Well, ​ (a)   , I don't think he should get away with it.

• basically
• another thing is

Roy: Well, no, I guess not.

Helen: I mean, ​ (a)   . First of all, it's not fair to the other students, and ​​ (b)   , it doesn't help the person who cheats.

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• second of all
• the point is
• number one

Helen: I mean,​ ​ (a)   , I don't think Sam's really learning.

• the thing is
• another thing is

Roy: I know what you mean.

Helen: And ​​ (a)   , if they don't punish him, it might make other students think they can cheat, too.

Roy: Yeah. I guess you're right.

• another thing is
• for two reasons

1. What do I think about having to carry an ID card?

​ (a)   And then, secondly, if you have an accident or something, people can find out who you are right away.

​ (b)   First, they help the police identify criminals more easily.

​ (c)   And another thing is, people who work in movie theaters and other places can easily check who is old enough to go in and stuff.

​ (d)   I mean, ID cards make things easier for two reasons.

​ (e)   Well, I guess basically, I'm in favor of carrying them.

7. And finally ... um, I guess I just don't mind. You have nothing to be afraid of if you have nothing to hide. Don't you think?

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What do you think about carrying an ID card? Write four sentences. Use words and expressions from the previous exercises to organize your ideas.