Giving Your Opinion| 12 ADV| U1.LS

Some people are just born smarter than others.
_________________. I've always thought that some of us are more intelligent than the rest!

• I couldn't agree more

• I haven't made up my mind

• I'm not sure I agree

Children need to be left to develop their own interests.
___________________. Otherwise, how can they learn what interests them the most?

• I totally agree

• I'm not so sure

• I'm of two minds.

Parents should try to encourage their children's talents.
__________________________. Sometimes I think that parents push their children too much.

• I think you're right

• I'm not so sure

• Yes, exactly

If children don't have good role models, they don't usually learn new skills.
___________________, because people can't learn new skills if they have no one to teach them.

• I don't know what to think

• I haven't made up my mind

• Yes, that's right

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Stan: John, did you see the story on the news about that eight-year-old girl who solves complex math problems? I think it's a lie. No one could solve equations like that at her age.

John: Well, as far as I know, it's the truth. The news station would have checked their facts.

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Stan: You have a good point, but I think the girl's family must be hiding something. Your brain has to be more mature to be able to think about complex math.

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John: Yes, but on the other hand, look at Albert Einstein. He was teaching himself calculus when he was only twelve years old.

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Stan:I don't know what to think about Einstein. Maybe someone was helping him, too.

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