Oral English 1: Lesson 5

10/26/2015

Hi everyone,

We had a busy lesson today. We reviewed refuting opinions, had our group presentations and then chose our debate topics!

How to Disagree (Refuting Opinions:
At the beginning of today's lesson, we reviewed expressions to refute opinions. Please makes sure to review these because you will need them for your pair debates in November.

When it is not true, you choose one of these three ways to show disagreement:
a. This is not true because...
b. This is not always true because...
c. This is not necessarily true because...

When the opinion is not important, you can choose one of these three ways to express your disagreement:
a. This is not relvant because...
b. This is not significant because...
c. This is easy to solve because...

Partners and Topics for Debate:
At the end of our lesson, you chose your partner for your pair debate presentation. After, you also chose your first topic. In our lesson on November 10, you'll choose your second topic.

Homework:

Opinion Presentations
Blog Posting #5
Presentation Vocabulary: write down example sentences from today's opinion presentation vocabulary
My Vocabulary: write down 5 new words that you learn this week (e.g. in other classes, from watching TV/movies, etc.)
Opinion: In the homework section of your notebook, write your opinion on one of the topics from today's opinion presentations. These were the topic: (1) gymnastics; (2) Tokyo Fashion show; (3) Tokyo Motor Show; (4) hover boards; (5) train stations; (6) foreign baseball managers; (7) Steve Jobs' clothing; and (8) hair care.
Print out the information on your debate topic and read it. Bring it to our next lesson.

Blog Question #5:

Read the opinions below.
Choose two and disagree with it.

I think smokers should be allowed to smoke wherever they want because we live in a democratic country that allows us freedom.
I think the women should not be allowed to keep their maiden name when they get married. If they keep their name, it will affect the family structure and confuse children.
I think the Tokyo 2020 Olympics should be cancelled because they are too expensive. The stadium will be one of the most expensive stadiums ever built!
I think it's better for companies to only hire part-time workers. This will save companies a lot of money because you can pay them less than regular employees and don't have to pay for their benefits.

* Write 12-15 sentences.
* Use capital letters, punctuation and spelling correctly.
* Submit by Monday, November 2 by 6:00pm.

23 Comments

OE1-kumi

10/27/2015 07:55:11 pm

I disagree no1　opinion.Because many people don't like tabakos smoke.It is very dangerous of helth.For example,I have asthmatic.So I don't smoking and don't breath in smoke.Ever if it is clean smoke,I never breath smoke.Also tabakos smoke is cancer cause.I read article that smoker is live a short live.I want to live a long.moreover,tabako is very expensive.In a ward,smoking give many people.So smoker shouldn't allowed to smoke wherever.

I disagree no3 opinion.Olympics is very expensive.But it is give our more wonderful things.For example,impossive feelings.I got this feelings of last Olympics.It is value than large sum of money.Also Olympics is big chance that introduce Japan.Opening and clothing ceremony held in Japan.this ceremony will use Japanese culture.Then we will teach Japanese good things for foreigner.Moreover maybe it will make Japan and foreigner friendship.So I think that Olympics shouldn't cancel.

11/2/2015 02:30:20 am

I think no1　opinion is not true.Because many people don't like tabakos smoke.It is very dangerous of helth.For example,I have asthmatic.So I don't smoking and don't breath in smoke.Ever if it is clean smoke,I never breath smoke.Also tabakos smoke is cancer cause.I read article that smoker is live a short live.I want to live a long.moreover,tabako is very expensive.In a ward,smoking give many people.So smoker shouldn't allowed to smoke wherever.

I think no3 opinion is not always true .BecauseOlympics is very expensive.But it is give ovalue than large sum of money.Also Olympics is big chance that introduce Japan.Opening and clothing ceremony held in Japan.this ceremony will use Japanese culture.Then we will teach Japanese good things for foreigner.Moreover maybe it will make Japan and foreigner friendship.So I think that Olympics shouldn't cancel.

OE1-Emiri

10/30/2015 08:56:03 pm

I disagree No.1 opinion. Because tobacco affect our body. It is not good not only smokers but around people as well. The smell is also very painful for the people who hate cigarettes. For example, its smell cause worse felling, headache and cough. What’s more, it sometimes cause major problems. As a problem, it may give expectant mother and small children to the elements of cancer. It should not be the thing. Besides, I think there is no relationship that smoking tobacco wherever and a democratic country. Freedom is thing to protect the public, so it is wrong to be allowed something by using freedom word. We must understand this different. Therefore I disagree No.1 opinion.

I disagree NO.3 opinion. I think that there are other ways to solve that problems. In fact, it takes expensive cost to build buildings. However, many people come to Japan from foreign countries by holding Tokyo Olympic. It is a chance for Japan. Because it can be profitable by hotels, inns and transportation. Most of people would see Japanese sightseeing sight. I think it is also to be a good opportunity. Perhaps, people who visit Japan to see Tokyo Olympic may like Japan. Thanks to it, people may visit Japan again. It also would sell other countries people to Japanese country thorough SNS. It also lead to the future of Japanese industry. Thus, I think possible that cover high building’s money.

11/1/2015 06:01:05 am

I think No.1 opinion is not always true, because tobacco affect our body. It is not good not only smokers but around people as well. The smell is also very painful for the people who hate cigarettes. For example, its smell cause worse felling, headache and cough. What’s more, it sometimes cause major problems. As a problem, it may give expectant mother and small children to the elements of cancer. It should not be the thing. Besides, I think there is no relationship that smoking tobacco wherever and a democratic country. Freedom is thing to protect the public, so it is wrong to be allowed something by using freedom word. We must understand this different. Therefore I disagree No.1 opinion.

I think NO.3 opinion is easy to solve. In fact, it takes expensive cost to build buildings. However, many people come to Japan from foreign countries by holding Tokyo Olympic. It is a chance for Japan. Because it can be profitable by hotels, inns and transportation. Most of people would see Japanese sightseeing sight. I think it is also to be a good opportunity. Perhaps, people who visit Japan to see Tokyo Olympic may like Japan. Thanks to it, people may visit Japan again. It also would sell other countries people to Japanese country thorough SNS. It also lead to the future of Japanese industry. Thus, I think possible that cover high building’s money.

OE-1 Takayuki

11/1/2015 03:23:39 am

I think that No.1 is not always true because some people don't like tobacco. You can smell the tobacco smoke easily when people smoke around you. I believe that many people are trying to quit smoking lately. In addition, the price of tobacco is getting expensive day by day. That is because we found out that it is not good for our health to smoke. Smoking may increase a risk of having a lung cancer. We separate the places for smoking area and non-smoking area at many restaurants or the other public places. They are trying to protect people from secondhand smoke. None of my family member smokes so smoking is not familiar for me. So I can't imagine that how hard to quit smoking for smokers. However I hope more people quit smoking and having healthy life near future. I want everyone to think about what tobacco effects to your health.

I think that No.3 is not always true. In my opinion, Olympic brings huge economy problems in a good way to Japan. Also it is a great opportunity to introduce great Japanese culture. The OMOTENASHI spirit. We are going to welcome great numbers of people from all over the world. They need places to stay, foods to eat, transportations to move… We have to spend a lot of money to built the stadium and maintain the roads and places. However, tourists or players from foreign countries are going to spend a lot of money to come to Japan to see 2020 Olympic. Unfortunately there are many problems to have Olympic. We hear not only good news but negative news on TV or newspaper almost everyday. I believe that we are going to resolve those problems as soon as possible and ready to have the huge day. I'm looking forward to seeing many Japanese athletes with a gold medal in Tokyo Olympic.

OE1-Haruna.T

11/1/2015 02:06:30 pm

I disagree no.1 opinion.That's not true.Because,the smoking influences not smokers.The smoking is very bad for a body.For example,probability to suffer from a cancer rises.Also,not smokers are received much influence.So,the person who does not smoke suffers a loss when I can smoke anywhere.The smoking should be prohibited.Because,nothing is good for smoking.Therefore,I disagree no.1 opinion.I think that the smoking is not absolutely good.I wish a cigarette disappears.

I disagree no.3 opinion.That's not important.Because,Olympic has much profit.For example,if Japan hold the Olympic,many foreigners come to Japan.Thereby economy in Japan becomes active.Also,it is an opportunity to have you know Japan better.It is very important.When a foreigner know Japan,Japan becomes the international country.So,I disagree no.3 opinion.I think Tokyo Olympic is very important for Japan.And I look forward to it very.I wish it becomes splendid.

OE1-Yui

11/1/2015 04:15:50 pm

I disagree with opinion NO.1.I think many people don't like cigarette. Non-smokers feel much discomfort in smells and smoke of the cigarette. The reason is that smoke of the cigarette is bad for our health. If smokers could smoke anywhere, people around would be badly damaged. Cigarettes influence not only smokers themselves, but also people around them. Therefore I disagree this opinion.

I disagree with opinion NO.3. People of the world are looking forward to holding the Tokyo 2020 Olympic. When it will be held, many people will visit Japan. I think it's chance for Japan to spread Japanese culture. Although building Stadium needs huge money, there are many merits on the other side to holding the Olympics. Therefore I disagree this opinion.

OE1-Elena Se

11/1/2015 04:28:37 pm

I think the idea that "smokers should be allowed to smoke wherever they want" is not true because cigarette is not only bad things for smoking people.Smoke of cigarette is very bad for our health.If they can smoke everywhere, we may get sick to the person who does smoke.Each one must know the risk of cigarettes.In doing so, we can spend healthfully.Then,we must not allowed to smoke everywhere.

I think "the idea that Tokyo 2020 Olympics should be cancelled because they are too expensive" is not important because it have many good points for Japan.For example, if we will hold Tokyo 2020 Olympics, we can get much economic effect.Many foreign people will come to Japan and sights in Japan.Therefore, they will use much money.In addition I want to spread Japanese splendid culture.It is must like for a foreigner.Tokyo 2020 Olympic have good points and bad points, but it is more good points.Then, I think should not be cancelled the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

OE1-Aya

11/1/2015 05:11:32 pm

I think no1 is not true because smoking troubles a lot of people. The freedom which put a person to great inconvenience is can not say the freedom. It is not the freedom but the selfish. The selfish act makes people angry. So smoker should not be allowed to smoke whenever they want. I think no3 is not always true because the plan of making stadiums is reviewed. Objection of many nations changed the plan. The plan will be change chiper than before one. And Olympics will make a lot of good effect. For example town will be activated because many people use much money. And Tokyo will be known some people. So I think the Tokyo 2020 Olympics should not be cancelled.

Haruna.k

11/1/2015 05:11:42 pm

3.I think this is not always true because ,Olympics is rarely held in Japane.Olympic is effective in energizing a country. In Japan , arise great earthquake and great flood. Meny people have been hurt. Aim about Olympics is important for there people. I think that if there is not pleasure , heart of the person is depressed . Now,there are many problem about it , but there is the evidence which we work on eagerly! I think it is very good things.

1.This is not true because many people who aren't smokers hate tabacco.smoke of a tabacco contain of nicotine, tar and so on. These substances have a bad influence upon people who breathe smoke of tabacco ,it has a bad influence upon her fetus. People who throw away in road ...will increase , so allowing to smoke wherever smokers want connect to be deteriorated environment .

OE1-Ellena Sa

11/1/2015 05:25:42 pm

I think No.1 problem is not true. This is because smoking is possible that it will be a bad influence in health and environment and so on. Smoking is totally bad. For example smell is bad and a rank smoke. The smell of tobacco is to cause unpleasant to around people . Moreover smoke containing harmful substance. Then it have a bad affect to not only smokers but also non smokers. The most important serious problem is smoke cause to became lung cancer.When smokers are smoking out side, they sometimes throw away. That cause environments pollution . I think that because we live in a democratic country , that permitted to do whatever . I want to the number of smokers has decreased .

I think No.3 problem is not significant because hosting Olympic is too expensive. But my opinion is different. I think, when it will be hosting Olympic 2020, many people came to Japan . Because the tourist does a meal and shopping, money is included. Also,it does not became deficit. It surely costs money to build a stadium. However the stadium is usable after the Olympics. In other words it does not become useless. Moreover I want to host Olympic . This is because I may be seen in players close. In conclusion , I want you to hold the Olympics safely. I am a pleasure now.

OE1-Minori.N

11/1/2015 05:40:34 pm

1.This is not relevant because our health is most important for our life.Tabacco affects health much.For example,Tabacco's smoke contains a thing chemical substance more than 4,000 kinds.The carcinogen is 60 kinds in the 4,000 kinds.If we couldn't keep our body in tone,we can't live in a democratic country that allows us freedom.There is nothing something good for us.

3.This is necessarily true because a lot of people are looking forward to seeing the Tokyo 2020 Olympic.Beyond question,the studium will be one of the most expensive studiums ever built,but the stadium will make some benefits,I think.For example,many performers or singer can use there.It makes more good stage.Another,we can use as asylum when earthquake is happened.It can help us and nation.Therefore,even if it costs much money,the Tokyo 2020 Olympic should take place for citizens.

OE1-Yuki

11/1/2015 07:20:56 pm

I think I wouldn't like No.2. This is not true because surname isn't so important. A male surname is used by an old custom, but a female surname is often used present. My surname is a mother one indeed, and the surname of the lady is used. If there is a person playing an active part, and a surname is changed suddenly, there won't be previous person. I think it isn't better to change into the value of the name. So it's opposite to the opinion a lady has to change a surname to which.

I think I wouldn't like No.4. This is always true because everyone and the same man. The make of work is different by a staff and a part-time worker for certain. It's to where you know the work contents, and when a part-time worker learns, it may be possible. The idea finds to be treating a part-time worker. So it's opposite to the idea.

OE1-Tomoki

11/1/2015 08:31:51 pm

I think No3 opinion is not relevant. The expense of the stadium construction is surely vast. It is not premeditated. But I cannot change it since it was decided that I hold it in Tokyo. This is because there is trust from the world. I may not easily overturn it. I think that it is to build the stadium for the expense that Japan should rarely cost now. It is important for even an aspect of the welfare to spend an expense. Japan had the feeling that showed off first. I think that it led to the stadium of a vast expense. There should have been originally a more effective plan. You should judge the construction of the stadium calmly.

I think No1 opinion is not true. Because The cigarette is because smoke appears. I cannot prevent the outbreak of the smoke. So the smoker must choose the place well. In addition, the smoke smells, and clothing are stained. The smoking in the place where there is a person to hate it is not good. Thus, it is necessary to attach a manner to smoke properly when I think of a person. In addition, I have a problem one more. It is littering of the cigarette butt. I cannot prevent this problem unless I decide a place to breathe. Therefore it is necessary to establish the smoking area. In addition, the separation of facilities for smokers and nonsmokers such as restaurants is effective thoughts.

OE1-chikako

11/1/2015 10:53:41 pm

I disagree with No1 opinion because people who do not smoke also have rights. Smoking have not only bad effect on health but also on others around you. Moreover, your cigarette ends might destroy environment. Thus I do not think smokers should be allowed to smoke wherever they want.

I disagree with No3 opinion because it is necessary for japan to develop the economy. People from all over the world come to japan and know more about Japan. I think Tokyo Olympics should be held because it will bring us benefits in the long run.

OE-1 Haruna.I

11/1/2015 11:45:35 pm

no1.
That's not true. Because The smoking is bad for our health. It gives damage to not only the smokers but also the no smokers. If the smoker smoke anywhere, everyone is damaged. And Cigarette butts increase, a town becomes dirty. It is not a good thing to be able to smoke at every place. Because I think that it is not ture.

no4.
That's not always true. This is because the part-time job is a shift system, you must employ him a lot. Transportation expenses and overtime work charges are paid to a parttimer too. And the parttimer has insurance and a paid vacation. From this, the parttimer and a regular staff do not have many differences.

OE-1 Natsumi

11/2/2015 12:19:50 am

1. That is not always true. This is because smoking is dangerous to health. And that is not only for the person who smoke but also for others. That means that there is a risk of secondharm smoke. When a non-smoker is around someone smoking, they breathe in secondhand smoke. Smokers are their own responsibility. But, for non-smoker, the problem is just an infernal nuisance so that I think smokers shouldn't be allowed to smoke wherever they want. Freedom carries responsibility with it.
2. I think that is not important to keep it. Today, women's power of society has grown. And we can have an impact that women can make in society. So the think the women should not be allowed to keep their maiden name when they get married may already be a prejudiced opinion. We now have to keep an equality between the sexes. And when we get married,it is natural to think the family structure and confuse children with us,husband and wife.

OE1-kotone

11/2/2015 12:37:52 am

I disagree with opinion NO.3. People of the world are looking forward to holding 2020 the Tokyo Olympic. I think it's chance for Japan to spread Japanese culture. Many nonnative will come to Japan. Thereby economy in Japan becomes active. Although building Stadium needs huge money, there are many merits on the other side to holding the Olympics. Therefore I disagree this opinion.
I disagree No.1. Non-smokers feel much discomfort in smells and smoke of the cigarette. The reason is that smoke of the cigarette is bad for our health. Cigarettes influence not only smokers themselves, but also people around them.Therefore I disagree this opinion.

OE1-Komugi

11/2/2015 12:54:30 am

I think No.1 opinion is not relevant because democratic country should protect the rights of not smokers too. Currently, we don't ban smoking completely. They can smoke in smoking area as much as desired. I feel the rights of smokers is protected enough. In fact, people who are annoyed at smell of smoking or bad effect on their health by secondhand smoke is more than people who are annoyed at few smoking area around me. If this author wants to insist the reason, he or she should change the opinion.
I think No.2 opinion is easy to solve because the bonds with family is strong. Certainly, I think their children are confused about difference from other families. However, parents only explain why took the way to children. The children would rather understand about their families well. Also, hearing strange opinion makes children's view broaden. I think keeping maiden name has not bad point.

OE1-Yukari

11/2/2015 12:55:18 am

I disagree No.1 opinion.This is because smell of a cigarette is thought a bad smell by many people.Some people will not think it, but other people think it.A smell of cigarette is there for good with a wall or a cloth.Smorker or family of smorker will attempt to kill the bad smell.They may use
an araromatic, a deodrizer, and so on.But, it will be caused more bad smell.It is difficult to kill a smell of cigarette by using their.Also, a smell of cigarette cause bad diseases for smoker or family of smoker.For example, a lung cancer, high blood pressure, and so on.In addition to, if a pregnant woman smokes, it will cause bad affects for an unborn baby.I think smorker should consider about place of smoking.

I disagree No.3 opinion.This is because the Tokyo 2020 Olympics cause good effects for the economy of Japan.For example, a new amusement park or a shopping mall may built.We can enjoy shopping by using their.Those building will have a high quality and a high functionally.So, we will be able to experience things which we have never experienced other building.Also, a new superhighway may built to the Olympics.It will more easy to move to a destination by using car.Moreover, the Olympics cause to increase a foreign tourists.Therefore, it will lead to active a festival of an erea, an industrial art object.I think the Olympics cause good effects for the economy of Japan.So, I disagree No.3 opinion.

OE1 karin

11/2/2015 01:18:34 am

I do not think that it is good to smoke. It should be controlled. When they get married, the maiden name of the woman should be respected, too. Even a law is permitted. The Olympics must not cancel it. You should lower the expense of the stadium where the merit that money is spent for is by the Olympics being carried out. Japan becomes poor only with the profit for the company. You must not pursue only the profit of the company. Because a country called Japan does not disappear. ,

OE-1 Hitomi

11/2/2015 01:54:25 am

No.1
I think this is not true because tabacco affect our body. Smokes make us hurt. I don't like smoker because smokes cause being headace. If smokers smoke wherever they want, everyone will be uncomfortable feelings. In town, there are many people, for example children, young people and old people. We should protect from harmful things. I think it is freedom to smoke. But smoker should smoke in predetermind location. If so, everyone lives in health each other. It is also good things for environment. In conclusion, I firmly convinced that smokers don't smoke wherever they want. We need to have kindness for others.

No.3
I think this is not always true because Tokyo 2020 Olympics give us hope. Of course, it takes many money. But it has value that we cost expensive money. I'm looking forward to watching the Olympics game. Recently, Japanese sports players get credits. For example, rugby was given us many emotions. It made us energy. In Tokyo 2020 Olympics, we can witness emotional moments. I wish I can witness the moments in my eyes. So, it is wrong to rob that chances.
In conclusion, I firmly convinced that Tokyo 2020 Olympics should be held. I hope it makes us happy.

OE1-Ryota

11/9/2015 12:59:10 am

No.1 always is not true because tabacos have many disadvantages. Tabacos make smokers comfortable. But they make other people uncomfortable. Sidestream smoke damages people. And if smokers should be allowed to smoke wherever they want,Waste of tabacos can increase.And No.3 is not ture because many Japanese are looking forward to Tokyo Olympic. Money is not everything in the world. We should value feelings of people than money. Fathermore players are preparing for Tkyo Olympic. They are practicing hard everyday. So canceling Tokyo Olympic makes them sad. No one have right of depriving them dream.

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