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3 Discussion: Argue politely a) Collect ideas about the power of the media. Make notes about how or why these media might have an influence on people’s lives. Distinguish between facts and opinions. 1. Television: not always clear what is real 2. Newspapers: 3. Internet: b) “We are all prisoners of the media.” Divide the class into two groups. One group collects arguments supporting this statement and the second group tries to contradict their points. The speakers of each group take turns. One group starts and the next speaker of the second group has to answer by referring to the previous point. USEFUL PHRASES Discussion What do you think? • What’s your opinion? • Do you have any comments on … ? • Sorry, but I don’t agree with you. • I’m afraid I see it differently. • I don’t share your view/point. • I have to disagree … . • I cannot believe that … . • In my opinion … . • The way I see it, … . • As far as I know … . • Is that a fact or an opinion? • I used to think that … . • According to … . • I don’t think it’s appropriate to … . • Are you/we in a position to judge … ? I think this statement is correct because … . What’s your opinion? I’m afraid I don’t agree with you. According to my experience … . 55 4 Media-mad Nur zu Prüfzwecken – – Eigentum des Verlags öbv