辩题：topic/ issue辩手：debater正方：positive/ affirmative side反方：negative side连接词：Well,…/ Actually,…/ In fact,…/ You see,…/ You know,…/ How shall I put it,…/ Let me think for a second,…/ Give me a few seconds…发表观点l In my opinion…l As far as I’m concerned…l It seems to me that…l From where I stand, it is…l I’d like to point out that…l If I may say so, this is…l I’m convinced that…l Personally, I consider…驳斥观点l I’m afraid it’s wrong.l I don’t think so.l No, you’ve got it all wrong./ Sorry, that’s not at all right.l If I may say so, it is not the case.l I’m sorry, there are some misunderstandings here.l I don’t think you’re right there.l That’s not the way I see it.l I can’t go along with your view.l I’m afraid I can’t accept your argument.l I’m not at all convinced by your explanation.l I disagree with you. On the contrary,…l I don’t share your point of view.l It doesn’t seem correct to say…l A lot of people may think…but frankly I think…l I’m afraid what you think about…is not quite right.询问意见l Do you agree? / Don’t you agree?l Well…what do you think about…?l What’s your view on the matter?l How do you see it?l Let’s have your opinion.举例说明l Let me give you an example.l Take…for instance.l An example of this would be…l As evidence of that,…l To exemplify this,…l To illustrate my point, I would give you an example.l To make it clearer to you…要求对方重述l I’m sorry. I didn’t quite catch that.l Could you say that again?l I’m afraid I still didn’t quite get that.l I’m sorry. I’ll have to ask you to repeat that again.l I have no idea what you are saying.换一种方式重述l In other words, I am…l And that means…l Let me put it another way,…l What I’m suggesting is…l All I’m trying to say is…l What I’m getting at is…l Perhaps I should make that clearer by saying…l Perhaps it would be more accurate to say…l The point I’m making is that…解释原因l In my opinion there are three ways of looking at it. First of all, …Next…Then,…l Well, I think there are three reasons: First of all….What’s more,…Finally,…l The best reason I think the examination system should change is because it prevents too many people from pursuing their dreams. l I can come up with 3 reasons for the change in people’s diets.列举优势劣势l There are two sides to this issue. On the one hand, we need tourism to develop our economy. On the other hand, we shouldn’t let it destroy our natural beauty.l The main advantage of getting your news on the Internet is that it is fast and you can choose what news you want to learn. The disadvantage is it may not be as reliable.l The strengths of a traditional family are in its close family support, but the weakness is that often the husband and wife feel trapped in the relationship. l The positive side of technology is its contribution to our convenience, but the darker side of it is that it may make us lazier提出解决问题的办法l I think what should be done is to give students more opportunities to demonstrate their creativity.l I think this problem could be solved by creating more job opportunities.l To solve this problem, I think we should try and set up more facilities for elderly people to meet each other and socialize. 英文小組討論屈機秘笈(38個skills)Skill 1. Greet group members; start the discussion; make your point; invite others to join (四步曲：打招呼，說明話題，發表論點，邀請加入) 1. Nice to meet everyone here for our discussion. The topic we are going to discuss today is… For me… Do you agree? What would be your opinion? 2. Good afternoon / Good evening, everyone. We are here to discuss a topic on [body art and individuality]. We have to complete the discussion in 8 minutes. Let’s begin the discussion/Let’s get started. In my opinion… Does any one of you have any similar or other examples / ideas / points / comments?Skill 2. How to respond when a member starts the discussion by saying ‘Shall we start’? (別人開了頭，自己要作回應，不要沉默) 6. Sure, we have 8 minutes. Go ahead.Skill 3. Initiate the discussion with a question (用提問法開始討論) 7. Hello, everybody. We are here to discuss the topic of privacy. [Do the media have too much freedom?] What are your opinions? ‘As I see it, …’)Skill 4. What should I do if I don’t understand the topic at all? (不明白時，以靜制動)9. Well, I’m not sure. I’ll have to think it over. (若有人要你發言，你根本不明白當時他們在說甚麽，可以用這句)10. May I think about it for a moment? (若有人要你發言，你根本不明白當時他們在說甚麽)Skill 5. How to participate if I don’t know the topic or what other members are talking about? (不懂議題，不懂其他人談甚麽，如何參加)11. You may rephrase a point of your partners (用別人的論點，用自己的話說). For example, if a member proposes to regulate tongue piercing (規管穿舌環) to protect teenagers, you may say, ‘Yes, regulating tongue piercing is a good idea. We should protect teenagers.’Skill 6. Give Suggestions (提意見)12. I think / I believe / I suppose / I reckon (估計；猜想)… / I figure (估計；認為) [it’ll be successful].13. I'll be brief. (我簡單地談一談)14. As I see it, …/ As for me15. I suppose…16. Personally, …17. To me…18. So far as I can judge, [it is impractical, because]… /My judgment is that [it is impractical]…19. How about (if we)…?20. How about this idea: [we have our summer vacation on Lantau Island instead]?23. The way I see it, we should…25. What I want to say is that…26. A point I want to make is that…27. One idea would be…Skill 7. Invite members to speak (邀請人說話)28. What do you think…29. How does that sound to you?30. Do you have any suggestion?31. What you would recommend, [Mr. Chan]?32. What’s on your mind?33. Do you think we ought to … [Mr. Chan]?34. What would you do if you were me, [Miss. Chan]?35. Would you mind sharing with / giving us your opinion?36. Does it make sense to you?37. Would we try to [be strong/learn from the case/reason with them], [Mr Chan]?38. What else can you suggest, [Mr. Chan]?39. What do you think about my / this suggestion?40. Miss Chan, is it alright/do you think it’ll work?41. Mr. Chan, what would you do in this position?42. What about you, [Miss Chan]? Do you have any other points?43. What about you, [Mr. Chan]? Have you got any suggestions?Skill 8. Emphasize your point (強調觀點)44. Absolutely, …45. I’m certain that…46. I feel strongly that…48. Great! / Terrific! / How wonderful! / How marvelous (不可思議的)! / It’s breathtaking (激動人心的). / What a good idea!Skill 9 What to say when nobody follows up after you/another member speak (你或別人發言後無人跟進，如何打破冷場)51. I would like to add something here. (自己再發言，再邀請其他人發言)52. I would like to give some explanations here. (自己再發言，再邀請其他人發言)Skill 9. How to express agreement and why (表示同意，解釋理由) 53. I agree with you, but… (partial agreement, i.e. agree on one point but disagree on another)54. That makes sense; however… (partial agreement)55. It's a good idea / point, but… (partial agreement)56. I suppose so. (partial agreement)60. Agreed, but if we accept… then it must also be true that…(partial agreement)63. ‘I suppose not.’64. Yes, and in fact… (corroboration, i.e. agree and add a further point)65. Yes, and what is more…67. Absolutely. Actually, I would go further, and say…73. Fine, let's do that.74. I agree with…75. I think… is a good idea / point76. I think you're right.77. I completely agree.78. You're totally correct/right.79. Exactly.82. That’s exactly what I mean / what is in my mind.Skill 10. How to express disagreement and why (表示不同意，並解釋理由)85. Important: Calmly express your opinion and respect the other member’s opinion all the while. Use expressions which soften the contradictory opinion you are giving (先揚後抑；先禮後兵), and give a reason why you disagree. (講道理)86. Yes, but… (‘English is difficult.’ ‘Yes, but it’s not so difficult as German.’)87. I take / see your point, but…88. I am afraid I can’t agree because…89. I’m afraid not. There is a point which I should mention.92. I'm against it because…93. Instead, I think that…94. Actually, I find that…96. Yes, perhaps, but I think…98. I agree in part / to some extent but…99. Well, that might work but…100. Okay, I see your point. But surely you'll admit that…101. I see what you mean, but many people may not, because….103. I see your point but I have another idea.106. Perhaps we could consider an alternative solution. (indirect disagreement)108. How about…(indirect disagreement)Skill 11. Respond to challenge (回應質疑)114. (ii) Could you be more specific? 115. (iii) What’s there about [going on picnic on a holiday] that you don’t like?Skill 12. Circumvent (避而不答)118. Thank you for your question. In general, I see your point. In addition, I believe that… How about you?Skill 13. Change your standpoint (改變立場，策畧退卻)1. Yes, I guess you could be right.3. I’m not sure about that. / I can’t be certain about it.4. I can’t say for certain. / I can’t say with any certainty about it.5. Actually, your idea is better. So, why don’t we…?11. I have to agree with you on… but I think I am right in saying that… (退卻一半)Skill 14. Query or ask for details (質疑；問詳細資料)12. Why do you say that?Skill 15. Ask for repetition (請人重說)16. Sorry,would you mind tell it in another saying?17. Excuse me, could you please repeat that (for me) / say that again?18. Sorry/I’m sorry, would you mind saying it/that again / repeating it/that? 19. I’m afraid I didn’t quite catch what you said. Could you repeat it?21. I’m sorry, [Miss Chan]. Do you mean (that)…?23. If I get you right, do you mean we shouldn’t…?24. Sorry, would you mind speaking a bit slower?Skill 16. Correct members’ mistakes politely (禮貌改正別人錯處)32. Sorry, I’m afraid it’s not suitable to say…35. Wouldn’t it be better to say… because…Skill 17. Correct your own mistakes (糾正自己錯處)39. My mistake.42. I’m sorry… Skill 18. Take up a point (接談話題)46. On the subject of investment/music, people nowadays …47. About [the property prices of Hong Kong], I think [they are so high that many of us cannot afford a comfortable home].48. That reminds me of [the time I went camping with my friends, and we waited at different locations because of poor coordination].Skill 19. When asked a question, and you have no idea (無點子) or think the question is not appropriate (認為問題不應問)50. I’m sorry. I have no idea at this moment.51. I don’t have much to say.Skill 20. Get passive members involved (鼓勵投入)55. [Miss Lee], do you agree with the idea of [organizing a music party]? (Ask a weaker candidate a yes / no question)59. [Miss Chan], do you think the idea will work?66. Which one do you prefer? X or Y?Skill 21. Have I expressed myself clearly (我有清楚表達自己嗎？)68. Do you get me?70. Do you see my point?71. Have I made my point clear? /Have I made myself clear?72. If there ‘s anything you are still not clear about, please let me know.73. Do you see / know /get what I mean?75. Do you follow me? / Are you following me? (你明白我的話嗎？)76. Does it make sense to you?Skill 22. Ask for clarification (要求澄清)78. If I understand you correctly, you're saying that…79. May you be simpler about what you have just said?82. Pardon me, but are you really certain about it?83. Do you mean to say [drug abuse are common among artists]?85. I’m sorry. What’s the meaning of…?Skill 23. Clarifying (自我澄清)86. What I mean is…87. What I’m trying to say is…88. Let me put you in the picture. (讓我把情況告訴你)91. I was just making the suggestion that…92. To put it simple, I mean…93. I’m sorry I haven’t made myself clear. My point is…Skill 24. Avoid awkward silence (打破冷場)97. Let’s be more outspoken / active.Skill 25. Add a point to what you / others said (給自己或別人之前的話添加論點)99. Let’s go back to the point of [Mr. Chan]. I would like to add something here.100. Before jumping to a conclusion, I would like to say something more about…Skill 26. Interim summing up (小結，但非總結)101. So we all agree that…Skill 27. Prevent digression (say so only when you are sure that a member has side-tracked)(阻止離題)2. Our discussion is going off track, let return to the subject of …5. I’m sorry. I think we have to return to the topic of [the advantages of abolishing school uniform].9. Excuse me. I’m afraid we have gone off the topic. We should be discussing… Shall we go back to the point?14. That is not the main point under discussion. Let’s now come to the main topic.Skill 28. Go to the next topic (下一話題)16. Let’s move on to…?17. Let's go ahead to the next point, which is ...19. So if we agree about this topic, let's look at the next one, which is…22. Well what’s the next thing we have to decide?Skill 29. Stop members from repeating the same point (叫停重復論點)27. Let’s move on to another area. It seems that we have discussed this in full already.Skill 30. Challenge others (質疑別人)28. Your suggestion sounds good, but have you considered its feasibility?Skill 31. Refrain from arguing (克制、退卻、免吵)30. As time is running short, let’s not argue over this point. We’d better discuss…Skill 32. Interrupt / interfere (打斷/介入)32. Good point, [Miss Chan], what do you think about [inviting a teacher to act as our M.C.]? (The secret is to agree with the dominant candidates first and then redirect the conversation to another candidate or the group.)34. Sorry to interrupt, but...(interrupt, and then speak yourself)37. I’m sorry, sorry to interrupt. Not bad of your idea but I’ve an alternative idea. That is…39. Could I add something to what you said about…Skill 33. Move the discussion along when an aggressive member tries to take too much time and monopolize the discussion (制止一人佔用太多時間)40. Thank you [Mr. Chan]. Your idea is really good, but other members are also eager to state their views, could you please give them a chance to speak? Skill 34. Defend against interruption / interference (不讓打斷／介入) 41. Excuse me, Mr. Wong, we are here not to argue / debate / compete, but to complete a task / solve a common problem / work out our ideas together. Would you please let me finish my point first?42. Excuse me, could I just finish this point first? And I would try to be as brief as possible.Skill 35. Return to your point after being interrupted / interfered (被人打斷／介入之重回本身論點再談)45. As I was saying…46. To return to / go back to my point…Skill 36. About to conclude (快將總結)48. Does anyone want to contribute before we wrap up the discussion?49. As the time is going to be over, should we make a conclusion on the points of our discussion?Skill 37. Pre-empt a conclusion (指人過早總結)51. Excuse me, before we conclude, may I say something about… first?Skill 38. Complete discussion (完成討論)53. So, to conclude…55. We have got three ideas in all…Thank you everybody. 。