Ng Wah CatholicSecondary School

Form 5 Group Discussion Tips for students

1. Get started

…… Shall we start the discussion …… Let’s start, shall we? …… Let’s begin …… Today we are here to discuss

…… …… The discussion topic today is

……

2. Introduce the first point

…… The topic we have to discuss is ……

…… The first sub-topic is ……

3. Invite others to contribute

…… What does everybody think? …… Does anyone have any ideas? …… How do you feel? …… What’s your opinion?

4. Agreeing and disagreeing (responding to someone)

I agree What a great idea I feel the same way……+ because That’s true I support your idea

4. Agreeing and disagreeing(responding to someone)

(con’t) I disagree I am not too sure about that I don’t really support your answer I don’t feel the same way……+ because I don’t know about that

5. Expressing and supporting ideas (initiating a response)

I think …… In my opinion …… I feel ……+ because I really believe …… According to me …… It seems to me that ……

Form 5 Vocabulary List 2007

negotiate traditionally karaoke temptation

consequences

competitive teenagers celebrate

crime influenced advice Social Worker

advantages youths unnecessary

financial

Vocabulary list (con’t)

vandalism special graffiti strict

criticize charity volunteer discouraged

contribute proficiency voluntary bilingual

exposure barrier focused foreigner

Vocabulary list (con’t)

enthusiastic

opportunity theme international

benefits recommendations

anniversary

constructed

problems because plan equipment

help important resident residential

Vocabulary list (con’t)

abandoned campsite modernized cycling

kilometres illustrates availability activities

immediately

teenagers occupation variety

Martial Arts psychological

population calm

Vocabulary list (con’t)

memories tai chi Lantau island

souvenir aerobic energetic Up-to-date

sequence sunbathing satisfying embarrassed

responsibility

duties graduation leaflet

Vocabulary list (con’t)

competition

pros cons suggestions

conditions advertisements

Thailand museums

comfortable

comfort amusement behaviour

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