Listening: Listening for Gist & Detail B2 - Lesson 3: Identifying a Speaker's Viewpoint and Justifications

B2 OPINION

Views & Justifications

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🎯 Scenario: Radio Debate on "AI in Schools".
Host: Moderator.
Alex: Pro-Technology.
Sarah: Skeptic/Cautious.

A

Alex Supports AI

Viewpoint: AI is good (a tool).
Justification: It automates grading (saves time).

S

Sarah Skeptical

Viewpoint: AI is risky (dependency).
Justification: Students stop critical thinking.

A

Alex

Opinion & Justification Markers:

"I firmly believe that..."

A strong way to introduce an opinion (High certainty).

"That's a valid point, but..."

A polite way to partially agree before disagreeing (Concession).

"On the grounds that..."

A formal way to say "Because" or "For the reason that".

"I am convinced that..."

Shows you are sure about your opinion.

Why is Sarah worried? Match the reason.

She hates technology.

Incorrect. She never said she hates it.

Loss of critical thinking.

Correct. She said "Students might stop thinking for themselves."

It is too expensive.

Incorrect. Cost was not mentioned.

Task: Summarize the Conflict

Write one sentence explaining the disagreement. Use: "While Alex believes..., Sarah argues..."