Cómo explicar tu opinión

by Vocafy Verificado

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Explora razones claras, formas de discrepar con cortesía y opiniones equilibradas en situaciones cotidianas.

1. 1. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué razón respalda la opinión de Mia sobre ahorrar dinero?

   Mia: "I think cooking at home is better when money is tight."

   • A home-cooked meal usually costs less than takeout.
   • Takeout saves time in the kitchen.
   • Takeout means fewer dishes to wash.

   "Money is tight" significa que no hay mucho dinero disponible.

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   • A home-cooked meal usually costs less than takeout.

   Una razón de apoyo sólida se relaciona con la preocupación principal. En este caso, esa preocupación es el costo, no el tiempo ni la limpieza.

2. 2. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   What is the speaker's opinion?

   "I prefer walking to work. It's a simple way to get exercise, and I don't need to buy bus tickets."

   • Walking provides exercise.
   • Walking is the speaker's preferred way to get to work.
   • Walking does not require a bus ticket.

   Look for the speaker's preference, rather than the reasons for it.

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   • Walking is the speaker's preferred way to get to work.

   "I prefer" introduces a personal opinion. Getting exercise and saving money on bus tickets explain that preference.

3. 3. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué desventaja menciona Ben?

   Ben: "The bus is cheaper than a taxi, but the trip takes longer."

   • The bus costs more.
   • The taxi takes longer.
   • The bus takes more time.

   Ben menciona primero una ventaja y luego una desventaja.

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   • The bus takes more time.

   Mencionar una desventaja puede hacer que una opinión sea más equilibrada: una opción más barata puede, aun así, tener un costo en tiempo.

4. 4. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué respuesta explica de manera cortés el desacuerdo de Jo?

   Alex wants background music in the library. Jo thinks students need quiet to concentrate.

   • I understand your idea, but quiet helps students concentrate.
   • I agree with you because music makes the library more enjoyable.
   • I disagree because the library should play louder music.

   Jo puede reconocer la idea de Alex sin estar de acuerdo con ella.

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   • I understand your idea, but quiet helps students concentrate.

   "I understand your idea, but…" es una forma cortés de presentar un punto de vista diferente y explicar tu razón.

5. 5. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   How does the speaker support the opinion?

   "Reusable bags can reduce waste. I've used the same bag for six months instead of getting a new plastic bag each time I shop."

   • By comparing the prices of different bags.
   • By giving an example from personal experience.
   • By explaining why people should shop less often.

   Notice what the speaker says about their own actions.

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   • By giving an example from personal experience.

   A specific example helps listeners picture how a general idea works in daily life.

6. 6. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   Which reason can Lea give based on this change?

   The morning bus used to arrive every 30 minutes. Now it arrives every 15 minutes. Lea thinks the new schedule is better.

   • Passengers now pay less for each trip.
   • Each bus ride now takes half as long.
   • Passengers have more chances to catch a bus.

   The change is about how often buses arrive.

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   • Passengers have more chances to catch a bus.

   More frequent buses offer more departure times. This does not tell us whether fares or travel times have changed.

7. 7. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué razón justifica comprar la nueva computadora portátil para Priya?

   Priya has long classes with no place to plug in a laptop. A used laptop is cheaper, but its battery lasts only an hour. A new one costs more, but its battery lasts all day.

   • Its battery can last through her classes without charging.
   • The used laptop would cost less at first.
   • She could charge the used laptop throughout each class.

   Concéntrate en lo que Priya necesita durante la clase.

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   • Its battery can last through her classes without charging.

   Una razón útil relaciona las características de un producto con las necesidades de la persona, en lugar de simplemente decir que es mejor.

8. 8. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué afirmación coincide con la postura de la persona que habla?

   "I agree that the park needs better lighting, but I don't think closing it earlier will help."

   • The speaker supports both better lighting and an earlier closing time.
   • The speaker supports better lighting but not an earlier closing time.
   • The speaker supports an earlier closing time but not better lighting.

   La persona que habla responde de manera diferente a las dos sugerencias.

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   • The speaker supports better lighting but not an earlier closing time.

   Puedes estar de acuerdo con una parte de una propuesta sin apoyar todo el plan.

9. 9. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   ¿Qué afirmación se limita a lo que muestra la encuesta?

   A café owner asked the café's regular customers about opening later. Most of those customers liked the idea.

   • Most people in town want the café to open later.
   • Every regular customer wants the café to open later.
   • Most of the regular customers who were asked want the café to open later.

   ¿A quiénes se les preguntó y cuántos de ellos estuvieron de acuerdo?

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   • Most of the regular customers who were asked want the café to open later.

   Una redacción cuidadosa mantiene una opinión acorde con la evidencia. Una encuesta a clientes habituales no representa a todos los habitantes de la localidad.

10. 10. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Qué respuesta aborda directamente la preocupación del gerente por el costo?

    The manager says staff training is expensive. Mina supports the training because staff currently make mistakes that cost the company money.

    • Training costs money now, but it could reduce expensive mistakes later.
    • Training costs money now, so it must increase the company's total costs.
    • Training costs money now, but staff may enjoy meeting their coworkers.

    La razón de Mina relaciona el gasto de hoy con posibles ahorros futuros.

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    • Training costs money now, but it could reduce expensive mistakes later.

    Una respuesta directa aborda la preocupación de la otra persona. "Could" también deja claro que los ahorros futuros son posibles, no están garantizados.

11. 11. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Por qué Daniel recomienda el restaurante para cenar, pero no para almorzar en un día de trabajo?

    Daniel: "The food is excellent, but service is slow. I'd go there for a relaxed evening meal, not during my short lunch break."

    • He believes the food tastes better in the evening.
    • Slow service matters more when his time is limited.
    • He expects the restaurant to serve lunch faster than dinner.

    La comida sigue siendo la misma, pero cambia el tiempo que Daniel tiene disponible.

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    • Slow service matters more when his time is limited.

    Una recomendación puede depender de la situación. El mismo inconveniente puede importar poco durante una noche tranquila, pero mucho durante un descanso breve.

12. 12. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Qué propuesta atiende ambas preocupaciones?

    Teachers want lessons without phone interruptions. Parents want students to have a way to contact family in an emergency.

    • Students may answer family calls on their phones during any lesson.
    • Students may not contact family during the school day, even in an emergency.
    • Phones stay off during lessons, and students can make emergency calls through the school office.

    Debe seguir siendo posible tanto tener clases tranquilas como comunicarse en caso de emergencia.

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    • Phones stay off during lessons, and students can make emergency calls through the school office.

    Una solución intermedia puede proteger dos necesidades diferentes en lugar de aceptar por completo una postura e ignorar la otra.

13. 13. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    What would make the speaker support longer library hours?

    "I'd support longer hours if enough staff were available. Without more staff, service could get worse."

    • Having enough staff to provide good service.
    • Staying open longer even without enough staff.
    • Keeping the same number of staff, whether it is enough or not.

    The support depends on a condition introduced by "if."

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    • Having enough staff to provide good service.

    Conditional support is not a complete yes or no. It explains what must be true before a plan becomes acceptable.

14. 14. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    Why is less plastic alone not enough to prove that the new packaging is better for the environment?

    The new packaging uses less plastic. However, fewer packages fit in each truck, so extra deliveries are needed. Those deliveries burn more fuel.

    • The new packaging must use more plastic because there are extra deliveries.
    • The extra fuel use is another environmental effect to consider.
    • Using less plastic means the delivery changes cannot matter.

    The example includes one benefit and a separate environmental cost.

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    • The extra fuel use is another environmental effect to consider.

    An overall judgment may need more than one measure. An improvement in packaging does not automatically outweigh the effect of transport.

15. 15. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    ¿Qué conclusión concuerda con los tres hallazgos?

    In a course trial, online students saved travel time. In-person students found group discussions easier. Both groups had similar test scores.

    • Online students saved travel time, so they also earned higher test scores.
    • Similar test scores show that both groups had the same learning experience.
    • Each format had a different benefit, while test results were similar.

    Mantén separados los hallazgos sobre los viajes, la discusión y la prueba.

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    • Each format had a different benefit, while test results were similar.

    Resultados similares no significan experiencias idénticas. Una conclusión equilibrada puede reconocer distintos beneficios sin declarar un ganador general.