Answer — Exercise 4
2.3 - Good point!·Speakout Upper-Intermediate - Students' Book
Question
Work in pairs and practise the conversations using the prompts.
Answer
Conversation 1
- A: I'm in favour of banning smoking in all public places.
- B: Actually, I think people should be free to choose.
- A: Fair enough, but what about the rights of other people?
- B: Personally, I think the freedom to choose is more important.
- A: I see your point, but passive smoking can be very bad for you.
- B: I suppose so, but banning smoking in all places is too much!
Conversation 2
- A: What do you think about banning cars in the city centre?
- B: I'm against it. Basically, I think it's bad for business. And you?
- A: I'm not sure. I agree to a certain extent, but I do think that it's better for the environment.
- B: Good point. And people could use public transport more. It makes sense.
- A: Exactly!