Speaking template · CLB 7–10
Task 7 Template: Expressing Opinions
State your position directly and develop it with focused reasons and a relevant example.
The sample question
Some people believe children should not be given a smartphone until they are fourteen years old. What is your opinion?
A structure to follow
- 1State your position clearly in the opening sentence.
- 2Support it with two distinct reasons instead of repeating the same point.
- 3Use a brief example to show how your reasons apply in real life.
- 4Recognize a reasonable opposing concern, then restate your conclusion.