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Question Type 5: Express an Opinion

Structure persuasive responses with reasons

25 min

Express an Opinion (Question 11)


What You'll Do

Give your opinion on a topic and support it with reasons. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to respond.


Response Structure

1. **State your opinion** (5-10 seconds)

2. **First reason + example** (20-25 seconds)

3. **Second reason + example** (20-25 seconds)

4. **Conclusion** (5-10 seconds)


Useful Expressions

Stating opinion:

  • "In my opinion..."
  • "I believe that..."
  • "From my perspective..."

    • Giving reasons:

  • "First of all..."
  • "Another reason is..."
  • "For example..."

    • Concluding:

  • "For these reasons..."
  • "That's why I think..."