EnglishDebate英语辩论赛常用语.ppt
英语辩论赛常用语n n一辩:FIRST DEBATER n n二辩:SECOND DEBATER n n对方辩友,my fellow debaters n n开始的陈词,Honorable judges,distinguished guests,ladies and gentlemen.n n陈述的时候一定要自信,把握好时间,如果到后来时间到,你却没陈述完的时候也要保持自信,微笑,不管他们,把话说完,所以陈述部分的最后几句一定要背熟练。别忘了说THANK YOU。n n如果想要驳斥对方的逻辑,进行假设:according to your logicDebate languagen nWays to open a debateWays to open a debaten nTo set the framework for our opinion,we believe it is To set the framework for our opinion,we believe it is necessary to statenecessary to staten nWe would like to introduce our stand by giving the We would like to introduce our stand by giving the following definitions.following definitions.n nIn order to effectively debate this topic,we would like In order to effectively debate this topic,we would like to propose.to propose.n nA number of key issues arise which A number of key issues arise which meritmerit(deserve)(deserve)closer examination.closer examination.n nWe will elaborate one of the most striking features of We will elaborate one of the most striking features of this problem,namelythis problem,namelyn nIn the first place we would like to make clear that.In the first place we would like to make clear that.n nThe main argument focuses on.The main argument focuses on.n nGiving Reasons and offering explanations:n nTo start with,n nThe reason why.,n nThats why.,n nFor this reason.,n nThats the reason why.,n nMany people think.,n nConsidering.,n nAllowing for the fact that.,n nWhen you consider that.,n nstating an opinionstating an opinion陈述观点陈述观点陈述观点陈述观点 n nI think.,In my opinion.,I believeI think.,In my opinion.,I believen nId like to point out thatId like to point out that我想指出的是我想指出的是n nSpeaking for myselfSpeaking for myself站在自己的立场上说站在自己的立场上说n nIn my experienceIn my experience根据我的经验根据我的经验 n nId like to say thisId like to say this:我会这样说我会这样说 n nI suppose.,I suppose.,n n Id rather.,Id prefer.,Id rather.,Id prefer.,n n The way I see it.,The way I see it.,n nAs far as Im concerned.,As far as Im concerned.,就我而言,就我而言,n nIf it were up to me.,If it were up to me.,n nI suspect that.,I suspect that.,n n Im pretty sure that.,Im pretty sure that.,n nIt is fairly certain that.,It is fairly certain that.,n nIm convinced that.,n nI honestly feel that,n nI strongly believe that.,n n Without a doubt.,n n While others may argue that,Considering the current,n n Its safe to say that,n nIn fact,Its a fact that,n nA recent study has shown that,n nIt has been suggested that,n nAsking for an opinion from the other partyn nI would be glad to hear your opinion of 我很乐意听听你对的意见。n nAre you of the same opinion as me?你与我的看法一致吗?n nI was wondering where you stood on the question of 我想知道你对问题怎么看。n nwellwhat do you think(aboutwellwhat do you think(aboutn nDo you agree?(dont you agree?)Do you agree?(dont you agree?)你同意吗你同意吗?(?(你是不你是不是同意是同意?)?)n nWhats your view on the matter?Whats your view on the matter?就这件事你的看法呢就这件事你的看法呢?how do you see it?how do you see it?你怎么看它你怎么看它?n nlets have your opinion.lets have your opinion.让我们听听你的意见!让我们听听你的意见!n ndo you think that?do you think that?你认为你认为吗吗 n n How to convince in a debaten nThe other team has tried to make some good points,however,they forgot to think about some very important issues,namely.n nWe hear what the opposition are saying but we do not agree.We will prove to youn nThats one way to think about it,however,.n nTheir opinion may seem plausible at first glance,however,we would like to remind you of recent developments in this area.According to.n nAt first sight,their argument seems to be true.But.n nThey unfortunately failed to reveal the truth of the matter,.n nIt is easy enough to make broad generalisation about.like the other team just did,but in reality it is a very complex issue.n nIt is only a matter of time until it will become evident that the other teams stand must fall due to the following reasons.n nOne must take into account that.n n.Coming up with a new pointn nAnother point is that 另一点是n nAnother way of looking at it is 看这个问题的另一个看法是n nI forgot to say/tell you that 我忘记要讲.n nclarifying a point阐述观点n na.what I said was我刚才说的是n nb.what I mean to say was我的意思是说n nc.let me repeat what I said.让我重复我刚才所说的。n nd.let me rephrase what I said.让我重申刚才所说的。n nConcluding your own point of viewsn nThats all I want to say.我想说的就这些了。n nDo you agree?Im sure you agree.你赞同吗?我相信你是赞同的。n nConcluding the points of the other side debatern nAs you said 像你所说的那样n nBut havent you said that?但是,难道你没说过吗?、n nIf I understood you correctly,you said that 要是我理解正确的话,你说过.n n How to Agree Strongly with an Opinion.1.I couldnt agree more!2.Thats absolutely true!3.Absolutely!4.I agree with your point.5.Id go along with you there.6.Im with you on that.7.Thats just what I was thinking.n n8.Thats exactly what I think.9.Thats a good point.10.Thats just how I see it.11.Thats exactly my opinion.n n12.Thats a good point.这个看法不错 n nI feel the same way.我也持同样的想法。n n How to Half Agree with an Opinion.1.Yes,perhaps,however.2.Well,yes,but.3.Yes,in a way,however.4.Hmm,possibly,but.5.Yes,I agree up to a point,however.6.Well,you have a point there,but.7.Theres something there,I suppose,however.n n8.I guess you could be right,but.9.Yes,I suppose so,however.10.Thats worth thinking about,but.n n Politely disagreeingPolitely disagreeingn nI dont think that.,I dont think that.,n non the other hand on the contraryon the other hand on the contraryn nHmm,Im not sure youre right.Hmm,Im not sure youre right.Im inclined to disagree with that.Im inclined to disagree with that.n nDont you think it would be better.,Id prefer.Dont you think it would be better.,Id prefer.n nBut what about.,But what about.,但关于方面呢?n nT That cant be true那不可能是真的。n nIm afraid I dont agree.Im afraid I dont agree.n nFrankly,I doubt if.,Frankly,I doubt if.,n nYour argument would be more Your argument would be more persuasivepersuasive if you had if you had considered.considered.n nThe point you have made is interesting but The point you have made is interesting but negatednegated by the fact that.by the fact that.n n.I cant possibly agree with you.我不可能同意你。n nI hate to disagree with you,but我不喜欢反对你,但n nall right,but dont you think?好吧,但难道你不觉得n n.but thats different.但那是不一样的 n nWhile your statement is compelling,I believe you have not expressed the main point of the problem.n nI understand your viewpoint,but it fails to consider.n nThe problem with your point of view is that.n nstrongly disagreeingn nI disagree(with your idea).n nI disagree with you entirely.n nIm afraid I dont agree.n nI wouldnt accept that for one minute.n nYou cant really mean that.n nYou cant be serious about that.n nYou must be joking.n n I wouldnt go along with you there.n n Its possible you are mistaken about that.n nPossible conclusionsPossible conclusionsn nTo conclude,we must emphasise our opinion of.,To conclude,we must emphasise our opinion of.,therefore the other teams point of view can no therefore the other teams point of view can no longer be supported.longer be supported.n nTo sum up,our motion must stand,simply because To sum up,our motion must stand,simply because during the debate we have shown.during the debate we have shown.n nThis debate has made obvious that their opinion This debate has made obvious that their opinion cannot stand since.cannot stand since.n nThe simple truth isThe simple truth isn nThe proposed arguments lead us to the The proposed arguments lead us to the irrefutableirrefutable conclusion thatconclusion thatn nTo draw a line under this debate,To draw a line under this debate,n nAfter careful consideration,we must conclude that.After careful consideration,we must conclude that.n nI think we have agreed to disagree.我想我们有相同点和不同点。n nPay attention!n nAvoid using absolute statements like Always,All,or Never.n nIts recommended to use these words insteadn nAlmost all,n nUsually,n nMost of the time,n nEvery now and then,n nOnce in a while,n nFrequently,Rarely,n nOn occasion,whilst keeping your opinions credible.n nRefrain from saying you are wrong.n nYou can say your idea is mistaken.n nDont disagree with obvious truths.n nAttack the idea not the person.n nUse many rather than most.n nAvoid exaggeration.n nUse some rather than many.n nThe use of often allows for exceptions.n nThe use of generally allows for exceptions.n nQuote Quote sources and numbers.sources and numbers.n nIf it is just an If it is just an opinion,opinion,admit it.admit it.n nDo not present Do not present opinion opinion as facts.as facts.n nSmile Smile when disagreeing.when disagreeing.n nStress the Stress the positive.positive.n nYou do not need to You do not need to win win every battle to win the every battle to win the war.war.n nConcede Concede minor or trivial points.minor or trivial points.n nAvoid Avoid bickering,quarreling,and wrangling.bickering,quarreling,and wrangling.n nWatch your Watch your tone tone of voice.of voice.n nDont win a debate and Dont win a debate and lose lose a friend.a friend.n nKeep your perspective-Youre just Keep your perspective-Youre just debating.debating.