Student Worksheet
Nama :
Class :
Topic : Identifying Giving and defending opinion
Theme: Healthy life
A. Complete the following dialogue below!
Jen : Hi, Roy! Can I sit here?
Roy : Sure.
Jen : Why don’t you have lunch?
Roy : This is my lunch.
Jen : What? Potato chip? You eat them every day?
Roy : Yes, it’s my favorite.
Jen : You know what? I (a)…think/believe eating potato chips every day is not good for our
health.
Roy : Why? This brand is popular. Look at the label! It contains (b)…vitamin and nutrition.
Chips also contain (c) carbohydrate…, protein, fiber, and other nutrients. They are also
very delicious.
Jen : Well that true but regardless of their (d)…nutrients I think they are high in calories and
(e)…fat/ sodium
Roy : Really?
Jen : Yes. I participated in a health seminar last month. The topic was about chips and other
(f) unhealthy/junk…snacks.
Roy : Well I see what you are saying. But I think it is okay if I don’t eat them too much. I
really love potato chips. Just one bag per day.
Jen : That’s good but the problem is that chips are fried in oil, making them high in fat. I
think you should eat a bag of chips once a week, or try another snack. Potatoes are your
favorite, right? I (g)…believe/think boiled potatoes or baked potatoes are tastier and
healthier. The (h)…oil used to make chips can be (i) harmful/dangerous…to our health.
Roy : All right. Let me eat this one. I’ll try another (j) healthy…snack tomorrow.
Jen : I have some sandwiches. This one is for you. Try it! My mom made them. They are
delicious and healthy.
Roy : Thank you.
B. Identify the expressions of giving and defending opinions based on the dialogue
1. Write the expression in the table
Giving opinion Defending opinion
I (a)…think eating potato chips every day But I think it is okay if I don’t eat them
is not good for our health too much
That’s good but the problem is that chips
are fried in oil, making them high in fat
2. What does Roy like potato chips?
3. Why are potato chips unhealthy?
4. Can Jen defending her opinion? How do you know?
5. What does Roy finally do after hearing Jen’s explanation?
