Presenter: Mr. Hori
Genre: Discussion
Title: Debate type discussion? What’s that?
Description:
In this practice I’d like you to discuss several issues. Unlike a usual discussion, this “debate type” discussion requires you to follow the opinions given to you in the paper that I will hand out before the practice time. That means no matter what opinions you actually have, your arguments should be based on the opinions writtten in that paper. Your main task is to come up with good reasons for supporting those opinions and convince other participants to agree with you.
Firstly, every member in the group tells the opinions given to them in that paper and presents the reasons that they think can support those opinions. Then the members start a free discussion.
Remember, you have to stick to the opinions given to you in that paper during the discussion.
I hope you can enjoy this practice.
Issues:
1. English: Teaching English in English
2. Pets: Dogs or Cats
3. Entertainment: Sanma or Shinsuke
4. Sports: Women on the sumo ring (dohyo)
5. Environment: 24-hour convenience stores