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Question:

Multiple choice question

Debate means a discussion in which people express different opinions about a subject.

Debate can be used as a verb or a noun. In this exercise it is used as a noun.

For example:

There is a big debate about the best way to solve the economic crisis. Some people say that the government should make people pay higher taxes, while other people say the government should reduce taxes.

two sides each present different views

a discussion in which people try to convince others that their opinion is right

a discussion of claims for or against something

an agreement

Which words below are closest in meaning to debate? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

a discussion in which people try to convince others that their opinion is right

an agreement

a discussion of claims for or against something

two sides each present different views
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Question:

Multiple choice question

The Olympic Games are a good investment for host countries.

Football fans who behave violently should not be punished.

Both sides agree that boxing is dangerous.

Women should be allowed to play on men's soccer teams.

Which answers are issues that raise debates related to sports? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

Both sides agree that boxing is dangerous.
Feedback:

If both sides agree, then there is no debate about this issue.

Football fans who behave violently should not be punished.

Women should be allowed to play on men's soccer teams.

The Olympic Games are a good investment for host countries.
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Question:

Multiple choice question

to present different points of view about a topic.

to introduce the important aspects of a subject.

to present arguments for and against a subject.

to reach an agreement about a controversial subject.

Which answers below best complete the sentence? Choose the 3 correct answers.

 

The purpose of a debate is ...

Response:

to introduce the important aspects of a subject.

to present arguments for and against a subject.

to reach an agreement about a controversial subject.
Feedback:

The purpose of a debate is not to reach an agreement, but rather to convince listeners that your argument is right.

to present different points of view about a topic.
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Multiple choice question

Read this paragraph and answer the question below.

Students need to learn the techniques of effective debating.

Good debaters are born, not made.

Getting information on how to improve your debating skills is important but you also need to practice these skills.

Learning to debate effectively teaches you many important skills.

How to Win Debates

Debates can soon end in "shouting matches" with insults flying and no conclusions being drawn, unless students learn the rules and techniques of debating. Schools that teach students how to debate well have noticed that students also learn how to plan and present their arguments effectively, as well as how to analyze their opponents' arguments and find their weak points.

Some websites such as http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Krieger-Debate.html give useful tips and techniques for improving debating skills. However, the best way to improve your debating skills is by practicing and trying to learn from your mistakes.

What are the main messages of this paragraph? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

Good debaters are born, not made.

Learning to debate effectively teaches you many important skills.

Getting information on how to improve your debating skills is important but you also need to practice these skills.

Students need to learn the techniques of effective debating.