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Skill 56-B The question is, is it reliable news?

A. Fill in the blanks to complete the conversations.

•If you ask me •The question is
•The way I see it •As far as I know

1. A: We can do it.
B: , can we really make it happen without taking any risks?

2. A: Should I go tell Miranda that she is in trouble? What do you think?
B: , you’d better not. It’s her business.

3. A: It’s really getting hot. Isn’t it weird?
B: , it’s because of global warming.
1. A: Have you heard the news? North Korea already has nuclear weapons!
B: The question is, is it reliable news?
4. A: I’m sure the chemistry professor will cancel the final test. I heard
he’s in the hospital.
2. A: I’m not sure if I should cut my hair or get a perm. B: , he’s not the kind of person who would cancel a test.
B: If you ask me, I think your hair looks fine now.

3. A: The way I see it, these layoffs will be good for the company. B. What do you think of the topic below?
B: Just between you and me, I think you’re right.
1. Marriage between close relatives
4. A: Is Minsook still thinking about adopting a dog? → The question is if .
B: As far as I know, yes. She’s looking for a pure-bred schnauzer.
2. About the next election
 What is the point of this lesson? Listen to your teacher. → As far as I know, .

3. Love at first sight
→ If you ask me, .

[Giving opinion] C. What is your opinion about companies allowing/offering flexible work schedules?
•The question is…
•If you ask me…
•The way I see it…

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