Ejercicios B2 : participar en un debate en inglés

Estos ejercicios te ayudarán a consolidar las expresiones y estructuras clave para participar en debates en inglés con el nivel de matiz que exige el B2. Pon a prueba tu dominio de los modales, adverbios y conectores vistos en el curso.

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Ejercicio 1 : ¿Qué dices en el debate?

Lee cada situación y elige la respuesta más adecuada para participar en un debate en inglés a nivel B2.

1. The person you are talking to has just stated that social media is completely negative for society. You want to qualify their position without rejecting it entirely. What do you say?
   • You are totally wrong about that.
   • I see your point, but I would argue that social media can also have significant positive effects.
   • Yes, I completely agree with everything you said.
   • Social media is bad, I know.
2. You want to politely introduce a counterargument after someone has been speaking for a long time. What expression do you use to take the floor?
   • Stop talking, it's my turn now.
   • Whatever you say, I disagree.
   • If I could just come in here, I think there is another side to this issue worth considering.
   • I don't really have an opinion on this.
3. You want to express that something is possible but not certain when talking about the consequences of a public policy. What is the most appropriate sentence?
   • This policy will definitely solve all unemployment problems.
   • This policy might well reduce unemployment, though the long-term effects remain uncertain.
   • This policy is solving unemployment right now.
   • Nobody knows anything about this policy.
4. Someone has asked you whether you support a controversial measure. You want to show a balanced, non-categorical position. What do you answer?
   • I strongly support it without any reservations whatsoever.
   • I have absolutely no idea what to think.
   • No, I refuse to discuss this topic.
   • I tend to support the measure, although I do have some reservations about its practical implementation.

Correction

1. I see your point, but I would argue that social media can also have significant positive effects.
2. If I could just come in here, I think there is another side to this issue worth considering.
3. This policy might well reduce unemployment, though the long-term effects remain uncertain.
4. I tend to support the measure, although I do have some reservations about its practical implementation.

Ejercicio 2 : Completa el debate

Completa las intervenciones del diálogo con una frase adecuada en inglés que refleje el uso correcto de modales, adverbios o conectores propios de un debate B2. Escribe una frase completa para cada turno indicado.

1. Speaker A: 'Remote work has completely transformed productivity in most companies.' Speaker B: ___ (Expresa acuerdo parcial e introduce una reserva sobre los trabajadores jóvenes.)
2. Speaker A: 'Governments should ban all single-use plastics immediately.' Speaker B: ___ (Muestra comprensión de la postura pero señala una dificultad práctica usando un conector de contraste.)
3. Speaker A: 'Education systems should prioritize STEM subjects above all others.' Speaker B: ___ (Desafía la postura con un contraargumento sobre las humanidades, usando 'would argue'.)
4. Speaker A: 'So, do you think artificial intelligence poses a real threat to employment?' Speaker B: ___ (Da una respuesta matizada usando 'to some extent' y un modal de probabilidad.)

Correction

1. That may well be true for experienced employees, yet it is worth noting that younger workers might struggle without the structure of an office environment.
2. I understand where you are coming from; however, an immediate ban could seriously disrupt industries that currently have no viable alternative.
3. I would argue that humanities and arts are equally essential, since they develop critical thinking and empathy, which no society can afford to neglect.
4. To some extent, yes — certain jobs will almost certainly be automated, though new roles are also likely to emerge as the technology evolves.

Ejercicio 3 : Reformula con más matiz

Reformula cada frase demasiado directa o simplista para que suene más apropiada en un debate en inglés de nivel B2, usando modales, adverbios de grado o conectores de contraste y concesión.

1. Reformula esta frase para que exprese incertidumbre matizada en lugar de certeza absoluta: 'Electric cars will solve climate change completely.'
2. Reformula esta frase para que introduzca un punto de vista alternativo de forma respetuosa en lugar de una negación brusca: 'You are completely wrong. Free trade is always good.'
3. Reformula esta frase para que exprese acuerdo parcial antes de matizar, en lugar de rechazo directo: 'No, raising the minimum wage just causes unemployment.'
4. Reformula esta frase para que suene más diplomática y argumentada en el contexto de un debate formal: 'Everyone knows that stricter immigration laws are bad.'

Correction

1. Electric cars could potentially make a significant contribution to tackling climate change, although they are unlikely to be a complete solution on their own.
2. I appreciate your perspective, but I would suggest that free trade, while generally beneficial, can also have considerable downsides for certain industries and communities.
3. There is certainly some evidence to support that view; nevertheless, many economists would argue that a moderate increase in the minimum wage need not necessarily lead to higher unemployment.
4. It could be argued that overly restrictive immigration policies tend to have adverse economic and social consequences, though the issue is clearly more nuanced than a simple judgment allows.