SPEAK OUT ‘Man versus computer Nawadays, there are computers in many ordi- nary things: cars, televisions, CD-players, wash- ing machines... + What's the use ofall these technological devel- opments? + Are you for or against Artificial Intelligence? + What are its good and bad sides? Sit in groups to discuss these questions. Some of the groups make a list of the good sides and others of the bad sides. Here are some arguments to get you started. erererries eee eee eee a ea eer ee erence DEBATE Present the opi ions of your group in class, Perr Pema Cee ee) agreeing or disagreeing with your classmates. Use some of the expressions that follow, FUNCTION BANK Agreeing Strong agreement Absolutely! agree completely. Exact! I couldn’s agree mare, ‘Agreement ‘You're right. | know, agree. ‘Agreement but not strong, | suppose so. nn ATA ne. Disagreeing Polite disagreement | sea your point, but... I'm moe sure. Yes, but. But don't you think..? Strong disagreement That's mot true. You must be joking. | don’t think that’s right,