Part IV: Conversation (2.5%)
Instructions: Complete the following conversation with the most appropriate expressions in the box. Each EXPRESSION can be used only ONCE.
A: Do you agree with them
B: So what you are saying is
C: You are right about that
D: I totally agree with you
E: Sorry, let me explain it again
F: I strongly believe
H: Yes, absolutely.
Moderator: Welcome to our show Let’s Debate! Today we are going to discuss whether Thailand should invest in solar energy when demand for energy is growing fast. Let’s hear from Dr. Pennapa first.
Dr. Pennapa: (1) ________ that solar energy is a solution to our energy crisis. It has a lot of advantages. It is clean. It creates absolutely no pollution. Moreover, it is renewable. As long as we have the sun, we have energy.
Dr. Praiya: (2) ____________. However, from the economic point of view, I think that Thailand should not invest in solar energy right now because it is too expensive.
Dr. Somsak: (3) ___________. Large-scale solar energy production is a multibillion dollar project. Unfortunately, our government doesn’t have that amount of money to support it. It is just too much.
Moderator: (4) ___________ that solar energy is not a good alternative energy source for us now?
Dr. Somsak: (5)______________. We should wait five or ten years for the production cost to go down.