Unit 1 Cultural relics Section Ⅳ Learning about Language amp;Using LanguageA FACT OR AN OPINION
What is a fact
Is it something that people believe①
A fact is anything that can be proved
For example, it can be proved that China has more people than any other② country in the world
This is a fact
Then what is an opinion
An opinion is what someone believes is true but has not been proved③
So an opinion is not good evidence④ in a trial⑤
For example, it is an opinion if you say “Cats are better pets than dogs”
It may be true, but it is difficult to prove
Some people may not agree with⑥ this opinion but they also cannot prove that they are right
In a trial, a judge must decide which eyewitnesses to believe and which not to believe⑦
The judge does not consider what each eyewitness l