8B Unit 1 Study skills Fact and opinionWe often use facts and opinions when we write
A fact is something that true
An opinion is what the writer thinks---it may or may not be true
Beijing is the capital of China
Beijing is the best city in the world
Many changes have taken place in my hometown
The new shopping mall is a good place to have fun
FactOpinionOpinionFactThe trip took two hours
The trip was boring
FactOpinionMy hometown is beautiful
(O)There are green hills all around
(F) A river runs through the centre of town
(F)I have moved to a new school this term
(F)I do not know the school well and I have no friends here
(F)I feel unhappy these days
The World Park is in Beijing
It is 467000 square metres in area
The Great Wall is the most wonderful place to visit