Finding the best solution

Imagine you were asked to design a power station to supply your city and its surroundings. The power station should be effective with low operating costs and environmentally friendly. Read the texts about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of power stations. Choose one type and prepare a list of advantages and disadvantages.
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Now you will have to imagine that you are in an online discussion and have to discuss the construction of a new power station to supply your city with electricity. Your task it to try to persuade the other participants to build the power station you suggest. You have to agree on one power station. Go to the “Solution” forum and post your suggestion there. Explain your opinion. Read other suggestions, agree or disagree, ask questions.

Before going to the forum study the phrases below.

Stating an opinion
In my opinion...
The way I see it...
If you want my honest opinion....
According to Lisa...
As far as I'm concerned...
If you ask me...

Asking for an opinon
What's your idea?
What are your thoughts on all of this?
How do you feel about that?
Do you have anything to say about this?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
Wouldn't you say?

Expressing agreement
I couldn't agree with you more.
That's so true.
That's for sure.
You're absolutely right.
Absolutely.
That's exactly how I feel.
Exactly.
I'm afraid I agree with James.
(agree with negative statement) Me neither.
(weak) I suppose so./I guess so.
You have a point there.
I was just going to say that.

Expressing disagreement
I don't think so.
(strong) No way.
I'm afraid I disagree.
(strong) I totally disagree.
I beg to differ.
(strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
Not necessarily.
That's not always true.
That's not always the case.
No, I'm not so sure about that.

Interruptions
Can I add something here?
Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
If I might add something...
Sorry to interrupt, but...

Settling an argument
Let's just move on, shall we?
Let's drop it.
I think we're going to have to agree to disagree