WHAT'S YOUR IDEA OF AN IDEAL YOUTH SUBCULTURE?
Key Words and Useful Expressions:
subculture; to express one's identity - who somebody is; to rebel against - to protest; rebellious; don't conform; reject; to try out all sorts of options; violent; to differ from social norms; to have their own values and beliefs; distinct features; approve of; disapprove of.
Giving reasons:
Neutral: well, you see, the reason was that..., let me explain..., you see, but the point is... .
Informal: well, the thing is..., it's like this, you see.
Formal: the main reason is that..., if I could explain.
Saying you approve:
...is quite /absolutely right, ...seems /sounds just right, ...is just what I had in mind, I'm all for such opinions.
Saying you don't approve:
I don't think... is very good, it is wrong to think that..., it isn't right to..., I can't approve of..., ...is all wrong.