Conversation

Apologies, offers, permission.

VI. Role-play the conversation.

II. Listen to the conversation again. Imitate the phrases expressing opinions, agreement and disagreement

Conversation

Exercise1. Role-play

Opinions. Agreement and Disagreement.

a) How to ask for an opinion:

What do you think of/about

What’s your opinion of British television?

How do you find

b) How to give an opinion:

I think

I believe there is too much violence on the screen today.

In my opinion

c) How to agree with an opinion:

I (quite) agree (with you).

You are (quite) right.

(Yes), he does (did, was, will, etc.)

(No), he doesn’t (isn’t, didn’t, etc.)

I think so too.

d) How to disagree with an opinion:

I don’t (quite) agree (with you).

I disagree.

I don’t think so.

No, I don’t (didn’t, wasn`t,etc.)

That’s not my opinion.

That’s your opinion, not mine.

Using the phrases from the table above take an interview. Theme: “Steps taken by our generation to solve ecological problems”

Student 1. A representative of Ecology Protection Organisation.

Student 2: A young journalist.

Peter: Jack, you’ve seen “Star Wars”, haven’t you?

Jack: Yes, that’s right.

Peter: What do you think of it?

Jack: Well, I was a bit disappointed, really. I didn’t think it was a particularly good film at all.

Peter: Oh, I disagree, Jack. I thought it was great. It’s one of the best films I’ve ever seen. I enjoyed every minute of it.

Jack: I think it was pretty boring.

Peter: I really can’t agree with you there, Jack. I don’t see how you can say it was boring. It was full of excitement.

Jack: In my opinion, it wasn’t. I was bored … mainly because I was expecting so much more to happen, I suppose.

Peter: Oh, come on! A lot happened! It’s really exciting. You are the first person I’ve met who hasn’t enjoyed the film.

Jack: Tastes differ, you know.

I. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions:

What are the boys talking about? What does Peter think of the film “Star Wars”? What is Jack’s opinion?

III. Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the following:

Я полагаю, о вкусах не спорят. Я не согласен. Я полагаю, он очнь скучный. Я скучал (мне было скучно). По моему мнению… Что ты думаешь об этом фильме? Я был немного разочарован. Это один из лучших фильмов, которые я когда-либо видел. Потому что я ожидал большего. Фильм действительно захватывающий.

a) How to apologize:

awfully

terribly

I’m so sorry, (John), but (I`m afraid) I`ve lost that

very book you lent me.

b) How to accept an apology:

that’s all right/O.K.

don’t worry about it.

Oh, it doesn’t matter.

never mind.

forget it.

Sally: Oh, Peter, I’ve been standing here since half past seven! Where on earth have you been?

Peter: I’m terribly sorry I’m late, Sally, but I just couldn’t help it. I got here as soon as I could.

Sally: Well, it’s not soon enough, is it? It’s too late to go in now, the play has already started!

Peter: I know … and I’m sorry but ….

Sally: I’ve been looking forward to seeing the play all week! Do you realize that? All week!

Peter: Look, Sally, just give me a chance to explain, please! I was about to leave the house when my sister called round. She was in tears. Her boy-friend John had been knocked down and was critically ill. So I couldn’t just rush off without a word, could I?

Sally: Oh, I see.

Peter: I am sorry about the play – really I am. I know how much you wanted to see it.

Sally: Yes – well, never mind. We can always see it some other time.

Peter: Yes, of course we can.

Sally: And Peter?

Peter: Yes?

Sally: I am sorry for the way I snapped at you.

Peter: Oh, that’s all right. I understand.

I. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions:

Why is Sally anger with Peter? Why is Peter late for the play?

II. Read the conversation. Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the following:

Где ты был? Я очень извиняюсь за опоздание, но я просто на мог иначе. Уже слишком поздно входить, пьеса уже началась. Прости, но... Я всю неделю с нетерпением ждала, чтобы посмотреть пьесу. Ты это понимаешь? Послушай, дай мне возможность объяснить. Я уже собрасля уйти, когда пришла моя сестра. Понимаю. Я действительно очень сожалею, что так получилось с пьесой. Ничего, мы можем посмотреть ее в другой раз. Прости, что я набросилась на тебя. Все в порядке (ничего).

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