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Lesson 2: Asking for and giving opinions

So, do you think it’s a good idea?
 

Talking Point: What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

 

Dialogue 1



Conversation 1 (DAVE)

A:  So Dave, what do you think makes a good friend?

B:  Well for me, a friend is someone who is good fun to be with.

A:  Hm…fun to be with? Can you give me an example?

B:  I like friends who like to go out and have fun 
      together – go down town, go to the beach, 
      see a movie, something like that.

A:  So….does that mean a friend has to like the same things you do?

B:  No…not really, just that they have a fun personality. 
      You know, fun to be with whatever we do.



Dialogue 2




Conversation 2 (LAURA)
A:  So, do you have lots of friends?

B:  I guess so.

A:  What do you think makes a good friend?

B:  Hah…good friend….well, a good friend helps you 
     when you have a problem.

A: Hmm…do you think that’s the most important thing?

B:  Yeah, friends help each other. I really think so.

A:  Well, what kinds of problems does your best friend help you with?

B:  Well, that’s kind of personal.
 
Dialogue 3



Conversation 3 (STANLEY)

A:  Some people say friends are always honest with each other. 
     Do you agree?

B:  I completely agree. Friends need to be completely honest. 
     One little lie and the friendship just disappears.

A:  Ah, that’s pretty strong language. Do you really think that?

B:  Yeah. Once, one of my good friends lied to me. 
      He was a really good friend, and I just felt completely betrayed. 
      It destroyed the friendship.




Language Focus

Asking for opinions                                Giving Opinions

Do you think that….?                              I agree / I don’t agree.

What do you think about….?                  I think so / I don’t think so.

What’s your opinion on….?                    I believe that / I don’t believe         

                                                                                        that.

Do you believe that…..?                         I’m not sure / Maybe.

Is that right / correct?                              For me, it’s important     

                                                                    that……  

Do you think it’s a good idea that….      In my opinion…. 







Let’s speak English!
Get in your groups and practice these conversations.
 

Conversation 1

A:  So, do you think that Bangkok is a great place to live?

B:  I believe that, yes. Food and clothes are very cheap and it’s easy to
      travel around the city.

A:  What do you think about the idea that there are too many people
      living in Bangkok?

B:  I don’t think so. There are a lot of people but the city is always busy
      and exciting.
 

 

Conversation 2

A:  What’s your opinion of smoking?

B:  I’m not sure. For me, it’s important that children do not smoke.

A:  But do you think it’s a good idea that people can 
     smoke in shops and buses?

B:  I don’t think so. Children use buses too.

A:  So what do you think about stopping smoking everywhere in Bangkok?

B:  Maybe.

Hasil (Inggris) 1:

Speaking Focus Semester 2 >Lesson 2: Asking for and giving opinionsSo, do you think it's a good idea? Talking Point: What is the difference between a fact and an opinion? The dialogue 1Conversation 1 (DAVE)A: So Dave, what do you think makes a good friend?B: Well for me, a friend is someone who is good fun to be with.A: Hm ... fun to be with? Can you give me an example?B: I like the friends who like to go out and have fun together – go down town, go to the beach, see a movie, something like that.A: so. .. does that mean a friend has to like the same things you do?B: No ... not really, just that they have a fun personality. You know, fun to be with whatever we do.Dialogue 2Conversation 2 (LAURA)A: So, do you have lots of friends?B: I guess so.A: What do you think makes a good friend?B: Hah ... good friend .... well, a good friend helps you When you have a problem.A: Hmm ... do you think that's the most important thing?B: Yeah, friends help each other. I really think so.A: Well, what kinds of problems does your best friend help you with?B: Well, that's kind of personal. Dialogue 3Conversation 3 (STANLEY)A: Some people say friends are always honest with each other. Do you agree?B: I completely agree. Friends need to be completely honest. One little lie and the friendship just disappears.A: Ah, that's pretty strong language. Do you really think that?B: Yeah. Once, one of my good friends lied to me. He was a really good friend, and I just felt completely betrayed. It destroyed the friendship.Language FocusAsking for opinions Giving OpinionsDo you think that ...? I agree/I don't agree.What do you think about ...? I think so/I don't think so.What's your opinion on ...? I believe that/I don't believe that.Do you believe that ... ..? I'm not sure/Maybe.Is that right/correct? For me, it's important that ... ... Do you think it's a good idea that. ... In my opinion .... Let's speak English!Get in your groups and practice these conversations. Conversation 1A: So, do you think that Bangkok is a great place to live?B: I believe that, yes. Food and clothes are very cheap and it's easy to travel around the city.A: What do you think about the idea that there are too many people living in Bangkok?B: I don't think so. There are a lot of people but the city is always busy and exciting.  Conversation 2A: what's your opinion of smoking?B: I'm not sure. For me, it's important that children do not smoke.A: But do you think it's a good idea that people can smoke in shops and buses?B: I don't think so. Children use buses too.A: So what do you think about stopping smoking everywhere in Bangkok?B: Maybe.

Hasil (Inggris) 2:

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