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Situation: After the trade fair, our people are exhausted, but happy with the results. Several firms have taken an interest in our products and would like to come to Beijing to talk things over. It was a successful event for the company as well. Trade manager: Congratulations! It has been a great success. General manager: Well, everything turned out much better than we expected. Everybody kept asking for our price lists and brochures. Secretary: That was wonderful, we got so much experience. General manager : This calls for a celebration. Let’s have a festive dinner at the Hilton. A couple of our people would like to join us, too. Trade manager : That would be fine, indeed. General manager : Agreed. I’ll come at 7pm and fetch you. So long! Asking for opinions Suggestions Agreeing and disagreeing Asking for opinions Part A: Way to Speak Asking for opinions What do you think of…? How do you feel about…? What are your feelings about…? What’s your opinion of…? What are your views on…? How do you like …? giving one’s opinions I think/believe/feel… If you ask me, Personally, I think… As I see it… In my view/opinion, I’d just like to say… 1.A: What do you think of (你对… …怎么看)air pollution? B: As we all know (众所周知),it’s one of the most serious problems that human beings face. A I agree with you. B: In my view(我认为),it’s nature’s punishment for man’s neglecting environmental protection. A: Then pollution? what do you think causes (那么你认为是什么导致了… …)air B: There are more and more private cars in China. The exhaust emissions are the main cause. A: Really! you’ll know what air pollution really means B: So if you go to school or to work by bike, (你就知道 空气污染到底怎么样了) because the streets are full of polluted air. A: Oh, that’s terrible. B: Therefore we should make every effort to protect our environment. Part B: Challenge to speak Practice 1 Give your opinion of the following. 1. Books or articles that you have read recently. 2. Lectures that you have attended. 3. Your canteen, library or clinic. 4. Future careers. Practice 2 A: ? B: My English teacher is very learned and humorous. A: B: Your painting is live and creative. ? A: What would you say to the Speech Contest? B: A: Could you give me your opinions on this book? B: A: What about this pair of shoes? B: Suggestions Some useful sentence patterns for asking advice I’d like your advice on… ……What would you do if you were me? I would appreciate your advice on… Might it be an good idea to…? Could I ask some advice on… Do/Would you mind…if…? Some useful sentence patterns for giving advice If I were you, I’d… Why don’t you…? You’d better… My advice would be to… I were in your position, I would… Expression for avoiding making a decision: Whatever you like, I really don’t mind. They both sound wonderful, you choose! If you wish to accept the advice someone is giving you, you can say: That’s a good idea. That sounds great, I’ll try it. Great. I appreciate your advice very much. But, if you don’t wish to accept the advice, you can say: No, I don’t think I could do that. Well, perhaps another time. Thanks anyway. I’m not sure that’s a good idea. Daily used sentences for suggestions •You should be more careful. •You ought to do it at once. •You’d better go to the station to meet him. •I suggest that you begin with simplified readings. •How about going window shopping? •What about playing football this afternoon? •Why not speak to him about it? •Let’s go to a movie. Practice 1: A: I wonder if you could give me some advice on how to get on well with your colleagues. B: A: What’s your suggestion on learning English? B: A: I can’t stand my roommate’s taking my articles of daily use without permission.If you were me, what would you do? B: A: Why didn’t you go to the English corner? B: A: You’d better practice English everyday. B: A: What about having a cup of tea? B: Practice 2: (Wang Ping goes to the camera shop.) A: Can I help you, Miss? B: Yes. I’m thinking of buying a camera. My friend suggested I get a digital one. Do you have any suggestions (你有什么建议)？ A: Yes, Miss, your friend is right. The digital camera has a lot more functions than the traditional one. At least you don’t have to buy film. That’s much more convenient. Sounds fantastic B: No need to buy film? (听上去很棒) A: Besides, you can save the pictures in your PC and look at them whenever you want. B: Cool! How many pictures can I take each time? A: It depends (视情况而定). The bigger the size of the picture, the fewer pictures you can take each time. B: Oh, I get it. Which one do you recommend (你推荐哪一种)？ A: Well, this one has the best quality and that one is the cheapest! B: Well, I thinkI’d better take the one with the best quality (我还是选质 量最好的吧). A: OK, I’ll get you one. Just a minute, Miss. A: OK, here it is. B: How can I switch on the camera (我怎么才能打开相机)？ A: Firs, you put in the batteries. Look, here’s the power button. Push this (按 button 这个按钮), and the lens (镜头) will push forth with music. B: Lovely! A: After you switch on the camera, you can see the picture here- on the screen. Do you want to have a try/ (想不想试一试)？ B: Sure. Wow, it looks so clear! But how can I take pictures? A: Hold the camera steady with both hands, and then press this button down all the way. It shoots and the image will be recorded in the Memory Stick. sounds simple What else should I do B: Oh, (听上去很简单). It’s worth buying. (我 the user 还应该做什么) before I can use it?’s manual A: I think you’d better read (用户手册) thoroughly before you use the camera. B: OK, thanks a lot. Practice3 : Give some suggestions and advice about the following. Work in groups. 1 How to make and keep friends. 2 How to study a foreign language. 3 How to spend your spare time. 4 How to make yourself look nice. Practice 4: The general manager is busy at the moment, so he asks the assistant manager to place an order for him and gives his advice. Agreeing and disagreeing Dialogue 1 A: I love the internet. I’ve come to know many friends on the net. B: It’s not the case. They are not your real friends. A: Why do you say so? B: I don’t think they can be trusted. Dialogue 2 A: I’m going to Europe for two weeks. B: Great, don’t forget to take a digital camera with you. A: Great minds think alike. I will take lots of pictures. B: That’s for sure. I’ll bet. Dialogue 3 Tom: Have you ever seen the Forrest Gump? Frank: Sure, that’s one of my favorites. Tom: What impresses you most? Frank: Well, I feel The plots are quite attractive, and Forrest’s perseverance always makes me moved. Tom: You said it. Frank: In my opinion, Forrest is also one of the luckiest men in the world. Tom: It’s not the case. We should attribute the success to his persistence instead of luck. Frank: Maybe you’re right. I am also impressed by the classic lines: Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you are gonna get. Tom: I couldn't agree more. I also like the lines very much. Sentences for Agreeing I suppose so. I’ve got it. I agree with you on this point. I couldn’t agree more. Great minds think alike. You said it./You bet. Good!/Excellent!/That’s fine! What a good idea! That’s absolutely true. That’s exactly what I think. Sentences for Disagreeing Yes, that's quite true, but… I see your point, but… Well, it depends. Personally, I feel that it’s unwise. I’m afraid I can’t accept it. I don’t agree with you. It’s not the case. It’s not very nice. I don’t suppose so. You must be joking. Practice 1 A: Do you think it’s a good idea to go to Switzerland for our holiday this year? B: A: Don’t you think the movie is boring? B: A: You don’t agree if we go Dutch, do you? B: A: Is that all right with you if we meet at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon? B: A: Let’s discuss the proposal later this afternoon. Do you agree? B: Practice 2 I’m an applicant for the position of the sales manager in a company. Now I am being interviewed for the vacancy. I’ll be required to work overtime sometimes and to travel a lot to many places if I’m employed. I can accept some of the terms but I will try to reach a compromise for other term. Practice 3 We will have 7 days off for the coming National Day. I’d like to invite my best friend to travel somewhere. I have many choices, for instance, going to the seaside, the mountains, another city, etc, so I shall go to discuss with my friend about my plan. Practice 4 The manager and the assistant are talking about the advertising methods for their new Mp4. The manager believes TV is the best channel and the assistant approves of internet advertisements.  Appear on the market  Aiming customers  Surfing the Internet  Believe in  Realiable websites  Sounds reasonable! Practice 5 Hold a class or group debate on the following topics. The only thing people are interested in is earning money. The end Thanks! Expressions like “terrific” and “That sounds great.”are used to show surprise and excitement. The following expressions have a similar function. Apply them to your daily life and practice with your partner. a. nice, wonderful, excellent, great, marvelous, perfect… b. unbelievable, incredible…. c. fantastic, amazing, fascinating… d. Sounds good. e. That’s great. f. How interesting! For example: You pass your test? Fantastic! It’s incredible that you have finished the book within one week. Expressing Dissatisfaction Well, to tell (you) the truth, I was a little disappointed. Honestly, I wasn’t very pleased with it. To be honest (with you), it was (a little) disappointing. I’m really annoyed with my teacher. upset with my neighbors. mad at my roommate. angry at She’s always giving us homework. He’s constantly He keeps on Look at the following patterns Expressing satisfaction That was a very good lecture. quite a I thought it was excellent. wonderful. terrific. magnificent. fabulous. quite happy I am very satisfied extremely It is very satisfactory. with it. Why don’t you mention it to her? talk to her about it? discuss it with him? I don’t like it, I’m afraid. Honestly. This is I am not not right, not what I need, quite happy I’m afraid. I’m afraid. with it. very satisfied