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Phrases, Sentences &Questions

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Dialogues Fun Exercise



Advice

Opinion



Asking for Advice

What do you think I should do (about…)?

What should I do (about…)?

What would you do (about…)?

What would you suggest (I do) (I should do about…)?

Can/Could you give me some advice (about…)?

What do you think I should do?

What do you suggest?



What would you do (in this situation)?

I've got a bad toothache. What do you suggest?What do you advise me to do?

What should I do?

What ought I to do?

What's your advice?

If you were me what would you do?



Giving Advice

I think you should ...

Why don't you ...?

If I were you, I would ...

Maybe you should ...

I suggest you ...How about (verb+ing....)?

You might try (verb+ing...)

I would advise you to ...My advice would be to ...

It might be a good idea to ...

I think you should get a lawyer.



Declining to give advice

I don't know what to advise, I'm afraid.

I wish I could suggest something, but I can't.

I wish I could help.

I'm afraid I can't really help you.



1. I need to lose weight. Can you give me advice?

2. I didn’t pass the driving test. What should I do?

3. I need to save money at the supermarket. Can you give me

advice?

4. I just arrived in the US. What should I do?

5. I found $20.00 in the school hall. Can you give me advice?

6. My sink is leaking. What should I do?

7. A friend asked me to lend her some money. Can you giveme advice?



8. I want to quit smoking. What should I do?

9. My job is very stressful and tiring. Can you give meadvice?

10. I feel homesick. What should I do?

11. My toilet is stopped up. Can you give me advice?12. I got a flat tire. What should I do?

13. I want to buy a car. Can you give me advice?



Asking for Opinions

What do you think?

What's your opinion?

What are your ideas?

Do you have any thoughts on that?

How do you feel about that?

Do you think that….?

What do you think about….?

What’s your opinion on….?

Do you believe that…..?



Giving Opinions

I think we should get a new car.

I don't think we need one.

I believe (that) smoking should be outlawed.

I don't believe (that) it should be illegal.

In my opinion, Gone with the Breeze is the best movie ever

made.

I feel that it's the right thing to do.

I don't feel that it's such a good idea.

I agree / I don’t agree.

I think so / I don’t think so.

I believe that / I don’t believe that.

I’m not sure / Maybe.



Personal Point of View

We use these words and phrases to express a personal point ofview:

In my experience…

As far as I'm concerned…

Speaking for myself…

In my opinion…

Personally, I think…

I'd say that…

I'd suggest that…I'd like to point out that…

I believe that…

What I mean is…



General Point of View

We use these words and phrases to express a point of view

that is generally thought by people:

It is thought that...

Some people say that...

It is considered...

It is generally accepted that...



Disagreeing with an opinion

We use these words and phrases to disagree with someone else'spoint of view:

That's different.

I don't agree with you.

However…

That's not entirely true.

On the contrary…

I'm sorry to disagree withyou, but…

Yes, but don't you think…

That's not the same thing at

all.

I'm afraid I have to disagree.

I'm not so sure about that.

I must take issue with you onthat.

It's unjustifiable to say that...



Asking for support or details

Why do you think that?

Could you elaborate?

Could you give (me) an example?

Can you illustrate that?

What evidence do you have?

Could you explain it in more detail?

Could you provide some details?



Supporting your opinions

Let me illustrate,

For example,

For instance,

To give you an example,

Let me give you an example,

To elaborate,

First, (second), etc.

(These phrases can be followed by details, examples,

elaboration, or a summary of your main points.)



Language Notes

• In formal conversation, giving advice is often suggested through modals:ought to/ should / could / If I were you. In informal conversations people

tend to use words such as I think that/ I feel that/ in my opinion.

• Listen for the emphasis on I know so and Trust me. These common

phrases can be used to convey both positive and negative emotions. “I

know so” conveys a deep belief or certainty. “To know” shows morecertainty than “to think.”

• Notice the use of command forms: Take the job. /Trust me./ Go for it! Thecommand form can be used to gently persuade someone.



Giving Your Opinion

Jake: Where should we take a vacation this year? Let’s decide soon.

Melissa: Well, I’d like to go somewhere warm. How about the beach? Or

we could rent a cabin on the lake.

Jake: You want to go to the beach, again? I want to ski this winter. How

about a compromise? What about traveling to the Alps in Europe next

April? We can find a ski resort on a lake.

Melissa: Oh, we’ve never been to Europe before! But I don’t know if it willbe sunny and warm then. I need to do some research first. That will helpme make up my mind.

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Language Notes

• Decide is a useful verb to express choice. The idiom “to make up my

mind” also means “to decide”: “There are so many choices in this menu.

It’s going to take awhile to make up my mind/decide.” You can finish this

sentence with either the idiom or the verb “decide.”

• How about This phrase presents an alternative. This phrase can be

followed by a subject plus a conjugated verb or by a noun: How about wego swimming? / How about a movie tonight?

• Many verbs express opinions: to think / to believe / to suppose / to

assume, etc. They are not all synonymous. For example, “to suppose” and

“to assume” express that the speaker has a preconceived idea: He came

back late from work, so I assumed that traffic was bad. /I suppose that maynot have been the case, and that he might just have had a lot of work.



ASKING OPINION AND GIVING OPINION 1

Daniel: Hey Lara ! Do you know the hot news in our school?

Lara: Yes, I know. About the minimum score, isn’t it?

Daniel: Yes, exactly. What do you think?

Lara: I think it so high. I believe that is bad idea.

Daniel: I don’t think so. Precisely with the 80 score, we can go into theUniversity easily. With PMDK program.

Lara: Yes, I know it. But, for everyday it so hard.

Daniel: Maybe, it can be the pole for us to be better than yesterday. I

hope we can do it. Although it so hard.Lara: Ok. Amen.



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.



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.



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 areally good friend, and I just felt completely betrayed. Itdestroyed the friendship.



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’seasy 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 alwaysbusy and exciting.



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.



Student: I'm terrible at English and I think I should do

something about it. What do you advise me to do?

Teacher: I think you should try this website. It's a fantastic

website for beginners.

Student: I've heard about it, but what do you think I should

start with?

Teacher: You'd better start with the lessons. Then, try the

exercises.



Choose the correct word(s) and then check

your answers. Have some fun with yourstudents.



Even if you __________your neighbour, you'd

better think hard before fighting with him.a. can’t stand

b. lovec. prefer

Peter! Would you __________ this bottle of

milk or would you _________ me to give it tothe cat?

a. love

b. likec. hate

a. prefer

b. likec. never mind

can’t stand

like

prefer

Check



a. dislike seeb. dislike to seec. dislike seeing

a. Would you mind to me openingb. Would you mind my to openc. Would you mind my opening

I _______________another girl with the samedress as mine.

__________________________the porthole ?

NOoooo ! I'd rather you didn't! We're in asubmarine!

Check

dislike seeing

Would you mind my opening



a. love

b. dislikec. like

a. don’t mindb. never mindc. dislike

Check

John and Mary got married. They were on a planewhen he told her ‘I _______ you’ for the first time.

May I play the trumpet ?Yes, I ___________this sound.

love

don’t mind



Match the words with their meaning as used in the news lesson



sound (adj)

maturity (noun)

affectionate (adj)

devotion (noun)

sag (verb)

Match the words with their meaning as used in the news lesson

based on good sense and judgment

the advanced stage of mental/emotional development found in adults

showing tenderness or fondness; loving

love loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

hang down loosely or unevenly

Check



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