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OBSERVING AND QUESTIONING In this section, you are going to learn about expression of asking and giving opinion. Before you learn about it, let’s watch the following video!

Answer the question based on the video!

COLLECTING INFORMATION Let’s study the following expression! An opinion is the way you feel or think about something. Our opinion about something or someone is based on our perspective. Opinions can be expressed in the ways given below: Asking for Opinion What do you think of . . .? What are you viewers? What is your opinion? What do you think about . . .? What about . . .? What is your reaction to . . .? What do you feel about the . . .? Is it right what I’ve done? How about . . .? Please tell me your opinion about . . .? Do you have any opinion/idea about . . .? Do you think . . .? Is it O.K. if we . . .?

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Agree with an opinion I agree with this opinion. Of course. I agree, I never thought of that. I couldn’t agree more. I agree what you are saying but have you ever . . . That is absolutely right. That’s a good point/idea. I think so too. Neither do I. I believe that . . .

Giving Opinion According to the expert, I . . . According to me, . . . I am convinced that . . . I am compelled to say. . . I consider that . . . I think . . . I believe . . . I feel . . . I would like to point out that . . . It seems to me. In my opinion . . . In my experience . . . In my opinion, . . . From my point of view . . . What I mean is . . . As I see it . . .

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Disagree with an opinion I am sorry I don’t agree with you. I am not sure I agree with you. I don’t agree with you. I am afraid I have to disagree with you. I do not believe that. By this I mean . . . I disagree with you. I think you are wrong. I am not convinced that . . .

Dialogue Situation: Carlos, Joice, and Emily are talking about Carlos' problem at the canteen. Carlos : Dear friends, I have a serious problem now. But I haven't found the solution yet. I'm confused. Can you help me? Joice : Tell us what it is! Carlos : Yeah. Next month I must stop my studies because my father retired three months ago. So he cannot pay my school fees. Emily : Take it easy. It's not a serious problem. Carlos : What? How can I solve the problem? Emily : Okay. I reckon you ask for a letter from the authority telling that your family can't afford the school fees. Then you submit the letter to your school or to the parents' representative. Joice : In my opinion, you can also request scholarship. I think you are the best. Carlos : Thanks a lot for the suggestions. I'll try to do that. Emily : Good luck.

ASSOCIATING ACTIVITY 1 Listen the recording and complete the dialogue! Situation: The instructors of the English club, Tiffany, Julian and Ester are talking about the quality of improvement in their English club. Now, they are in the classroom. Tiffany Julian Tiffany Julian Ester

Tiffany

: Our heaster wanted us to improve and increase the quality of our English club. 1)......................................., Julian? : Well. I think so. We should be able to do that. : So what should we do? : 2) ............................................... It must be more relevant to English. : 3)................................ But don't forget. I think it is not only that. We should also know the students needs because we handle different levels and wishes. : Yes, I know that. Thank you. And then do we need new instructors

here? : 4).................................. It is not necessary. Why don't you ask the qualified one among us? Are you still doubtful ? : Oh, of course not. 5) ...................................................... and capability. In fact, many people from different levels want to learn English here. It means that they are satisfied. : Well, I you. So we can conclude that firstly, the syllabus should be analyzed and improved if needed. Secondly, we will recruit new instructors to handle children classes.

Julian Tiffany

Ester

Key answers: 1. I don’t think so 2. That's a great idea 3. What do you think 4. I believe that we are still able to show our quality 5. I think that we have to improve our syllabus ACTIVITY 2 Choose A, B, C, D, and E for the best answers! 1. Chyntia : ............................... Evelyn : I think it’s great A. Have you read this book? B. What do you think of this book? C. What is it? D. Do you know this? E. How do you do? 2. Eric Max A. B. C. D. E.

: I think our city is very hot at the moment. : I don’t think so. .................... our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.

I know it I’m thinking of He forget it In my opinion See you

3. Jane : What do you think about the movie? Maya : I think ...................................... Jane : Yeah. That’s terrible. A. It’s amazing B. It’s very fantastic movie C. It’s too boring D. That’s good E. Magnificent! 4. Audy : What’s your opinion about the novel? Andara : I like it. It is fascinating From the dialogue we conclude that … A. Gina is giving her opinion B. Mila doesn’t like the novel C. Gina is asking Mila’s opinion D. They don’t read the novel E. Mila disagrees with Gina’s opinion 5. Sammy

: Do you think we should it?

Jack

: Personally, I think that‘s a good idea.

A. Apology B. An opinion C. Offer help D. Accept help E. Agreement ACTIVITY 3 Use expressions of asking and giving opinion to complete the dialogue below! 1.

What do you think we should do to save energy? save energy?

___________ reduce the use of it.

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What do you think will happen if we don’t stop global warming?

___________________ of the carbon credits?

What is your opinion on the tree-planting action?

_________________ of unplugging electronic devices when they are not being used?

COMMUNICATING

_______________ sooner or later the world will be destroyed.

I think that is an unnecessary action.

___________ is a brilliant idea and we all should do it.

In my opinion, that does make sense.