OBSERVING AND QUESTIONING

In this section, you are going to learn about expression of asking and giving opinion.
Before you learn about it, lets watch the following video!

Answer the question based on the video!

 COLLECTING INFORMATION
Lets 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 Ive 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 . . .?
Agree with an opinion
- I agree with this opinion.
- Of course.
- I agree, I never thought of that.
- I couldnt agree more.
- I agree what you are saying but have
you ever . . .
- That is absolutely right.
- Thats 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 . . .
Disagree with an opinion
- I am sorry I dont agree with you.
- I am not sure I agree with you.
- I dont 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 : Our headmaster wanted us to improve and increase the quality of our
English club. 1)......................................., Julian?
Julian : Well. I think so. We should be able to do that.
Tiffany : So what should we do?
Julian : 2) ............................................... It must be more relevant to English.
Ester : 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.
Tiffany : Yes, I know that. Thank you. And then do we need new instructors
 here?
Julian : 4).................................. It is not necessary. Why don't you ask the
qualified one among us? Are you still doubtful about us?
Tiffany : 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.
Ester : Well, I support 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.

Key answers:
1. I dont 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 its 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 : I think our city is very hot at the moment.

Max : I dont think so. .................... our city is much cooler than other
cities in this country.
A. I know it
B. Im thinking of
C. He forget it
D. In my opinion
E. See you
 3. Jane : What do you think about the movie?
Maya : I think ......................................
Jane : Yeah. Thats terrible.
A. Its amazing
B. Its very fantastic movie
C. Its too boring
D. Thats good
E. Magnificent!

4. Audy : Whats 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 doesnt like the novel
C. Gina is asking Milas opinion
D. They dont read the novel
E. Mila disagrees with Ginas opinion

5. Sammy : Do you think we should advertise it?

Jack : Personally, I think thats 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 ___________ reduce the use
do to save energy? of it.
save energy?
2.
What do you think will happen _______________ sooner or
if we dont stop global later the world will be
warming? destroyed.

3. ___________________ of I think that is an unnecessary

the carbon credits?
action.

4. What is your opinion on the ___________ is a brilliant

tree-planting action? idea and we all should do it.

5.
_________________ of In my opinion, that does make
unplugging electronic devices sense.
when they are not being used?

COMMUNICATING