Asking For Opinion What's your opinion about..? What do you think of? How do you see / find / feel...? Do you think.? Expressing Opinion ( for ) I think / believe... As I see, In my opinion My point of view. Let's say. This is a. that everyone will enjoy. It's fascinating/ well-written/ organized.. Expressing Opinion ( Against ) Using the same expressions with negative adjectives. 1 - Your friend asked you if the colour of her dress suits her... 2 Maha asked you about the best way to be healthy.... 3 You want to know your teacher's opinion about your project........ 4- You want to ask your mother's opinion on your exam result.. Talking About Past events Using the past simple (V+d, ed, irr.) Using the past continuous tenses.( While / When ) 1Page
A: What were you doing at six o'clock yesterday? B:.. A: Oh! Great....? B: For me, I went out after finishing all my homework. Making Future Plans am / is / are ---- going to + inf I plan to + inf I intend to + inf I make up my mind to + inf I have decided to + inf 1 Your friend wanted to know where to spend your holiday...... 2 Sara asked you what to buy for your mother on the Mother's Day..... 3 A friend asked you why you saved a lot of money..... 4- Your teacher asked you where you decided to study Medicine.. Stating advantages and disadvantages The best / worst thing about..is... 1- Your teacher asked you about the advantages of studying abroad.. 2- Mona wanted to know what's wrong in eating fast food.. 3- A friend of yours isn't convinced with using the internet for studying...... A: What about parking the car on this pavement? B:..... A: Can't you see! The parking place is full. A lot of people go shopping at the weekend. B:... It's too crowded. 2Page
Describing a place...is right in the City centre, overlook., near to, opposite.' Ahlam: Could you come with me to the garage to get my car repaired? Rasha:. Ahlam: Come on girl! You know I have no money even to buy a new car. Rasha:... Likes * I like. * The best thing about.is * I really like because.. * I really enjoy.. * I love * It's lovely / wonderful / * It's my favourite.. because. Dislikes * I don't like * I dislike / I hate.. * It's terrible / awful / bad 1 Your mother asked what you like to eat for lunch.. 2 Aml asked you why you didn't drink the orange juice at her house.... 3 Soha wanted to read an adventure story but you didn't like it...... 4- I do a research about the programs which are popular among youth.. Making recommendations * I'd recommend the pitta bread at * If you come here, you should try.. * If you get the chance, (inf.). * This is an excellent account of. 3Page
A: I like eating out. Would you recommend a good restaurant to go to? B:... A: What about food there? B: Comparing and Contrasting I believe..has got better than but.... whereas.. on the other hand.. on the contrary... However,.. 1- Your sister asked you why you prefer traveling by train to traveling by car.. 2 - Your friend asked you about life in the USA comparing to life in Kuwait.. 3 - Someone wanted to know why life in the city is different from life in the village.. Expressing uncertainty I'm not sure about. * Maybe It's difficult to say. Saleema: Have you seen my new mobile phone? Anisa :...... Saleema: Sure it is the latest model. What about yours? Anisa : Mine is broken... Asking for permission Can I have., please? Using expressions in a restaurant Excuse me, could I have., please? Do you have any? 4Page
1- You wanted your mother to allow you to go for a picnic with your friends... 2- You were in a restaurant and you wanted to have food with less salt... 3- You went to a café with your cousin to have a snack... Preference * I prefer... * I (really) like/ love... * I d rather... A: London is a wonderful place. Let s spend our summer holiday there. B:...... A: So you have to study and take a course in English. B:... Making Suggestions I/we suggest that.. I/we recommend that.. Do you think it would be a good idea to..? They could? Let's... (inf.) What about / How about..(v+ ing) Why don't we / you + (inf.)..? You/We could (inf.).. Disagreeing with a Suggestion No, I don't think so. I don't think that's a very good idea. I'm not so sure. I'm not really keen on that idea. 5Page
Agreeing with a Suggestion * That's a good idea. * That's sounds good. * Brilliant idea. * Why not? * Yes, let's... 1 - Your friend didn't know what to do at the weekend.... 2 - Your sister wanted to know the meaning of "pediatrician".... 3 - The weather is really fine today... 4 - Tomorrow is a holiday... 5- What about cooking fish for lunch?.. 6- Let's listen to music to relax after a busy day of work.. Conducting a survey Could I ask you a few questions? Interviewing Is it okay if I ask you a few questions? Starting a conversation * Hello. * Good morning. * Excuse me. Asking permission to ask a question Could I ask you a few questions? Is it okay if I ask you a few questions? Would you mind if..? Agreeing to answer questions * Yes, that's fine. * Yes, sure. * Yes, okay. 6Page
A: Good morning Professor Ahmed....? B: My research about human muscles hasn't completed yet. But I promise to tell you about it when I finish. A:... B: Of course you will be the first ones to know about it. Thanking Thank you for.. I appreciate it. I'm grateful. Thanks for your time. Responding to thanks * That's all right. * That's okay. * You're welcome. 1- Maha thanked you for helping her carrying a heavy pile of books... 2- A wise man gave you a piece of advice.. Using expressions of Gratitude / congratulations / greetings / wishes Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. Congratulations, you must be very proud. Welcome to... * Have a save journey. A: Can you help me do my Math homework, please? B:..... A: What about doing it now? B:... 7Page
Agreement * I agree. * Agreed * I agree with you. * You are right/ true. * You are absolutely right. * I couldn't agree more. * OK / Yes / you've got a point. * I accept that. * That's a good point. * All right. * I'm with you. Disagreement * I don't agree. * I disagree. * I disagree with you. * I can t agree. * I can t accept that. * Impossible / --- * Nonsense - Rubbish. * Of course not. * I'm not with you. 1 - Someone said that doing a sport is important for health. 2 - It was believed that young people couldn't do their jobs well... 3 -Watching television is a waste of time... 4- Overweight people should go on a diet... Guessing * Perhaps... * I guess... * My guess is it's... * Maybe... * It could be... * I think... * Probably.. * It can't be. 1 - Someone is knocking at the door. 2 - Your friend asked you if you can visit her this afternoon. 3 - You didn't know for sure if you can finish your research today. Persuading * Why don't we.? 8Page
Suggesting solutions Why don't you.? Have you tried.? What about.? Sara : I have a terrible headache. What can I do? Maha :.. Sara : I went to the doctor yesterday. He gave me some pills. Maha:... Predicting I expect / think / predict that will definitely / probably / possibly A: Oh! Don't you notice? It's quite cloudy! B:. A: So don't forget to take your rain coat. Otherwise you'll catch cold. B:... Asking for advice What do you think I should do? What would you do if you were me? What would you do if you were in my position? Giving Advice You ought to.. (I think) you should If I were you, I would... If I were in my position, I'd.. You had better.. It's better to... I advise you to... My advice to you is to.. If you want my advice, you should... The best thing for you to do is to... 9Page
1 You wanted to ask your teacher how to organize your time.. 2 - Sara didn't care for arranging her desk... 3 I don't know how to surf the net.. 4- Your friend wanted to have a healthier life. 5- Your father promised to take you with him for a holiday in London. 6- Your sister said that reading is a waste of time. 7- Your mother won t let you complete your studies in America. Describing Processes * First, * Next,.. * Then,. * After that, * Finally, * To start with., * prepare all the ingredients, *,.and. A: Tomorrow is my sister's birthday. I want to make a surprise for her. B:... A: What other arrangements can I prepare? B: 1. I had a bad holiday in Australia last summer..... 2. You hit my car from behind, mam..... 3. Your friend gave you a valuable and expensive present on your birthday. 4. You sister has a school report which doesn t satisfy you. 5. Your friend's father died yesterday. 6. Your brother always drives his car very fast.... 11Page
Asking and answering questions Using Wh. Question words. You've been doing... haven't you? Yes. I have. / No, I haven't. I've been doing.for.. Justifying one's answers I enjoy..because.. This is an important..because it is.. Ahlam: How about going to the cinema? An action film is being shown this week. Basma:... Ahlam: Great! That sounds interesting. I like swimming and lying on the sand. Basma:... Asking For information Would you tell me..? Could you tell me about.? Can I ask you about.? Do you have any idea about.? Would you mind giving me some information about? Giving information Sure / certainly..., Yes, Of course..., Why not..., With pleasure / Well, / OK, In fact,. 11Page
1 Your friend wanted to know about your computer course. 2 You wanted to know about Sara's studies in America.. 3- You wanted to tell your classmates about the importance of reading... 4- Your friends asked if you go to Sara's wedding.. Greeting and enquiring on the phone * Hello, could I speak to.please? *(Hello), this is from. * I'm ringing to (find out) * So that's * Thank you very much. * Goodbye. Responding on the phone Yes, this is.. Yes, I'll get him / her to you. No, I'm afraid he's / she's not here. Can I take a message? Yes of course, it's That's right. / No. It's. * Goodbye A: Hello, could I speak to Mona, please? B:.. A: I'm ringing to find out if she's going to the conference tomorrow. B:.. Polite Request Excuse me, could you, please? You didn't tell us about... did you? Excuse me; can I, please? May I, please? Can / could you help me? 12Page
1 You wanted your father to take you to the beach... 2 You wanted to use your friend's pen... 3 You needed to have some water... Talking about Quantity * a / an / the. *all... * many / too many.. *much / too much... * too few.. *(not)enough... * some... *any... * too + adj... *more... 1. Our house is too small for our family. 2. Eating a lot of sweets is not useful at all. 3. Don t pick flowers in the park again. 4. My tooth hurts me severely. 5. You are completely convinced that your friend's plan for work is the best. 6.A friend of yours says that it's important to treat people kindly. Being persuasive * If you are interested in... then..deserves your support. * Do you want to part of the solution or part of the problem? A: I really appreciate your effort to support the handicapped. B A: I want to help but I don't know how. B: 13Page
Saying why something is important It's really important to us to because... The main reason we must.is that.. I'd like to explain why we shouldn't forget If we don't do something soon A: I saw some children picking flowers in the park. B:. A: So, if we don't do something soon, our parks will be destroyed. B:... Planning and writing a formal letter Dear Sir I'm writing on behalf of.to apply for The reason we have chosen this.. is We hope your organization can help us Please feel free to contact us 1- You read about a job vacancy in a magazine and you want to apply for it. 2- You want to write to a charity organization to help the poor people in your area. 3- You need some assistance to let people stop killing animals. 4. Your friend looks so ill..... 5. The park near which is near your house is not clean..... 6. Your father wants you to study engineering..... 7. Your friend Jasmine has lost her expensive mobile..... 14Page
Communicative Situations 1-1-Have you heard? The fire that broke out in the bakery killed eight workers. 2. It s Thursday today and the weather is so warm and sunny.. 3. I m overweight. I don t know what to do. 4. No one has to take care of the environment. It s not our business.... 5. Your friends want to spend the next weekend outdoors. 6.Your mother always leaves medicine within reach of children..... 7.You want to pay the cashier, but you can't find your money. 8. Your father suggested taking you to London. 9.You want to open the front door of your house, but you can't find the key. 10.Your father suggested that you go to school on foot, but you think it's difficult....... 2-1.A car stopped suddenly and a girl asked you to give her a hand. 2.Your classmate asked you to help her in a difficult Math problem. 3.Your manager has asked you about a report, but you can't find it.. 4.Your friend asks you to attend a lecture about crime and criminals.. 5.A lazy student doesn't show any concern in her study. 6.Your friend doesn't want to attend the English lesson at school.. 7. Your brother always brings his mobile phone to school. 8. You want your father to download a few updated programmes on your computer. 9. You were offered a free holiday for a month in Dubai. 15Page
10. Have you heard? Our school team will travel to Saudi Arabia next month.. 11. They have announced that all the flights to New York will be free this year..... 12. I have made up my mind to be a pilot.... 13. I was offered a free holiday for a month in London... 3-1. The shopkeeper refuses to replace this electrical appliance... 2. A friend of yours said that he has seen a flying cow...... 3. You feel very hot as you spent most of your day in the desert.. 4. A friend of yours invites you to go to Al Koot Centre tonight.. 5.I want to know your opinion about my new car.... 6. Women drive fast and carelessly... 7. I have a terrible tooth-ache. Do you have any recommendations?.. 8. I have got something for you! Try to figure it out.... 9. When I came back home, I found a big bag full of money in my room.... 10. I have eaten ninety chocolates in a minute.... 11. You broke a cup while drinking tea in your neighbour s house.... 12. Look! Someone is picking flowers from a public park... 4-1. Have you heard! Jamila has won 20000KD in Kuwait National Fair.. 2.My brother always says that money is the source of real happiness.. 3- Your friend wants to have a healthier life. 4- Your father promised to take you with him for a holiday in London. 16Page
5- Your sister says that reading is a waste of time. 6. I saw some aliens yesterday evening.. 7. Your father insists that you should be a lawyer to work in his office. 8. Your friend is driving to Bahrain alone..... 9.You want your friend to go with you to the cinema..... 10.Your friend wants to know more information about new inventions...... 11. My brother has got a nice prize... 5-Write what you would say in the following situations: 1. My little brother always plays with a sharp knife....... 2."Guess what I ve brought to you."...... 3. Our neighbour's house was stolen last night. 4.Your friend is riding his motorbike without wearing a crash helmet...... 5. Your father smokes heavily... 6. Smoking costs more than you expect. 7. I'm going mountain climbing... 8.A friend of yours doesn t want to obey his teacher s orders..... 9.One of your relatives had a terrible car accident..... 10. Your father wants to go back home but his car is broken down... 11. Your friend says that the internet is very useful and it helps us do lots of useful researches.. 17Page
6-1. My brother has a bad tooth-ache..... 2. I do not concentrate when driving at road junctions..... 3. I am very hungry. 4. Believe it or not. I ve just seen a lion at school. 5. I found your report on smoking inefficient... 6. Which university do you like to join?. 7. I always drive very fast.. 8. Our neighbour s son died last week in a terrible car accident.. 9. Switch the TV off, please?.... 10. Would you mind helping me to do this exercise?. 11. Your brother wants to spend the summer holiday somewhere.. 12.A friend of yours says that it's important to treat people kindly...... Dialogues 1- A: What do you think of young people these days? B:... A: I can't get your point. Would you clarify more to me? A:... 2- A: I don't know what to do with my son. I am not able to convince him to change his mood towards school. B:.....? A: I have tried, but it doesn't give any result. B:... 3- A: I know nothing about using the computer. B:... A: That is really wonderful. B:... 18Page
4- A: Poor Samia! she had a car accident in the Gulf Street last night. She was seriously injured. B:... A: It's not allowed to visit her now. At least after a couple of days. B:... 5- A: Dad, I want to go to the supermarket, you'll have to give me your car B:...... A: My car is still in the garage, so tell me what to do now? B:... 6- A: What about parking the car on this pavement? B:... A: Can't you see! The parking place is full. A lot of people go shopping at the weekend. B:... 7- A: I feel worried. I'm having an exam tomorrow. B:. A: I take your point, but I can't sleep. I haven't studied well. B:... 8- A: Alia! We missed you a lot yesterday. Why didn t you come to the party? B:. A: Your friends were terribly let down. B:... 9- A: There s a competition for choosing the best collection of photographs. B:... A: Me! I can t. I m not that good at photography. B:... 10- Mother: Well, Hind,? Hind : I've made up my mind to be a translator. Mother:... Hind : You're right. I try my best to do so. 19Page
11- A:..? B: Sorry. Do you mind telling me where the bank is? I need hard cash to buy some medicine. A: Banks usually close down on Saturdays. B: 12- A: I m going swimming. Will you come with me? B:..... A: OK. What can we take with us? B:... 13- A: What do you think of last night s film? B. A: I don t agree with you. It was excellent. B:... 14 Noha : Having a good command of English is a must to get a good job. Sara:.... Noha: That is because English is the language of business and travel. Sara:... 21Page