Agreeing to and Objecting to Factual Information

•Agreeing to and Objecting to Factual Information

A. Agreeing to Factual Information

The expressions to be used are among others:1. Yes, that’s quite right2. Yes, You are quite right3. Yes, that’s correct4. That’s fine5. Nothing wrong with that6. That’s O.K7. That’s all right8. Exactly, correctly, or precisely

B.Objecting to Factual Information

We can use the following expressions1. Sorry, that’s not right2. I am afraid that …. is wrong3. I think …. is/are quite true4. I am not sure you are right about ….5. I don’t think ….6. No, that’s all wrong7. Nonsense

PractPractiice 1ce 1

While listening, complete the following dialogue.While listening, complete the following dialogue.FatherFather : Rian, don’t …1) to water the plant. They will die if : Rian, don’t …1) to water the plant. They will die if

you do not …2) them …3) a day.you do not …2) them …3) a day.RianRian : Okay, Dad. I won’t forget.: Okay, Dad. I won’t forget.The next day Rian forgets to water the plants.The next day Rian forgets to water the plants.FatherFather : Rian, the plants are … 4) I have told you to water : Rian, the plants are … 4) I have told you to water

them. Did you water them yesterday?them. Did you water them yesterday?RianRian : Ummm. Yes, I did.: Ummm. Yes, I did.FatherFather : But, why are the plants are dead now? Don’t … 5) : But, why are the plants are dead now? Don’t … 5)

to me.to me.RianRian : I don’t lie, Dad.: I don’t lie, Dad.FatherFather : Lying is a bad habit, isn’t it? Now, … 6) me.: Lying is a bad habit, isn’t it? Now, … 6) me. Did you water the plants yesterday? Did you water the plants yesterday? RianRian : Actually, I forgot, Dad. : Actually, I forgot, Dad. FatherFather : So, you don’t water the plants.: So, you don’t water the plants.RianRian : No, I didn’t. I’m … 7) . I … 8) I won’t forget next : No, I didn’t. I’m … 7) . I … 8) I won’t forget next

time.time.FatherFather : Promise me you won’t lie next time.: Promise me you won’t lie next time.RianRian : I promise: I promise Taken from English in focus:2008Taken from English in focus:2008

Check the words you write with the Check the words you write with the following ones.following ones.

sorrylie

tell

water

dead

twice

forget

promise

Practice 13. Practice 13.

Look at the dialogue in practice 12. You are Look at the dialogue in practice 12. You are going to listen to the dialogue again. Check going to listen to the dialogue again. Check your answers.your answers.

Task 14Task 14

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate expressions to agree or object to factual information.1. Agus : What does a giraffe look like? Ade : Hmmm. The animal has short neck. It eats meat. Agus : Are you kidding? … .2. Atik : What does a rose look like? Wati : Let me see. It is very interesting flower. Besides, it smells pretty. Atik : … .3. Tuti : I’ve never seen a Raflesia flower. Dani : You’ll be surprised when you see it. Tuti : Is it beautiful? Dani : Sure. Yeach. It also smells good. Tuti : So, it smells good, like a rose. Right? Dani : … .4. Adi : Mom, look the Elementary school student? Mom : … .No, he studies at SMP 1 Surakarta. Look, he puts a white shirt

and red short Adi : I see.5. Rini : How good your jacket is. Ani : … . It is cheap. It’s only Rp. 50.000. You must be joking. Rini : But I like it.

Task 15Task 15

EvaluationEvaluation

Make a dialogue which uses the expression Make a dialogue which uses the expression on how to accept and reject to the factual on how to accept and reject to the factual informationinformation

Asking an Opinion Asking an Opinion

Giving an OpinionGiving an Opinion

Saying no OpinionSaying no Opinion

A.A. Asking for opinionAsking for opinionAsking for OpinionAsking for OpinionTask 16Task 16Listen to your teacher.Listen to your teacher.Repeat after him/her.Repeat after him/her.Say the following expressions aloud.Say the following expressions aloud.

What do you thing about … .?What do you thing about … .?What are your feelings about ….?What are your feelings about ….?What’s your opinion about ….?What’s your opinion about ….?How do you feel about ….?How do you feel about ….?What about the ….?What about the ….?Do you have an opinion about ….?Do you have an opinion about ….?Do you think that ….?Do you think that ….?What would you say about ….?What would you say about ….?

To ask someone’s opinion, we can use the above expressions.To ask someone’s opinion, we can use the above expressions.

B.Giving an B.Giving an OOpinionpinionTask 17Task 17Listen to your teacher.Listen to your teacher.Repeat after him/her.Repeat after him/her.Read the expressions aloud.Read the expressions aloud.

. Well, I think ….. Well, I think ….

. As I see it ….. As I see it ….

. It seems to me ….. It seems to me ….

. In my opinion/view ….. In my opinion/view ….

. Well, I must say ….. Well, I must say ….

. To my mind ….. To my mind ….

. To say frankly, ….. To say frankly, ….

. To be honest, ….. To be honest, ….

we can use the above expressions to give an opinion.we can use the above expressions to give an opinion.

C.SAYING NO OPINIONTask 18Listen to your teacher.Repeat after him/her.Read the expressions aloud.

. I don’t know

. I can’t say anything

. I have no opinion on ….

. I do not have anything to say.

To say that we do not have opinions, we use the above expressions.

Expressing Opinion Practice 19Listen to the dialogues from the tape or teacher. Then, fill in the blanks

based on what you hear. Eric : Morning, Susan. Susan : Morning, How are you today, Eric? Eric : Oh, … 1) . You? Susan : I’m fine too. Eric : Susan, have you finished your homework? … 2)? Susan : Yeach, I’ve done it. It’s … 3) though.

2. Anto : Hi, Eric. Eric : Hi, Anto. Anto : Have read the latest Harry Porter? … 4) Harry Porter novels are very exiting. How about you? Eric : I don’t think so. I think … 5).

3. Father : Anto, come here a minute. Anto : Yes, Dad. What is it? Father : What do you say if we go to the bookstore tomorrow to buy

some story books? Anto : I think it’s … 6), Dad.

Check the words you write with the following ones.

• What do you think• A great idea• They’re boring• Very difficult• I think• I’m fine

Number Issues Opinions

1 Boys run faster than girls

2 Girls can put on mini skirts to school

3 As a good student, you don’t break the school rule

4 MTs students should bring cellular phones to school

5 We must obey our parents

6 We are prohibited to leave taking before the bell rings

Number 1 is done for you.1. Ask your friend about his/her opinion of a film. You :What do your think of the film Your friend : I think it’s great. The story is interesting.2. Ask your friend about his/her opinion of jasmine. You : …. Your friend : ….3. Ask your friend about his/her opinion of illegal logging. You : …. Your friend : ….4. Ask your friend about his/her opinion of a new teacher in his/her new teacher. You : …. Your friend : ….5. Ask your friend about his/her opinion of global warning. You : …. Your friend : ….

Task 22Now, demonstrate a dialogue using the picture below.Example:

Task 23EvaluationListen to your friend’s sentences in pairs. Then give your

response. Take turn in acting out your role.1. Your friend : What is your opinion about family planning

in our country? You : … . 2 Your friend : What do you think of education compulsory

in our country nowadays? You : … . 3. Your friend : What do you feel if someone hate you? You : … . 4. Your friend : Do you think that English is easy for you to

learn? You : … . 5. Your friend : Human emancipation is very necessary.

What do you think of it? You : … .

Uji KompetensiAnswer the questions according to each instruction. I. Listen to the tape or your teacher reading some

sentences. Then ask for things to show your responses. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

1. You and your friend are in the restaurant. You offer her

some drink. You say ….2. You and your friend are in the department store. You

want to buy him a pair of shoes. You say ….3. You ask your friend to see a film. You say …

II. Give your response to your friend’s offer with the following situation.

1. You are at your friend’s house. He offers you a bowl of “sarimi”. You dislike it. Your friend : Will you a bowl of “sarimi” to eat? You : ….2. You and your friend are thirsty. Your friend offers you a drink and you agree

to this. Your friend : Can I help you to have “cocacola” to drink? You : ….

III. Listen to the tape or your teacher reading the dialog. Fill in the blank with the given words below.

Dialogue 1Father : … (1)? Dian : Of course. Here you are.Father : Thank you.Dian : You’re welcome.

Dialogue 2Jenny : … (2)Robert : Certainly. Where is it?Jenny : Here you are. Thanks a lot.Robert : Don’t mention it.

a. What can I do for you?b. Can you pick me the newspaper?c. Will you take my cat to the animal clinic?

IV. Ask for some help friends for the following

situations.

1. You ask your friend to speak louder because you cannot hear him.

2. You ask your brother to clean your car.

3. You ask someone to take your luggage.

4. You ask your sister to accompany you to the Matahari Department store.

5. You ask someone to move a cupboard.

V. Listen to the tape or your teacher reading the dialog. Fill in the blank with the given words below.

a. you are rightb. I’m sorry but I have to disagreec. Nod. No, that’s surely wronge. Ok. You are right

Dialogue 1Diana : Don’t you think that insects cause more problems to

use.Andre : … (1). Not all insects cause problems. Many are useful.Diana : How can you say that, Andre.Andre : Bees, for an example, give us honey. Remember,

Diana? Diana : … (2), Andre. Dialogue 2Sari : I believe Jakarta is hotter than Pontianak.Firdaus : … (3), Sari. Pontianak is closer to the equator. Sari : … (4), Firdaus. And I am sure Pontianak is more humid,

too.Firdaus : … (5) on your last point.

VI. Give your response to the following statements.

1. Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia.2. Students like to read novels rather that

scientific books. 3. The boys can wear long hair for the schools in Indonesia. 4. We don’t cheat on our tests of all kinds. 5. We don’t have to keep our room clean.

VII. Listen the following sentences from the tape of your teacher. Then choose one of the following

statements to respond them.

1. What is your opinion about using internet? 2. What do you think about our new friend, Rini?3. What do you think about the story?4. Do you have an opinion on the Aceh tragedy? 5. What do you thing about symphony orchestra?

a. I think it’s terrible because it can be dangerous to humans too.

b. I think she is so beautifulc. I’m sorry I haven’t read itd. I don’t know. I hardly ever listen to symphony

orchestrae. I think the internet is very useful

VIII. Complete the following dialogues. Then give your opinion on those dialogues.

1. Ade : Do you think it is going to rain? You : ….2. Ayu : We’d better go home now. I don’t the rain will stop soon. You : ….3. Ida : I think we are having a long rainy season this year. You : ….4. Adi : I think every student wants to pass the examination. You : ….5. Ani : I think students like good teachers. You : …

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