10. DISAGREEING
WARM-UP
Are you involved in any dangerous kind of sports?
Would you like to do dangerous sport like bungee-jumping?
READING
Read the comment and replies about bungee-jumping.
It must be great to go bungee-jumping.
1.
Well, I suppose so, but isn't it a bit dangerous?
2.
To be honest, I'd be terrified.
3.
I know what you mean, but what happens if the elastic breaks?
4.
What about the cost? Frankly, it's not cheap.
5.
I can see what you're saying, but wouldn't your family be worried?
6.
Actually, I've heard that it's not very safe.
7.
Don't you think you're a bit old for that?
8.
Really? Do you think so?
In the previous section there are various techniques for disagreeing. Complete the table
below with the sentence numbers section 1.
1.
Normal question (to show doubt)
3 _______ ________
2.
Negative question (to show
doubt)
1 _______ ________
3.
Yes, but...
1 _______ ________
4.
Introductory phrase (to prepare
the listener)
2 _______ ________
Read the following conversation about moving home from the city centre to the suburbs.
A:
We're moving to the suburbs. We don't like all the noise and pollution.
B:
Yes, but it will take you more time to get to work.
A:
No, it takes 45 minutes from the suburbs.
B:
You'll buy a bigger house, I suppose.
A:
No. Houses in the suburbs are very expensive.
B:
The children won't like it. They'll miss their friends.
A:
No. They aren't worried.
Now rewrite it so that it is more friendly. Start like this:
A:
We're thinking about moving to the suburbs. We don't really like all the noise
and pollution.
B:
I know what you mean, but won't it take you more time to get to work?
A:
Actually, it only takes about 45 minutes from the suburbs.
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A: ___________________________________________________________________
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