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7e Listen Speak

A Discuss.
• Where do you usually go A Read the phrases. Can you think of any more to add?
Expressing one’s opinion
shopping? Do you choose E x p r e s s i n g on e ’ s op i ni on

di erent shops for di erent • I (definitely) think… /

things or do you shop at I don’t think…
department stores? • (Personally,) I believe…
I strongly believe that…
• Do you enjoy shopping? Why? / Why not? • I strongly believe that…
• What kind of things do you like shopping for? • In my opinion,…
• Do you prefer shopping alone or with friends? • In my view,…
Why? • People should/
• How often do you shop online? What do you shouldn’t…
buy? • It seems (to me) that…
• If you ask me,…
Β Listen to four people talking about shopping • I feel that…
and match the names with the statements a-d.
Agreeing Disagreeing
Cynthia Jensen • I (totally) agree (with • I (totally) disagree (with
you). you).
Herman Clara • You’re (absolutely) right • I’m afraid I disagree.
about that. • I don’t agree (at all). /
• I think/believe so (too). I don’t really agree.
a. A lot of choice can make people spend
more money. • I guess so. • No way!

b. Shopping centres o er di erent forms • You have a point. • I don’t know about that.

of entertainment. • De initely. • I’m not (so) sure about that.
c. It is more pleasant to shop in a • Exactly. • Very true, but…
protected and organised environment. • Very true. • I sort of agree, but…
d. Shopping centres can be crowded and • I couldn’t agree more. • Perhaps you’re right, but…
tiring. © MM Publications • I know what you mean, but…
• I was just thinking that.

B Talk in pairs. Read the statements a-d in activity B on
C Complete the dialogue with the phrases in the the left again. Do you agree with them? Why? / Why
box. Then listen and check your answers. not? Express your opinion and agree or disagree with
each other giving reasons, as in activity C on the
have a point you’re right left. Use some of the phrases in the box.
I’m not so sure it seems
that’s what I think in my opinion
• a great variety of shops and products
A: 1 , shopping • protected from weather conditions
centres make people spend more money than • nice, comfortable environment

they want to. They o er too much choice and • places to relax
make people buy more and more. • noisy, crowded
• long queues at fitting rooms or at tills
B: I don’t know. 2 • get pushed by crowds
about that. They certainly give you a lot of • place to hang out
options, but people don’t have to buy anything • organise indoor events
they don’t want to.
A: 3 , of course, but
you see so many attractive shop windows that
you just want to get everything. And don’t forget
the special o ers. 4

to me that shopping centres do their best to
encourage spending.
B: You 5 , but I think
people should be able to focus and buy only
what they need.
A: 6 too, but it can be

di icult!
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