ASKING_AND_GIVING_OPINION.doc

A)  Read the text:

   Shopping in a big city is tiring and takes a lot of time. That is the reason why many people prefer the big stores in Oxford Street. Shopping there is easier because you can find every kind of article and you don’t have to walk much. There are lifts and escalators to take you up and down. You just have to choose the department and find the floor.

   Frances and her friend Lucy are in “Women’s wear” department:.

Frances: How do you like this T-shirt, Lucy?

Lucy: In my opinion is too classy. This cotton one is lighter and more attractive.

Frances: You’re right: and it’s cheaper too.

Lucy: I’d like to buy a present for my mother. Her birthday is next week. What do you think of a scarf?

Frances: I think it is a good choice. A cotton or a wool scarf?

Lucy: A wool scarf is smarter, don’t you think so?

Frances: Yes, I think so. And I think it’s more comfortable for this time of year.

Lucy: what’s your opinion about this one?

Frances: it’s really nice. But look at the price…

Lucy: Oh, nice but expensive too.

Frances I’m afraid you have to choose other thing.

Lucy Yes, Let’s try the Gift Department.

COMPREHENSION

A)    Choose the correct answer:

1.       Shopping in a big store…

• Takes a lot of time.
• Is tiring.
• Is not difficult.

2.      In a big store it is easy to get many articles because…

• • There are lifts and escalators.
  • There are many departments.
  • You don't have to go up and down.

3.      The cotton T-shirt is attractive…

• • But very expensive.
  • And not expensive.
  • Because it is light and not expensive.

4.     Lucy doesn't buy the scarf because…

• • It is not comfortable.
  • She doesn't know the price.
  • Its price is very high.

B)    Find in the text sentences expressing :

• Agreement: ________________________________
• Interest: __________________________________
• Surprise: __________________________________

ASKING AND GIVING OPINION

D) PAIR WORK: Ask your partner’s opinion about:

• T.V. programmes (dull/interesting)
• Your school ( modern / old)
• Food in the canteen ( good / bad)
• The English language (difficult / easy)
• Your teachers (boring / nice)

• How do you like this T-shirt? – In my opinion it's too classy.
• What do you think of a scarf? – I think it's a good idea.
• What's your opinion about this one? It's really nice.

c) Fill in with the right comparatives:

• The post office is __________ than the school. (modern)
• This street is ________ than mine. ( long)
• Is English ________ than French? ( difficult)
• My grand father is _______ than Mr. Parson. (old)
• The book is ________ than the film. (interesting)
• This desk is _______ than the table. (low)
• This armchair is _______ than that one. ( comfortable)

COMPARATIVES