I THINK…
Exchanging Opinions
Picture Conversation
A. Read the dialogue below.
Leia o diálogo abaixo.
Read the dialogues below. The vocabulary words and expressions from the previous exercise are highlighted for your reference.
Leia o diálogo abaixo. As palavras e expressões do exercício anterior estão grifadas como referência.
A: Have you decided on what you’ll order?
B: Not yet. What do you think about the grilled salmon?
A: I haven’t tried it, but I heard it’s good.
B: Okay, I think I’ll get the salmon.
A: Hi, are you done with your writing?
B: Not yet. Writing’s so difficult.
A: It is, but I think editing’s harder. What do you think?
B: I disagree. With writing, you have to be creative. But in editing, you’re just correcting errors.
A: I still think that editing has its own difficulties, so let’s just agree to disagree.
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
idea - ideia
Example: I don’t work in a bank – where did you get that idea?
Eu não trabalho em um banco – da onde você tirou essa ideia?
point - ponto
Example: Let’s talk about the point you raised earlier.
Vamos falar sobre o ponto que você levantou antes.
disagree - descordar
Example: We weren’t able to make a decision because he disagreed with everything.
Nós não conseguimos tomar nenhuma decisão porque ele descordava de tudo.
point of view - ponto de vista
Example: Seeing the other person’s point of view can prevent arguments.
Ver o ponto de vista das outras pessoas pode prevenir brigas.
exchange - trocar
Example: World leaders met to exchange opinions on global issues.
Líderes mundiais se encontraram para trocar opiniões sobre assuntos globais.
Expressions
Expressões
What do you think of/about…
O que você acha de…
Example: What do you think about motorcycles? Are they more dangerous than cars?
O que você acha de motos? Elas são mais perigosas do que carros?
I think…
Eu acho..
Example: I think Italian food is more delicious than American food.
Eu acho comida italiana mais gostosa do que comida americana.
agree to disagree…
concordamos em descordar
Example: We have different views on life, so let’s just agree to disagree.
Temos visões diferentes da vida, então vamos concordar em descordar.
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
Tutor I’m planning to have a party. Do you think serving pasta is okay?
Student _____________ that will be fine, as long as all of your guests like pasta. You should also serve
something else in case someone doesn’t eat pasta.
Tutor I see your _____________. Maybe I’ll also serve sandwiches just in case.
Student That’s a good idea.
2. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
Complete o diálogo com suas próprias respostas. Você pode utilizar qualquer vocabulário ou expressão nova, se possível.
Tutor I think Titanic is the best film ever made. What do you think?
Student I disagree. For me, it’s ________________________________________________.
Tutor Really? Why do you think so?
Student It’s because __________________________________________________________.
Tutor Good point, but let’s agree to disagree on this.
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
3. Make a text:
1. Do you usually agree with other people’s opinions?
2. How do people’s opinions affect your decisions?
3. Do you prefer giving or asking for opinions? Why?
4. Are there times when you’re afraid to express your opinion? Why?
5. What do you usually do when people don’t agree with your opinion?
Você pode utilizar o link para correção de textos em inglês e depois transcrever as respostas nos espaços abaixo.
4. Say it! (converse sobre os assuntos abaixo)
