materi tentang asking and giving opinion untuk SMP dan SMA juga bisa

1. Asking and Giving Opinion

4. Do you think that
English is difficult?
I don’t think so,
English is easy if we
practice regularly.

5. Dialogue 1
A: Hello Albert, what book did you read?
B: I am reading English literature. I should prepare it
because the class would be started soon.
A: oh I see, you always prepare the class well. Anyway,
what is your idea about new English teacher?
B: According to me, she is smart, active, punctual,
but quite arrogant.
A: I am sorry but I am not sure with your last opinion.
B: Then, what do you think about it?
A: I think she is friendly. She smiles to everyone.
B: Really? I never meet her outside of the class.
A: Yes, you can see it latter.

6. Questions
 What the book does the boy read?
 What are they talking about?
 Can you say what does Albert think about the new
teacher?

7. Dialogue 2
A: Have you finished you preparation?
B: Not yet, I need to put some clothes in the suitcase.
A: I will wait you in the living room.
B: Alright. What do you feel about this holiday?
A: It would be different from our holiday before. I
feel excited because finally we can go to London.
B: I agree with your opinion. It is the holiday that I am
waiting for.
A: we should take much photos. I’m sure there are a lot of
photogenic spots.
B: That’s right. I can not wait for it.

8. Questions
 Why one of the woman feel so excited?
 What does the girl say in order to ask the woman’s
opinion?
 What does the girl say in order to show that she has
the same opinion with the woman.

9. Dialogue 3
In 2 minutes, You have to identify
 What are they talking about?
 Who are talking in the dialogue?
 Who is the one to ask the opinion?
 Who is the one to give opinion?

10. Dialogue 3
Mr. Berlin: Good morning students. How are you?
Students: Good morning teacher. We are fine and you?
Mr. Berlin: I’m fine too, thank you. Ok, today, I bring the
new book. Have a look on it. (A few minutes latter)
What is your opinion about this book, Prancis?
Prancis: I personally think the book is great. It is
suit for us to study English.
Mr. Berlin: Well, thank you Prancis. What about you
Paul? Do you have any opinion about the book?
Pau: Well, personally I like the book sir. The cover is
interesting.

11. Asking opinion
What do you think of…?
What is your opinion
What do you think about…?
How about…?
What is your comment?
Do you have opinion of…?

12. Informal (with friend)
What do you think of the
movie?
I think the movie
was great! I like it.
Any comment about the
movie?
What is your opinion about the
movie?

13. Formal situation
Would you give your
opinion on corona
virus?
Do you have any
idea?
What is your view
on this matter?

14. Giving Opinion
I think…
I must say…
In my opinion…
To my mind….
From my point of view…

15. Agreeing with an opinion
I agree with your opinion
I couldn’t agree more
I think so
This is absolutely right
That’s right

16. Disagreeing with an opinion
I am sorry, I disagree with you
I don’t think so
Sorry, but I have different opinion
I think you are wrong
I can’t say I agree with you

17. Give your opinion
 What do you think of study from home during this
pandemic?
 What is your opinion about cyber bullying?
 Any comment about people who don't wear a mask
in the public places and still ignore social distancing?

18. To sum up..
 When we want to ask someone what they are
thinking, what expression we should use?
 When we want to tell what we are thinking of
something, what expression we should use?

19. Giving strong opinion
I strongly believe that..
I’m completely convinced that..
It seems clear to me that…
There is absolutely no doubt that..
To be perfectly frank,..

20. Giving weak opinion
As far as I know
My initial thought on this is..
To the best of my knowledge…
I’m not sure but I’d imagine that…
I’ve never thought about this before, but…
In my limited experience,..
This is just my opinion, but…

21. Strongly agreeing
You took the words right out of my mouth
I feel exactly the same way (as… about..)
That makes complete sense..
I couldn’t agree with you more
That’s exactly what I was going to say

22. Weakly agreeing
I partially agree (with…)
I feel more or less the same
way (as… about…)
You could be right

23. Strongly disagreeing
There is no way I can accept
that…
I really don’t agree
I totally disagree

24. Weakly disagreeing/ polite disagreeing
I’m not sure that I agree (with…)
I can see your point, but…
I agree with you in certain point, but I would
appreciate if you look at it from another point of view