The document provides examples of dialogues to practice asking for and giving opinions in English. It includes sample conversations using phrases like "Do you think...", "I think...", "I don't think...", "I think so.", and "I don't think so." to exchange views on topics like whether bears can swim, if pandas eat meat, and whether ostriches are birds. The document also notes key language for asking for and expressing opinions and includes 4 practice dialogues for learners to try out asking for and responding to opinions on items like shirts, temples, jackets, and books.

1. Asking for and Giving Opinion

2. Read and practise the following
dialogues
1. Andi : Do you think bears can swim?
Budi : I think so.
2. Jainul : Do you think panda eat meat?
Cecep : I don’t think so.
3. Dewi : I think ostriches are not birds.
Dina : I don’t think so. Why do you think so?
Dewi : Because they don’t fly.
4. Wendi : What do you think about lions?
Santi : I think they are fierce.

3. Notes:
To ask for an opinion, we say:
• What do you think about…?
• Do you think….?
To give an opinion, we say:
• I think ...
• I don’t think ...
• I think so.
• I don’t think so.

4. Work with a partner. Practise the dialogues below. Pay
attention to pronunciation and intonation
Dialogue 1
A : Excuse me. What do you think about this shirt?
B : I think it’s nice. It fits you.
A : I think so. OK. Thanks.
Dialogue 2
A : Excuse me. What do you think about Borobudur temple?
B : I think it’s an ordinary temple.
A : I don’t think so. It’s a great temple. Look at this picture.
A : You’re right. I guess I made a mistake.

5. Dialogue 3
A : Excuse me. I think that’s my jacket.
B : Hmm, I don’t think so. I think this is my jacket.
A : You’re right. I guess I made a mistake.
Dialogue 4
A : Excuse me. I think those are my books.
B : Hmm, I don’t think so. I think these are my books.
A : You’re right. I guess I made a mistake.