The document discusses polite expressions for making negative comments, such as "I'm afraid" and "To be honest with you." It also discusses listening for tone of voice, such as sympathetic versus unsmpathetic tones. Examples are provided for appropriate and inappropriate tones of voice when responding to situations. Finally, the document discusses expressions that can introduce negative comments and examples of negative statements.

1. Making Negative Comments Statements or Comments Politely, p. 64-65 Intermediate English WTUC Dec. 22, 2006

2. Polite Expressions for making negative comments, p. 65 Actually, I hate to say this, but… For some reason… Frankly, I don’t like saying this but… I’m afraid… I’m sorry to tell you… It could be said that… Let’s face it…

3. Polite Expressions for making negative comments, p. 65 Not to beat around the bush… This is difficult/hard to say, but honestly… To be frank… To be honest with you… To put it bluntly… To tell the truth…

4. Listening for Appropriate Tone of Voice, p. 65 1A Yes, Yes Sympathetic tone of voice Cared about IB No, No Unsympathetic tone of voice Hurt, unloved

5. Listening for Appropriate Tone of Voice, p. 65 2A Disappointed, sad From the tone of voice Because he had already made plans to go on a very important business trip

6. Listening for Appropriate Tone of Voice, p. 65 2B Angry, upset Tone of voice Because he doesn’t approve of Jeremy, and wants to show it by not attending the wedding

7. Listening for Appropriate Tone of Voice, p. 65 3A No She sounds very sarcastic as she says she can’t tell what it is (Make out what it is) No She’s impolite, too blunt, and sarcastic

8. Listening for Appropriate Tone of Voice, p. 65 3B No She sounds confused and apologetic as she says she can’t tell what it is Yes Her tone is supportive. She sounds as if she’s trying to be gentle and not hurt his feelings

9. Listening for Expressions that Introduce Negative Comments, p. 66 Let’s face it Frankly I’m sorry to tell you To put it bluntly Not to beat around the bush Let’s face it

10. Listening for Negative Statements, p. 67 Time and change inevitably bring decline and death. Some people waste time worrying about what they weren’t able to do or didn't become If this is the case (if we are puppets), we do not even have the freedom to interpret the role

11. Listening for Negative Statements, p. 67 4. He swears a lot. 5. He’s boring. 6. What is equally important is how we have handled ourselves.

12. Part 4 Focus on Testing, p. 69 D B B C

13. Video Activities: College Graduation, p. 70 Answers will vary At least seven years including undergraduate, graduate, and internship programs

14. Video Activities: College Graduation, p. 70 B A C

15. Video Activities: College Graduation, p. 70 B D A C E