26. Opinion

1. How do you like working here?

2. What do you feel?

3. What’s your opinion?

4. What’s your view?

5. As far as I’m concerned, I think sport is good for you.

6. In my view, we all have secrets.

7. Personally, I see it good to invite him.

8. I consider nobody can avoid being influenced by advertisement.

9. I have nothing to say about the event.

10. Do you think so?

Dialogue 1

W: You honestly believe the world’s improving every year?

M: Yes, I do. I think that science is making us wiser. What do you think?

W: I don’t think you’re right there.

M: I believe industry is making us wealthier.

W: I don’t believe that.

M: And in my opinion, medicine is making us healthier.

W: I agree with you in the sense. But we’re all more miserable than ever, aren’t we?

M: I don’t agree with you. I maintain that we’re healthier, wealthier and wiser than we were a hundred years ago.

W: That’s your opinion not mine.

Dialogue 2

W: Have you ever watched Beijing Opera?

M: Yes, I watched once.

W: What do you think of it?

M: Well, honestly speaking, I went to watch it out of curiosity. I’d say it’s really a special art form.

W: I couldn’t agree more. Actually, I’m a Beijing Opera fan.

M: Really? Good for you.

Dialogue 3

M: I hear you’re taking a music class. I didn’t know you’re interested in it.

W: Oh, I’m not. I’ve never had a music class before.

M: In my opinion, you’ll make it.

W: You’re having me on again.

M: No, I’m serious.

Dialogue 4

W: Jimmy, I’d like to wear this robe for tonight cocktail party. What do you think of it?

M: Don’t dress like that. You’ll make fool yourself. You look stupid in that robe.

W: What? But it is my favorite piece of clothing.

M: Maybe it is. But it’s out of fashion.

W: What am I going to do?

M: Let’s go downtown and pick up some fashionable clothes for you.

Dialogue 5

W: What do you make of the case?

M: If you ask me, I don’t think it’s guilty.

W: What do you mean by saying so?

M: I mean it’s not his fault.

W: Oh, yeah?

M: Yes. Don’t you think he should be pitied rather than accused?

Dialogue 6

M: When in Rome, do as the Romans do, they say.

W: What do you mean?

M: Roman is living in Rome, of course. And go to work by car, or bus, or on foot.

W: I think the Romans do what everyone else does.

M: Certainly.

W: And Roman really loves life. He knows how to enjoy himself.

M: Not always. But they like good meal.

W: Really?

M: How can I go there to have a taste?

W: By air of course.

Dialogue 7

M: What would you reckon the taxing increases?

W: Well, the state will benefit a lot, I suppose.

M: But what do most people think about it?

W: Ah, it’s hard to say.

The bell has rang and it’s time for English class, but the teacher hasn’t come. There is a stir in the classroom. Some students are getting a little worried about their English teacher. She should have showed up for class by now. Some students wouldn’t be concerned, because they think she must have got stuck in traffic. And others believe she might have been detained by some emergencies. But they’re not so sure. The monitor says, ‘now, don’t jump to conclusions. I’m positive she’ll show up for class soon.’ After these words, the class calm down a little.