KEY PHRASES Read the Speaking Strategy and the phrases below. Check that you understand them all. Then listen again. Which of the phrases did the students use?
Speaking Strategy When you have to reach an agreement, be sure to use a range of phrases for expressing preferences, raising objections and coming to an agreement.
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Expressing preferences - I quite fancy... - I think... would be (fun). I'm quite keen on… - I like the idea of ... - I think... is a better option than.... Raising objections - Sorry, but I don't really fancy... - Don't you think it (would be expensive)? - The problem with... is that... - Sorry, but I don't think that's a very good idea. I'm not keen on…because… - I don't think... would be as (interesting) as... I'd rather (go climbing) than (karting). Coming to an agreement - We need to make a decision. Overall... would be better. - Can we agree on..., then? OK, I agree. - That's settled then. |
I’m quite keen on... (Tôi khá thích…)
I’d rather… than… (Tôi thích… hơn là…)
Sorry, but i don’t really fancy... (Xin lỗi nhưng tôi không thích... lắm.)
I like the idea of... (Tôi thích ý tưởng về…)
Overall,... would be better. (Nhìn chung thì…. sẽ tốt hơn.)
That’s settled then. (Quyết định vậy đi.)
