Practice in communication

(Agreement or Disagreement)

*6.4.1. Read and try to remember:

Agreement

1. All right

2. OK — Хорошо, ладно

3. Very well

4. I agree (with you) — Согласен

5. Willingly — Охотно

6. With pleasure — С удовольствием

7. Of course

8. Sure — Конечно

9. By all means

10. Agreed! — Решено! По рукам

11. It's a go! — Идет!

12. Quite so — Совершенно верно

Disagreement

1. I'm of a different opinion

— Я другого мнения.

2. This is out of the question

— Об этом не может быть и речи.

3. I object (to it) - Я возражаю

4. No go! — Ничего не выйдет

5. Nothing doing!

— Этот номер не пройдет!

6. Not for the world! — Ни за что на свете!

7. Nothing of the sort — Ничего подобного

8. Why on earth! — С какой стати!

9. I doubt in — Сомневаюсь

6.4.2. Tell someone in the group that you think:

1. English food is excellent;

2. blondes are prettier than brunettes;

3. winter is nicer than summer;

4. fish is better than meat;

5. hard work is very pleasant.

Your partner will agree or disagree with you.

6.4.3. Look, listen and then dramatize:

1. Nell and Pete have just seen a film. He liked it. She didn't. They're close friends so they talk to each other casually.

P. Now, that really was a great film.

N. Nothing of the sort!

P. The best we've seen this year, surely.

N. I'm of a different opinion.

2. Jane and a friend of hers have also seen a film. They both liked it. They aren't close friends so they don't talk to each other very casually. Jane: I thought that quite a good film, didn't you?

Friend: Yes, I did. Quite so.

Jane: It's one of the best that have come out this year, I think.

Friend: I quite agree with you.

6.4.4. Make any statement you like. Your partner will either agree or disagree with you.

Model: A. You'll be on duty to-day.

B. Why on earth!

General understanding

6.5.1. Read the text. Try to understand it and be ready to answer the questions.