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1. In the sentence : I feel it is going to be an interesting class. it´s a creative way of expressing oneself. it ´s a sophisticated way of expressing oneself. It is an informal way of expressing oneself. It's a formal way of expressing one ´s opinion. it ´s a difficult way to express oneself. Explicação: It is an informal way of expressing oneself. 2. Expressing opinions, If you want to be NEUTRAL, for instance, you may make use of the following expressions, but not: I thinks she is beautiful. In my opinion, they are excellent. I Tend to think that he is a brilliant teacher. Tom Hanks is an excellent actor. To be quite honest, she is an advanced student. Explicação: By saying 'excellent', you make the opinion strong and not neutral. 3. Research has already proved that ............... people tend to lose ............... of improving their foreign language because they avoid taking ............... in conversations. intelligent - chances - examples curious - money - chances shy - opportunities - part sophisticated - possibilities - value extrovert - possibilities - up with Explicação: Research has already proved that shy people tend to lose opportunities of improving their foreign language because they avoid taking participation in conversations. 4. if we consider the question: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one child? It is useful for: expressing opinions expressing future intentions expressing hate expressing personal feelings expressing love Explicação: What are the advantages and disadvantages = this is very common to ask for opinion about a topic. 5. Expressing opinions, If you want to be NEUTRAL, for instance, you may make use of the following expressions, but not: To be quite honest, she is an advanced student. In my opinion, they are excellent. I tend to think that he is a brilliant teacher. I think she is beautiful. Tom Hanks is an excellent actor. Explicação: Tom Hanks is an excellent actor = the use of 'excellent' is not neutral. Dúvidas catalogadas relacionadas com esta questão duvidas a partir item 8 duvidas a partir item 8 Segmental Phonology EXPRESSING OPINIONS NEUTRAL OPINION: FORMAL AND INFORMAL LANGUAGE STRONG OPINION: FORMAL AND INFORMAL LANGUAGE INDIFFERENCE DEGREE OF CERTAINTY ASKING FOR OPINIONS EXPRESSING LACK OF UNDERSTANDING 6. In order to express one's opinions about a certain topic, it is possible too use an indifferent tone. Read the dialogue and choose the best answer that shows a certain indifference. Vicky: Which sandwich do you like more? Vince: ___________________________. They both look so good. I have my favorite: chicken. It's all the same to me. I can't decide, they smell delicious. Tuna fish, I love it! Explicação: The expression "It¿s all the same to me" gives the impression of indifference, that is, it does not matter which sandwich the person likes more. 7. When you feel that your opinion WAS NOT SO CLEAR, you can make use of clarifications. The only one which is not an adequate example is Let me explain that in more detail... Let me put it in another way... In other words... Let me explain that... Sorry, I guess that it is ok. Explicação: Sorry, I guess that it is OK. = If you say that you are refusing to clarify the answer. 8. What do you do if there is a misunderstanding? I don´t care I apologize immediately I say nothing I do it again I make a joke Explicação: If there is a lack of understand, you should apologize immediately. You can do that by saying: · I beg your pardon? · I beg your pardon, but I don't quite understand. · I'm not quite sure I know what you mean. · I'm not quite sure I follow you. · I don't quite see what you mean. · I'm not sure I got your point. · Sorry, I didn't quite hear what you said. · Sorry, I didn't get your point. · I don't quite see what you're getting at. · You're getting at.