Opinion is including the words of opinion and argument/ reasons.Opinion dialogue is a dialog consists
of two persons or more who have opinion each others. It can use the expressions, such as in my opinion,
in my view, I think etc. Argument dialogue is a dialog that states the arguments or reasons. It can use
the words such as first, second etc for arranging arguments.
Asking opinion :
Formal Informal
Have you got any comments on ….. What do you think of…….?
Do you have any idea? What do you think about………?
Do you have any opinion on …… How do you feel of…..?
Would you give me your opinion on……….? What is your opinion?
What is your reaction to …… Why do they behave like that?
What is your opinion about……….? How do you like?
What are you feeling about………….? How was the trip?
What are your views on……….? How do you think of Rina’s idea ?
Please give me your frank opinion? How do you feel about this dicition?
What about….. (V. ING)
How about ……. (VERB ING)
Giving opinion
Formal Informal
I personally believe ….. I think I like it.
I personally consider …. I don’t think I care for it.
I personally think /feel …. I think it’s good/nice/terrific……..
I hold the opinion …. I think that awful/not nice/terrible…………
My own view of the matter is …… I don’t think much of it.
Well, personally ……. I think that……..
If I had my view, I would ….. In my opinion, I would rather……….
In my case …..
What I’m more concerned with ….
What I have in my mind is………
The way I see is that…………
No everyone will agree with me, but ….
To my mind …..
From my point of view ….
If you aks me, I feel ….
Absolutely ………
Agreeing Disagreeing
Yes, I agree with John. I'm sorry, but I can't agree with John.
Yes, I think that's a good I think you may have missed the point there
point. ...
I'll go along with that. Sorry, I can't go along with that.
Note :
Informal Expressions are used in a situation where you are talking between friends or close
friends.
The expressions usually respond to something that you discuss in an informal situation.
Formal Expressions are used in a situation where you are talking in a formal situation, such as in
the office or school between the teacher and students
Think about is used when a person is occupied with something or somebody
Example : I can’t stop thinking about her.
think of is used to imagine something. You can actually replace the word think of with the word
imagine.
Report Text
Definition of Report
Report is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic
observation and analysis
Pelicans are among the oldest group of birds, Fossils of this genus
have been found dating back 40 million years.
Platypus has a flat tail and webbed feet. Its body length is 30 to 45 cm and covered with a thick,
and woolly layer of fur. Its bill is detecting prey and stirring up mud. Platypus’ eyes and head are small. It
has no ears but has ability to sense sound and light.
Platypus lives in streams, rivers, and lakes. Female platypus usually dig burrows in the streams
or river banks. The burrows are blocked with soil to protect it from intruders and flooding. In the other
hand, male platypus does not need any burrow to stay.
Satisfaction Dissatisfaction
-It is with great pleasure that…! -It is disappointing that ….!
-It gives me great satisfaction.. -It is unacceptable
-I’m very pleased with it -This is the limit I won’t take any more of…
-A most delightful example of.. -Well, this is most unsatisfactory.
-What a beautiful story! -The concert is so boring.
-Great, love it. -What an awful meeting
-I’m content with. -It’s not as good as I thought.