Focus 3 Speaking 2.8 Workbook Exercise 2

Choose the appropriate response.

Tim:  What do you think about the fact that professional footballers are paid so much money?

Tom:  ............................ , I think it's ridiculous.

• To be honest

• No way

Choose the appropriate response.

Jane:  Do you think we will win the next World Cup?

Jean:   .................................. With our current team we don't have a chance.

• That's true.

• Are you kidding?

Choose the appropriate response.

Paul:  Aerobics is only for women.

Paula:  ....................................... There are several men in my class.

• That's not true.

• I agree.

Choose the appropriate response.

Sarah:  Oh come on, referee! That was clearly a foul. Don't you think, Sam?

Sam:  ............................................... It looked OK to me.

• Absolutely

• I'm not convinced.

Choose the appropriate response.

Matt:  I just don't think we do enough sport at school.

Mary:  ................................................, I don't really enjoy sport, so I don't mind.

• The thing is

• I agree

Choose the appropriate response.

Neil:  Helen thinks motor-racing is too dangerous and should be banned.

Noel:   Well, ......................................., the drivers have a choice, don't they? They don't have to take part.

• if you ask me

• I agree

Choose the appropriate response.

Jack:  I'm glad they have decided to let girls play in the school football team, aren't you?

Jackie:  ......................................... . I suppose it's good for the girls who are into football. I'd prefer to go to the gym.

• Absolutely

• 
  Personally, I don't feel strongly one way or another

Choose the appropriate response.

Emily:  I can't believe they are canceling the school sports day. What do you think, Ethan?

Ethan:  ............................................... I think it's a shame, but safety comes first.

• That's true

• I'm not convinced

Choose the appropriate response.

Lily:  Why do you think some people dislike watching sports on TV?

Leo:  ............................ , I guess they find it boring.

• To be honest

• No way

Choose the appropriate response.

Olivia:  I wish we had more physical education classes at school.

Oscar:  ................................................, I think it's important for our health.

• The thing is

• I agree