G9: EXCHANGES + SYNONYM - ANTONYM

1.     Sue and Mira are talking about the use of mobile phone in class.

Sue: “Students should not be allowed to use mobile phone in class.”

Mira: “ ………………………. This will distract them from studying.”

• Not really

• No way! It's useful

• I have an opposing opinion

• I quite agree

Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education.

- Jenny: “I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life.”

- Jimmy: “ ………………….. There were successful people without a degree.”

• That's fine.

• I don’t quite agree. 

• I couldn't agree more.

• That's life.

Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games.

- Silas: “Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?”

- Salah: “……………………….. We can’t afford such a big event.”

• No, I don't think so.

• You can repeat that.

• I couldn't agree with you more.

• Yes, you are right.

Lien was walking her dogs in the park, she met Lan accidentally.

- Lan: “How lovely your pets are!”  - Lien: “ ……………………………….”

• Thank you, it's nice of you to say that

• Really? They are

• Can you say that again

• I love them too

Yuki and Hana are having a free afternoon. Yuki is inviting Hana to see a new movie with him.

- Yuki: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this afternoon?" - Hana: “…………………...”

• I don't agree. I'm afraid    

• I feel very bored   

• You're wrong

• That would be great

Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.

- Linda: “I think drink-driving should be severely punished.”

- Peter: “____________. It may cause accidents or even deaths.”

• You must be joking

• I don't think so

• I don't understand what you mean

• That’s quite true

Ann and Peter are talking about housework.

- Ann: “ I think children should be paid for doing the housework.”

- Peter: “____________. It’s their duty in the family.”

• That's what I think

• You are absolutely right

• No doubt about it

• I don't think so

Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel.

- Liz: “Guess what? My first novel has just been published.”    - Andrew: “____________”

• Very pleased.

• Congratulations!

• Good luck next time!

• It's very kind of you to say that.

Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games.

- Silas: “Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?

- Salah:”____________. We can’t afford such a big event.”

• You can said that again

• I couldn't agree with you more

• Yes, you are right

• No, I don't think so

Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.

- Laura: “I think Art should be a compulsory subject.” - Mitchell: “_______. Art helps develop creativity.”

• I quite agree

• You must be joking

• I 'm of the opposite opinion

• I don't think that's a good idea