6A COMMUNICATIVE  Positive or negative?

a Complete THE OPTIMIST SAYS column with positive predictions.

Y O U S AY T H E O P T I M I S T S AY S

11 I lost my wallet in the

Don’t worry.
street yesterday.

2 I’ve just broken up with my

Cheer up! I’m sure
partner.

3 We just bought a dog – a

Congratulations!
Labrador!

4 I have a really difficult

Good luck! I’m sure
exam tomorrow.

5 We’re going to see the

Fantastic!
new Star Wars film!

6 I’m going to start going to

That’s great!
the gym next week!

7 I have a date tonight. I’m

Don’t worry. I’m sure
really nervous!

8 I’m going to study in the

That’s really good.
UK next year.

9 My team are playing an

That’s fantastic!
important match today.

10 I’m going to Mary’s party

Great! I’m sure
tonight.

11 I’ve just lost my job. Cheer up!

My plane leaves in ten

12 minutes. I can’t find my Don’t worry.
passport!

b Talk to other students. Read a YOU SAY sentence and listen to their THE OPTIMIST SAYS prediction.
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