Listening and Speaking

Expressing Apology_Critisizing_Giving Opinion

1. Look at the picture and guess why the girl is weeping?

Start your guess like this:

I guess she ……………………………………………………………..............................................
Maybe, she…………………………………………………………………………………………..
Perhaps, she …………………………………………………………………………………………
Here are some adjectives you can use:

Angry Sick stressed sad shocked upset

Task 01:Listen to your teacher and choose the best answer:
1.The speakers are: 2. The speakers are in:
a. Rim and Yosra. a. The house.
b. Nawel and Leila. b. The classroom.
c. Maya and Leila. c. The market .

3. The problem is : 4. Is the problem solved?

a. Maya stole Leila’s money. a- Yes, it is.
b. Maya shouted at Leila. b- No, It isn’t.
c. Maya made fun of Leila in front of the class.

Expressing Opinion: What do you think of the behaviour ( attitude) of Maya?

Use the following expressions to give your opinion:
I think that…………………………………………………………………………………..
In my opinion……………………………………………………………………………….
I believe that ………………………………………………………………………………………..
According to me …………………………………………………………………………………….
With respect, I have to say that…………………………………………………………………….
 Blaming Vs Criticizing
2.Check the picture and guess the meaning expressed by “ should have’’ and “shouldn’t have’’:

Task03: Fill in the gaps using phrases from the box to criticize or apologize for the wrong actions.
A. You: Karim read my letter.
Your partner:………………………………………………………………………………………
B. You: You lent my books to Farida without my permission.
Your partner:………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. You: The teacher shouted at me for no obvious reason.
Your partner:……………………………………………………………………………………….
D. You: she borrowed my bag without letting me know.
Your partner: ……………………………………………………………………………………...
E. You: I’m angry with you. You said I was overweight!
Your partner:……………………………………………………………………………………….

1. She should not have taken it without your permission.

2. He shouldn’t have read it. It’s personal.
3. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make fun of you. I shouldn’t have said that.
4. He shouldn’t have done this for any reason.
5. I shouldn’t have done this. I should have asked you first.