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Expressing Opininion
Expressing Opininion
Guest what!
hey, Have you heard that...?
Listen to this!
Let me tell you about it!
that's about...
Do you know what?
can you believe this?
Believe it or not....
Really?
Oh?
That's terrific
What?
Are you joking?
Where? show me
Unbeliveable
Example in conversation:
Inggrisandonk : hi, you look so happy!
Student : sure... Guest what! Igot you motorcycle from my father.
inggrisandonk : Oh yeach? Congratulations!
Thomas : Did you hear that Anton was called to the principal's office again?
Andre : No way!
Thomas : It's true. He skipped school yesterday.
Andre : Why doesn't he learn from his past mistakes? His parents must be so sad.
Thomas : Yes. He has been told off before, but he doesn't seem to have changed.
Andre : Unfortunately, we can do nothing, right?
Thomas : Right
Dialog 2.
Jane : Tommy, I tried to find your name on the facebook, but I couldn't find it.
Tommy : Sorry, Jane. I don't have a facebook account.
Jane : What? I don't believe it. Almost everyone has it, you know.
Tommy : I don't think it gives me much benefits.
Jane : Let me tell you this. I have a facebook account. It enables me to make friends with
people from abroad. So, I can improve my English.
Tommy : Is that so?
Jane : Yup!
Here are some expressions to tell about interesting news or information and their possible
responses.
Telling about Interesting News or Information.
Guess what!
Let me tell you this.
I'll tell you what!
I've got good news.
Have you heard the news?
Look at this! You won't believe it.
I've got hot news. Want to hear it?
Responding
You are terrific!
Is that true?
I can't believe it.
I'm glad to hear that.
I'm happy with the news.
I can feel that you're happy.
Really?
Wow!
Amazing
Wonderful!
That's great!