2nd YEAR FUNCTIONS FROM UNIT1 TO UNIT 10

rafai الثلاثاء 27 أبريل 2010 - 17:40

BRUSH YOUR FUNCTIONS

Referring to a certain aspect

OPINION

As far as I’m concerned/ I know ,
Concerning this aspect
Regarding
As regards
As for me
According to my knowledge/ to my belief
Personally , I
From my point of view, poverty could be fought with solidarity
As I see it, our planet is dying
In my view immigration is caused by unemployment
It seems to me that democracy is the solution for developing countries
For my part , people in rich countries are nicer than their leaders

AGREEING WITH AN OPINION

My view about this is positive
I agree with this idea
I agree completely with this idea
I can’t agree more
This idea is absolutely right
I couldn’t agree more on this
I think this idea is perfect

DISAGREEING WITH AN OPINION

I think it is a bad idea
I’m afraid I can’t agree with this idea
I’m afraid I entirely disagree with you
I think this idea is impossible
I guess this idea is impractical
I suppose this idea can’t be implemented

EXPRESSING ADVICE

If I were you, I wouldn’t buy this old computer
Why don’t you stay at home and watch TV ,
You’ d better go to bed early
You ought to revise your lessons regularly
If you take my advice , you’ll tell your parents the truth
You should drive slowly in town
It might be a good idea to put on your coat . It’s cold outside.
You should consider taking the keys before you leave
I advise you to the quiz again and again

MAKING SUGGESTIONS

Let’s revise our lessons
What about going to the cinema ?
How about playing cards ?
Why don’t we have a drink ?
Couldn’t we invite your grandmother to our party ?
Shall we have a walk along the river ?
What would you say to a cup of coffee ?
Don’t you think it’s a good idea to see the new film at the Rex cinema ?
Does it matter if we use your car ?

C O M P L A I N I N G
COMPLAINT

I have a complaint to make……………………………………
I’ m sorry to say this but……………………………………….
I want to complain about ……………………………………..
I’ m afraid I’ve got a complaint about………………………….
I’ m angry about…………………………………………………

RESPONDING TO A COMPLAINT شكاية

I’m so sorry , but this will never occur again
I’m sorry , I promise never to……………………………………
Im really sorry I’ll do my best , I’ll do my utmost not to.

EXPRESSING CERTAINTY
I’m certain that ……………………………
I’m positive my grandmother repairs the car
She must be excellent at mechanics.
I’m absolutely sure.
Beyond any doubt /beyond the shadow of a doubt //
There is no doubt that………
It’s doubtless that
It is certain that she’s a good mechanic

PROBABILITY

It’s probable that it will rain tomorrow
It may rain tomorrow
I guess this woman is 40 years old
Maybe / perhaps the problem won’t be serious
It will probably rain this evening
It’s likely that he will be in Spain this time next year.

ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION
Pardon , would you mind repeating ?
Pardon, could you repeat that again ?
I beg your pardon , would you mind repeating that ?
I didn’t get that , can you make yourself clear ?

ASKING FOR GOOD UNDERSTANDING

Do you mean…………………………………………………………………..?
I can’t understand ………………………………………………………………..
If I understand the terms correctly ,…………………….is that right ?
I’m not sure I got your point.
Would you clarify that a little , please ?

rafai الخميس 29 أبريل 2010 - 6:29

[quote="rafai"]BRUSH YOUR FUNCTIONS

Referring to a certain aspect

OPINION

As far as I’m concerned/ I know ,
Concerning this aspect
Regarding
As regards
As for me
According to my knowledge/ to my belief
Personally , I
From my point of view, poverty could be fought with solidarity
As I see it, our planet is dying
In my view immigration is caused by unemployment
It seems to me that democracy is the solution for developing countries
For my part , people in rich countries are nicer than their leaders

AGREEING WITH AN OPINION

My view about this is positive
I agree with this idea
I agree completely with this idea
I can’t agree more
This idea is absolutely right
I couldn’t agree more on this
I think this idea is perfect

DISAGREEING WITH AN OPINION

I think it is a bad idea
I’m afraid I can’t agree with this idea
I’m afraid I entirely disagree with you
I think this idea is impossible
I guess this idea is impractical
I suppose this idea can’t be implemented

EXPRESSING ADVICE

If I were you, I wouldn’t buy this old computer
Why don’t you stay at home and watch TV ,
You’ d better go to bed early
You ought to revise your lessons regularly
If you take my advice , you’ll tell your parents the truth
You should drive slowly in town
It might be a good idea to put on your coat . It’s cold outside.
You should consider taking the keys before you leave
I advise you to the quiz again and again

MAKING SUGGESTIONS

Let’s revise our lessons
What about going to the cinema ?
How about playing cards ?
Why don’t we have a drink ?
Couldn’t we invite your grandmother to our party ?
Shall we have a walk along the river ?
What would you say to a cup of coffee ?
Don’t you think it’s a good idea to see the new film at the Rex cinema ?
Does it matter if we use your car ?

C O M P L A I N I N G
COMPLAINT

I have a complaint to make……………………………………
I’ m sorry to say this but……………………………………….
I want to complain about ……………………………………..
I’ m afraid I’ve got a complaint about………………………….
I’ m angry about…………………………………………………

RESPONDING TO A COMPLAINT شكاية

I’m so sorry , but this will never occur again
I’m sorry , I promise never to……………………………………
Im really sorry I’ll do my best , I’ll do my utmost not to.

EXPRESSING CERTAINTY
I’m certain that ……………………………
I’m positive my grandmother repairs the car
She must be excellent at mechanics.
I’m absolutely sure.
Beyond any doubt /beyond the shadow of a doubt //
There is no doubt that………
It’s doubtless that
It is certain that she’s a good mechanic

PROBABILITY

It’s probable that it will rain tomorrow
It may rain tomorrow
I guess this woman is 40 years old
Maybe / perhaps the problem won’t be serious
It will probably rain this evening
It’s likely that he will be in Spain this time next year.

ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION
Pardon , would you mind repeating ?
Pardon, could you repeat that again ?
I beg your pardon , would you mind repeating that ?
I didn’t get that , can you make yourself clear ?

ASKING FOR GOOD UNDERSTANDING

Do you mean…………………………………………………………………..?
I can’t understand ………………………………………………………………..
If I understand the terms correctly ,…………………….is that right ?
I’m not sure I got your point.
Would you clarify that a little , please ?

APOLOSISING

I’m awfully sorry,……………
I do apologise .
I’m very sorry
Sorry about that

EXPRESSING REGRET

With if only+ subject+ past
Or subject+wish+sub+past

PRESENT SITUATION

I don’t have a laptop. If only I had a laptop. I wish I had a laptop.
I can’t study abroad : If only I could study abroad.// I wish I could study abroad
Past situation..

Tariq abandoned his job and couldn’t find a new one.
Tariq wishes he hadn’t abandoned his job
If only he hadn’t abandoned his job

2nd YEAR FUNCTIONS FROM UNIT1 TO UNIT 10

2nd YEAR FUNCTIONS FROM UNIT1 TO UNIT 10

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