Write responses to agree and disagree with the statements. Use expressions from the box.
I am! Neither am I. Really? I like it. So do I.
Oh, I don’t. Neither can I. Really? I’m not. Well, I do. Oh, I don’t mind. Neither do I. So am I.
Statements Agree Disagree
1. I really like playing tennis. So do I. Oh, I don’t. 2. I don’t mind riding the bus. 3. I can’t stand driving in traffic. 4. I’m interested in jazz. 5. I’m very good at drawing. 6. I’m not good at dancing.
THE BEST CANDIDATE
A Read the job description and statements from three candidates. Rank the candidates from 1 (first choice) to 3 (third choice).
□ “I have a degree in computer science and six years’ management experience.
I grew up in Chicago, and I studied a little Spanish and Portuguese in high school. I don’t like to give presentations, but I love to travel. I spent two weeks in South America, and I loved it!”
□ “I have an MBA in finance, five years’ management experience, and
strong computer skills. I love to give presentations, and I’m free to travel. My native language is Spanish, and I speak English fluently. I don’t know any Portuguese, but I’m willing to learn.”
□ “I speak English and Spanish fluently, but Portuguese is my mother tongue.
I have a business degree and four years’ management experience. I’ve also worked in Latin America, and I’ve given many presentations there. I’m able to travel one week a month.”
B GROUP WORK Compare your choices and give reasons for them using because. A: My first choice was . . .