10.

1)Making Suggestions

-Formal:

Would you be interested in...

I thought perhaps you might like to...

I was thinking it would be nice...

It would be a nice change if...

-Informal:

I think we should...

So, what do you think?

What about...?

How about...?

Maybe we could...?

2)Responding Positively

-Formal:

You're probably right.

That would be lovely.

-Informal:

Sounds perfect.

That's a great idea.

3)Responding negatively

-Formal:

I'm not sure that's such a good choice.

Perhaps it would be better if...

No, I'm afraid that wouldn't be appropriate.

-Informal:

I don't think that...

We/I, I don't know.

A: I was thinking it would be nice if we went out for an ice cream to celebrate the end of our exams.

B: That's a great idea. Why don't we go to that place on Board Street. I heard it has really good ice
cream.
A: Great! I'll meet you there tomorrow at 11.

A: I think we should have our boss's retirement party at Great Resort Hotel. It's situated in a really nice
area.

B: I don't think that the hotel would be a good idea. It sounds a bit too formal and Mr Smith is a simple
kind ofguy. 23 Unit 2

A: You're probably right Why don't we have it at Popsicle Cafe then, which has a beautiful view of the
lake?

B: That's a great idea. I hadn't thought of that.

A: I've been there twice before and I really liked it.

B: So, what do you think about the gift? Do you have any ideas?

A: I was thinking it would be nice if we bought him something that will remind him of us and the
company, like a pen perhaps.

B: That would be lovely. And we can engrave his name and the year of his retirement on it.

A: Sounds perfect. Let's buy him a nice pen then.

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A: I'm hoping to go bungee jumping this...

B: Hold on a minute, isn't that a bit dangerous?

A: No, not really.

B: I think it is. Why don't we go kayaking instead with...

A: Sorry, but kayaking is not my cup of tea. It's a bit boring. I went kayaking last summer with my family
and I didn't like it.

B: Then maybe we can go windsurfing. That could be lots of fun. Don't you think?

A: Sure, we can go windsurfing together if you like and I could go bungee jumping...

B: Wait a second, you still want to go bungee jumping?

A: Of course, I won't change my mind about that. Do you want to join me? Etc