Likes, preferences and interests

A. What do you like?

agree disagree
I love rock music. So do I. / Me too. Really? I don't.

I'm really into dance music. So am I. / Me too. Really? I'm not.

=Nagyon érdekel a tánczene.
I like a lot of pop music. So do I. / Me too. Do you? I hate it.

I quite like salsa and samba.
=eléggé szeretem
I don't mind jazz.
=Nincs bajom a jazzel.
I'm not very keen on folk music.
I don't like reggae.
So do I. / Me too.
Yeah, it’s OK.
Neither am I. / Me neither.
=Én sem.
Neither do I. / Me neither.
Oh, I'm not very keen on it.
Oh, I can't stand it.
Really? I love it.
Oh, I quite like it.

I can’t stand opera. Neither can I. / Me neither. Really? I quite like it.
= Ki nem állom az operát
I hate classical music. So do I. / Me too. Oh, I really like it.

B. And things like that = És hasonló dolgok…

She's very keen on poetry and drama and that sort of thing.
I try to eat healthy food - simple pasta and salads, and stuff like that.
My husband likes boxing and wrestling, but I hate things like that.
What kind of things/sort of stuff do you like? = Milyen fajta dolgokat szeretsz? (do you do) =szoktál
csinálni

C. Look forward to = Alig vár

I'm looking forward to going home. = Alig várom, hogy hazamenjek.

I always look forward to my birthday. = Mindig várom a szülinapomat.
I'm not looking forward to the exams because I haven't done much work. =Nem várom a vizsgákat,
mert nem csináltam sok „munkát”.
I look forward to hearing from you. = Várom a választ. (levél végén)

D. Which do you prefer? = Melyik tetszik jobban?

A: Which do you prefer, tea or coffee?

B: I prefer coffee to tea in the morning. But in the afternoon I usually drink tea.
= Jobban szeretem a kávét, mint a teát.

A: We can go to the cinema or the theatre - it doesn't matter. Which would you prefer?
B: I'd (would) prefer to go to the cinema. or I'd rather go to the cinema. (inkább)

E. What are you interested in? = Mi iránt érdeklődsz?

A: Are you interested in Latin American music?

B: Yes, very (much). or No, not really. or No, it doesn't interest me (at all).
 Exercises

1. Correct the mistakes in these dialogues (one mistake in each).

1. A: I love modern art. 5. A: Do you like tea?

B: Yes, so I do. Yes, so do I.
2. A: Do you like this?
B: Yes, I like very much.
3. A: Would you like to go out?
B: No, I'd prefer stay here.
4. I'm looking forward to see you next
week.
B: Yes, but I prefer coffee than tea.
6. A: Does he like football?
B: No, he's not interesting in sport.
7. A: I don't like his new CD.
B: No, so do I.
8. I don't mind to help them.

2. Complete the phrases in bold in these sentences.

1. My sister loves Robbie Williams, but I can't ______________ him.

2. He likes windsurfing and waterskiing and that sort of ______________.
3. They're not very keen ______________ sightseeing.
4. Do you really enjoy things ______________ that?
5. Are you looking ______________ to your holiday?
6. I love the cinema, but this particular film doesn't ______________ me at all.
7. Carole is really ______________ modern art at the moment. Personally, I hate it.
8. (format letter) We look forward to ______________ from you.

3. Rewrite the sentences using the word on the right. The meaning must stay the same.

1. I hate these new shoes. STAND

I can’t stand these new shoes.
2. I think they'd prefer to go home. RATHER

3. I don't find his books interesting. INTEREST

4. I don't really like that sort of thing. THINGS

5. I find archaeology very interesting. INTERESTED

6. I think the new building is OK. MIND

4. Agree with each of these sentences using 'so' or 'neither* and the correct verb.

1. I love this ice cream. So do I. 4. I can't work with music on.

2. I like strawberries. 5. I'm single.
3. I don't like cold tea. 6. I'm not married.

Now write 'me too' or 'me neither' next to each of your answers.

5. Complete these sentences about yourself. Compare with someone else if possible.

1. I really like ______________ and ______________ and things like that.

2. I'm looking forward to ______________. 6. I can't stand ______________ .

3. I'm not looking forward to 7. ______________ doesn't interest me.
______________. 8. I prefer ______________ to
4. I don't mind ______________. ______________ .
5. I'm interested in______________.