MODULE 2

Lesson 3: Expressing Preferences

COVERSATION 1
Amy:Do you like Lady GaGa?
You:Yes, I do. I really like her.
Amy:What do you think of Maths?
You:I quite like it, but I prefer Science.
Amy:Do you like the actor, Brad Pitt?
You:No, I don't. I don't like him at all.
Amy:What do you think of Linkin Park?
You:I like them. They're my favourite band.
Amy:Do you like singing?
You:Yes, I do. But I'm not a good singer!

Listen to the conversation using this link

Talking about likes and dislikes | Online Learning Zone Secondary | Oxford University Press (oup.com)

Swap roles and create your own dialogues. Think of other categories.

CONVERSATION 2

Tony: Did you try the chocolate cake? It’s absolutely delicious!

Jessica: Yes, I did but I prefer vanilla cake.

Tony: Really? You like vanilla more than chocolate?

Jessica: Yeah, I don’t mind chocolate, but vanilla is my favourite.

Tony: I see. What do you like to drink? Do you like wine more than beer?

Jessica: Definitely! Wine is healthier and it has fewer calories.

Tony: Maybe, but it isn’t as refreshing as beer.

Jessica: Yeah, but wine makes me feel really relaxed.

Tony: How about music? Do you like this song?

Jessica: Not at all. I’m not into dance music.

Tony: Me neither, but I like it better than rap music.

Jessica: Me too. I can’t stand rap music.

Tony: So what kind of music do you like?

Jessica: I’m a big fan of jazz. How about you?

Tony: I like jazz too, but I am crazy about classic rock.

Jessica: Yeah, classic rock isn’t bad.

Comprehension questions. Answer the questions

1. What kind of cake is Tony eating? …............................................................................................................................ .........

2. Did Jessica try it? …............................................................................................................................................................................

3. Does Jessica prefer chocolate or vanilla cake? …..........................................................................................................

4. What does she prefer to drink? Why? ….................................................................................................................... .........

5. According to Tony, why is beer better? …..........................................................................................................................

6. How does wine make Jessica feel? …........................................................................................... .........................................

 7. Does Jessica like the song that is playing now? Why or why not?

…............................................................................................................................ ..........................................................................................

8. According to Tony, what is worse than dance music. …..........................................................................................

9. What kind of music does Jessica like? …............................................................................................................................

10. Does Tony like jazz music? How about classic rock? …......................................................................... ...................

Vocabulary
Word Bank

prefer | I prefer (vanilla) over (chocolate). | healthy | calories

refreshing | relaxed | big fan of… | I am crazy about (classic

rock).

I like (vanilla) more than (chocolate). | (Wine) isn’t as

(refreshing) as (beer).

Choose the word from the Word Bank with the same meaning of the words below.

1. feel comfortable

2. makes you feel better

3. like something very much

4. like something more

Lesson 4: Making suggestions

What Shall We Do?

In this exercise, two friends are trying to decide what to do for the weekend. By making suggestions,
Jean and Chris make a decision that they're both happy with. See if you can identify where the
suggestion is.
 Jean: Hi Chris, would you like to do something with me this weekend?
Chris: Sure. What shall we do?
Jean: I don't know. Do you have any ideas?
Chris: Why don't we see a film?
Jean: That's sounds good to me. Which film shall we see?
Chris: Let's see "Action Man 4."
Jean: I'd rather not. I don't like violent films. How about going to "Mad Doctor Brown?" I hear it's quite
a funny film.
Chris: OK. Let's go see that. When is it on?
Jean: It's on at 8 p.m. at the Rex. Shall we have a bite to eat before the film?
Chris: Sure, that sounds great. What about going to that new Italian restaurant Michetti's?
Jean: Great idea! Let's meet there at 6.
Chris: OK. I'll see you at Michetti's at 6. Bye.
Jean: Bye.
Chris: See you later!

When Jean says, "I'd rather not. I don't like violent films. How about going to 'Mad Doctor Brown?' I hear
it's quite a funny film," he is making a suggestion.

READ THE DIALOGUES BELOW

Suggestions: 8 Short Dialogues

5. A: Where should we meet?

1. A: I’m bored.
B: How about the coffee shop next door?
B: Why don’t you read a book?
A: It’s too noisy. Let’s go someplace quiet.
A: Nah, I don’t feel like reading.

6. A: I need some exercise.

2. A: I’m hungry. Let’s get something to eat.
B: How about going for a walk with me?
B: Why don’t we order pizza?
A: Sure. I’ll get my shoes.
A: That’s a good idea!

7. A: That was a long day. I’m exhausted.

3. A: Let’s do something tonight.
B: Why don’t you got to bed early?
B: How about seeing a movie?
A: I can’t. I still have work to do.
A: Sure. What movie do you want to see?

8. A: I’m broke.
4: A: I’ve got a headache.
B: Why don’t you borrow some money from your
B: Why don’t you take an aspirin and rest? bother?

A: Thanks. I will. A: I can’t. He’s broke too.

NOW, IT’S YOUR TURN TO PRACTICE

Think of some examples using comparative and superlative

General Knowledge Quiz (Comparative/Superlative)

Complete the sentences using the word in brackets. Then ask your classmate. The answers to
these questions are below.

1. Which animal is ………………………………………. (agressive)- a hippo or a rhino?

2. Which country is ………………………………………..………… (big)- Spain or England?
3. What animal is ………………………………………………….. (similar) to a human being?
4. What is the …………………………………………… (long) river in Europe?
5. What planet is ………………………………………. (small)- Earth or Mercury?
6. Who is the ……………………………………. (rich) man on Earth?
7. Which animal is …………………………………. (difficult) to see- a penguin flying or a monkey
swimming?
8. What´s the ………………………………………... (big) country in the world?
9. Which country is ……………………………….….. (sunny) – the Congo or Canada?
10. Which country is ……………………………….. (near) to The South Pole – South Africa or Australia?

Answers:
1. Hippo 2. Spain 3. Chimpanzee 4. Danube 5.Mercury 6. Bill Gates 7. Penguin flying 8. Russia
9. Congo 10. South Africa