DESCRIBING PLACES

Band 4 PBS Form 3 Describe and Compare

Use the words in the box to say where things are.

Describe and compare the pictures

Now read and complete the description with the words in the box. Which picture is being described?

Now use these expressions to describe picture B.

There used to be It didnt use to be so There werent any There was less There were fewer

Two people are talking about these two pictures. Read the dialogue.

Now classify bold expressions in these categories.

Asking for opinions
Giving opinions Agreeing with opinions

Disagreeing with opinions

Now classify bold expressions in these categories.

Asking for opinions
Giving opinions

-What do you think about? -Do you think?

-I think -In my opinion -Personally, -Youre right Agreeing with opinions -Thats true -Thats a great idea -Right Disagreeing with opinions -Im sorry but I dont agree -I dont think

WORK IN PAIRS
Do you agree with Ben or Kate? Talk to your friend giving your opinion about building in coastal areas. (Try to use the expressions weve seen before)