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Prática oral em L. Inglesa II
Aula 1:
Among the following sentences which one would you use to greet a friend? What's up?
FORMAL GREETINGS: Good morning!
Good afternoon!
Good evening!
How are you?
How do you do?
INFORMAL GREETINGS: Hello! / Hi!
How are things going?
How are you doing?
How is everything?
How have you been?
What have you been up to?
It's very nice to see you.
You're looking well.
VERY INFORMAL/SLANG: Hi!
How's life?
How're things?
How's it going?
What's happening?
What's happening with you?
What's new?
What's new with you?
What's up?
What'cha been up to lately?
If you must speak to a group of people (for example, to give a speech or a presentation), you may sometimes find it necessary to use the following phrases: For those of you who don't know me, my name is John Smith.
When meeting someone formally for the first time, what is the best choice to start a conversation? How do you do?
Meeting someone for the first time:
It's nice to meet you. / It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm very happy to meet you. / I'm pleased to meet you.
I'm delighted to meet you. / How do you do.
What would you say in order to ask to meet someone? Would Friday suit you?
Aula 2:
Imagine you are in a job interview and the following question is placed by the person in charge to interview you:Tell us something about your ......... in the engineering industry? What is the alternative that correctly completes the question? Background.
BACKGROUND - A position, area, or situation that is not immediately in one's attention or notice: You can hear traffic moving inthe background during the interview.
Choose the best alternative "Managers should have strong _____________ skills”. Leadership.
Leadership = the position of being the leader or being in charge of an organization, country etc.
What is the best description for job interview? A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the role.
Choose the most suitable response: When did you start your current ___ ( = job)? Position.
Choose the most suitable answer: 'I left my last job because I felt that they didn't recognize my_______. Accomplishments.
You are at a job interview. The interviewer asks: "Why should we hire you?" You answer: I believe that I bring success with me to the companies. All the companies where I worked were prospering. It is good to have such a worker in your team, isnt it? You need someone who can produce results, and my background and experience are proof of my ability. For example...
Aula 3:
Complete with the proper preposition:
I work in a large, comfortable office. (eu trabalho um escritório grande e confortável)
Our factory is in the suburbs. (Nossa fábrica é os subúrbios)
Our HQ is about 25 Km. from the airport. (Nosso QG é de cerca de 25 km o aeroporto)
I meet my clients at their offices. (Eu encontro meus clientes seus escritórios)
We are the biggest manufacturer of sausages of the world. (Nós somos o maior fabricante de salchichas o mundo)
In= em, from= de, at= a, off= do.
Choose the best alternative for this situation:
When your job is safe and there's no fear of losing it, your situation is: secure.
Choose the option which best completes the following sentences: "Please send ___________manual for machine we ordered at the end of the month. Production __________ also requires copy of specification sheet. 
Please send ___________(INSTRUCTION) manual (MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÃO) for machine we ordered at the end of the month. Production __________ (MANAGER - GERENTE DE PRODUÇÃO) also requires copy of specification sheet.
Choose the best alternative for this situation:
When a company reduces its operations and number of employees, it is: downsizing.
Downsizing (verb) - The infinitive is 'to downsize'. This is a common business term to describe the action of reducing costs by closing down certain activities and operations, and of course reducing its number of staff, e.g. 'The company is downsizing its banking operations by closing ten of its offices in Europe'.
This job is too stressful. (stressed-out/stressful). Esse trabalho também é ______________ (estressado / estressante).
There's a lot of work, but I can handle (deal/handle) it. 
Há muito trabalho, mas eu posso ______________ (lidar / lidar com)
I was hired. (hired/heard) last month. Eu fui ______________ (contratado / ouvido) no mês passado.
They fired (fired/failed) two of my co-workers, and I'm afraid I might be next. Eles ______________ (dispararam / falharam) dois dos meus colegas de trabalho, e eu tenho medo de ser o próximo.
I work in (at/in) sales. Eu trabalho ______________ (at / in) vendas.
My commute (commute/communion) (= the time it takes me to get to work) isn't so bad. Meu ______________ (comutar / comunhão) (= o tempo que eu levo para chegar ao trabalho) não é tão ruim.
They provide us with a good benefits package (pack/package). Eles nos fornecem um bom benefício ______________ (pacote / pacote).
A woman's work is never __________. (Housework and raising children are jobs that have no end. (Typically said by a woman to indicate how busy she is.) O trabalho de uma mulher nunca é __________. (Trabalho doméstico e criação de filhos são trabalhos que não têm fim. (Normalmente dito por uma mulher para indicar o quão ocupada ela está).
Business before __________. (You should finish your work before starting to relax and enjoy yourself.) Negócios antes de __________. (Você deve terminar seu trabalho antes de começar a relaxar e se divertir.)
Many hands make __________ work. (If everyone helps with a large task, it will get done easily and quickly.) Muitas mãos fazem o trabalho __________. (Se todos ajudarem em uma grande tarefa, ela será executada com facilidade e rapidez.)
Where there's a __________, there's a way. (If you truly want to do something, you will find a way to do it, in spite of obstacles.) Onde há um __________, há um caminho. (Se você realmente quer fazer alguma coisa, você encontrará uma maneira de fazer isso, apesar dos obstáculos.)
Practice makes __________. (Doing something over and over again is the only way to learn to do it well.) Prática faz __________. (Fazer algo repetidas vezes é a única maneira de aprender a fazer isso bem.)
What is the right preposition? I. . I meet my clients at their offices II. I¿m rarely at my desk. III. We deliver our products by ship and air freight. IV. I am working on a project to produce a new product for next year. Qual é a preposição correta? EU. . Eu conheço meus clientes _______ seus escritórios II. Eu raramente _______ minha mesa. III Nós entregamos nossos produtos _______ navio e frete aéreo. IV. Eu estou trabalhando _______ um projeto para produzir um novo produto para o próximo ano.
On= em. By= por.
Job or work? I. A woman's job is never done. (proverb) II. Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. (Confucius) III. Henry loves Science Fiction works, his favorite writers are H.G.Wells and George Orwell. IV. It took me an hour to get home from work yesterday. Emprego ou trabalho? I. Uma mulher ________________ nunca é feita. (provérbio) II. Escolha um ___________ você ama e você nunca terá que trabalhar um dia em sua vida. (Confúcio) III. Henry ama Science Fiction ______, seus escritores favoritos são H.G.Wells e George Orwell. IV. Demorei uma hora para chegar em casa ______________ ontem.
Work is an activity in which you use effort or energy, normally to achieve a particular aim or task, rather than for fun or enjoyment. It is essentially the opposite of play, and to work means to do such an activity. Generally, we work in order to earn money, and this is often how we use the verb; to describe what we do to earn money. For example:
I work for the BBC.
David works in a café
O trabalho é uma atividade naqual você usa esforço ou energia, normalmente para atingir um determinado objetivo ou tarefa, em vez de diversão ou prazer. É essencialmente o oposto do brincar, e trabalhar significa fazer tal atividade. Geralmente, trabalhamos para ganhar dinheiro, e muitas vezes é assim que usamos o verbo; para descrever o que fazemos para ganhar dinheiro. Por exemplo:Eu trabalho para a BBC.David trabalha em um café.
So, in this sense, work has a very general meaning, whereas job is much more specific, and its most common meaning is the name for the work that you do to earn money.
Assim, nesse sentido, o trabalho tem um significado muito geral, enquanto o trabalho é muito mais específico, e seu significado mais comum é o nome do trabalho que você faz para ganhar dinheiro.
For example, David has now got a new job. He is a cook in a small restaurant.
Por exemplo, David agora tem um novo emprego. Ele é cozinheiro em um pequeno restaurante.
In this example, we now know exactly what David does because we know what his job is. To summarize, we can say that the word jobrefers to a particular employment role or position, such as cook, teacher or banker, whereas work refers in a more general way to activities that you do.
Interestingly, all jobs involve work but doing work isn¿t always part of a job.
For example, someone can spend the weekend working in their garden, perhaps cutting the grass or planting new flowers.
However, this is a free time activity, and so it is not his or her job.
 
Similarly, you can use it to say if the machine is functioning correctly. For example,
Don¿t try to use that computer. It doesn¿t work. We are waiting for the engineer to fix it.
Finally, although your job is the name for what you do to earn money, it can also refer to a specific task that you have to do; a task that requires work and a task that you can specifically identify.
For example, I have a few jobs to do at home this weekend. I need to paint my bedroom, fix a broken door and cut the grass.
Neste exemplo, sabemos agora exatamente o que David faz porque sabemos qual é o seu trabalho. Resumindo, podemos dizer que a palavra trabalho se refere a um cargo ou cargo de emprego específico, como cozinheiro, professor ou banqueiro, enquanto o trabalho se refere de maneira mais geral às atividades que você faz.Curiosamente, todos os trabalhos envolvem trabalho, mas fazer o trabalho nem sempre faz parte de um trabalho.Por exemplo, alguém pode passar o fim de semana trabalhando em seu jardim, talvez cortando a grama ou plantando novas flores.No entanto, esta é uma atividade de tempo livre e, portanto, não é seu trabalho. Da mesma forma, você pode usá-lo para dizer se a máquina está funcionando corretamente. Por exemplo,Não tente usar esse computador. Não funciona. Estamos esperando o engenheiro consertá-lo.Finalmente, embora seu trabalho seja o nome do que você faz para ganhar dinheiro, ele também pode se referir a uma tarefa específica que você precisa fazer; uma tarefa que requer trabalho e uma tarefa que você pode identificar especificamente.Por exemplo, tenho alguns trabalhos para fazer em casa neste final de semana. Eu preciso pintar meu quarto, consertar uma porta quebrada e cortar a grama.
Aula 4: 
Choose the best response to complete the following sentence: "I _______ you to try a bit harder." Expect.
expect = 1. to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive: 2. normal and what usually happens: 3. to think that someone should behave in a particular way or do a particular thing. - TER A EXPECTATIVE.
HOPE = MORE IN THE MEANING OF "ESPERANÇA".
esperar = 1. pensar ou acreditar que algo irá acontecer, ou alguém chegará: 2. normal e o que geralmente acontece: 3. pensar que alguém deve se comportar de uma maneira particular ou fazer algo em particular. TER UM EXPECTATIVO. ESPERANÇA = MAIS NO SIGNIFICADO DA ESPERANÇA.
You are talking business on the phone. How would you connect someone? Please hold and I¿ll put you through.
Connecting someone: One minute, I¿ll transfer you now.
- Please hold and I¿ll put you through. /I¿ll connect you.
- Let me see if Jim is available.
- One moment, please.
- Hang on a minute. (informal)
Choose the most suitable answer: ¿I¿m not feeling well. Could you ___________ my meeting with John to tomorrow afternoon? Postpone.
Postpone = decide to do something at a later time (Since John is late again, we have to postpone the meeting.
Adiar = decidir fazer algo mais tarde (Como John está atrasado novamente, temos que adiar a reunião.
Complete the dialogue: A: I'd like to _________ a meeting with Ms. Terry. B: When would be a good time for you? Schedule.
SCHEDULE = arrange or plan (an event) to take place at a particular time.
"the release of the single is scheduled for April"
SCHEDULE = organizar ou planejar (um evento) para ocorrer em um horário específico. "o lançamento do single está programado para abril"
Which of the following alternatives would you use to reschedule an appointment? Can we postpone our appointment?
RESCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT
If you must reschedule or cancel an appointment, be sure to do so as soon as you know of the change in your schedule. 
You know we were going to meet next Friday? Well, I'm very sorry, but something urgent has come up.
I'm afraid that I'm not going to be able to meet you after all. Can we fix another time?
Something has just cropped up and I won't be able to meet you this afternoon. Can we make another time?
Can we postpone our appointment?
Let's see if we can find another day when we could get together.
Could we postpone till Thursday?
Could we move it up? (i.e. move it to an earlier time) / Could we move it up slightly?
Could we move it up one hour? / Could we move it up to 12 o'clock?
RESOLVENDO UMA NOMEAÇÃOSe você precisar reprogramar ou cancelar um compromisso, certifique-se de fazê-lo assim que souber da mudança na sua programação.Você sabe que íamos nos encontrar na próxima sexta? Bem, sinto muito, mas algo urgente surgiu.Temo que não seja capaz de te conhecer depois de tudo. Podemos consertar outra hora?Algo acabou de aparecer e não poderei encontrá-lo esta tarde. Podemos fazer outra hora?Podemos adiar nosso compromisso?Vamos ver se podemos encontrar outro dia em que poderíamos nos reunir.Podemos adiar até quinta-feira?Nós poderíamos subir? (ou seja, movê-lo para um tempo anterior) / Poderíamos movê-lo um pouco?Podemos subir uma hora? / Poderíamos movê-lo para as 12 horas?
Complete the following sentence: "I'm sorry, I can't __________ to the meeting today. I am very sick." Make it.
Peter: This is Peter Jackson calling, is Bob in?
Frank: ________________________________. I'm afraid he's out at the moment. Can I take a message?
What you need to do is look at your work and what you're doing and where that's taking you in your career. ______________that you are still employed to do a job, I expect you to do that job with a certain attitude. But bearing in mind.
bear (or keep) in mind = remember and take into account. " you need to bear in mind that the figures vary from place to place” 
Tenha em mente (ou tenha em mente) = lembre-se e leve em consideração. "você precisa ter em mente que os números variam de lugar para lugar"
Aula 5:
In the sentence "To start my business, I will have to borrow some love money", the expression "love money" means (choose the right option): loan to a person setting up a company from a friend, spouse or family member.
love money (empréstimo camarada)
A: Well, perhaps we should talk about payment. If you worked with us, how much _________ would you expect?
B: Well, we're thinking about 25 percent, something like that.
Commission.
The company was ______________ in 1996. 2. It is _____________ in Latin America. 3. May says 'We are _____________ good business'. founded - based – doing.
DO = TO DO BUSINESS = FAZER NEGÓCIOS.
An/A _________ includes all variables that affects it that are not controlled by the entrepreneur" environment.
environment (ambiente):elements affecting a business that are not controlled by the entrepreneur.
elementos que afetam um negócio que não são controlados pelo empreendedor.
How do you say which company you represent? I work for Comfort Tours.
If you've got the idea, where do you find the person with the know-how? Your personal network is a good source of introductions, but the local business community also has (1)_____________to offer. If you identify someone specific you'd like as your (2) _____________, ask your network for introductions. One (3)_____________ wanted to meet one of the richest men in the world to fund his company. resources - partner – entrepreneur.
resources = Resources definition, a source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be readily drawn upon when needed.
partner =a person who takes part in an undertaking with another or others, especially in a business or company with shared risks and profits.
entrepreneur = an individual who undertakes the creation, organization, and ownership of a business.
recursos = Definição de recursos, uma fonte de suprimento, suporte ou ajuda, especialmente um que pode ser facilmente utilizado quando necessário.parceiro = uma pessoa que participa de um empreendimento com outro ou outros, especialmente em um negócio ou empresa com riscos e lucros compartilhados.empreendedor = um indivíduo que realiza a criação, organização e propriedade de um negócio.
Which words would fill in the blanks? "Semler eliminated what he called 'corporate oppression' from his company, Semco: ______ clocks, ______ codes, security ______, privileged office spaces and perks, they all went”. time, dress, procedures.
time clocks - machines which record when a worker arrives for work and punches his card.
dress codes - rules which tell workers what to wear on the workplace.
security procedures - a set of actions necessary to protect an organization or its employees against violence, lawbreaking etc.
relógios de ponto - máquinas que registram quando um trabalhador chega para trabalhar e dá um soco no cartão.códigos de vestuário - regras que dizem aos trabalhadores o que vestir no local de trabalho.procedimentos de segurança - um conjunto de ações necessárias para proteger uma organização ou seus funcionários contra a violência, violação de leis, etc.
A report has just been ......... that gives details of the causes of this trend towards informality in the business sector. Published.
Aula 6: 
Once everyone has arrived, the chairperson, or whoever is in charge of the meeting should formally welcome everyone to the meeting and thank the attendees for coming. A way to do that is: Hello, everyone. Thank you for coming today.
Are the following statements true or false?
1. Politics is a controversial subject according to society. T
2. It is rude to interrupt a conversation in order to make small talk. T
3. One reason people use small talk is to eliminate an uncomfortable silence. T
 4. When you arrive in the evening you say "Good night". F
 5. In a formal introduction, you leave your surname out. F
4. When you arrive in the evening you say "Good night". = you say 'god evening'.
 5. In a formal introduction, you leave your surname out. = you say your complete name.
I. The person who is in charge of the meeting is the person who takes the minutes. F
II. When there is a tie vote, it is customary for the chairperson to ask one participant to reconsider his/her decision. F
III. Engaging in small talk throughout the meeting is an effective way to keep the focus. F
The person who is in charge of the meeting is the person who takes the minutes. = another person must be in charge of taking the minutes.
 When there is a tie vote, it is customary for the chairperson to ask one participant to reconsider his/her decision. = If there is a tie vote (empate), the chairperson will often cast the deciding vote.
Engaging in small talk throughout the meeting is an effective way to keep the focus. = Whether you are holding the meeting or attending the meeting it is polite to make small talk while you wait for the meeting to start. You should discuss things unrelated to the meeting, such as weather, family, or weekend plans.
It is easy to get off topic when you get a number of people in the same room. It is the chairperson's responsibility to keep the discussion focused. The expression that doesn't keep the meeting centered on the items as they appear on the agenda. Sorry, that's not quite right.
CORRECTING INFORMATION
Sorry, that's not quite right.
I'm afraid you don't understand what I'm saying.
That's not quite what I had in mind.
That's not what I meant.
I. When someone agrees with a motion it is "seconded". T
II. The person who is speaking during a meeting is the person who "has the floor". T
III. A polite way to indicate that you want to make a comment during a meeting is to say: "If I could just come in here F
A polite way to indicate that you want to make a comment during a meeting is:
Could I just say one thing?
If I could have the floor (chance to speak) for a moment...
May I have a word?
If I may, I think...
Excuse me for interrupting.
Before we move on, I think we should . . .
Don't you think we need to . . .
When in a business meeting you can all the time-tested techniques to ensure better results except one: Improvise all the time.
A meeting is a gathering of two or more people that has been convened for the purpose of achieving a common goal through: Verbal interaction.
One thing that the chairperson should do is checking for consensus: Does everyone agree?
Checking for consensus:
Do we all agree (on that)?
Does everyone agree?
All in favour? (Those who agree raise their hands or say "Aye".)
All opposed?
Motion to hire more tour guides, moved by Thomas. (Suggestions or ideas that are put to a vote are called motions. When a person makes a suggestion, the term to use both during the meeting and in the minutes is moved.)
Motion to hire more tour guides seconded by Nolan. (When another person agrees with the motion, it is seconded.)
Aula 7: 
Choose the correct definition to the following word: Deadline (prazo, data de entrega) The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Describing Projects ¿ Useful Phrases
What are your current projects?
What are you working on (at present)?
What are your major initiatives in this area?
We are currently working on . . .
We are in the process of . . .
We are developing . . .
We are designing . . .
We are building . . .
We are marketing
Choose the correct definition to the following expression: Up and running (estar em funcionamento) It is used to say that something is working ok.
I. The previously agreed date to finish something like a report or project, is the _______________ II. The large parts of a project, like development, implementation etc..., each is called a ________ III. When something influences or affects something else, we say it has a __________________ IV. The smaller parts in a project, which are parts of a stage, are called __________________. deadline ¿ stage ¿ knock on effect – tasks.
deadline = The latest time or date by which something should be completed. 
stage = The large parts of a project, like development, implementation etc...
knock on effect = It is normally used when talking about problems or delays, when it has consequences on another part of the project. This phrase is normally followed by the preposition 'on'.
tasks = . The smaller parts in a project, which are parts of a stage.
What is a project? A project is a proposal prepared for yourself, for someone else, for a whole community or even for a country. It involves making plans for the future and describing them to others or to the community as a whole.
Choose the correct definition to the following word: Budget (orçamento) The total sum of money allocated for a purpose or period of time.
Which alternative has the correct definition to the term proposed considering project vocabulary?Critical path = The sequence of activities that must be completed on time for the entire project to finish on schedule.
Milestone = A critical event during the life a project, usually the accomplishment of a project deliverable.
Lead time = In general, the time between making a request and receiving the results. This term is often used to refer to the time between placing an order and receiving delivery.
Timeframe or time frame =The period of time in which a project or one phase of a project is meant to be completed.
Specifications = It is usually abbreviated to specs. Specifications are a set of requirements (technical, time and cost) and detailed descriptions of the deliverables.
Marco = Um evento crítico durante a vida de um projeto, geralmente a realização de uma entrega de projeto. Prazo de entrega = Em geral, o tempo entre fazer uma solicitação e receber os resultados. Este termo é frequentemente usado para se referir ao tempo entre fazer um pedido e receber a entrega. Prazo ou período de tempo = O período de tempo em que um projeto ou uma fase de um projeto deve ser concluída. Especificações = Geralmente é abreviado para especificações. Especificações são um conjunto de requisitos (técnicos, tempo e custo) e descrições detalhadas das entregas.
Aula 8:
Opening or starting a presentation is along with the ending the two most important parts of a presentation. When you start, you need to make the audience interested in what you're going to say, and also be clear and concise about the presentation's content. There is a structure to starting or beginning a presentation which is the same in English as in other languages. Doing a good business presentation is a skill that everybody can learn.
Abrir ou iniciar uma apresentação é o final das duas partes mais importantes de uma apresentação. Quando você começa, precisa deixar o público interessado no que vai dizer e também ser claro e conciso sobre o conteúdo da apresentação. Existe uma estrutura para iniciar ou iniciar uma apresentação que é a mesma em inglês como em outros idiomas. Fazer uma boa apresentação de negócios é uma habilidade que todos podem aprender.
In a lecture, you have to respect some particular procedures when you welcome your audience. It is so because lectures involve a more formal attitude. Which of the welcome expressions is not appropriate in such situation? Hi, everyone! What is up!
What is up?' is very informal and not adeqaute to a lecture.
The body is the 'real' presentation. If the introduction was well prepared and delivered, you will now be 'in control'. What is the alternative that shows a part of a presentation body? Analysing a point and giving recommendations.
Introducing yourself. = presentation opening
Stating the main points. = = presentation opening
Stating the purpose of your presentation. = = presentation opening
 Thanking the audience for their attention. = lecture closing
Opening or starting a presentation is along with the ending the two most important parts of a presentation. What is the alternative that shows a part of a presentation opening? Getting people's attention.
Getting people's attention
Welcoming them
Introducing yourself
Stating the purpose of your presentation
Stating how you want to deal with questions.
Stating the main points
If you are openning a project presentation which of the expressions below could not be used if you are trying to get people's attention? Thanks! You may all go home now.
etting people's attention
If I could have everybody's attention.
If we can start. / Let's get started.
Perhaps we should begin?
Opening or starting a presentation is, along with the ending, the two most important parts of a presentation. When you start, you need to make the audience interested in what you're going to say, and also be clear and concise about the presentation's content. Doing a good business presentation is a skill that everybody can learn.
►One of the best ways to start the main point is is illustrated in option (choose one of the items below)
The point of today's presentation...
Stating the main points
The point/reason of today¿s presentation
My presentation is in three parts./My presentation is divided into three main sections. Firstly, secondly, thirdly¿
There are a number of points I'd like to make.
Basically/ Briefly, I have three things to say.
I'd like to begin/start by .../ Let's begin/start by
Presentation opening - welcoming the audience.
Opening for questions
At the end of your presentation, you may wish to open the floor to questions ¿ to ask if anyone has any questions about your presentation.
 
I'll be happy (glad, pleased) to answer your questions/ your queries now.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them now
Are there any questions about any of that?
Now I'll try to answer any questions you may have.
Are there any (final) questions? /Any questions?
Does anyone have any questions or comments?
Aula 9:
What is the answer to the following question: "How do you like living in Dallas? It's a nice city. I like it here.
Choose the best expressions to expose views on an issue today. On the other hand... / In the same way.
Are the following expressions used to agree (A) or disagree (D) with someone else's opinions?
No way! ( )
I beg to differ. ( )
No doubt about it. ( )
I couldn't agree with you more! ( )
I have to side with you on this one. ( )
I must take issue with you on that. ( )
D - D - A - A - A – D
What is the answer to the following question: "Do you think he will come? No, I don't think he will.
Asking for opinion is a skill that, if done properly, will probably get you more information. What is a formal way to do this? Would you give me your opinion on.
Formal Ways: 
 
Have you got any comments on ¿..
Do you have any idea?
Do you have any opinion on ¿¿
Would you give me your opinion on¿¿¿.?
What is your reaction to ¿.
What is your opinion/feeling about¿¿¿.?
What are your views on¿¿¿.?
What are your thoughts on all of this?
Do you have anything to say about this?
How do you see the situation?
What would be the proper way to express agreement and continue the dialogue? I agree with your comment .... What do you think about...?
EXPRESSING AGREEMENT AND CONTINUING THE DIALOGUE.
 
The point you made about is excellent. I¿d like to add that¿
I agree with your comment ¿¿¿. What do you think about¿?
I¿m with you on that point. What I still wonder about is¿.
I think what you¿re saying about¿. is so right. What would happen though if¿?
Yes, and in fact¿.
Yes, and what is more¿
Absolutely. Actually, I would go further, and say¿
What would be the proper way to express disagreement and continue the dialogue? I don't agree with you, however.
EXPRESSING DISAGREEMENT AND CONTINUING THE DIALOGUE
 
I don't agree with you, however¿
I'm sorry to disagree with you, but¿
Yes, but don't you think¿
Don't you think it would be better...
Let's face it, The truth of the matter is...,
Shouldn't we consider...,
I can appreciate your point about¿, but I would disagree because¿.
That¿s interesting, however, from my point of view¿.
That may be the case, but in my experience¿..
I¿m afraid I can¿t agree with¿ because ¿..
I don¿t think your point about¿ necessarily follows because
Choose the best alternative to reply a friend who is giving his/her opinion about something. I'm not sure that I agree, because... / I think it all depends on.
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for something that started in the past and is still true.
Example
I have met her already.
I have never been to London.
The alternative is not about Present Continuos. It is Present Perfect which does not express an action that is current.
Which of the following headlines, taken from The New York Times in October 2015, is related to sports? Royals Outlast Mets in Epic Start to Series.
It is extremely unlikely to find pieces of news in: a pamphlet.
When we talk about current events, we use verb formsthat are compatible with this necessity of expressions. Such as when we use Present Simple, for example.
Choose the alternative tha IS NOT CORRECT in relation to this verb tense: to talk about things which are connected with the past.
Example:
He lived in Rome when he was young. The alternative presents a verb in past tense, meaning an action that took place in past time.
Which of the following IS NOT a 21st Century event? The Vietnam War.
Based on the topics covered in our classes, we can say the main difference between NEWS and CURRENT EVENTS is that (choose the right option): not all current events make it to the news.
	
	
	
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