Speech patterns

HOBBY, SPORT, VACATIONS, WEEKEND

I have nothing against it – ничего не имею против

It goes without saying – само собой разумеется

I think you are right – думаю, ты прав

I hope this is true – надеюсь, это правда

I don’t quite understand you – я не совсем понимаю тебя

I’m afraid you are mistaken – боюсь, что ты ошибаешься

I dare say it is wrong – осмелюсь сказать, что это неправильно

I suppose it is not so – полагаю, что это не так

As far as I know (remember…)…- насколько я знаю (помню)

In my opinion … (To my mind)…- по-моему …

It seems to me that… - Мне кажется

To tell the truth …(Frankly speaking)… - По правде говоря (честно говоря)

What do you think about it? - Что ты думаешь об этом?

What do you mean? – Что ты имеешь ввиду?

Exercise 1. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Use the speech patterns.

1. Lots of people devote their free time to their hobbies.

2. You can spend your free time in different ways.

3. People choose a hobby according to their tastes.

4. A hobby may help you in choosing your profession.

5. A hobby may influence your life style.

6. Every hobby must be useful and interesting.

Exercise 2. Make the sentences complete, begin them with a suitable speech pattern.

1 …, Leisure time must be thought over.

2 …, collecting is one of the most popular hobbies.

3 …, sport unites people of different classes and nationalities.

4 …, sport holds an important place in our life.

5 …, city inhabitants often like to go hiking.

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