V. I enjoy reading this book!

SPEECH PATTERNS TO LEARN

I am fond of short stories.

I am fond of adventure stories.

I am fond of thrillers.

I am fond of science fiction.

I am fond of historical novels.

The language is simple.

The language is primitive.

The language is colourful.

The language is complicated.

The language is poor.

The style is impressive.

The style is unforgettable.

The style is simple.

The style is vivid.

The style is realistic.

I dislike watching TV.

I love entertaining.

I love football.

I enjoy bird-watching.

I enjoy computer games.

I adore painting.

I adore my parents.

I can’t stand staying at home.

I can’t stand liars.

I hate running.

I hate rats.

I like to go shopping on Mondays.

I like to garden at weekends.

I like shopping.

Dialogues to act

♫ 1 -Do you like John?

-Of course I like him. He's my friend.

-Does John like you?

-Of course he likes me.

-How can you tell?

-Because he told me so.

♫ 2 -Do you like Bob and Betty?

-Of course I like them. They're my friends.

-Do Rob and Betty like you?

-Certainly, I’m their friend.

♫ 3 -Suzanne, why doesn't Misha read German poetry?

-Because he doesn't like it.

-What kind of literature does he like to read?

-None. He just doesn't like to read at all.

♫ 4 -Linda, do you like your new neighbors?

-Yes, our neighbors are quiet. I like them.

-Did you like your old neighbors?

-No, I didn't. They were too loud.

♫ 5 -How's the new job, Alison?

-Well, I'm terribly busy. Every day I meet lots of people. But I do lots of typing and filing, too.

-Don't you like being a receptionist?

-Oh, I enjoy meeting people. And I like answering the phone. But I hate typing. And I can't stand filing.

♫ 6 man: I like this very much. What is it?

woman: I don't know. It’s modern art. I don't like it at all.

- What about that painting near the door? It's very beautiful.

- No, it isn't. It's horrible! It's just a blue and red mess.

- Well, what do you like?

- I like classical paintings by real artists!

- I just like good paintings. Classical, and modern.

♫ 7 -Do you like the music?

-No. What is it?

- It's reggae. I love it. It's great for dancing. I come here every Saturday evening.

-It's very noisy.

-Do you like dancing?

-Well, I don't know. You see, this is my first visit to a night club.

-Well, what music do you like?

-I like classical music. I play the violin in an orchestra.

-I hate classical music. It's no good for dancing.

8- Do you like rock music?

-No, I don't. I hate it.

-What type of music do you like? Do you like jazz?

-Yes, I do. I love it.

-Who's your favourite musician?

-Miles Davis. He's great.

-I don't like him very much. I don't like jazz,

-Oh, I like it very much. What about you? Who's your favourite singer?

-I like classical music. My favourite singer is Pavarotti. Do you like

classical music?

-It's all right.

9. -So, Emma, what would you most like to have in the world?

-I think what I'd really like, and I always have, is a motorbike.

-Uh uh…

-Yeah, I used to have one in Greece, but it was a mixture between a moped and a motorbike. It wasn't very powerful.

-Uh uh.

-I have an image of a huge powerful black motorbike with two seats, one is raised at the back for the passenger…

-Where would you go?

-I'd probably travel down to Spain, France, round there. Just ride off into the sunset, not a care in the world.

-Sounds lovely.

10 -Ah, you like the theatre.

-I love the theatre!

-That’s good. I was playing to go to the theatre to see “Twelfth Night”. Do you have any place for tomorrow evening?

-No, not really.

-If you can spare time perhaps you and your wife would care to join me.

-Well, I’ll have to check with her, but it sounds like a wonderful idea. And after the play you must let us buy you dinner in return.

-See you tomorrow, Don.

-Bye-bye.