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Prof.Knot Hello, Marry. Looking forward to reading that assignment of yours. Don’t
forget to email me by the end of the day.
Marry Yes, yes, of course. You’ll get it tonight.
Prof.Knot Don’t forget it counts towards 20% of your final exam mark. See you
later.
Marry Really? Now where is Daniel when you need him?
Feeling afraid that she might miss her deadline, she is reaching Sharon for a
help.
Sharon Oh cheeky. Well, we’ll do it again if you …oh hello Marry. I’ll call you back.
How are things?
Marry Good, ok, bad really. I can’t find Daniel…he’s got my assignment. Well it
was saved in his memory stick.
Sharon Left it in his room, did you?
Marry No!Nothing like that. I’ve got to email it to the professor not today, but I
can’t find it …so I was wondering , well (1)
______________________________________________. So
(2)_________________________________________________________________
Sharon (3)_______________________________________________________willy-nilly.
Marry (4)____________________________________________. I mean, it’s written, it’s just I
can’t find it.
Sharon Emmmm
Marry If I could have just one more day before I hand it in, I’d be most
grateful.(5)_____________________________________________. Please?
Sharon Look, I’m seeing Robert. I mean professor Knot this evening to go over
some documents and I could put in a good word for you. That means say
you are hardworking, normally reliable and you won’t do it again. Ok?
Marry Sharon, you’re amazing.
Sharon Ooo, nobody’s ever called me that before.

Studying the language function

Giving Opinion
I think…
I believe…
I feel… Asking for opinion
In my opinion… and What do you think of…?
I would say
I really think… What are your thoughts on…?
I strongly believe… How do you feel about…?
I truly feel… or
In my honest opinion… What’s your opinion on…?
From my point of view…
From my perspective…
In my view… or
It seems to me that…

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