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1 Stating and Supporting Opinions

1. Listen to an audio and complete the dialogue between Anne, Mark, Jacques, and Scarlet.

Anne : “That was a great concert last night, Scarlet.”
Scarlet : “Thanks.”
Anne : “As we know, Scarlet's got a new CD coming out soon, so let's have a look at the best
way we can promote it in France.”
Mark : “Okay. Well, 1) ________ Scarlet should visit the major music stores. 2) ____________,
that's the best way to meet her fans.”
Anne : “I'm not so sure. 3) __________________, Jacques?”
Jacques : “Actually, 4) ___________ with Mark. Scarlet isn't commercial in that way.”
Anne : “Scarlet? Scarlet?”
Scarlet : “5) _______ with Jacques. I don't have a commercial image. It isn't my style.”
Mark : “Okay, but Scarlet needs more publicity. What about a series of TV and radio
interviews? 6) _____________?”
Anne : “Yes, but that's what everybody does. What we want is something different.”
Jacques : “7) ___________, ______ Scarlet should tour clubs and summer festivals. She can DJ,
play her favourite music, play the new CD, and meet her fans, too.”
Anne : “Yes, absolutely. That's a much better idea. Mark?”
Mark : “Okay, why not?”
Anne : “Scarlet?”
Scarlet : “8) ______that's a great idea. Thank you, Jacques.”

2. Please share with your friends and teacher.
a. Do you often ask for opinions?
b. Do you like giving opinions?
c. In what matter do you usually do that?

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