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FUNCTIONS
• Asking about and describing people’s appearances and characters English 9
• Comparing characteristics and appearances
• Expressing opinions (Agreeing, disagreeing, etc…) Theme 5
• Talking about current activities
Inspirational People
L3
5. Study the profiles below and compare the two swimmers.
Emre Sakçı Mert Demir
Height 2.03 m. 1.85 m.
Weight 100 kg. 80 kg.
Age 23 21
Trainings Every day 5 days a week
50-meter degree 25.29 26.45
Achievements 10 Turkey Records 5 Turkey Records
MVP in Int. Swimming League Best Young Swimmer in 2018
3 European Records

6. Complete the dialogs with an expression below. One is extra.

I don’t think... I totally agree... I couldn’t agree... I’m of the... I strongly disagree...

1. Dave Hi Lisa. How was your math exam?
Lisa It was excellent. I think math is easy and enjoyable to learn.
Dave _________________________________ with you. I always have trouble in math.
2. Jane What do you think of the new season of the TV series “Buddies”?
Judy The new season is as fun and amusing as the previous one. I love it.
Jane _________________________________ same opinion. It is exciting and gripping.
3. Bill You should put on your raincoat before going out. It will rain.
Jack _________________________________ so. Look outside! The sky is clear.
Bill I watched the weather forecast and they said it would rain today.
4. Chris What is your opinion on Andrea Jackson’s books?
Josh I love her novels in particular. She uses an understandable language and is the master of
metaphors.
Chris _________________________________ more. I read all her books and, in my opinion, she is
the best novelist of her time.

7. Imagine that you are at a world-famous square and live streaming via your social media
account. What would your sentences be to tell what’s happening around you at that moment?
Put them down below.

E.g. People are wearing heavy clothes because it’s freezing out.

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