【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 nt: I have tried but they refuse to listen to me. Barbara: Do you know why they don’t like each other? Student: I’m not really sure. I think it is because one of my friends is a new student who came to our school last term. I wanted to be friendly and help her feel weled so I became her friend. My other friend didn’t like that. Barbara: How does this situation make you feel? Student: I don’t like it. I feel trapped and divided between the two. I just wish we could all be friends, the three of us. Barbara: Have you considered asking your friends why they don’t like each other? Student: Well, yes, I have. But I don’t think it would work. They just seem to imagine things about one another that aren’t really true. Barbara: Do you think they might realize they are wrong if they met outside of school? Student: Yes, if they met one another with an open mind. Barbara: Then that’s what you should do. First, write a letter to each of your friends and explain how you are feeling. Let them know you want the three of you to meet outside of school. Student: You’re right. I should write a letter to each of them and let them know how their actions are affecting me. I have to let them know how I am feeling. Barbara: Yes, you do. Student: That’s what I will do. Then I will ask each of them to meet me at our favorite caf233。 on Saturday. We can all talk and get to know each other better. I think then they will understand why I think we can all be friends. Barbara: Sounds like a good idea. I am sure it will work. Student: Thanks for listening and thanks for your advice. Barbara: You’re wele. Goodbye. Student: Thanks. Bye. Skills building 2 Agreeing and disagreeing How do we express agreement and disagreement in English? There are many expressions that we can use, apart from simple Yes and No answers. Agreeing I agree with you on/that … I am of the same opinion (as…) Exactly. That’s a good point. That’s how I feel (about…) too. That’s right. You’ve got a point. Yes. And another reason is that … Disagreeing I don’t agree. What about…? I’m not sure that’s true. I see things slightly differently. On the other hand,… Perhaps you are mistaken. Really? I don’t think that … I take your point, but … That’s true, but … Always remember that even if you disagree with someone you should express your opinions politely. Others will take your opinions more seriously if you state them calmly and politely. Work in groups of four. Express your opinions on the following statements b