General English Level 4 Version 2.1 © 2004 acl Pty Ltd GELEV4 Unit 01 Topic 04.doc When we ask about opinions we can say Do you think that …? Or What's your opinion of/ on…? Or What do you think of/about …? Look Do you think (that) the media should follow famous people? What's your opinion of the media? on the subject/topic/issue? What do you think of the media? about Diana's death? Examples Listen to the examples. 1. Do you think that most journalists do a good job? 2. Do you think we pay too much attention to famous people? 3. What's your opinion of newspapers in this country? 4. What do you think of the new magazine "Get the Gossip"? 2. Expressing opinions Jackie North says: I believe that people should know what happens in the lives of famous people. When we give our opinion we can say I believe that…, I think that… or In my opinion… We often leave out the word "that" in speech. Look I believe (that) I think (that) In my opinion the public has a right to know how much rich people earn. David Summers says: I strongly disagree! David Summers disagrees very much with Jackie. We can use I really disagree or I strongly disagree to express our opinion more strongly. 33