Expressing Opinions on Books
Peter and Gabriel enjoy reading books. Peter gave Gabriel one of his books to read. He asks him for his opinion about it…
Peter: Hi Gabriel! Did you read the ‘Harry Potter’ book that I gave you?
Gabriel: Hi Peter! Yes, I’ve just finished it.. I really enjoyed it. It had a really unexpected twist at the middle!
Peter: Exactly my thoughts! What did you think of the part where Professor Snape betrayed Harry?
Gabriel: I was very surprised...
Peter: Me too! And the battle at the end? What did you think of that?
Gabriel: It was so exciting! Harry was a real hero!
Peter: I really hope there will be a film based on the book...
Gabriel: Me too. I’d love to see it! Thank you for lending me the book.
Peter: No problem at all – I’m glad you enoyed it.
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To put away something | To store things where they are usually kept. | Please put away your toys when you’re finished with them. | Daily Life |
To hang something up | To stop using something because you are no longer doing the activity or sport. | After the final fight of his career, he hung up his boxing gloves. | Daily Life |
To hang up | To end a phone conversation | I couldn’t hear him on the phone so I hung up. | Daily Life |
To put up with something or somebody | To accept or continue to accept and unpleasant situation. | I can put up his room being messy but I can’t put up with him leaving a mess around the house. | Daily Life |
To get up to | 1. To do something. 2. To do something that others would disapprove of. | 1. What did you get up to on holiday? 2. The children have been getting up to mischief recently. | Daily Life |