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5 Style and Manner
Listening and Language Skills
A. Read the definition and the commenting phrases below. Then mark the phrases as positive (P),
negative (N) or neutral (NR).
We often comment about things in conversation with other people.
Below are some English phrases you can use to keep the conversation
going and show your interest in the topic.
Awesome!
I hadn’t thought of that.
Interesting point.
You’re kidding!
That’s crazy!
Really?
That’s too bad.
That can’t be true!
That’s impossible!
No way!
B. Discuss the following questions with a partner. Use at least five commenting phrases in your
conversation.
1. What do you understand by the phrase “ethical fashion”?
2. Why are people concerned about the ethical side of the fashion industry?
3. Which countries have a reputation for using child labour?
4. What clothes and accessories aren’t vegan-friendly?
5. How do people react to others wearing fur in your country?
6. Why do some people want to buy 100% organic fashion?
7. Is it common to find fair-trade fashion in your area?
8. Which is more important to you when buying clothes and accessories: quality, sustainability or price?
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