096　likes and dislikes
Words
Love hate adore enjoy wonderful terrible great fantastic ok loathe excellent fascination attractive disgusting delicious
Phrases
Can’t stand
Keen on
All right
Crazy about
Into something
Not bad
Can’t bear
Mad on/ about
Find something /someone interesting
Fond of
Beginner
A: do you like animals? I really like dogs.
B: so do i. I don’t like cats.
A: why? I think cats are ok.
B: I can’t bear being near cats. They don’t seem to like me either.
A:I like wild animals. I don’t like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgusting.
B: I’m fond of snakes. I think they’re great. I agree with you about spiders though. I think spiders are horrible. I think it’s because they have so many legs.
A; I think bears are wonderful. Pandas are fantastic. I loathe people who kill them for their fur.
B; I agree. I’m carzy about mice. I think they’re so cute!
A; really? I don’t see the attraction. I’m afraid of mice.
Intermediate
A; what do you think of the people in our class? I think most of them are fine.
B: I think so too. I don’t like mark. He’s so arrogant. I despise arrogant people.
A: mike is fascinating. I’m fond of people who have something intelligent to say.
B; carol’s fun to be with. I really look forward to hearing her jokes. What do you think of tom?
A: he’s all right. I don’t dislike him, but I don’t really like him much either. What do you think of him?
B: I think he’s ok. He’s very quiet, so it’s hard to know what kind of person he really is.
A: I’m fond of jane. She’s a very interesting girl. She’s crazy about boy-bands.
B; really? I’m mad on them too. I should get to know her better. Are you keen on music?
A: I think that dance music is excellent. I love going to a disco and dancing to the music. I enjoy meeting new people there.
B; my parents loathe dance music. If I play it at home, they always complain. Are you parents the same?
A: my mom hates it, but my dad thinks its ok. He doesn’t mind as long as I don’t play the music too loud.
B; are you hungry? Let’s go and get some pizza. I think pizza is delicious.