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 loathe¹ 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.

Intermediate²
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 arrogant³. I despise⁴ 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 keen⁵ 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.

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