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Traduzione e definizione
How about we go for a walk?: E se andassimo a fare una passeggiata?
How about your job?: E (com'è) il tuo / vostro lavoro?
How about (tomorrow?): E perché no (domani?)
Esempi
- "How about when hell freezes over!"
- "Stephen : Hmm. :-( How about the hardware serial number?"
- "How about that bear in the tree over there?"
- "How about a star or even a constellation?"
- "Polly : How about "incompetent" Bob?"
- "How about food?"
- "How about if Jean speaks with a British accent on Tuesday and Thursday;"
- "Polly : You know what, how about we just cancel our contract?"
- "How about I just stop by for a minute."
- "How about we play beach volleyball?"
- "Harold : And how about your perfumes?"
- "How about we order another glass of wine before I continue?"
- "How about this one?"
- "How about we break for this morning and continue over lunch and drinks somewhere?"
- "It's so rare that we actually meet with each other outside the boardroom. How about a cold glass of Seamus Dog Whiskey?"
- "Philip : Alright, how about this: you make me a pepperoni yakitori."
- "PS - How about a drink after work?"
- "How about this?"
- "And how about the whisky?"
Esercizio 1
Nicola asks "Is next week possible for you?"
Which of these expressions could she use to ask the same question?
Remember, there may be more than one correct answer!
Which of these expressions could she use to ask the same question?
Remember, there may be more than one correct answer!
Nicola asks "Is next week possible for you?"
Which of these expressions could she use to ask the same question?
Remember, there may be more than one correct answer!
Which of these expressions could she use to ask the same question?
Remember, there may be more than one correct answer!
This question does not express a similar meaning to "Is next week possible for you?". The statement "I look forward to meeting you next week" is an acceptable response and is often seen at the end of formal correspondence.
This is correct. When making plans or arrangements, both "How about (next week)?" and "Is (next week) possible for you?" are questions used to determine whether a specific date or time is possible or convenient (for another party). Example: How about next Tuesday, is that good for you?
This is incorrect. We do not use this question when asking if a date is convenient. The noun "convenience" describe something which has a useful quality, for example: As a heavy drinker, it's a convenience having a pub so close to my house.
This is correct. Both "Can you manage (next week)?" and "Is (next week) possible for you?" express similar requests when making arrangements. If someone can "manage" something, in this context it means they have no problem with the proposal. Example: "I can manage Sunday afternoon for our football match."
This is correct. When making plans or arrangements, both "Would (next week) suit you?" and "Is (next week) possible for you?" are questions used to determine whether a specific date or time is possible or convenient (for another party). When something "suits" another person, it means they have no problem with the proposal. Example: "-How about 8pm? -That suits me."
Esercizio 2
Find the best synonyms for the expressions in bold!
I tend to think that Edward Moon is useless.
Edward Moon is useless.
How about if we ask Bruno to fire him?
ask Bruno to fire him.
I completely agree!
!
Find the best synonyms for the expressions in bold!
I tend to think that Edward Moon is useless.
I'm inclined to think that 1 Edward Moon is useless.
How about if we ask Bruno to fire him?
I suggest that we 2 ask Bruno to fire him.
I completely agree!
I couldn't agree more 3!
1 I'm inclined to think that: "I tend to think..." is a way of offering an opinion in a tentative way - it is not too strong or emphatic. In the conversation, Brian says "I tend to think that Jean should speak with a British accent". This allows him to state his opinion in a diplomatic way without sounding too aggressive. If you tend to do something, you are inclined or disposed to do something. Example: Vampires TEND to be more active at night.
1 I'm afraid to say that: This is not the best choice here. "I'm afraid to say that (you are fired)" is a polite way of delivering bad news. I'm afraid to say that this lesson is almost over!
1 I'm absolutely sure that: "I'm absolutely sure that" expresses a very strong opinion - that you a certain about something. This expression is much more emphatic than "I tend to think that...".
2 I suggest that we: "How about (if)..." is a useful and common way of making a suggestion. Example: How about if we stopped learning English and went to Disney Land instead? Therefore, "how about if..?" is similar to "I suggest that...".
2 We have no choice but to: "We have no choice but to (fire 5000 workers)" is a way of stating a strong opinion - it is not used for making suggestions.
2 No one will mind if we: This isn't the best choice here!
3 I couldn't agree more: This is correct. Despite it being a negative sentence, "I couldn't agree more" is actually a way of strongly agreeing with someone. The expression literally means, "it is not possible for me to agree more with you"! Example: -This lesson approaches the language of business meetings in a fun and interesting way. -I couldn't agree more!
3 I agree up to a point: If you agree with someone "up to a point" you partially agree: you agree with some things, but maybe disagree with others. Example: -I think we should stop selling perfumes and sell soup instead. -I agree with you up to a point, but I think it would unwise to sell soup, I would prefer it if we sold something related to cosmetics like condoms.
3 I suppose so: "I suppose so" is a way of tentatively agreeing with someone. Example: Do you think we should sell our apartment? -I SUPPOSE SO, but I think we should wait until the housing market improves'. "I completely agree" is a lot stronger.
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