The More You Give, The More You Get: Expression Likes and Dislikes

Here you will hear a short talk about how to express likes and dislikes. Please listen carefully!

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Expressing likes	Expressing dislikes
• I like… • I love... • I adore… • I ‘m crazy about… • I’m mad about… • I enjoy… • I’m keen on…	• I don’t like… • I dislike... • I hate… • I abhor… • I can’t bear... • I can’t stand… • I detest... • I loathe...

Example:

a. Expression Likes

“I’m keen on playing basketball.”

“They adore ice cream.”

b. Expression Dislikes

“She can’t stand Chinese food.”

“Ann doesn’t like it.”

Look this video to see more examples about likes and dislikes!

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Things to remember about expression likes and dislikes:

1. When these expressions are followed by a verb, the latter is put in the -ing form.

I like	VERB+ING
I detest
I don't mind

Examples:

"I like listening to music."

"I hate wearing sunglasses."

2. Note that "very much" & "a lot" always come after the things you like.

Examples:

"I like basketball very much/a lot. NOT "~~I like very~~ ~~much/a lot~~ ~~basketball~~."

3. Be careful when you use "I don't mind..."

Examples:

"Do you mind playing football?"

"No, I don't mind." (Although it's in a negative form, it means that it's ok for me. I neither love it nor hate it.)

After you have listened and read the material above, please do the exercises below to check your understanding about expression likes and dislikes.

Exercise 1

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You will hear a man speaking about what he likes and dislikes about his job. Listen to what he says and decide whether the following statements are true or false. You will hear the listening twice.

1. He starts work at 9.30.

2. He begins work before the bank opens.

3. Most of the work happens outside of opening hours.

4. He doesn't like meeting people.

5. Everyday is usually routine at the bank.

6. He once had to deal with a robber.

7. He feels important handling a lot of money.

8. He likes all customers.

9. Many customers become angry due to his mistakes.

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Exercise 2

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You will hear a woman speaking about what she likes and dislikes about her job. Listen to what she says and decide whether the following statements are true or false. You will hear the listening twice.

1. She works regular hours.

2. She works on Saturdays.

3. Doctors work on Saturdays.

4. She likes dealing with people.

5. She doesn't like being called the "Dragon".

6. Some patients come very often.

7. She works for two female doctors.

8. One of the men is severe with her.

9. She'd like to find a new job.

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