IS THIS EVENT INTERESTING TO YOU?

 In this lesson, you will learn how to ask and answer questions about opinions regarding events. You'll explore how to express interest or lack of interest in various activities, such as festivals, concerts, or exhibitions. Understanding how to discuss preferences helps you engage in conversations about shared interests and makes it easier to invite others to events.

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Grammar: Expressing Opinions and Interest

1. Present Simple Tense:

   • We use the present simple to talk about general opinions and interests.
     • Example: I think this event is interesting.

2. Question Structure:

   • Use Is + subject + adjective? to ask about someone's opinion.
     • Example: Is this event interesting to you?

3. Expressing Likes and Dislikes:

   • Use like/love + verb-ing to talk about activities you enjoy.
     • Example: I like going to art exhibitions.
   • Use don’t like/hate + verb-ing to talk about things you don’t enjoy.
     • Example: I don’t like attending crowded events.

4. Adjectives to Describe Interest:

   • Use adjectives such as interesting, exciting, boring, fun, entertaining to express how you feel about an event.
     • Example: I find music festivals exciting.

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Vocabulary:

• Opinion-related words: interesting, boring, exciting, fun, enjoyable, entertaining, relaxing, dull, engaging, thrilling, inspiring
• Event-related words: concert, festival, exhibition, show, parade, workshop, performance, seminar, party
• Expressions of interest: keen on, enthusiastic about, looking forward to, not into, passionate about, curious about

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Useful Expressions:

• I find this event really interesting.
• This festival looks exciting!
• I’m not really into art exhibitions.
• Are you interested in going to the concert?
• The parade sounds boring to me.
• I’m looking forward to attending the workshop.

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Sentences:

1. Is this event interesting to you, or would you prefer something else?
2. I find music festivals really exciting.
3. She isn't interested in attending the seminar.
4. This exhibition looks fun and engaging.
5. He isn’t keen on going to crowded events.

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Questions and Answers:

1. Q: Is this event interesting to you?
   A: Yes, it looks really exciting! I love festivals like this.

2. Q: Do you find art exhibitions boring?
   A: No, not at all. I actually find them very inspiring.

3. Q: Are you interested in attending the concert?
   A: Yes, I’m really looking forward to it!

4. Q: What kind of events do you like?
   A: I enjoy fun and exciting events like concerts and festivals.

5. Q: Do you think this seminar will be interesting?
   A: I’m not sure. I don’t usually find seminars that exciting, but I’ll give it a try.

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Conversation:

Emily: Hey, are you going to the food festival this weekend?
Tom: I’m not sure yet. Is it really interesting?
Emily: Oh, definitely! There will be food from all around the world, cooking demonstrations, and live music.
Tom: That sounds pretty cool. I love trying new foods.
Emily: You should come! I think you’ll enjoy it.
Tom: I might. I’m usually not into big crowds, though.
Emily: It’s not too crowded, and there are plenty of quiet spots to relax.
Tom: In that case, it sounds more interesting to me now. I’ll check it out!

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Reading: Why People Attend Events

People attend events for many reasons, but one of the main factors is whether the event is interesting to them. For some, a music festival is thrilling because they love live performances and the energetic atmosphere. For others, an art exhibition may be more appealing due to its calm and creative setting. Whether it’s a fun party, a seminar on a favorite topic, or a thrilling sports event, each person has different preferences. Interest in an event can depend on many things: the theme, the activities, the people attending, or even the location. Ultimately, we choose events that match our personality and what we find exciting or enjoyable.