Unit 4: Expressing Opinions About Designs
In this unit, you will learn simple words and phrases to talk about art and graphic design. You will practice saying what you like or dislike about different colors and shapes.
Trong bài học này, bạn sẽ học các từ vựng và cụm từ đơn giản để thảo luận về nghệ thuật và thiết kế đồ họa. Bạn sẽ thực hành cách bày tỏ sự yêu thích hoặc không thích đối với các màu sắc và hình khối khác nhau.
Can-do Statement
I can say what I like or dislike about designs and art.
In this unit, you learn how to give simple opinions about pictures, designs, colours, and styles.
Vocabulary
Opinion Words
| Word | Simple Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| like | to think something is nice | I like this design. |
| love | to like very much | I love this picture. |
| prefer | to like one thing more than another | I prefer that style. |
| dislike | to not like something | I dislike this colour. |
| think | to have an opinion | I think it is good. |
Describing Designs
| Word | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|
| good | nice or positive |
| bad | not good |
| beautiful | very nice to look at |
| boring | not interesting |
| interesting | makes you want to know more |
| colour | red, blue, green, etc. |
| style | the way something looks |
| picture | a drawing or photo |
| design | the look or plan of something |
| creative | new and original |
Look and Think
You can talk about what you see.
- I like the colours.
- I think the design is interesting.
- I dislike that picture.
- The style is creative.
Grammar 1: like / love / prefer / dislike + noun
Use these words before a noun (thing).
| Pattern | Example |
|---|---|
| I like + noun | I like this design. |
| I love + noun | I love that picture. |
| I prefer + noun | I prefer this style. |
| I dislike + noun | I dislike that colour. |
Worked Example 1
Question: Which sentence is correct?
a) I like this design.
b) I like this designing.
Answer: a) I like this design.
Why? "Design" is the noun (thing).
Grammar 2: like / love / prefer / dislike + verb-ing
Use verb + ing to talk about activities.
| Pattern | Example |
|---|---|
| I like + verb-ing | I like drawing. |
| I love + verb-ing | I love painting. |
| I prefer + verb-ing | I prefer designing posters. |
| I dislike + verb-ing | I dislike copying designs. |
Worked Example 2
Question: Complete the sentence.
I love ________ pictures.
Answer: drawing
Full sentence: I love drawing pictures.
Grammar 3: this / that
Use this for something near you.
Use that for something farther away.
| Word | Example |
|---|---|
| this | This picture is beautiful. |
| that | That design is interesting. |
This = near
That = far
Grammar 4: Present Simple for Opinions
Use the present simple to give opinions.
| Pattern | Example |
|---|---|
| I think + sentence | I think this design is good. |
| I think + sentence | I think that picture is beautiful. |
| I don't think + sentence | I don't think this style is interesting. |
Worked Example 3
Question: Give an opinion about a design.
Answer: I think this design is creative.
Structure: I think + this design + is + creative.
Useful Sentences
- I like this picture.
- I love the colours.
- I prefer that style.
- I dislike this design.
- I think it is beautiful.
- I think it is boring.
- This design is good.
- That picture is interesting.
- I think the artist is creative.
Quick Summary
- Use like, love, prefer, dislike to give opinions.
- Use them with a noun: I like this design.
- Use them with verb-ing: I love drawing.
- Use this for things near you and that for things farther away.
- Use I think... to express your opinion.
🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích
Ví dụ 1: "I like this design." đúng vì "design" là danh từ.
Ví dụ 2: Sau like/love/prefer/dislike có thể dùng động từ thêm -ing để nói về hoạt động. Vì vậy "I love drawing pictures." là đúng.
Ví dụ 3: Cấu trúc nêu ý kiến là "I think + câu". Ví dụ: "I think this design is creative."
This dùng cho vật ở gần. That dùng cho vật ở xa.
Like/Love/Prefer/Dislike giúp diễn tả mức độ thích hoặc không thích đối với thiết kế, tranh ảnh và nghệ thuật.