Lesson 8.1: Speaking – Rising Intonation

Choice question – Do you prefer 

Starting your answer with new discourse markers / phrases:

• I’m not sure 
• I don’t know 
• That’s a tough question 
• I’m actually on the fence when it comes to this 

But if I had to pick, I would go for 

But I think I would choose 

But I think I prefer 

Let’s practice with the following questions: 

Q: Do you prefer coffee or tea?

A: Hmm, that’s a tough question, but I think I would choose coffee because my family drinks coffee everyday and I think Vietnamese coffee is the best way to start my day. I also drink tea but usually only in the afternoon. 

1. Do you prefer watching movies or reading books?
2. Do you prefer summer or winter?
3. Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant?
4. Do you prefer waking up early or sleeping late?
5. Do you prefer listening to music or watching TV?
6. Do you prefer traveling by car or by plane?
7. Do you prefer cats or dogs?
8. Do you prefer sweet food or salty food?
9. Do you prefer studying alone or with friends?
10. Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?