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kerstin
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 Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject: To what extent... |
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Q: To what extent do you like (something)?
how should I answer it?by saying,"I like it pretty much."or"I like it to a great extent?"
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cgage2
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| Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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"pretty much" is very informal sounding
"to a great extent" sounds very formal.
"like it a lot"might be a good choice
This sounds like Goldilocks and the three bears!  |
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kerstin
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:12 am Post subject: |
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| cgage2 wrote: |
"pretty much" is very informal sounding
"to a great extent" sounds very formal.
"like it a lot"might be a good choice
This sounds like Goldilocks and the three bears! |
I checked the story of "Goldilocks and the three bears",I thought you might mean -stating one's opinion several times.right?
also,I saw the story in animation on the internet,here's the link ,you might enjoy it ,too
http://www.britishcouncil.org/kids-stories-goldilocks.htm
but I still don't understand the meaning of the story. |
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cgage2
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:53 am Post subject: |
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Actually the reference was to the fact that Goldilocks kept making evaluations in groups of threes:
"This porridge is too hot. This porridge is too cold. This porridge is just right. This bed is too small. This bed is too big....etc.
Sorry - I have a facetious nature. |
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