😲 Function: Expressing Surprise & Interest
1ère Bac Sciences Mathématiques SM
📌 Introduction
Expressing **surprise** and **interest** makes your English sound natural and engaged. These phrases are essential for speaking exams, group discussions, and everyday conversations.
😲 Expressing Surprise
Common Ways to Express Surprise
Strong Surprise
Mild Surprise
Example: “We discovered bacteria in the pond water!” → “Wow! That’s incredible!”
🔍 Expressing Interest
Showing You’re Interested
Verbal Reactions
Follow-up Questions
Example: “We grew crystals in the lab!” → “That’s fascinating! How did you do it?“
🧪 Science Conversation Examples
Student A: “Our experiment showed that plants grow faster under blue light.”
Student B: “Wow! That’s amazing! How did you measure the growth?”
Student A: “I didn’t know bacteria could live in extreme heat.”
Student B: “Really? That’s fascinating! Where did you learn that?”
Teacher: “This microscope can magnify up to 1000x.”
Student: “No way! Tell me more! Can we try it?”
✅ Exercise 1: Choose the Right Reaction
Choose the best response to show surprise or interest:
Statement: “I got 19/20 on the Chemistry test!”
Statement: “We discovered mold in the old bread sample.”
💬 Exercise 2: Complete the Dialogue
Write a response showing surprise and interest:
A: “I built a robot in Computer Science class!”
B:
A: “Photosynthesis produces oxygen.”
B:
📌 Summary
- Surprise: “Wow!”, “No way!”, “I can’t believe it!”
- Interest: “That’s fascinating!”, “Tell me more!”
- Always follow with a question to keep the conversation going.
- Use these in speaking exams to show engagement and fluency.
