CHAPTER 25 ASKING FOR HELP

CHAPTER 25

ASKING FOR HELP

 A. Conversation

Asking a ride

Yuniar : Are you going downtown?

Maria   : Yes, I am.

Yuniar : Can I come with you?

Maria   : Of course. Where do you want to go?

Yuniar : Bungkul Park, please!

Maria   : All right.

Borrowing something

Neli      : Why do you look at me like that? Can I help you?

Yoga    : Can I borrow your laptop? I badly need it!

Neli      : Sorry, I’m using it now.

Yoga    : Oh, I see. Sorry.

Neli      : Maybe you can borrow Rico’s.

Yoga    : Never mind.

B. Ways to say it

Listen and practice the expressions below!

Asking help                                                                 Respond

Do you mind if I borrow your …?                               (+) No, help yourself

Can you lend me your …?                                           (+) Not at all

May I see your …?                                                      (+) here you are

                                                                                    (-) Sorry, I’m using it

                                                                                    (-) Sorry, I can’t

Role Play!

Practice request using clues below!

(v) = accept      (x) = decline

Asking                                                             Respond

Do you mind if …?                                          

-          use calculator                                v

-          use ruler                                        x (using it)

-          use bicycle for a while                   x (going to go to store)

-          borrow umbrella                            v

C. Pronunciation: Intonation and sentence stress

Polite (+) and impolite (-) offers

CHAPTER 24 ADVICE AND OPINIONS

CHAPTER 24

ADVICE AND OPINIONS

A. Conversation

Putting on weight

Rico     : I’m putting on weight. I really need exercise.

Maria   : Well, perhaps you should take up golf or something like that.

Rico     : I don’t really like golf. It’s such a boring sport.

Maria   : Yes, I think so too. Well, perhaps we should join the tennis club. Then we could both play.

Rico     : That’s a good idea. I’ll pick up a couple of membership forms tomorrow.

A Sore Throat

Dian     : How’s your throat this morning, Yoga?

Yoga    : It’s still pretty bad. It’s very sore.

Dian     : You’d better take something for it.

Yoga    : Well, I got something from the shaman, but it hasn’t done much good.

Dian     : Why don’t you see the doctor?

Yoga    : Yes, I think I will.

B. Ways to say it

Practice the dialogue by choosing cues given!

A: Oh, hello. You don’t look well. What’s the matter?

B: Well, actually I’ve ….

A: That’s too bad. Perhaps       you should ….

                                                you’d better ….

                                                you’d ought to ….

B: I’ve already have. But it hasn’t done much good

A: Oh. Well, Why don’t you …?

B: Yes, I think It’s better.

….

X: You know, I wish I could get better mark. I’d like to do something in this final exam.

Y: So would I. Well, why don’t we …?

X: Yes, that’s a good idea. And we really should try to ….

Y: Yes, and perhaps we should not ….

X: Yes, I think you’re right.

C. Giving Opinions

Read these statements about cultural behavior. Tell your opinion for each statement!

1. People often kiss friends on the cheek when they meet.
2. It’s OK to ask people how much they earn.
3. It’s OK to come to a friend’s house without calling first.
4. Bargain is common when you buy something in stores.
5. When friends eat out together, each person usually pays his or her share of the bill.
6. Parents usually decide whom their children will marry.
7. People always on time when they are invited.
8. Students always stand up when the teacher enters the classroom.
9. Teenagers go out on dates a lot.
10. It’s OK to blow your nose in public.

CHAPTER 23 GOING SHOPPING

CHAPTER 23

GOING SHOPPING

A. Conversation

Neli      : Oh, look at the bracelet, Carlos. It’s lovely!

Carlos  : Yeah, it is OK.

Neli      : Excuse me, please. How much is this?

Clerk    : Oh, that’s on sale. It’s only $ 75.

Carlos  : That’s crazy! Come on, Neli…

………

Carlos  : Hey, Neli, do you like these running shoes?

Neli      : Well, they’re all right, I guess.

Carlos  : Excuse me. How much are these?

Clerk    : They’re $ 80.

Carlos  : Oh, that’s not bad!

Neli      : Eighty dollars! Well, thanks anyway. We’re just looking.

B. Role Play

Student A covers the information on the right. Student B has the price list. A asks about the things below. Use this model:

A         : How much     is this ….?                                B          : Oh, it’s ….

                                    are these ….?                                         That one’s ….

                                    … cost?

              And what about this ….?  

 

NOTE : In some countries, it is usual to bargain in markets and small shops.

Example: Buying a ring

Tourist : How much is that ring, please?

Vendor            : Only $ 200, Sir.

Tourist : That’s rather expensive. How about $ 100?

Vendor            : I can let you have it for $ 180.

Tourist : How about $ 130?

Vendor            : $ 150, Sir. That’s my last price.

Tourist : All right. I’ll take it, thanks.

Ways to say it: Bargaining

A         : That’s rather expensive. How about …? (lower price)

                                                   I’ll offer you …. (lower price)

                                                   Will you take …? (lower price)

B          : I’ll let you have it for …. (higher price)

              That’s too low. How about …? (higher price)

              My lowest price is …. (higher price)

CHAPTER 22

FUTURE PLANS

(Simple Future “will” and “going to”)

A. Conversation

Going to a party

Yumi   : Are you going to go to the Halloween party?

Greg     : Sure. I love Halloween.

Yumi   : What are you going to wear?

Greg     : I’m going as Frankenstein. How about you?

Yumi   : I’m going to go to as bride of Frankenstein.

Greg     : Hey, maybe we should go together.

Meeting a Friend

Bill       : Hi Karl. I haven’t seen you for a long time. What have you been doing lately?

Karl     : Oh, not much. I’m still going to college.

Bill       : Are you? What subjects are you taking this year?

Karl     : I’m taking Japanese, English, Technical Drawing and math.

Bill       : And how are your classes going?

Karl     : Fine, thanks. But it’s a busy year.

B. Ways to say it

A : What are you doing at the weekend?                                 B : I’m going to stay home

      What are you going to do at the weekend?                               I’m going to visit some friends

      Are you doing anything at the weekend?                     Not much

A : When are you going to Hong Kong?                                  B : I’m leaving on the sixteenth

      When are you going to leave for Hong Kong?             I’m going to leave on the sixteenth

A : How long are you going to be away?                                 B : For about a month

                                                                                                a couple of weeks

                                                                                                a few days

     From the tenth to the sixteenth

C. Role Play

Practice this dialogue in pairs. Student A asks the questions and the student B answers. Use the information and the model below!

Student A	Student B
Find out if your partner is free on Tuesday night	You are not doing anything on Tuesday night
You are going to go to concert with your brother and you have an extra seat. You invite your partner to go with you.	Accept your partner’s invitation
You are planning to have dinner before the concert	Ask what time they are leaving
Answer (The Concert is 8 o’clock)	Offer to go to your partner’s house at around 5.30 p.m.

CHAPTER 21 SOME IMPORTANT CONSONANTS Part II: Pronunciation of –ed past tenses

CHAPTER 21

SOME IMPORTANT CONSONANTS

Part II: Pronunciation of –ed past tenses

A. The rules for the pronunciation of the –ed endings.

1.      If the verb ends in the sound /t/ or /d/        à        /Ιd/       e.g. invited, landed

2.      If the verb ends in vowel or voiced consonant:

/b/, /j/, /v/, /z/, /dʒ/, /m/, /n/, /l/, /r/, etc        à        /d/        e.g. called, noticed

3.      If the verb ends in a voiceless consonant:

/p/, /k/, /f/, /s/, /tʃ/, etc                                à        /t/         e.g. stopped, laughed

B. Notice the way the –ed ending of the past tense verbs is pronounced!

1.      Last night Bart stopped at the supermarket on his way home.

2.      Yesterday afternoon Fred called a restaurant to book a table for two.

3.      Yesterday evening Sidney invited Amanda to dinner.

4.      She jumped over the wall.

5.      The plane crushed in the jungle.

6.      They traveled across Europe by train.

7.      Columbus discovered America.

8.      She laughed at the joke.

9.      They ordered a lot of the most expensive things on the menu.

10.  the food was wasted because she didn’t come.

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SOME IMPORTANT CONSONANTS

Part III: Linking Sounds

We often link consonants at the end of a word with a vowel at the beginning of the next word. Listen and practice!

            Have you ever been in a traffic accident?

            Have you ever eaten Indian food?

            Has your brother ever asked you for a loan?

Now practice the following conversation. Pay attention to the linking sounds!

            Ayu     : have you ever gotten a traffic ticket?

            Maria   : Yes, I have. Once I got a ticket that cost me $ 50.

            Yuniar : Have you ever been late for an important appointment?

            Neli      : Yes, I have. I was 30 minutes late for my wedding.

            Sena     : have you ever lost your key?

            Yoga    : Yes, I have. I lost them twice last month.

            Rico     : Have you ever forgotten where you parked your car?

            Dian     : No, I haven’t. But my brother always does. It drives him crazy.

           

PRACTICE AT HOME!

Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled peppers

CHAPTER 20 APOLOGIZING

CHAPTER 20

APOLOGIZING

A. Conversation

Sandra             : (bumping the bag into someone) I’m sorry. It’s so crowded today.

1^st person         : Yeah. It’s OK.

Sandra             : (stepping on someone’s book) Oops, sorry.

2^nd person        : No harm done.

Sandra             : (poking someone with the umbrella) Oh, I’m sorry.

3^rd person         : Maybe you should have left that stuff outside.

Sandra             : You’re right. I’ll never try this again. But all lockers were full.

3^rd person         : I can see you’ve got a problem.

Sandra             : (putting her books at the empty place) Is this place free?

4^th person         : As a matter of fact, this guy asked me to save it for him.

5^th person         : Yeah, that’s my place.

Sandra             : Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t see anyone here. (picks up her books)

5^th person         : No, that’s OK. You take it. It’ll be easier for me to move.

Sandra             : Are you sure? Thanks a lot.

B. Ways to say it

Practice the following expressions:

            APOLOGY                                                     RESPONSE

            Forgive me. I’m terribly sorry about ….            That’s quite all right

                                                                                    I understand completely

Please accept my apologies for ….                   You really don’t have anything apologies for

Please excuse (my dog).                                   You don’t need to apologize

I would like to apologize for ….                        I wouldn’t worry about it if I were you

I apologize for ….                                            Oh, that’s all right. It can happen to anyone

                                                                                    It’s not your fault

                                                                                    Oh, well, that’s life

            I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to ….                          Don’t worry about it

                                                                                    It’s OK

                                                                                    That’s OK

            Oh no! Did I do that? I’m sorry.                        No problem

            Oh! Sorry!                                                        Forget it

            Sorry about that

            Oops!

C. Pair Work

Create a dialogue about apology based on the situation!

You visit your elderly friend with your three-year-old child. The house is full of antiques. Your child is playing with the pet cat in another room when you hear a crash. You and your elderly friend rush to the room and find a broken vase on the floor, and the cat and the child are on the table.

A                                                         B

Expresses shock, apologizes    à        Expresses doubt as to whether it was cat’s fault

Offers to pay                           à        Refuses, repeats doubt

Repeats apology                      à        Accepts apology

Repeats offer to pay                à        Refuses                                                                                    

CHAPTER 19 RETELLING PAST EVENTS (Simple Past)

CHAPTER 19

RETELLING PAST EVENTS

(Simple Past)

 A. Conversation

Asking what happened

Jane     : What happened to your arm, Wayne?

Wayne : Oh, I broke it while I was painting the house.

Jane     : That’s too bad. How come? And when did it happen?

Wayne : Three days ago. I slipped while I was climbing a ladder.

Jane     : Really!

Peculiar Dream

Sheila   : You know, I had a really strange dream last night.

TJ        : Oh yeah? What was it about?

Sheila   : Well, I dreamed that I was driving in a country late at night when I saw UFO land on the  

               road in front of me.

TJ        : And what happened next?

Sheila   : Well, first I got out of my car. While I was standing there, this strange green creature came

               out of the UFO. I tried to run away, but I couldn’t move. Then as it coming nearer, it put its

               hand and touched my face. It felt wet and horrible.

TJ        : Ugh! And..?

Sheila   : And then I woke up and found my cat on my pillow. It was licking my face!

Now take turn talking about a dream or experience you once had (simple past)!

B. Grammar Practice: used to

Example:

This is Dennis. He gave up smoking two years ago. He no longer smokes. But he used to smoke. He used to smoke 40 cigarettes a day.

He used to smoke means that he smoked regularly for sometime in the past, but he doesn’t now:

past                                                                              now

                        2 years ago

   

he used to smoke                    

he doesn’t smoke now

C. Fluency Drills

Listen to some questions and respond using cues given!

Example:

Question          : Do you take any English course?

Answer            : Well, I used to take English course, but I don’t anymore. 

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