Selasa, 15 Mei 2012

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 ….?  

Text Box: Price List:

Gold Ring $ 125.00 Leather Belts $ 75.50
Seiko Watch $ 140.75 Sun Glasses $ 80.95
Parker Pen $ 40.15  Chinese Vases $ 25.35
Small Handbag $ 33.50  Gold ear-rings $ 45.75
 









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.
1st person         : Yeah. It’s OK.
Sandra             : (stepping on someone’s book) Oops, sorry.
2nd person        : No harm done.
Sandra             : (poking someone with the umbrella) Oh, I’m sorry.
3rd person         : Maybe you should have left that stuff outside.
Sandra             : You’re right. I’ll never try this again. But all lockers were full.
3rd person         : I can see you’ve got a problem.
Sandra             : (putting her books at the empty place) Is this place free?
4th person         : As a matter of fact, this guy asked me to save it for him.
5th person         : Yeah, that’s my place.
Sandra             : Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t see anyone here. (picks up her books)
5th 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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