Chapter 1

Can you turn down the TV?

In this section, you will learn how to:

• Use the expressions for asking, giving, and
rejecting a help;
• Use the expressions of asking, giving, and
rejecting items;
After learning the lesson in this section, you
are expected to be able to:
• Practice how to ask, give, respond and reject
help;
• Practice how to asking, giving, and
rejecting items;
 Now, I want ask
my friend for
help. What
should I do?

Well, that
means you
want to
make
request to
your friend
to do
something
as you want.

I guess so. So,

what should I do?

You need to use

the appropriate
expression to tell
your request.
Let’s take a look
the explanation in
this chapter

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 Look at the following photo. Then answer the
Activity 1
question orally.

1. Tell what you see in the picture!

2. Have you asked for help!
3. What reason do you ask for help!
4. In your opinion, is it a must giving help?

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 Activity 2 Pronounce these words correctly and find the meaning

Turn On tɜrn ɑn

Turn Off tɜrn ɔf

Turn Down tɜrn daʊn

Pick up pɪk ʌp

Take out teɪk aʊt

Hang up hæŋ ʌp

Clean up klin ʌp

Put away pʊt əˈweɪ

Take off teɪk ɔf

Put off pʊt ɔf

Throw off θroʊ ɔf

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 Activity 3 Act the following dialogues with your friend.

Dialogue I

Agung: Excuse me, would you open that door? It’s very hot here

Hady: No, I’m afraid I’m too cold

Dialogue II

Andri: Rara, would you mind lending me

some money? I need it for paying
my tuition.

Rara: Certainly

Dialogue III

Kiki: I wonder if you can take these letters to the post office.

Titin: I’m afraid I can’t because I have to rush off to my sister’s after the
lesson

Dialogue IV

Dickey: Could you give me a lift home tonight please.

Andy: Yes, of course

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Activity 4 Ways to say it

Perhaps you ever heard your friends ask you or order you to do
something. The expression used by your friends, structurally is called
as the expression of making request. Study this following form!

 How to make a request

o Would you mind if I want you………..?
o Could you mind if I want you to……….?
o Can you…….?
o Could/can you help me to…….?
o Please…….

 How to respond favorably to a request

o Yes. Of course, I can
o Ok. I’ll…..
o Sure. No problem.
o I’d be glad to.
o No, I don’t mind

 How to refuse a request politely

o Sorry, I’m busy.
o I’m sorry.
o I’m really sorry
o I’d like to, but I’m afraid I can’t.
o Sorry I have no time.
o Oh, but…….

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Activity 5 Act the following dialogues with your friend and answer
the questions

Mr. Field: Jason…….Jason! Turn down the TV a little please, please.

Jason: Oh dad, but this is my favorite program!

Mr. Field: I know. But it’s very loud.

Jason: Ok. I’ll turn it down.

Mrs. Field: Lisa, please pick up your things. They’re all over the living room floor.

Lisa: In a minute, Mom. I’m on the phone.

Mrs. Field: Ok. But do it as soon as you hang up the phone.

Lisa: Sure. No problem.

Now, let’s check your understanding about the conversation:

1. Who is Mr. Field?

2. What did Mr. Field ask Jason for?

3. Did Jason accept it?

4. Who is Lisa?

5. What did Mrs. Field ask Lisa for?

6. Did Lisa accept it?

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Activity 6 Work in pairs. Try to make request of help and response
it agree or refuse, using the situations below.

1. Bring me a glass of water

2. Turn off the light
3. Open the door
4. It’s very hot here, turn on the AC
5. Wash the clothes
6. Clean the bedroom
7. Help doing my homework
8. Lend me some money
9. Help me to study
10. Accompany me to go shopping

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 Activity 7 Act the following dialogues with your friend.

Dialogue I

Andri: Ravik, are you chewing Gump?

Ravik: Yes. I am

Andri: Do you have other Gump? Can I have it?

Ravik: Yes, I still have one. Here for you

Dialogue II

Agung: I have a lot of bananas at my home.

Hady: Why you can have it? May I have some?

Agung: My uncle gives to me. Of course, I’d like to give you

Dialogue III

Rara: Is it all right if I copy your home work

Caca: No, not at all.

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 Activity 8 Ways to say it

You can use these expressions to ask for items from someone.
• Can I have ...?
• Can you give me ...?
• May I have ...?

You can use these expressions to give items to someone.

• Here you are.
• This is for you.
• I’d like to give you ....
• Please accept ....

You can use these expressions to reject items from someone.

• No, thank you.
• Not for me, thanks.
• Not this time, thanks.

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Activity 9 Work in pairs. Try to ask items and response it agree or
refuse, about the pictures below.

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 Chapter 2
Does it smell good?

In this section, you will learn how to:

• use the expressions for admitting and
denying a fact;
• use the expressions of asking and giving
opinions;

After learning the lesson in this section, you

are expected to be able to:
• practice how to admit and deny a fact;
• express how to ask and give opinions;

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 I want to ask a fact
to my friend. But I
don’t know how to
do that.

Well, that
means you
want to ask
something
really
happen to
your friend

I guess so. So,

what should I do?

You need to
use the
appropriate
expression to
tell your
question. Let’s
take a look the
explanation in
this chapter

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 Look at the following photo. Then answer the
Activity 1
question orally.

1. Tell what you see in the picture!

2. Do you know that flower’s name?
3. What fact do you know about that flower?

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Activity 2 Pronounce these words correctly and find the meaning

Fact fækt

Admit ədˈmɪt

Deny dɪˈnaɪ

Flower ˈflaʊər

Botanical bəˈtænɪkəl

Surprise sərˈpraɪz

Beautiful ˈbjutəfəl

Smell smɛl

Wonder ˈwʌndər

Lie laɪ

Accident ˈæksədənt

Tree tri

Massive ˈmæsɪv

Lorry ˈlɔri

Traffic ˈtræfɪk

Jam ʤæm

Headache ˈhɛˌdeɪk

True tru

False fɔls

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 Activity 3 Act the following dialogues with your friend.

Dialogue I

Nemo: Did you know if there was an accident on Maidenville St.?

May: Yes, A massive lorry was crashed with a tree because the driver was
drunk. No casualties. But it causes a traffic jam for about 6 hours.

Dialogue II

Ria: I heard that your sister won swimming competition last week?

Lia: Yes, that’s true. Who say so?

Ria: My brother told me yesterday. You came there too, right?

Lia: No, that’s not true. I did not come because I got headache.

Ria: Oh… I’m so sorry to hear that!

Dialogue III

Joy: Is it your first day to go to this school? I never see you before!

Vay: No, it isn’t actually! It’s my second day here.

Joy: Are you new student here?

Vay: Absolutely!

Dialogue IV

Lisa: Are you from Lampung?

Dina: Yes, I am. Are you from Lampung too?

Lisa: I’m not. I am from Bandung.

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 Activity 4 Ways to say it

How to ask fact

- Can you tell me what’s going on?
- Tell me more about it!
- How did it happen?
- How come?
- I need to know the fact.
- I’d like to know more about it.
- Is it true that …?

Admitting Fact
- Here’s the fact/story. …
- Let me tell you. …
- Well the facts/story is like this …
- Yes, it’s true.

Denying Fact
- It’s not true …
- No, it never happens.
- No, I do not do that.

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 Activity 5 Act the following dialogues with your friend and answer
the questions

Baron and Jaja are visiting the Bogor Botanical Garden. Jaja wants to
see the Raflesia flower.
Jaja: I’ve never seen a Raflesia flower.
Baron: You’ll be surprised when you see it?
Jaja: Why? Is it beautiful?
Baron: Yes, because it is big and very beautiful.
Jaja: Does it smell good!
Baron: Yes, it smells very good.
Jaja: I can’t wait to see it.
After a few minutes, they arrive at the Raflesia flower place.
Baron: Anyway, that is the Raflesia flower. (Pointing at the Raflesia flower)
Jaja: Wow, it is beautiful.
Baron: Just like I said, right?
Jaja: Yes. But I still smell something. The smell is stronger now. I wonder
Ron, you said a Raflesia flower smells good, didn’t you?
Baron: I didn’t lie to you.
Jaja: Yes, you did. You lied to me. This flower doesn’t smell good at all. It
smells very bad.
Baron: Yes, it does. I lied to you.
Jaja: Now you admit it.
Baron: I was just trying to give you a surprise for you.

Answer the questions orally based on the previous dialogues.

1. Where do Jaja and Baron go?
2. What kind of flower do Baron and Jaja want to see?
3. Has Jaja seen that kind of flower before?
4. Does the flower smell good?

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 Activity 6 Work in pairs. Try to make conversation about admitting
or denying fact, using the situations below.

1. Your sister, Muti, has passed the civil servant test as a mathematics
teacher.

2. Your Grandfather has just passed away.

3. Your grandma has just been hospitalized because of lung cancer.

4. Your Brother, Mario, has had a novel accepted for publication.

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 Activity 7 Act the following dialogues with your friend.

Dialogue I

Syifa: How about its food? Do you think it is delicious?

Lisa: I think… Yes! Do you know seruit? It’s delicious.

Syifa: Yes I know seruit. By the way, which one is more delicious? Seruit or
sate of mushroom?

Lisa: According to me, seruit is more delicious than sate of mushroom.

Syifa: I don’t think so. I think sate of mushroom is more delicious than seruit
because sate of mushroom is my favorite food.

Lisa: hahaha so we have different favorite foods then.

Syifa: I think so

Dialogue III

Daniel: This store has various items. There are many clothes and souvenirs
here.
Miley: Yes, you’re right.
Daniel: What do you think about this shirt?
Miley: Mm… but I don’t think red is the right color for you. I think blue will
be better.
Daniel: Do you really think so? I think red is nice.
Miley: Actually, I think red is too bright for you.
Daniel: Mm… I guess you’re right.
Miley: But there is no blue shirt here. Let’s ask to the shopkeeper.
Daniel: Yeah…

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 Activity 8 Ways to say it

You can use these expressions to ask for opinions.

• What do you think...?
• What’s your opinion...?
• How do you feel about?

You can use these expressions to give opinions.

• I think....
• I must say....
• From my point of view....

You can use these expressions to say that you agree with the opinion.
• Yes, I agree.
• That’s true.

You can use these expressions to say that you disagree with the opinion.
• I don’t agree.
• No, I don’t think....

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Activity 9 Work in pairs. Try to make conversation about asking
opinion and the response about the things in the pictures
below.

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 Chapter 3
I am going to have my birthday party

In this section, you will learn how to:

• use expressions to invite;
• use expressions to accept and decline an
invitation;
• express agreement and disagreement;
After learning the lesson in this section, you
are expected to be able to:
• express how to invite;
• express how to accept or decline an
invitation;
• express how to express agree and
disagree;

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 I will have a party
tonight. But I don’t
know how to invite
my friends

Well, that
means you
want to
make
request to
your friend
to go
somewhere
as you want.

I guess so. So,

what should I do?

You need to
use the
appropriate
expression to
tell your
invitation.
Let’s take a
look the
explanation in
this chapter

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 Look at the following photo. Then answer the
Activity 1
question orally.

1. Tell what you see in the picture!

2. Do you ever go to your friend’s birthday party!
3. How your friend invite you!

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Activity 2 Pronounce these words correctly and find the meaning

Party pɑrti

Permission pərˈmɪʃən

Anniversary ænəˈvɜrsəri

Celebrating sɛləˌbreɪtɪŋ

Cake keɪk

Birthday ˈ bɜrθˌdeɪ

Guest gɛst

Gift gɪft

Candle ˈ kændəl

Decoration ˌ dɛkəˈreɪʃən

Food fud

Balloon bəˈlun

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 Activity 3 Act the following dialogues with your friend.

Dialogue I

Ahmad: Good afternoon sir. How are you today?

Mr. Hakim: I’m fine. Thank you. How about you?

Ahmad: I’m fine too. By the way, I would like to invite you to my wedding
anniversary.

Mr. Hakim: Sure. When exactly?

Ahmad: Next Sunday at 7 P.M.

Mr. Hakim: That will be fine thank you.

Dialogue II

June: Hi Max, how are you doing?

Max: Great. Thanks and you?

June: Pretty good. By the way, can you come to my house tomorrow night;
we will have a party with friends.

Max: Thanks, but I have promised to accompany my mom to go to my

auntie’s house tomorrow night.

June: Ok, no problem.

Dialogue III

Bob: Would you like to come to my birthday party next Saturday night?

Ginny: I’m awfully sorry but I’ve got to go somewhere that night.

Bob: It’s ok, no problem.

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 Activity 4 Ways to say it

You can use these expressions to invite someone.

• Shall we ...?
• Can you come to ....
• Would you like to come?
• I’d very much like you to come.

You can use these expressions to accept an invitation.

• Yes, certainly I will come.
• Absolutely, count me in.
• I would, very much.
• Yes, I’d like nothing better.

You can use these expressions to decline an invitation.

• I’m terribly sorry. I don’t think I can.
• I’m very sorry, I can’t.
• Thank you very much, but ....

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 Activity 5 Act the following dialogues with your friend and answer
the questions

Dialogue 1
Diana, her friends Shinta and Toni are walking home from school.
They are talking about a party at Diana’s house tonight.
Diana: Shinta, I am going to have a party tonight. Would you like to come?
Shinta: I’d love to! By the way, what are you celebrating?
Diana: That’s my birthday party.
Shinta: Oh Happy Birthday
Diana: Thank you. Will you come to my party?
Toni: I’m sorry, I can’t. My parents are going to go to the hospital. I may be
late getting to your party, is that all right?
Diana: Yes, it’s all right as long as you are allowed by your parents.
Shinta: Hmm, speaking about parents, I have to call my father to ask his
permission.

Dialogue 2
Shinta is using her cell phone to call her father at her
house.
Shinta: Hello, good afternoon, Dad!
Mr. Kusye: Afternoon, Shinta.
Shinta: Dad, can I go to Diana’s party tonight, please?
Tomorrow is a holiday. I don’t have any homework.
Mr. Kusye: Yes, certainly, but what time will the party be over?
Shinta: I think about 11 p.m., Dad.
Mr. Kusye: Well, I’m afraid I can’t let you stay until 11, Shinta. We are
going to go to your grandparents the next morning. How about if I
pick you up at 10, so you’ll have time to rest before you go for
the trip.
Shinta: All right, Dad. Thanks. See you later.

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Answer the questions orally based on the previous dialogues.
1. Who is going to have a party?
2. Does Shinta accept the invitation to the party?
3. How about Toni? Does he accept the invitation too?
4. Is Toni going to come to the party?
5. Does Shinta’s father allow Shinta to stay at Diana’s party until the party is over?
Why or why not?

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Activity 6 Complete the dialogues below using the expression of
accepting and declining invitation

.
1. Your friend invites you to come to his/her house to do homework
together.
Nia: Do you want to come to my house? We can do our homework together.
Adi :………………………………………………………………………..

2. It is late in the evening, your friend asks you to come to his/ her house
for a drink.
Ajeng : Come and have a drink at my house.
Ika : ………………………………………………………………………..

3. You are invited by your new friend to watch a football match at the
football stadium. Your favourite team is going to play.
Bayu : Would you like to come and watch the football game with me? The
Indonesian team is going to play against the All-Star team.
Ikbal : ………………………………………………………………………..

4. A new orchestra is going to perform tonight. Your father asks you to

accompany him and your mother, but you have a test tomorrow.
Mr Roy : Son, a new orchestra is going to perform at the assembly hall
tonight. Would you come to join me and your mother to the concert?
Dika : ………………………………………………………………………..

5. Your father is having dinner in the dining room. He asks you to come
with him. But you’ve already eaten your dinner.
Mr Ray : Donny, have you had your dinner yet? Come to join me?
Donny : ………………………………………………………………………..

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 Activity 7 Act the following dialogues with your friend.

Dialogue I

Ati: Hey, Look at my new Ring, isn’t it cool??

Dina: Yeah, I absolutely agree with you, your ring is so cool. It perfectly
matches with your finger. It must be a very expensive ring.

Dialogue II

John: Hey what do you think about this movie?

Zedo: I think this movie is really good.
John: I don’t think so. This movie is so boring that I sleep while watch it.
The plot is flat and there is not any suspense in the story. I like watching
film but this time I disagree with you

Dialogue III

Rose: It was cool to know he was chosen as leader in our class!

Marion: I’m with you. He is so smart, polite and of course he is kind to
everyone
Rose: But I really wonder, can he solve the problems in our class? As you
know, many teachers gave up handling it. So sad
Marion: I’m sure he can. Trust me!
Rose: I Hope so

Dialogue IV
Hana: Which one do you think the most beautiful country in the world?
Ari: I think is my country Indonesia
Hana: Yeah, I think so.

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 Activity 8 Ways to say it

Agreeing in English

"I think you're right."

"I agree with you."

Strong agreement

"I couldn't agree with you more."

"You're absolutely right."

"I agree entirely."

"I totally agree."

"I completely agree."

Partly agreeing

"I agree with you up to a point, but…"

"That's quite true, but…"

"I agree with you in principle, but…"

Disagreeing

"Yes, but…"

"I'm not sure I agree with you."

"(I'm afraid) I don't agree."

"(I'm afraid) I disagree."

"(I'm afraid) I can't agree with you."

Disagreeing strongly

"I don't agree at all."

"I totally disagree."

"I couldn't agree with you less."

"I really can't agree with you there."

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 Activity 9 Fill in the blank with appropriate expression

Ahmad: I like drinking milkshake.

Donny: (Agree)……………………………………………………..

Chandra: I’m very keen on Dangdut.

Danu: (Disagree)……………………………………………………..

Gina: I hate spicy food.

Rara: (Agree)……………………………………………………..

Nico: I dislike cartoon movie

Gilang: (Disagree)……………………………………………………..

Katy: I like playing badminton

Lina: (Agree)……………………………………………………..

Marry: I don’t like reading book.

Jane: (Disagree)……………………………………………………..

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 Chapter 4
Congratulation!!!

In this section, you will learn how to:

• use expressions to congratulate;
• use the expressions to compliment;
After learning the lesson in this section, you
are expected to be able to:
• express how to congratulate;
• express how to compliment;

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 My friend wins a
competition. But I
don’t know how to
congratulate him,

Well, that
means you
want to
praise for a
particular
achievement.

I guess so. So,

what should I do?

You need to
use the
appropriate
expression to
tell your
congratulation.
Let’s take a
look the
explanation in
this chapter

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 Look at the following photo. Then answer the
Activity 1
question orally.

1. Tell what you see in the picture!

2. What will you do if your friend wins a championship
and gets the trophy?
3. When you do have to congratulate someone?

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Activity 4 Pronounce these words correctly and find the meaning

Congratulation kənˌgræʧəˈleɪʃən

Economics ˌ ɛkəˈnɑmɪks

Competition ˌ kɑmpəˈtɪʃən

Trophy ˈ troʊfi

Success səkˈsɛs

Team tim

Astronomy əˈstrɑnəmi

First fɜrst

Second ˈ sɛkənd

Third θɜrd

Fight faɪt

Modify ˈ mɑdəˌfaɪ

Motorcycle ˈ moʊtərˌsaɪkəl

Accessories ækˈsɛsəriz

Paint peɪnt

Hair style hɛr staɪl

Medical ˈ mɛdəkəl

Headmaster ˈ hɛdˈmæstər

Mathematics ˌ mæθəˈmætɪks

Compliment ˈ kɑmpləmənt

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 Activity 3 Act the following dialogues with your friend.

Dialogue I

Boby: Hi, Don. I heard that you got the best grades in this year exams,
didn’t you?
Dony: That’s right.
Boby: Congratulations!
Dony: Thank you.
Dony’s father: Well done, Don. I’m very proud of you.
Dony’s mother: I’m glad to hear that.
Dony: Thank you, Dad, Mom

Dialogue II

Riska: Is it true what the newspaper’s headline said?

Andi: What news?
Joko: The news about you winning the national novel writing
competition. Is it really you?
Andi: Yeah. It is me.
Riska: Congratulations! We’re happy for you.
Andi: Thanks a lot guys.
Joko: It’s a terrific job, Andi.
Andi Oh, no, I guess it’s just my luck.

Dialogue III

Yani: Ussy, would you like to try these cookies?

Ussy: Sure, thanks. What is the occasion?
Yani: I just graduated at last grade on my English course.
Ussy: I must congratulate you on being the smartest student.
Yani: Oh, it’s not necessary.
Ussy: No, it’s a must. Let’s go celebrate it.
Yani: Good idea.

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 Activity 3 Ways to say it

Congratulating Someone

Congratulations!
I congratulate you on your achievements
Congratulation on your success
Congratulation on your achievements
Good job!
Nice work!!
Well done, congratulation for you
Splendid
How fortunate
You did very well
You have done a good work
I’d be the first to congratulate you on your success
I’d like to congratulate you on your success

Response

Thank you
It’s very kind of you to say so
Thanks you very much for saying so
Thanks for your saying
I am glad you think so
Oh, it’s nothing special actually
Thank you, I still have to learn more
Oh, not really
Oh, it was really nothing
Nothing to it

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 Activity 5 Act the following dialogues with your friend and answer
the questions

Rahel: Hey, Daniel! How was the economics competition? Did you and your
team go home with the trophy?
Daniel: Thank God, we did. Fortunately we succeeded to get the first place.
Rahel: Wow that’s a good job, Dan. Congratulation on your team success!
Daniel: Thank you very much for saying so, Rahel. So, how about you and
your team in astronomy competition?
Rahel: Unfortunately, I and my team didn’t get the first place. We got the
third place but I was really happy since we had won over many other teams
and gone that far.
Danie: That’s the spirit, Rahel! I am sure you and your friend did it very well.
I congratulate you on your great success.
Rahel: Thank you very much, Daniel. We still have to learn more to be the
first like your teams did.
Daniel: Cool! Let’s fight for the next competition!

Answer the questions orally based on the previous dialogues.

1. What does Daniel win?

2. How does Rahel congratulate Daniel?

3. What is the result of Rahel’s astronomy competition?

4. How does Daniel congratulate Rahel?

5. What is the response of Rahel after Daniel congratulates her?

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 Activity 6 Complete the dialogues below using the expression

Situation I

Andy is Anita’s teacher. Anita is congratulating Andy on his success.

Anita: …………………………………………… the predicate as the best teacher. I’m

really proud of you

Andy: ……………………………………………

Anita: So what are you going to do next sir?

Andy: Of course, I’ll be teaching as usual.

Situation II

Dita is attending her parent’s wedding anniversary

Dita: Mom, ……………………………………………

Mother: …………………………………………… I love you so much.

Dita: I love you too mom.

Activity 7 Work in pairs. Try to make dialogues on the situation and

perform the dialog with your partner

1. Your friend got the predicate as the best student in the international mathematics
championship.

2. Your friend was promoted to be headmaster.

3. Your friend was accepted in medical faculty at a state university.

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 Activity 8 Act the following dialogues with your friend.

Dialogue I

Hardi: What a great Motorcycle you have, Budi.

Budi: Thank you, Hardi. I just finished modifying it.
Hardi: You mean this is the old motorcycle that you used to drive to school?
Budi: Yes, it is.
Hardi: It looks a lot different. What did you do to it?
Budi: Not much. I had it paint with a brighter color and add some new
accessories.
Hardi: Great job!
Budi: Thanks.

Dialogue II

Dewi: Tomi. You look great today! I love

your new hair style.
Tomi: Thank you very much, Dewi. You
look great, too.
Dewi: Thanks, Tomi. By the way, how
was your test? Have you got the result?
Tomi: Yes, I’ve got it. You know what? I
have passed for the final test. I’m so happy right now.
Dewi: That’s great. Congratulations! How’s the score?
Tomi: Thanks God. I got the highest score for the test.
Dewi: Wow, that’s amazing. I know you are very smart, Tomi. Well done!
Tomi: Thanks for your compliment, Dewi. You are so kind.
Dewi: Never mind Tomi. It’s my pleasure

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 Activity 9 Ways to say it

Many compliments can be created by following one of these formulas:

1. Your + Noun Phrase + is/looks + (really) + Adjective

 Your dress is really elegant.
 Your hair looks great!
2. I + (really) + like/love + Noun Phrase
 I really like your earrings.
 I love this vegetable soup!
3. This/That + is + (really) + Adjective + Noun Phrase
 This is a really nice painting.
 That’s an awesome car.
4. What a/an + Adjective + Noun Phrase
 What a lovely apartment!
 What a cute puppy!

How to response a compliment

How kind of you to say so.

I’m glad you like it.
It was nothing really. (an expression of modesty and humility)
It’s very kind of you to say so.
Thank you.
I can say how pleased (delighted) I am.
I’m delighted to hear that.
Thank for your compliment.

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Activity 10 Work in pairs. Try to make conversation about
compliment and the response about the things in the
pictures below.

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Turn On (tɜrn ɑn): To activate or cause to flow, operate, or function by or
as if by turning a control

Turn Off (tɜrn ɔf): To stop the flow of or shut off by or as if by turning a
control

Turn Down (tɜrn daʊn): to reduce the height or intensity of by turning a

control

Pick up (pɪk ʌp): to take hold of and lift up

Take out (teɪk aʊt): to find release for

Hang up (hæŋ ʌp): to replace (a telephone receiver) on the cradle so that

the connection is broken

Fact (fækt): A thing that is known or proved to be true

Admit (ədˈmɪt): Confess to be true or to be the case

Deny (dɪˈnaɪ): State that one refuses to admit the truth or existence

Flower (flaʊər): The seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive

organs (stamens and carpels) that are typically surrounded by a brightly
coloured corolla (petals) and a green calyx (sepals)

Botanical (bəˈtænɪkəl): The scientific study of the physiology, structure,

genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance of
plants

Surprise (sərˈpraɪz): An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, etc.

Beautiful (bjutəfəl): Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically

Smell (smɛl): Perceive or detect the odour or scent of (something)

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Wonder (wʌndər): A feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by
something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar

Lie (laɪ): Telling something untruth

Accident (æksədənt): An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly

and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury

Tree (tri): A woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk
growing to a considerable height and bearing lateral branches at some
distance from the ground.

Massive (mæsɪv): Large and heavy or solid

Lorry (lɔri): Truck

Traffic (træfɪk): Vehicles moving on a public highway

Jam (ʤæm): An instance of a thing seizing or becoming stuck

Headache (hɛˌdeɪk): A continuous pain in the head

True (tru): In accordance with fact or reality

False (fɔls): Not according with truth or fact; incorrect

Party (pɑrti): A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating,

drinking, and entertainment

Permission (pərˈmɪʃən): The action of officially allowing someone to do a

particular thing; consent or authorization

Anniversary (ænəˈvɜrsəri): The date on which an event took place or an

institution was founded in a previous year

Celebrating (sɛləˌbreɪtɪŋ): Publicly acknowledge (a significant or happy day

or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity

Cake (keɪk): An item of soft sweet food made from a mixture of flour, fat,
eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, baked and sometimes iced or decorated

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Birthday (bɜrθˌdeɪ): The anniversary of the day on which a person was born,
typically treated as an occasion for celebration and the giving of gifts

Guest (gɛst): A person who is invited to visit someone’s home or attend a

particular social occasion

Gift (gɪft): A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present

Candle (kændəl): A cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick

which is lit to produce light as it burns

Decoration (dɛkəˈreɪʃən): The process or art of decorating something

Food (fud): Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or
those plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth

Balloon (bəˈlun): A small coloured rubber bag which is inflated with air and
then sealed at the neck, used as a child’s toy or a decoration

Congratulation (kənˌgræʧəˈleɪʃən): Words expressing one’s praise for an

achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Economics (ɛkəˈnɑmɪks): he branch of knowledge concerned with the

production, consumption, and transfer of wealth

Competition (kɑmpəˈtɪʃən): The activity or condition of striving to gain or

win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others

Trophy (troʊfi): A cup or other decorative object awarded as a prize for a

victory or success

Success (səkˈsɛs): The accomplishment of an aim or purpose

Team (tim): A group of players forming one side in a competitive game or

sport

Astronomy (əˈstrɑnəmi): The branch of science which deals with celestial

objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole

First (fɜrst): One

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Second (sɛkənd): Two

Third (θɜrd): Three

Fight (faɪt): Engage in a war or competition

Modify (mɑdəˌfaɪ): Make partial or minor changes to (something)

Motorcycle (moʊtərˌsaɪkəl): A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a

motor and has no pedals

Accessories (ækˈsɛsəriz): Decorate or augment (something, especially a

garment) with a fashion accessory

Paint (peɪnt): A coloured substance which is spread over a surface and dries
to leave a thin decorative or protective coating

Hair style (hɛr staɪl): A particular way in which a person’s hair is cut or
arranged

Medical (mɛdəkəl): Relating to the science or practice of medicine

Headmaster (hɛdˈmæstər): A man who is the head teacher in a school

Mathematics (mæθəˈmætɪks): The abstract science of number, quantity,

and space, either as abstract concepts or as applied to other disciplines
such as physics and engineering

Compliment (kɑmpləmənt): A polite expression of praise or admiration

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 Refferences

Astrid, A. (2014). Let's Talk II (Speaking II). Palembang: IAIN Raden Fatah.

Astrid, A. (2013). Speaking 1. Palembang: IAIN Raden Fatah.

Agustya, F., Amalia, S., Qudus, C, A. (2011). Perfection: Perfecting your english,
understanding the culture. Palembang.

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 About the Author

Anggi Musa was born on June 7th, 1996 in Palembang

(South Sumatera). He was the last child on 3 children. He lives
in the capital city of south Sumatera, Palembang. On June 2007
he finished his elementary school in MI Al-Arqam Palembang.
And then he continuing his school in MTs Negeri 1 Palembang
and be graduated in 2010. After that, on June 2010 he extended
his education in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Palembang and has passed in 2013.
Moreover, in 2013 he was entered Raden Fatah State Islamic University as the
collegian in English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and
Education until now. When the book was finished the author is on the fifth semester.

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