Asking for and Giving Location and Direction

A. Read the dialogue below and answer the questions

Situation : Mr. Hermawan is out of his town. He doesn’t know how to get to BCA bank, so he 
                 stops a man in the street.
Mr. Hermawan : Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest BCA bank is?
Man                 : BCA bank? I’m sorry. I don’t know. I’m not from around here myself.

Then he meets a policeman and asks him the direction.

Mr. Hermawan : Excuse me, where’s the nearest BCA bank, please?
Policeman         : Go straight down this street. Turn left at the T-junction, BCA bank is just around         
                         the corner, on your left.
Mr Hermawan : How far is it from here?
Policeman        : It will take about 5 minutes if you go there on foot.
Mr. Hermawan : Thank you very much. I’m sure I’ll find it easily, if I walk there.
Policeman         : Sure, but there’s one thing you have to know.
Mr. Hermawan : What’s that?
Policeman         : Today is Saturday. The bank is closed.
Mr. Hermawan : But not the ATM service, don’t you think? I just need to withdraw some cash.
                          Thanks anyway.

1. Why does Mr. Hermawan ask the direction to the BCA? _____________________________________________________________________
2. Whom does he ask the direction to?
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Does he get the answer as he expect before? Why/ why not?
_____________________________________________________________________
4. What does he do then?
_____________________________________________________________________
5. Does he get a satisfying answer?
_____________________________________________________________________
6. Do you think the bank is close or far?
_____________________________________________________________________
7. How does Mr. Hermawan go to the bank?
_____________________________________________________________________
8. How long does it take to go there?
_____________________________________________________________________
9. Is the bank closed or open?
_____________________________________________________________________
10. Why does Mr. Hermawan look for the BCA bank?
_____________________________________________________________________

B. Study the display below!

 

	FLOOR 3 Guest room 301-320 Tennis court Swimming pool FLOOR 2 Guest room 201-225 Bussiness centre Krida Loka conference room FLOOR 1 Guest room 101-125 Bojana Restaurant Karya Graha conference room GROUNDFLOOR Hotel store Reception Coffee shop Travel agent Money changer BASEMENT Parking Area Sauna Fitness centre

 

C.   Look   at the display panel and answer the questions.

1. Have you ever seen this panel? ___________________________________________
2. Where did you see it? ___________________________________________________
3. What did it tell you about? _____________________________________________________________________

D.    Look at the panel above and answer the questions about the location of certain places. Number one
      is done for you.

1. Where is the coffee shop? It’s on the ground floor.
2. Can you tell me where the Bojana Restaurant is? _______________________________
3. Where is room 224? ______________________________________________________
4. Are there any stores around here? ___________________________________________
5. Where can I find the sauna? ________________________________________________
6. How do I get to Krida Loka Conference room? _______________________________________________________________________
7. I’m looking for the business centre. Where can I find it? _______________________________________________________________________

EXPLANATORY NOTES:

Expressions used for finding places in the buildings

               

Asking for Directions	Giving Directions
ü  Where is the…………………………..? ü  Can you tell me where…………….is? ü  How do I get to……………………….? ü  I’m looking for…………………………? ü  Where can I find………………………? ü  Could you tell me how to get to………………………., please?	ü  Go straight ahead ü  Turn left/right at the………./ as you come out of the elevator. ü  Go across the… ü  Go upstairs/downstairs. ü  Go up/down in the elevator/lift. ü  Go up/down on the escalator. ü  Take the elevator/lift to… ü  It’s on the… ü  It’s in the basement… ü  It’s next to/beside… ü  It’s between…and… ü  It’s at the end of the corridor ü  It’s on your right/left.

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Expressing Preferences

A. Study the dialogues below!

1. Edward : How do you go to school?
    Jacob : I ride my motor bike. What about you?
    Edward : I prefer cycling to riding a motor bike. It’s healthy. Besides, my house is only two
                  kilometers    away from school.
2. Teacher : What is your hobby, Lusi?
    Lucy : My hobby is listening to music, Ma’am
    Teacher : How about you?
    Zahra : I would rather watch TV than listen to music.
    Teacher : Do you have any hobbies, San?
    Danny : I don’t really have any hobbies, Ma’am.
   Teacher : Well, what do you do in your spare time? Playing cards?
   Danny : I like playing games on the computer better than playing cards.
3. Waiter : What would you like to order, madam?
    Woman : I’d like to have a salad, please.
    Waiter : Would you prefer vegetable salad or fruit salad?
    Woman : I prefer vegetable salad to fruit salad, please.
    Waiter : Certainly. What would you like to drink? Iced tea perhaps
    Woman : I’d rather have lemon tea without ice at this time of the day

EXPLANATORY NOTES

Preferences	Responses
- Would you prefer … to infinitive … (or          infinitive)? - Would you rather … infinitive….(or infinitive)? - Would you like to … infinitive … (or infinitive)? - Do you prefer …Gerund/Noun or Gerund/Noun…? - What would you rather do: … Infinitive or Infinitive…? - Do you like … Noun or Gerund… better/ more than … Noun or Gerund	- I’d prefer … to infinitive …. - I prefer … Noun or Gerund … - I’d rather … Infinitive … (than Infinitive). - I like … Noun or Gerund … better than … Noun or Gerund …. - I like both. - I don’t like either of them. - Neither. I prefer … to infinitive

  B.  With your partner, complete the dialogue using the expression you have learned and 
        practice speaking them out.

1. Clara     : Do you want to go to Taylor Swift concert tonight?

Ashley  : Not really. I’d rather……...........than……………..

2. Jason   : Would you like to hang out with me?

Anna     : Thanks, but I prefer………………………………..

Jason   : That’s alright. Maybe next time.

3. Father   : What would you rather do today,………………………..or…………………..?

Son      : Neither. I prefer……………………………………

4. Mariah  : Do you like………………………..better than…………………………….?

Benny   : No, I like………………………better than……………………because……………………

5. Delilah  : Would you prefer……………………or……………………………?

Samson: I prefer…………………………….because it’s more fun.

 C.  Complete this form. Circle your preference in the left column. Add others if you wish. Then, write

      out your favorite in the right column.

My preference

My favorite

·         The kind of film I like best: Comedies, horror films, love stories, adventure films, science fiction films, others. ·         The kind of music I like best: Pop, rock, rock & roll, rap, R&B, jazz, others. ·         The past time I prefer: Reading comics, watching cartoons, playing games, browsing internet, others. ·         The sport that I prefer: Volleyball, basketball, football, street soccer, others.

·          My favourite film is …………….. ·          My favourite film star is ………… ·          My favourite song is ……………. ·          My favourite singer is …………… ·          My favourite band is …………….. ·          My favourite cartoon character is ……………………… ·          My favourite comic is …………… ·          My favourite game is ……………. ·          My favourite athlete is …………… ·          My favourite football team is ·          ……………………….

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Offering, accepting, and refusing

A. Look at the ways someone’s make offers and accepting or refusing the offers.

1. - Anyone wants another Coke or something?
- I think we’re all drinking orange juice.
2. - Would you like to go out for dinner?
- I’d love to.
3. - Would you like butter cream on your cake sir?
- No, thanks. I don’t like it.
4. - Would you join us to go to the cinema this weekend?
- Thanks. But I am going to visit my grandmother.
5. - I have a new novel, do you want to borrow it?
- That’s a good idea.

B. Learn once more about Accepting/Refusing an offer.

Accepting an offer:
Fido : Do you want me to clean the machine?
Tommy : Thanks. That would be great

Refusing an offer:

Nina      : Should I get the food for the picnic?

Nano    : No. I’ve prepare it. Thanks, anyway.

Accepting an Offer                                                       Refusing an Offer

- I’d love to                                                                   - Sorry, I can’t. Thanks, anyway

- That would be nice                                                      - No I can’t…

- OK, sound great                                                          - Thanks. But I…

- Yes, please                                                                 - No, it’s Ok. Thanks

- Just what I need                                                          - No, it’s all right really.

- Etc.                                                                            - Etc.

C. Give responses to the offers given. Notice that a refusal is usually accompanied by a reason. Do like the example.

Example:

Offer                : Would you like to sit down?

Acceptance       : That’s very kind of you.

Refusal             : No, thanks. I’d rather stretch my legs a bit.

1. If you like, I’ll fix your computer tomorrow.

  ____________________________________________________________________________

  ____________________________________________________________________________

2. May I offer you a soft drink?

  ____________________________________________________________________________

  ____________________________________________________________________________

3. How about seeing the movie tonight?

  ____________________________________________________________________________

  ____________________________________________________________________________

4. Let’s have some ice cream.

  ____________________________________________________________________________

  ____________________________________________________________________________

5. Do you want me to carry your suitcase?

  ____________________________________________________________________________

  ____________________________________________________________________________

           

D. Make a dialogue which contains an offer with its responses {Accepting/Refusing}. Your dialogue must be 10 sentences at least.

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Expressing commands and requests

A. Practice the dialogue, to ask someone to do something.
Ardi : It’s hot here. Isn’t it?
Banu : Yes, it is. I think it will help if we open a window.
Ardi : That’s right. Will you open it, please?
Banu : Yes, certainly.
{a minutes later}
Ardi : Well, it’s ok now.
Banu : What about using the fan?
Ardi : That’s a good idea. It will be more comfortable. Would you switch it on?
Banu : All right. I’ll try.
Ardi : Does it work?
Banu : Yes, it cooler now.

Now, listen to more examples of expressing commands and requests.
- Will you open it, please?
- Could you help me please?
- Would you hold on a moment, please?
- Please, sit down.
- Keep quiet would you, please?
- Would you be quiet, please?

B. Responses for commands and requests are:

- Positive responses: - Negative responses:
a. Yes, of course a. I’m sorry I can’t
b. Certainly b. sorry, I can’t
c. All right c. I’m sorry, but I have to …..
d. Ok

C. Read this passage carefully.

FIRE INSTRUCTIONS

      Most workplaces provide fire training for a certain number of employees. An untrained person should not try to put out a serious fire.

     When there is a fire, most people are frightened. Workers must know what they should do, if there is a fire. Most workplaces have written fire instructions. These instructions should be on the wall beside the fire extinguishers and fire exits. Here are fire instructions to remember.

FIRE INSTRUCTIONS

In case of fire

1.  Sound the alarm

2.  If possible, put out the fire yourself

3.  Use foam not water near electrical appliances

4.  If you can’t put the fire out, call the fire brigade.

When you hear the fire bell

5.  Switch off the electrical appliances

6.  Close all doors and windows

7.  Leave the building quietly by the nearest exit

8.  Wait at the assembly point or your name to be called

9.  Do not stop to collect your belongings

10. Do not return to the building until the fire officer say you may

Your nearest exit: Fire escape next to room 358

Answer the following questions.

1. What do most workplaces provide for a certain number employees?

2. How do most people feel when there is a fire?

3. What must workers do if there is a fire?

4. Where should we put fire instruction?

5. What should we do in case of fire?

6. What should we do when we hear the fire bell?

7. Which way must we go out if there is a fire?

8. Why must we not put out a fire near electrical appliances?

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Expressing Feeling

A. Read the dialogue carefully and answer some questions.
          Cindy gets good news about her job application. She is very happy.
    Cindy : Dad, where is mom?
    Father : She is back there.
    Cindy : Mommy, Mommy….
    Mother : I'm right here. What's up?
    Cindy : Mom, you know, I sent a job application to a big international company near the downtown  a              couple of days ago and just now I got a phone call from the company that I get accepted. I am           going to work. It's lovely.
    Mother : Yes, that's wonderful. Come on. Go tell your daddy.
    Cindy : Yes, I will. I'm so happy right now.

Questions:
1. Why does Cindy feel happy?
2. What is Cindy’s mother response hearing that Cindy gets accepted in a big international company?
3. When did Cindy send her job application?
4. What did Cindy send job application to a big international company?
5. Mention expression of feeling that you can find in the dialogue!

B. Learn and remember the adjectives to express the feelings {find the meanings of the adjectives on your dictionary}

1. Bored:_____________________ 15. hopeless:________________________
2. sad:_______________________ 16. frustrated:________________________
3. happy:_____________________ 17. confused:_________________________
4. disappointed:________________ 18. worried:__________________________
5. glad:_______________________ 19. excited:__________________________
6. impressed:__________________ 20. anxious:__________________________
7. nervous:____________________ 21. high spirited:______________________
8. angry:______________________ 22. crazy:____________________________
9. excellent:___________________ 23. wonderful:________________________
10. terrible:___________________ 24. terrific:___________________________
11. amazed:___________________ 25. depressed:________________________
12. embarrassed:_______________ 26. interested:________________________
13. tired:_____________________ 27. exhausted:________________________
14. thankful:__________________ 28. low spirited:______________________

C. Fill in the blank spaces with the suitable words.

1. He felt _____ because he has won the swimming competition.
a. worried b. anxious c. happy d. hopeless
2. Please don’t be _____ even though you couldn’t meet your favorite singer.
a. crazy b. disappointed c. worried d. nervous
3. Tya is _____. She will go to Singapore next month.
a. impressed b. excited c. glad d. terrific
4. I am _____ to know that you will help me doing my homework.
a. angry b. confused c. glad d. sad
5. We are truly _____ by your great performance on the stage.
a. happy b. excellent c. bored d. impressed

D. Learn and remember the adjective with –ing. They are used to express something’s/someone’s which affect our feeling.

1. boring:________________________ 7. interesting:_______________________
2. confusing:_____________________ 8. disappointing:_____________________
3. exciting:_______________________ 9. impressing:_______________________
4. worrying:_______________________ 10. frustrating:_______________________
5. embarrassing:___________________11. amazing:_________________________
6. tiring:__________________________12. exhausting:_______________________

E. Make a dialogue based on the situation given. Choose one from the topics.

1. Someone steals your money.
2. Your friends help you solving your big problem.
3. Your family gives surprise in your birthday.
4. Someone cheats you on the competition.
5. You have the first rank on your class.

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Expressing Capabilities

A. Study the dialogue below!
1. Valet : Laundry, may I help you?
   Guest : I need a button sewn on a shirt. Can you do it for me?
   Valet : Yes, Sir. We will be able to have it done for you.
   Guest : Thank you. By the way, can I get it back before 5 p.m.?
   Valet : Certainly, Sir. I’ll send someone up for it immediately.

2. Interviewer : I wonder if you can operate Microsoft Windows.
    Interviewee : Yes, Ma’am. I can operate Word, Excel, and Power Point as well. Besides, I’m able to
                       take short hands.
    Interviewer : Good. Can you speak Japanese or Chinese?
    Interviewee : I’m sorry, Ma’am. I can’t either speak Japanese or Chinese.

3. Customer : My motorcycle can’t run more than 60 kilometers per hour. It could run to
                     110 kilometers before. What can you do?
    Mechanic : Let us check the engine and find out what is wrong with it.
    Customer : Can you fix it if the problem is major?
    Mechanic : We’ll see what we can do and let you know the result.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

NO	EXAMPLES	EXPLANATION
1.	I can swim very well	Can expresses capability in the present.
2.	I can’t either speak Japanese or Chinese	Can’t is the negative form of Can. It may be written can’t or cannot.
3.	The car could speed up to 200 km/hour before it was broken.	Could expresses ability in the past. Could is the past form of Can.
4.	I couldn’t ride motorbike when I was a child.	Couldn’t is the negative form of could.
5.	I am able to operate Microsoft Power Point quite well.	Be able to is another term expresses capability in the present. Be: am, is, are, have been, has been
6.	I was able to run 12 kilometers before I got twisted ankle.	Be able to is also used in the past. Be: was, were
7.	Mary will be able to take a make up exam.	Be able to is also used in future. Be: will
8.	Mr. and Mrs. Miller were unable to find an inexpensive apartment.	Be unable to is the negative form of be able to.

  

B. Read the text below then answer the questions!

 

A Teenage Genius

Ivan Mirsky was born in Russia but now lives in America with his father, Vadim. They live in a one-room flat in Brooklyn.

Ivan doesn’t go to school and his father doesn’t have a job. They practice chess problem all day, every day.

Ivan was different from a very young age: he could ride a bike when he was eighteen months old, and read before he was two. He could play cards at three and piano at four. When he was twelve, he was the under-20 chess champion in Russia.

His father can’t speak English and can’t play chess either.

Ivan translates for him. Vadim says,” I know that I can’t play chess, but I can still help Ivan. We don’t like playing sports or watching TV. We live for chess”.

Taken from: Headway, Liz & John Soars

       

1. Where was Ivan born?  
2. Does he live in Russia or America?

3. Who is Vandim?

4. Does Ivan go to school? Does Vandim have a job?

5. What do they do every day?

6. Why was Ivan different from a very young age?

7. How old was he when he could read?

8. What was his achievement when he was twelve?

9. Can his father speak English? Can he play chess?

10. What do they live for?

C. Work in pairs. Tell your friends what Ivan and his father can do, can’t do, could do. Number one is done for you

1. Ivan could ride bicycle when he was eight months.
2. ………………………………………………………....
3. ………………………………………………………….
4. ………………………………………………………….
5. ………………………………………………………….
6. ........................................................................

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