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TRANSACTIONAL / INTERPERSONAL TEXT


I . ASKING FOR, GIVING AND REFUSING THINGS

Study these expression :

To ask for thing, we can use the following expressions.
May I borrow your …..
Could I have
Can I use
If you don’t mind I use your ….
Do you mind if I borrow
I have

To give thing:
- Please do
- It’s okay
- It doesn’t matter.

To refuse giving thing:
- I’m sorry I’m using it.
- I’m sorry you can’t

Task 1
Match the words bubbles on the right with the ones on the left.

1. Could I ride your motorcycle?
2. Can I borrow your type writer?
3. Could you lend me some money?
4. If you don’t mind, may I read your newspaper?
5. Do you mind if I use your microwave?

Task 2. Make a dialogue based on the situation below!

1. You have an ice cream. Your little brother asks for your ice, but he is not well. He got a flu.

2. You need a tent for camping. You borrow it to you friend, fortunately he lend it.

3. You ask for some money to your mother because you will have a study tour. She gives it.

4. Your English teacher asks you to bring a dictionary, but yours left at home.. So you go to the library to borrow it and the librarian gives it to you.





II. REFUSING A FACT

Task 1
Match the questions on the left with the answers on the right

Questions Answers
1. Is a tiger a herbivore? a. No, it doesn’t
2. Is your father a doctor? b. Yes, I can
3. Are you fresh ? c. Yes, it is
4. Have you ever stayed in London ? d. No, It isn’t
5. Can you sing a song? e. Yes, I am
6. Does Indonesia lie between two continents, Asia and Africa ?
f. Yes, I have
g. No, I am not
h. No, he isn’t
i. Yes, he is
j. No, I haven’t

Task 2.
Answer the questions with your own answer.
1. Do you have twin sister/brother ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Do you communicate in English as a second language?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Is the Olympic Games a national sports events ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Have you ever participated in the Olympic Games?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Will the Olympic Games be hold in Indonesia in 2008 ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Should the SMP students pay the school fee ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Do you go to school by bus ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………

Task 3.
Make the questions based on the answer. The questions are up to you. Number one has been done you.

1. Q : Were you absent yesterday………………?
A : No, I was not

2. Q : …………………………………………..?
A : No, he didn’t

3. Q :………………………………………….?
A : No, I won’t

4. Q :………………………………………….?
A : No, It isn’t

5. Q : …………………………………………?
A : No, It doesn’t

6. Q :………………………………………….?
A : No, They aren’t

7. Q : …………………………………………?
A : No, I don’t

8. Q :………………………………………….?
A : No, I won’t
Task 3

Ask and answer around the class. Find someone who does the activities.

Questions Write the names of your friends Yes No
1. Do you ever see the lion ?

2. Do you ride a bike to school?
3. Do you always walk to school?
4. Do usually go to school by car ?
5. Do see often see the movie?
6. Do you sometimes eat bread for breakfast?
7. Do you often wear hat ?
8. Do you wear watch ?
9. Do you rarely come late to school ?
10.Do you sometimes listen to the music?
Nina
Nani ?



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III.PREFERENCE

A.TASK 1
Read the dialogues and pay attention the bold typed word.

1 Duta : What sport do like, badminton or tennis ?
Deny : I like badminton better than tennis.
What about you?
Ilham : I prefer tennis to badminton.


2. Kunthi : Which one do you like, singing or dancing ?
Puty : I like dancing better than singing
Shifa : I also prefer dancing to singing,
What about you, Cindy?
Cindy : I would rather sing than dance.

Note :

To express preference we can use the following patterns:

1. Subject + like + Noun + better than + Noun
Examples : I like badminton better than tennis
I like bakso better than soto

2. Subject + like + Ving + better than + Ving
Examples : I like dancing better than singing
She likes reading better than writing
3. Subject + prefer + Noun + to + Noun
Examples : Andi prefers Mathematics to English
Surya and Willy prefer Ari Lasso to Dewa 19

4. Subject + prefer + Ving to + Ving
Examples : He prefers watching television to reading a newspaper
They prefer going by bus to train.

5. Subject + would rather + infinitive + than + infinitive
Examples : I would rather study than cook in the kitchen
She would rather save her money in the bank than keep them at home.

B. Task 1
Complete the sentences with the right pattern.

1. I like bakso ……….. soto.
2. Moudy ………sewing her clothes by herself to buying them. It’s more economical.
3. He would rather play badminton ………. watch football match.
4. They …………… do the task in group ………….. do it individually.
5. Mr. Puji …………. teach his students out door than in the class.
6. Mrs. Heny ………….. cooking by gas stove ……… by kerosene stove.

Task 2.
Complete the sentences with the right verbs.

1. A wild animal prefers ………. in the jungle to ……… in a zoo.
2. I like ………. a song better than ……… a music.
3. He would rather ……………. History than ………… Geography.
4. Miss. Pretty prefers ………… in her office to ……….. in the home.
5. My little brother likes ………….. a kite better than a video game.
6. Ary prefers …………..mineral water to soft drink.




C. Task 1.
Look at the table then make a dialogue based on it. Number one has been done for you.

No Activities Activities
1
2
3
4
5

6
. Read a novel
Go to the mountain
Watch a horror film
Listen to a jazz music
Study in Senior High School
Visit a temple Read a magazine
Go to the beach
Watch a comedy film
Listen to a pop music
Study in Vacation
School
Visit a museum


1. X : Which one do you like, reading a novel or a magazine?
Y : I prefer reading a novel to a magazine./
I like reading a magazine better than a novel./
I would rather read a magazine than a novel.

2. X : …………………………………………………………
Y : …………………………………………………../
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…………………………………………………..

3. X : ………………………………………………………….
Y : …………………………………………………../
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4. X : ………………………………………………………………?
Y : ………………………………………………………/
………………………………………………………/
……………………………………………………….

5. X : ……………………………………………………………….?
Y : ….. ……….. ………………………………………../
………………………………………………………/
……………………………………………………….



6. X : ………………………………………………………………..?
Y : ………………………………………………………/
………………………………………………………/
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I. ASKING AND GIVING OPINIONS


Study the expression below !:

To ask someone’s opinion, we can use the following expressions:

Neutral:
What do you think about the party?
What are your feelings about the party?
What’s your opinion about the party?
Informal:
How do you feel about the party?
What about the party?
How d’you feel about the party?
Formal:
Do you have an opinion about the party?

To give an opinion, we can use the following expressions:

Neutral:
Well, I think ……
As I see it……
It seems to me….
In my opinion….
Well, I must say….
Informal:
If you ask me….
I reckon….
Formal:
To my mind……

To say that one has no opinion we can use the following expressions:

Neutral:
I really don’t have a particular opinion on….
I really don’t know what to say.
Informal:
I don’t know.
I cant say anything.
Formal:
I don’t hold any particular views on that matter.


To refuse giving an opinion we can use the following expressions:

Neutral:
D’you think so?
Really?
Informal:
Well, I don’t know….
Perhaps.
Maybe.
Formal:
I can’t comment on that.

Task 1

Read the dialogues below. Underline the expression of asking opinion, then circle the expression of giving or refusing to give opinion.

1. Surya : Hi Aji! Are you going to Jakarta tomorrow?
Aji : Of course. I have planned if for a long time.
Surya : How do you go there? By bus or by plane?
Aji : Hmm..? I think by plane .I will be carsick if I go by bus. What’s your opinion about it?
Surya : I think getting there by plane is comfortable. It is also faster than a bus.
Aji : How long does it take?
Surya : It’s very fast journey, about two hours.
Aji : Woo! An interesting journey.

2. Mr. Hadi : What do you know about a plant ?
Tanu : In my opinion a plant is a green living thing, it can not move..
Ully : Yes, You are right. But to my mind not all the plants are green and have leaf. There are some plants whose color are not green..
Komang : What are the parts of the plant?
Tanu : If you ask me, the parts of plant are root, stem, loaf, flower, seed, etc.

3. Henidar : Do you know what a turtle is?
Budhi : Well, I think it is a sea animal with soft body protected by hard shell.
Henidar : Do you think it is a fish?
Budhi : I don’t think so. I think it belongs to the family of amphibians.

4. Mr.Teguh :Do you know what tropical region ?
Zaky : As a see, it is a region that has a hot, wet climate. Most of them are located on or near the equator.
Mr.Teguh: Do you think its land is dry ?
Zaky : I don’t think so. Because it has rain forest. These forests get much rainfall.




Task 2. Give your opinion to the following cases. Tell your reasons.

1. Students shouldn’t wear uniform to go to schools.
(+)………………………………………………..
(+)………………………………………………..

2. “English” should be used in school’s activities everyday.
(+)………………………………………………………..
(+)…………………………………………………………

3. Children are not allowed watch TV after 6 PM.
(+)……………………………………………..
(+)……………………………………………..

4. Parent should understand their children hobbies.
(+)………………………………………………
(+)………………………………………………

5. Teachers should give lots of home works.
(+)……………………………………….
(+)……………………………………….

Task 3
Create a dialogue about asking, giving or refusing to give an opinion with your partner. Use the following topics to create a dialogue.

1. You have just watched Letto Band concert. You talked about their performance, their songs.
You : Ehm.., I’m satisfied with Letto performance.
Your friend : What’s your opinion about their performance?
You : I think their performance is very interesting, their songs are melodious and easy listening. What’s about you?
Your friend : I think so.

1. Your friend shows you his new motorcycle. He asks your opinion about its performance, its body.
2. You and your family have just watched infotainment on television. you talk about its effect for the students.
3. You have just visited a book shop. Your friend asks you about the price, the quality of book are sold there.