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Significant lexica grammatical / language feature
1. Focus on generic human and non human participants, except for the speaker or writer
2. Use of Simple Present Tense
3. Use of :

Mental processes to state what writer thinks or feel about an issue ,e.g. realize, feel, appreciate
Material processes to state what happen, e.g. is polluting, drive travel, spend, should be treated
Relational processes to state what is or should be, e.g. doesn‘t seem to have been, is
The example of The Hortatory Exposition text
Country Concern
Thesis
In all the discussion over the removal of lead from petrol (and the atmosphere) that doesn‘t seem to
have been any mention of difference between driving in the city and the country.
Argument
While I realise my leaded petrol car is polluting the air wherever I drive, I feel that when you travel
through the country, where you only see another car every five to ten minutes, the problem is not as
severe as when traffic is concentrated on city roads.
Argument
Those who want to penalise older, leaded petrol vehicles and their owners doesn‘t seem to
appreciate that, in the country, there is no public transport to fall back upon and one‘s own vehicle
is the only way to get about.
Recommendation
I feel that country people, who often have to travel huge distances to the nearest town and who
already spend a great deal of money on petrol, should be treated differently to the people who live
in the city.

SHOULD CHILDREN WEAR HATS AT SCHOOL?
(Statement of position):
I believe that you should always wear a hat at school when you are playing outside , to stop you
from getting sunburn.
(Argument 1):
Firstly, if you don‘t wear a hat, you will get sunburn ant the sunburn is painful.
(Argument 2):

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Secondly, sunburn could lead to skin cancer. Sunburn can lead to health problems later in life.
Many older people suffer from skin cancer which can kill them.
(Reinforcement of position statement):
In my opinion all school students should wear hats.

12. Discussion
Social function / The communicative purpose / Definition
To present (at least) two point of view about an issue

Generic Structure
1. Issue

1.1. Statement
1.2. Preview
2. Arguments for and against or statement of different point of view
2.1. Point
2.2. Elaboration
3. Conclusion or Recommendation

Significant lexica grammatical / language feature
1. Focus on generic human and non human participants
2. Use of comparative contrastive and consequential conjunction
3. Reasoning expressed as verbs and nouns (abstraction)
4. Use of :
Material processes e.g. has produced, have developed, to feed
Relational processes e.g. is, could have, cause, are
Mental processes e.g. feel

The example of The Discussion text
Gene Splicing
Issue
Genetic research has produced both exciting and frightening possibilities. Scientists are now able to
create new forms of life in the laboratory due to the development of gene splicing.
Arguments for
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Point
On the one hand, the ability to create life in the laboratory could greatly benefit mankind.
Elaboration
For example, because it is very expensive to obtain insulin from natural sources, scientists have
developed a method to manufacture it inexpensively
Point
Another beneficial application of gene splicing is in agriculture.
Elaboration
Scientists foresee the day when new plants will be developed using nitrogen from the air instead of
from fertilizer. Therefore food production could be increased. In addition, entirely new plants could
be developed to feed the world‘s hungry people.
Arguments against
Point
Not everyone is excited about gene splicing, however. Some people feel that it could have terrible
consequences.
Elaboration
A laboratory accident, for example, might cause an epidemic of unknown disease that could wipe
out humanity
Conclusions / Recommendations
As a result of this controversy, the government has made rules to control genetic experiments.
While some members of the scientific community feel that these rules are too strict, many other
people feel that they are still not strict enough.

Euthanasia
Euthanasia is the act of intentionally causing the painless death of a sick person. In terms of a

physician‘s actions, it can be passive in that a physician plays no direct role in the death of the
person or it can be active in that the physician does something directly to cause the death. Now the
question: Do you think it is right for a physician to refuse to participate in active euthanasia?

It is NEVER right for a physician or any one else to deliberately hasten a person‘s death. This
includes all forms of euthanasia-active and passive. To deliberately withhold food or fluids is to
subject the person to a painful death-it is NOT a humane death. We are not in a position to
determine the worth of a life. Every person has a soul-it is up to God to determine when he will
take that soul from the shell that is the human body. We all have a duty to support life with ordinary
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means-food/fluids but we are not required to use extraordinary means-aggressive life support,
dialysis, etc indefinitely.

O.K. now, euthanasia (I think) is a type of suicide, whether or not you are sick. Physicians
absolutely have the choice of NOT participating, in fact it should not be legal!!! Now if you put
someone to death who was sick, or heck they don‘t even have to be sick, but you would look at
your self everyday and be reminded of it. I bet you would feel like a murderer. If people want to die
they can commit suicide in their own homes, someone else do it is not going to make it any better
morally. Euthanasia is a sad, sad deal, please try to stop it.

I believe if the person wants to die to end their life they should have the right to choose. I do not
believe that the person should be able to have themselves killed if they‘re not really suffering. Yes
the person does have the right to kill him or herself. But the authority stands in the way of that. If
this is such a free country why can‘t anyone participate in EUTHANASIA?

If we have the right (at least in the U.S) to do whatever we want to with our lives, whether it be
rich and famous or an alcoholic crack head, why is it that we can not decide when our life should
end? It is ours, if we can kill the life that grows inside us, we should be allowed to also destroy the
life that harbors others. Especially if that person is in pain and requests that some end their
suffering. I don‘t think you can allow one law with out the either. A life is a life, right?

13. Review
Social function / The communicative purpose / Definition
To critique an art work, event for a public audience. Such works of art include Movies, TV shows,
Books, Plays, Operas, Recording, Exhibitions, Concert, and Ballets.

Generic Structure
1. Orientation

Places the works in its general and particular context, often by comparing it with others of its
kind or through analogue with a non art object or event.
2. Interpretive Recount
Summaries the plot and/or provides an account of how the reviewed rendition of the work came
into being, is optional, but if present often recursive.
3. Evaluation
Provides an evaluation of the work and/or its performance or production is usually recursive.
4. Evaluative Summation
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Provides a kind of punch line which sums up the reviewer‘s opinion of the art event as a whole
is optional

Significant lexica grammatical / language feature
1. Focus on particular participants
2. Direct expression of options through use of Attitudinal Ephitets in nominal groups qualitative

attributes and affective mental processes.
3. Use of elaborating and extending clause and group complexes to packages the information
4. Use of metaphorical language (e.g. the wit was there, dexterously ping ponged to and fro … )

The example of The Review text
Private Lives Sparkle
Orientation
Since the first production of ―Private Lives‖ in 1930, with the theatre‘s two leading sophisticates
Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence in the leads, the plays has tended to be seen as vehicle for
stars.
Evaluation
QUT Academy of the Art‘s production boasted no ―stars‖, but certainly fielded potential stars an a
sparkling performance that brought out just how fine a piece of craftsmanship Coward‘s play is.
Evaluation
More than 60 years later, what new could be deduced from so familiar a theme ?
Director Rod Wissler‘s highly perceptive approach went beyond the glittery surface of Witty banter
to the darker implications beneath.
Interpretative Recount
With the shifting of attitudes to social values, it became clear that Victor and Sibyl were potentially
the more admirable of the couples, with standards better adjusted than the volatile and self
indulgent Elyot and Amanda.
Evaluation
The wit was there, dexterously pin ponged to and fro by a vibrant Amanda (Catherine Jones and a
suave Elyot (Daniel Kealy).
Evaluation

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Julie Eckersley‘s Sibyl was delightful creation and Philip Cameron Smith‘s more serious playing
was just right for Victor. Jodic Leveconte was a superb French maid. James Maclean‘s set captured
the thirties atmosphere with many subtle touches.
Evaluation Summation
All involved deserve the highest praise.

Get Married
Illustrating the current situation happening in Indonesia, Get Married presents the figures of

unemployment. A few big-name celebrities show up in cameo roles. The movie tells about a true
friendship of four youngsters Mae (Nirina Zubir), Guntoro (Desta ‗Club Eighties‘), Eman (Aming),
dan Beni (Ringgo Agus Rahman) who judge themselves as the most frustrated people in Indonesia.
Soon, they turn out to be street kids and spend most of their times at street, bullying people who
pass by.

Suddenly, it comes to a moment when Mae is persuaded to grant her parents‘ wish to have a
grandchild. Mae‘s parents, (Meriam Bellina dan Jaja Mihardja) firmly state that Mae must get
married in a little while. Soon, they are busy finding candidates who would marry their only
daughter. However, along the process of finding the right one for Mae, the three male friends of
Mae turn out to be brutal evaluators for the candidates. In the mean time, Mae falls badly in love
with Rendy (Richard Kevin), a rich, handsome and kind-hearted man. Unfortunately Rendy, Mae,
Guntoro, Eman, Beni are brought into a misunderstanding, and soon fights break out between the
two groups of Mae and Rendy.

Written based on some of youngsters‘ real-life brotherhood experiences—this story will stir you
to your emotional core while bringing out your sense of brotherhood. There are a lot of little things
and big things that make this movie worth watching. The story is good, the banter is great, the
relationships between the characters are great, and it‘s a fun time at the movies. While some of the
jokes are amusing, some of the fights go on a few bit too long.

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Chapter 32
Speaking

1. Introducing
- Hello, I‘m John
- What‘s your name ?
- How do you do ?
- My name is Ann
- I live in Mojokerto
- I go to SMPN 2 Sooko

John : Hello, I‘m John. What‘s your name ?
Ann : Hi, My name is Ann. Pleased to meet you, John.
John : Pleased to meet you too, Ann

Jack : Ray, this is my classmate, Cindy
Ray : How do you do ?
Cindy : How do you do too ?

2. Greeting and Parting
- Hi, Tom ! How are things ?
- Good morning, Sir How are you ?
- Morning, Tony ! How‘s life ?
- Well, I have to leave now. Goodbye !
- See you soon !
- See you tomorrow !

Grace : Hi, Ann ! How are you ?

Ann : Fine, thanks. How are you doing ?
Grace : Just fine. Sorry, I‘ve got to go now. Bye

Ann : All right. See you.

Mrs. Jane : Good morning, students

Students : Good morning, madam.
Mrs. Jane : I‘m sorry, I can‘t teach you now. I‘m going to have meeting with the headmaster

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Students : That‘s all right. We‘ll study by ourselves. Good bye, Madam.
Mrs. Jane : Good bye

3. Gratitude
- Thank you, Susan
- Thanks a lot
- Thank you very much
- Thanks
- You‘re welcome
- That‘s all right
- Not at all

Susan : Thanks a lot for your help, Jack
Jack : You‘re welcome
Susan : Will you go home with me this afternoon ?
Jack : Sure

Mrs. Lee : The result of your English test was not so good, Lenny. You should study harder
Lenny : Thank you very much for your advice. I promise I‘ll do much better next time

4. Apologizing
- Sorry !
- I‘m extremely sorry
- That‘s all right
- That‘s fine
- I‘m fine
- I‘m really sorry
Peter : I‘m sorry. I accidentally broke your ruler
Donny : Don‘t worry. I still have another

Jimmy : Sorry, I‘m late, Madam. I had a flat tire
Mrs. Anne : That‘s all right. Jim Sit down please !
Jimmy : Thank you
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5. Commands : - Go away !
V – 1 + Adjective / Adverb

- Sit down !

- Shut up !

Be + Adjective / Adverb : - Be quiet !

- Be smart !

V–1+O - Be punctual !
: - Take off your shoes !

- Open the door !

- Close the door !

Father : Don‘t touch that wire, Son ! You‘ll get a shock
Son : Sorry, Dad. I didn‘t realize it.

Policeman : Stop !
Driver : Excuse, me. What‘s the problem ?
Policeman : You‘re not wearing your seat belt.
Driver : Oh … I‘m sorry

6. Polite Request
V – 1 + Adjective / Adverb + Please
- Sit down, please
- Please, sit down
V – 1 + O + Will + You + ( Please )
- Move a little bit, will you ?
- Come here, will you please ?
Be + Adjective / Adverb + Please / Will you ( Please )
- Be silent, please !
- Don‘t be noisy, will you ?
- Please, be patient !
V – 1 + O + Please / Will you ( Please )
- Please, lend me your phone
- Don‘t tease her, please

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- Lend me some money, will you ?
Do / Would + You + Mind + V – Ing

- Would you mind opening the window ?
- Do you mind passing me the salt ?

Doctor : Sit down, please. What can I do for you ?
Patient : Would you mind examining my stomach ? It‘s very painful
Doctor : All right. Now, please sit down here

Mother : Will you open the door for me, please ?
Lucy : Certainly, mother. There you are !
Mother : Thank you

Joe : Would you mind helping do my homework ?
Jim : Not at all. What can I do ?
Joe : Please, solve this math problem. It‘s so difficult for me

7. Ability and Disability
- I can speak English
- I am able to swim in the deep blue sea
- She can‘t lift the heavy rock
- She is unable to do the job
- Be capable to / able to …..
- I know how to …..
- Be disable to / incapable to …..

Bruce : What‘s the main difference between men and animals ?
Ben : Men can think, but animals can‘t
Bruce : No. Men like money very much. But animals don‘t like it at all

Susan : Will you be able to come to my birth day party ?
Lee : I‘m afraid I won‘t be able to. I‘ll have to prepare for the exam

Susan : Oh, that‘s too bad

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8. Possession
- Do you have any pens ?
- I have some apples
- Whose books are there ?
- That‘s not my bag
- I‘ve got a new bike
- This book is mine, but those are Jack‘s
- This hat belongs to Susan. It doesn‘t belong to Cindy

Sammy : Whose pen is this here on the floor ?
Sandy : I think it‘s Kate‘s
Sammy : Doesn‘t it belong to Cathy ?
Sandy : I don‘t think so

Dave : Do you have a computer at home ?
Sony : Yes, I‘ve got one. A Pentium - 4
Dave : How long have you had it ?
Sony : I‘ve had it since last month

9. Asking and Giving Factual Information
- Who are those girls ?
- They are my classmates
- Is he your uncle ?
- Yes, he is my uncle
- A forest is an area full of trees
- Java is the most densely populated island of Indonesia
- Tigers are almost extinct

Teacher : Where is Indonesia located geographically ?
Student : It‘s located between Asia and Australia
Teacher : Is that what makes Indonesia‘s location strategic ?

Student : Yes, I think so. Besides that, it is also located between two great oceans, the

Indonesian ocean and the Pacific

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Alex : Have you ever eaten a kiwi ?
Brandon : A kiwi ? What‘s that ?
Alex : It‘s kind of fruit from New Zealand
Brandon : Oh, I see. I‘ve never seen it.

10. Habitual Activities
- We always have fried rice for breakfast
- Mother usually visits grandmother every week
- She sometimes calls me to know the news
- Bram never gets up early
- Susanna often goes to school by bike

Ali : What time do your classes start ?
Ricky : They always start at seven o‘clock and end at two p.m.
Ali : Do you always come to school early ?
Ricky : I usually come early but sometimes I come late. How about you ?
Ali : Well, I rarely come early and sometimes I come on time
Ricky : So, do you often come late ?
Ali : Right

11. Wishes and Needs
- I need some papers
- She needs a lot of money for her study
- I want to go abroad
- I‘d like to have a cup of tea

Waiter : What would you like to have ?
Joan : I‘d like to have fried rice and a bottle of coca – cola
Yen : I want a bowl of meatballs and a glass of orange juice
Via : I think I‘ll have fried chicken, French fries, and a glass of mineral water
Waiter : Anything else ?
Joan : No, that‘s all

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Shop assistant : Can I help you, Sir ?
Customer : Yes, please. I need some stuff for cleaning the bathroom
Shop assistant : Do you need anything else ?
Customer : A kilo of sugar and a large pack of dried milk, please

12. Like and Dislike
- I like singing
- We love watching soap operas
- I hate going to big cities
- He doesn‘t like being cheated

Mira : What TV program do you like best ?
Vera : Fear Factor on RCTI. It‘s very exciting

Mini : I like the Wild Life program on Lativi very much
Mira : Oh, I hate that. I don‘t like seeing animals kill each other.

I like the news better. It‘s interesting and useful

13. Asking and Expressing Choice
- Which apple do you like to have, red or green one ?
- Which one do you like ?
- The red one, please

Shop assistant : Which shoes would you like, Sir ? The black ones or the brown ones ?
Donny : Can I try on the black ones ?
Shop assistant : Certainly. Here you are !
Donny : Ok. I‘ll take these ones

14. Offering, Accepting, and Refusing Help
- Can I help you ?
- Would you help me ….. ?
- What can I do for you ?
- Yes, Please
- No, Thank you

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Police : Can I help you, young man ?
Jack : Yes, Sir. May I interview you for a moment ?
Police : Sure, but what about ?
Jack : About the rate of crime in this city
Police : Ok. Go ahead

Mother : Can you help me, dear ?
Jean : All right. But what can I do for you ?
Mother : Slice the onions for me, please
Jean : Fine. But let me finish my homework first
Mother : Shall I help you with the homework
Jean : No, thank you

15. Sympathy and Hope
- My mother is sick
- I‘m sorry to hear that
- I am deeply sorry that …..
- I can sympathize
- I‘d like to express my deepest sympathy
- Please, accept my deepest sympathy
- You have my deepest sympathy
- I sympathize with you
- Please accept my condolence
- You have my condolence
- We hope you‘ll get better soon
- She hopes that you contact her as soon as possible

Vera : How is your father, Susan ?
Dean : He is in the hospital
Vera : Oh, I‘m sorry to hear that. I hope he‘ll get better soon
Dean : Thank you

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16. Asking and Giving Permission
- May I leave now ?
- Excuse m, Mom. May I use your computer
- You may use my racket
- Of course, you can use that
- No, you may not leave now
- I‘m afraid you can‘t

Susan : May I go to Cindy‘s birthday party next Sunday, mom ?
Mother : Who will you go with ?
Susan : I‘ll go with Maya and Linda
Mother : All right. You may go, but remember not to come home late
Susan : I will remember, mom. Thank you

Sony : Can I use your hand phone, Sean ?
Sean : I‘m afraid you can‘t. It‘s out of battery
Sony : Oh, that‘s too bad

17. Certainty and Uncertainty
- I‘m sure you can pass the exam
- I‘m absolutely certain
- I‘m positive

- He must be on the way right now

- I certainly come to your party

- I doubt that
- I‘m not certain
- I can‘t decide whether I go or not
- There‘s a chance …..
- There‘s a possibility …..
- There‘s a probability …..

Diana : Will you go with us to Malang this Saturday

Vera : Sure I will. How about you, Mike ?
Mike : I‘m not certain that I will be able to go. I‘ll decide tomorrow

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Marco : Where‘s Donny ? We‘ve been waiting for him for an hour
Hudson : He must have trouble with his motorcycle again
Marco : I doubt that. He had it serviced yesterday. What will we do now ?
Hudson : I don‘t know. Maybe we shall just wait

18. Agreement and Disagreement
- I agree with you
- I agree to your opinion
- That‘s a good idea
- You‘re right
- I quite agree
- I‘m with you
- I am the same opinion
- I think so
- Certainly
- That‘s true
- Surely
- I don‘t agree with you
- I don‘t think that‘s good idea
- That‘s wrong
- I disagree
- I don‘t know
- I don‘t think that‘s right
- I wouldn‘t say that
- I disagree entirely

Edison : Why don‘t we go to the mall after school ?
Roby : That‘s good idea. We can play games till evening.
Willy : No, I don‘t think it‘s good idea. Remember !
We‘ve a lot of home assignment to do this evening
Bill : Yes, I agree with Willy. We‘d better go straight home after school

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19. Exclamation, Astonishment and Admiration
- What a beautiful view !
- What a sunny day !
- That‘s an amazing movie !
- What a beautiful song
- How beautiful she is !
- How interesting resort it is !
- What an awful mess !
- What a terrible weather !
- What a ghastly sight !

Mini : What a beautiful watch you are wearing !
Emma : Thank you. My father has just bought it for me. By the way
Where did you buy the dress you were wearing at the school graduation ?
Mini That was great
Emma : Oh, my mom made it for me
: How lucky you are !

20. Possibility and Impossibility
- It‘s possible that nobody will do the job
- She might leave last night
- It‘s likely that I will visit her next month
- Perhaps most people prefer staying at home to going out when it is cold
- I don‘t think she will come tonight
- It‘s not likely that the weather‘s getting better

Jack : Do you think we will win the match against SMPN 1 Sooko
Jim
Benny : Our players are good, so probably we will win
Jack : That‘s almost impossible. Their players are much better than ours
: But the ball is round, so possibly we will win. Let‘s hope we will.

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21. Warning
- Watch out
- Fire
- Be careful ! It‘s dangerous

Ivan : What does the sign on the gate say ?
Ian : It says, ― Watch out ! Fierce Dog ! ―
Ivan : And one about it ?
Ian : it says, ― Danger ! Uncharged Bear !
Ivan : Oh, my God ! We must be very careful

22. Pleasant and Unpleasant
- I‘m very pleased with the news
- I‘m very delighted to

- I can say how pleased I am
- It‘s really delight
- It‘s really great pleasure

- I feel annoyed
- I‘m extremely displeased to
- I‘m fed up with
- I‘m not satisfied
- It‘s disappointing

Frank : This hotel is good. I‘, pleased with it
Father : Yes, I‘m satisfied, except with the slow room service
Diana : I‘m disappointed actually. The hot water system doesn‘t work
Mother : Let‘s stop complaining. We, humans, are never satisfied

23. Invitation
- I‘d like you to come to my party
- Will you join us tonight ?
- How would you like to …. ?
- How about going to ….. ?

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- Would you like to ….. ?
- Do you want to ….. ?
- Would be interested in ….. ?
- Let‘s …..
- I‘d love to
- I‘d like to
- That‘s good idea
- That‘s sound great/fun/wonderful
- That‘s would be great/fun/wonderful
- I‘d be happy to / glad to

- That sound like fun
- I‘m sorry. I can‘t
- I have to ….. ( reason )
- I must ….. ( reason )
- I‘ve got to ….. ( reason )

Jimmy : I‘d like you to come to my brother‘s birthday party
Ben : I will try to, but I can‘t promise. And will you join us this weekend ? We‘ll go fishing
Jimmy : Certainly I will. That‘s great ! Thank you, Ben

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Chapter 33
Daily Conversation

1. General Expressions

1.1. Greetings

Ita : Hello, Nora

Nora : Hi Ita

Ita : What are you up to these days ?

Nora : Oh, nothing special, and what about you ?
Ita : I haven‘t been well lately
Nora : Oh, really ? What‘s the matter to you ?
Ita : I‘ve got a cold

Nora : Everything all right now ?

Ita : Yes, thanks

Nora : How is the family ?

Ita : They are fine, thanks

Nora : What are you doing on Sunday ?

Ita : Nothing

Nora : Would you like to come to dinner ?
Ita : I‘d love to. I‘ll come with my friend from Australia

Nora : See you on Sunday

Ita : Nice to meet you again

Nora : Remember me to your mother

Ita : I will. See you

1.2. Introduction

Azis : Excuse me, may I introduce my self to you. My name is Azis

Ibrahim : How do you do, Azis. My name is Ibrahim

Azis : Very pleased to meet you Ibrahim. Where are you from ?
Ibrahim : I‘m from Sulawesi, I‘m also very pleased to see you

Azis : How long have you been here ?

Ibrahim : No, I arrived yesterday morning.

Azis : Where do you stay ?

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Ibrahim : I stay at Grand Hotel
Azis : Do you come with your friends
Ibrahim : Yes, we are five
Azis : How long will you stay here ?
Ibrahim : One week
Azis : All right, Ibrahim. Come to my house if you have time. Here is my address.
Ibrahim : I‘d glad to, thanks

1.3. Introducing a friend

Ibrahim : Eko, this is my friend, Johan

Johan : How do you do, Eko
Eko : How do you do, Johan I‘m glad to meet you
Johan : I‘m glad to meet you too

Eko : How long have you been in Pacet ?
Johan : No, I‘ve just arrived here.

Eko : Where are you staying now ?
Johan : I‘m staying with Ibrahim

Eko : How do you think about Pacet ?
Johan : It‘s a nice place

Eko : How long are you going to stay ?
Johan : I‘m going to stay about a month.

Eko : Have you ever been to Ubalan swimming pool ?

Johan : No, but I should like to go there

Eko : We can go there together if you like

Johan : With my pleasure, thanks you. How shall we go there

Eko : On foot

Johan : Is it far from here ?

Eko : Not so far. About 1 kilometres
Johan : Ok, let‘s go there

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1.4. Asking about name

Arief : Pardon me, What‘s your name, please ? My name is Arief and you

Alimudin : I am Alimudin

Arief : Do you have nick name ?
Alimudin : Yes I do. My nick name is Ali. What‘s your father‘s name, Arief ?

Arief : His name is Mr. Kasir
Alimudin : What‘s his last name ?

Arief : Ibrahim. So, his full name is Mr. Kasir Ibrahim

Alimudin : Where is your father from ?

Arief : He is from Surabaya
Alimudin : Your father is my father‘s friend. They always practice their English together

Arief : Is your father Mr. Azis Hasim ?

Alimudin : Yes, he is. My father often tells me about your father

1.5. Asking about age
Amir : How old are you ?
Anas : I‘m 20 years old
Amir : Can you guess how old I am ?
Anas : Let‘s see. It‘s difficult to know
Amir : Guess
Anas : I can never know a foreigner‘s age. I‘d say you are about 25 years old
Amir : No, I am 35 years old
Anas : I don‘t believe it you have no wrinkles. You look much younger than your age
Amir : My father doesn‘t look his age either
Anas : How old is your father ?
Amir : He is 60 years old
Anas : How many brothers and sisters do you have ?
Amir : I have 2 brothers and 1 sister
Anas : Do you have any children ?
Amir : Yes, I have 2 teenager daughters.
Anas : Where are they now ?
Amir : They are living with my parents in Jogjakarta

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1.6. Asking address
Ani : Where do you live ?
Ana : I live on Jln. Pahlawan
Ani : What number is your house ?
Ana : Number 50
Ani : Does Amir live near you ?
Ana : No, he doesn‘t
Ani : What street does he live on ?
Ana : He lives on Jln. Bayangkhara
Ani : It is far from railways station ?
Ana : No, not so far. Just about 100 metres from the station
Ani : And what‘s your office address ?
Ana : It is at Jln. A. Yani No. 16
Ani : Does it have a telephone number ?
Ana : Yes, it does. The number is 323916

1.7.Talking about English
Ita : Can you speak English, Nora ?
Nora : Yes, a little bit
Ita : Where do you study English ?
Nora : I study at LA ( Language Access )
Ita : How long have you been studying there ?
Nora : For about six years. I started when I was on 7th grade SMP. My teacher was from
America. He was a very good teacher. I enjoyed studying with him.
Ita : Are you still studying it
Nora : Yes, I take courses at night
Ita : How often do you have classes ?
Nora : Twice a week usually
Ita : Do you find any difficulties in learning English ?
Nora : Yes, off course it‘s rather difficult I think. Do I make many mistakes ?
Ita : No, your English is very fluent. Do you often listen to the radio ?
Nora : Yes, I listen to the radio every morning. I like the English news program
Ita : By the way. Do Americans learn how to speak Indonesian ?

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Nora : Yes, of course. There are many courses where we can study Indonesian
Ita : Oh, I see

Lina : Do you speak English, Lena ?
Lena : Yes, I do. I can speak English a little
Lina : How well do you know English ?
Lena : Not bad, but I have a lot of trouble with pronounciations .
Lina : How many language do speak ?
Lena : Only two. English and Indonesian. And how do you speak ?
Lina : I can speak French, Dutch, and English
Lena : Do you read and write those languages ?
Lina : Yes I do. But sometimes I make mistakes in spelling
Lena : Does your father speak English ?
Lina : Yes, his native language is English. And what about your mother ?
Lena : She speaks Indonesian

1.8. Talking about hobbies
Andy : Do you have any hobbies ?
Donny : Yes, I collect stamps
Andy : Do you have a big stamp collection ?
Donny : Yes, it‘s quite big I also like to listen to music. I‘m interested in soft music. What
about you ? What are your hobbies ?
Andy : I‘m interested in sports
Donny : What sports do you like ?
Andy : I like badminton and tennis
Donny : How often do you play badminton ?
Andy : We practice three times a week ?
Donny : Where do you practice ?
Andy : At the sports centre
Donny : I also like tennis very much
Andy : So do I

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1.9. Talking about days
Ana : What day is today ?
Annie : Today is Sunday
Ana : What day was yesterday ?
Annie : Yesterday was Saturday
Ana : Howe many days there in a week ?
Annie : There are seven days in a week
Ana : Can you tell me the days
Annie : Yes, they are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Ana : Where were you yesterday ?
Annie : I was at home yesterday ?
Ana : What will you tomorrow ?
Annie : Tomorrow I will go to school
Ana : Do you go to school in the morning ?
Annie : Yes I do. I leave for school at six thirty every morning
Ana : How do you go to school ?
Annie : I go to school by bike
Ana : Is it far from your house ?
Annie : It‘s about two kilo metres
Ana : Do you have classes on Sunday ?
Annie : Yes we have extra lesson on Sunday afternoon

1.10. Talking about month
Amir : What month is this month ?
Andy : This is January
Amir : Where were you last month ?
Andy : What month last month ?
Amir : It was December. Were you here in December ?
Andy : No, I wasn‘t. I wasn‘t here in December
Amir : Where were you ? Were you in Surabaya ?
Andy : Yes. I was in Surabaya for several weeks.
Amir : What did you do in Surabaya ?
Andy : I met my brother there. And were you in Surabaya last month ?

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Amir : No, I wasn‘t I was in Malang last month.
Andy : Why were you in Malang ?
Amir : My mother was in hospital for several days.
Andy : Oh, I am sorry. What month is your birthday
Amir : It is in April

1.11. Talking about time
Donny : What time is it now ? please
Anna : I am sorry, My watch has stopped. It must be almost noon
Donny : Will you be at home in this afternoon ?
Anna : Yes, I will be at home from three o‘clock p.m.
Donny : I will drop to your house at four o‘clock p.m.
Anna : Fine, Where will we go ?
Donny : Going to the movies
Anna : What theatre ?
Donny : Delta Plaza 21 cinema
Anna : What time does the movie start ?
Donny : It stars at five p.m.
Anna : What about Tunjungan Plaza ? What time is it on there ?
Donny : It‘s at four p.m.
Anna : Will you come at four thirty ?
Donny : Sure, I will
Anna : Thanks a lot

1.12. Talking about date
Annie : What date is it now ?
Anna : It‘s the second of July
Annie : What date were you born ?
Anna : I was born on 7th April, and your sister ?
Annie : She was born on 10th December
Anna : By the way, What date is your sister coming back from Japan
Annie : I‘m not sure, maybe next month
Anna : She‘s been in Japan for long time, hasn‘t she ?

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Annie : She has been in Japan since 5th January
Anna : What date will we go to Jogjakarta
Annie : We‘ll go on 10th July
Anna : How will we go there ?
Annie : We‘ll go by my car

1.13. Talking about activities
Daniel : What are you doing, Jack ?
Jack : I‘m very busy right now. I am writing a letter.
Daniel : Who are you writing to ?
Jack : I‘m writing to a friend of mine / my friend in Bali
Daniel : By the way, What‘s your friend‘s name ?
Jack : Oh, His name is Ketut
Daniel : What‘s his activity ?
Jack : He is a guide. He also teaches English in the evening courses
Daniel : What‘s his address ?
Jack : At No. 8 Jln. Ngurah Rai Denpasar Bali. Have you ever been in Bali ?
Daniel : Yes, I have. I went there last year
Jack : Where did you stay ?
Daniel : I stayed in a hotel in Kuta.
Jack : Did you enjoy it ?
Daniel : Yes, I did. I enjoyed it very much Bali is interesting island

1.14. Talking about friends
Peter : Hello Jody. Where are you going to ?
Jody : I‘m going to Nora‘s house
Peter : What will you do there ?
Jody : Nora will celebrate her birthday next Saturday evening
Peter : Isn‘t she studying in Australia ?
Jody : Yes, she is. But she came back several days ago. She came with her Australian
friends. Do you have any friends in Australia ?
Peter : Yes, I have some friends in Sydney and Melbourne
Jody : Are they Australian ?

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Peter : Yes, they are
Jody : How do you know them ?
Peter : We‘re the members of pen – friends club.
Jody : Do you often write to each other ?
Peter : Yes, I do because writing letters is my favourite hobby
Jody : Oh. I see

1.15. Talking about foreigner
Amir : Good afternoon, Sir. Can I help you ?
Josh : Yes, thanks. It‘s very kind of you.
Amir : Are you a tourist ?
Josh : Yes, I am. I come from England. My is Josh Benson. I‘m glad to meet you
Amir : The pleasure is mine. My name is Amir. I‘m native here. How long have you been
Here ?
Josh : I‘ve been here for three days.
Amir : Are you going to stay for a long time ?
Josh : No, I‘m not. I‘m just on a short holiday.
Amir : How long are you going to stay here ?
Josh : I hope to stay about two weeks.
Amir : Are you enjoying it here ?
Josh : Yes, I‘m. I like it very much.
Amir : Is it too hot for you here ?
Josh : Yes, it is hot here, but it isn‘t too hot
Amir : And, how do you think about the food ?
Josh : It‘s delicious and very tasty
Amir : Where are you staying here ?
Josh : I‘m staying with Mr. and Mrs. Azis
Amir : Yes, I know them very well. I hope you have a nice holiday here.
Josh : Thank you, I‘m sure. I will.

1.16. Talking about family and relatives
Donny : How many are there in your family ?
Andy : There are six of us in our family.

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Donny : That‘s quite a big family. Are your grandparents still living ?
Andy : My grandmother is still living, but my grandfather died last year
Donny : And how many brothers and sisters do you have ?
Andy : I have two brothers and one sister.
Donny : Who is the oldest ?
Andy : My brother Amir is the oldest
Donny : Do you have any aunts and uncles ?
Andy : Yes, I have three aunts and two uncles.
Donny : So, you have many cousins to, I think
Andy : Yes, I do.

1.17. Season and weather
Jack : Do you like the weather ?
Diana : I don‘t like it at all. It‘s cloudy and cold.
Jack : Do think it is going to rain ?
Diana : I think it‘s going to rain soon
Jack : You are right. It‘s drizzling now.
Diana : Did it rain at you place yesterday ?
Jack : Yes, it did, It rained hard at my place yesterday.
Diana : Was it flood ?
Jack : No, it wasn‘t, but there was a storm.
Diana : Where was the wind from ?
Jack : It was blowing from the north
Diana : What season do you like best ?
Jack : It‘s hard to say. In the dry season, it is often too hot. In the rainy season it is
unpleasant when we have to go out.
Diana : Does it rain a lot here ?
Jack : Yes, it does. It rains a lot in the rainy season.

1.18. Talking about money
Julia : How much money do you earn ?
Jane : I get five hundred dollars a month
Julia : Is that a good salary ?

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Jane : It‘s quite good for this country.
Julia : Do you have a own house ?
Jane : No, I don‘t. I rent an apartment.
Julia : How much is the rent ?
Jane : I pay fifty dollar a month
Julia : Is it a furnished apartment ?
Jane : Yes, it is, but it‘s not air conditioned
Julia : Do you have any servants ?
Jane : Yes, I have one servant. She lives with me and does the cooking. We pay her fifty

dollars a month.
Julia : Is the food expensive here ?
Jane : No, it‘s not. It‘s a quite cheap I think. The meat is rather expensive, however I don‘t

eat a lot of meat. What‘s cost of living life in Surabaya ?
Julia : It‘s a quite cheap too at the moment
Jane : Oh, I see

2. Daily Conversations
2.1. Morning activities
Jean : What time do you usually get up in the morning ?
Joan : I often wake up at dawn and praying shubuh.
Jean : Do you have breakfast after getting up
Joan : No, I don‘t, of course not. After getting up I go into bathroom and take a bath.
Jean : Don‘t you like to have a stroll early in the morning ?
Joan : Yes, I do, I always have a short stroll before taking a bath.
Jean : And what do you do then ?
Joan : After taking a bath, then I have my morning tea.
Jean : Do you listen to the radio ?
Joan : Of course I do. And then preparing my things to go to school
Jean : What time do you go to school ?
Joan : At six in the morning

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2.2. Having breakfast
Lucy : Have you had your breakfast ?
Lee : Yes, I have. I had breakfast an hour ago
Lucy : What time do you usually have breakfast ?
Lee : I usually have breakfast at six thirty
Lucy : What do you have for breakfast ?
Lee : I have rice, eggs and coffee for breakfast.
Lucy : Do you have fried rice ?
Lee : Yes, I often have fried rice and fried eggs
Lucy : And what about you ? What do you have for breakfast ?
Lee : I have some bread and some tea for breakfast.
Lucy : Do you have your breakfast at home ?
Lee : Yes, of course. I have breakfast with family

2.3. Listening to the radio
Lea : What are you doing , levy ?
Levy : I am listening to the radio
Lea : Are you listening to the news ?
Levy : Yes, I am
Lea : Do you often listen to the radio ?
Levy : Yes, almost everyday
Lea : What programs do you like best ?
Levy : I like music program. And what about you ?
Lea : I also like music program but I often listen to the Voice Of America ( VOA )
Levy : What for ?
Lea : For training my ears in English.
Levy : What is the morning programs do like to listen ?
Lea : Morning music, of course
Levy : Do you like music ?
Lea : Yes, I do, I like soft music

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2.4. Reading newspaper
Tina : Have you read today newspaper ?
Tom : Yes, I have
Tina : What‘s the news today ?
Tom : There‘s nothing special. I‘m just having glance at the headlines
Tina : Have you read the leading articles ?
Tom : Yes, I have
Tina : Are the prices going up ?
Tom : Yes, they are
Tina : What‘s your opinion ?
Tom : Do you really want to know what I think ?
Tina : Of course I want to know what your opinion is ?
Tom : Well, the condition of our economics is getting worse and worse
Tina : Yes, the prices has always risen lately

2.5. Talking about work
Gina : What time do you usually start work ?
Gil : I usually star at 8 a.m.
Gina : How do you go to work ?
Gil : I always walk. It‘s not far
Gina : Do you work in a shop ?
Gil : No, I don‘t I work in a bank
Gina : It‘s an interesting work ?
Gil : Yes, it‘s a quite well paid. I meet a lot of interesting people, and the staff are very
friendly
Gina : Do you get many holidays ?
Gil : About four weeks a year
Gina : What section do you work ?
Gil : I work in the travel section. A lot of tourist come to the bank. They want to change
their money
Gina : Do you work at the weekends ?
Gil : Yes, On Saturdays work until one o‘clock

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2.6. Going for a walk
Jim : What are you going to do this afternoon ?
Jay : I have no particular program.
Jim : What about going to downtown with me ?
Jay : That‘s good idea, but frankly speaking I‘m flat pocket today / I don‘t have money
Jim : Don‘t worry, you are my guest.
Jay : Are you going for shopping
Jim : I haven‘t made up my mind yet
Jay : What time will we go ?
Jim : What do you think if we go by four o‘clock ?
Jay : Thanks ok. Where do you want me to meet you ?
Jim : Just wait at home. I‘ll pick you up. I wish you will be ready by that hour
Jay : Well, I‘ll wait for you at home. See you later

2.7. Afternoon activities
Clay : What do you usually do in the afternoon ?
Joy : After lunch I usually take a rest / take a nap for about an hour
Clay : And what do you do after that ?
Joy : I work in the garden for about an hour. Then I take a bath, and after that I pray Ashar
Clay : Do you usually have afternoon tea ?
Joy : Yes, I do. I usually have afternoon tea at four p.m. We are accustomed to chatting
while having tea
Clay : Do you have afternoon tea on the cafeteria ?
Joy : Oh, no. We have it at home
Clay : With whom do you have it ?
Joy : With my family
Clay : Do you often go out in the afternoon ?
Joy : Not very often. Once a while / sometimes

2.8. Having lunch
Alex : Have you had your lunch ?
Ben : No, I haven‘t. What about you ?
Alex : Not yet. Let‘s have our lunch now. I‘m already hungry.

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Ben : Ok. Let‘s go. I‘ll have a big lunch
Alex : I‘ll just have a light lunch.
Ben : What do you have for lunch ?
Alex : I usually have rice vegetables and friend fish.
Ben : And what do you to drink ?
Alex : I usually drink tea. And you ? What do you have for lunch ?
Ben : I have rice, fish, vegetables, fried eggs, and some fruits
Alex : How long does it take you to have lunch ?
Ben : Just about twenty minutes
Alex : Where do you often have lunch ?
Ben : I often have lunch at home
Alex : Where will have our lunch today ?
Ben : Let‘s have our lunch in canteen

2.9. Having a rest
Lori : Good afternoon, Jim How are you this afternoon ?
Jim : Good afternoon, Lori I‘m not so well
Lori : What is the matter with you ?
Jim : I‘m very tired
Lori : Why don‘t you take a rest ?
Jim : Yes, I will. I‘ll take a rest for a while, but I have to do something first.
Lori : Do you usually take a rest in the afternoon ?
Jim : Yes, I do
Lori : What time do you take a rest ?
Jim : I usually take a rest after lunch
Lori : How long do you usually have a rest ?
Jim : Just about an hour.
Lori : And what do you do then ?
Jim : I take a nap
Lori : Oh, I see

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2.10. Meeting tourist
Alex : Good morning, sir ! Are you a tourist ?
Josh : Yes, you are right.
Alex : Where are you from sir ?
Josh : I am from Canada
Alex : When did you arrive here ?
Josh : Just a couple of days.
Alex : Have you ever been here before ?
Josh : No, It‘s the first time.
Alex : Welcome to this city, sir
Josh : Thank you
Alex : Do you understand Bahasa Indonesia ?
Josh : I‘m sorry, I can‘t
Alex : How do you like the climate of Indonesia ?
Josh : It‘s wonderful
Alex : Where are you putting / staying up ?
Josh : At Hyatt Hotel
Alex : Do you like Indonesian dishes
Josh : Yes, They are very delicious, but some are too hot for me
Alex : How long are you going to stay here ?
Josh : Just two weeks

2.11. Visiting

James : Is Edward at home ?

Tommy : Yes, he is at home

James : I would like to see him.
Tommy : What‘s your name

James : James

Tommy : Wait a moment, please

Edward : Hello James. I am glad to see you

James : So am I

Edward : Please come in and sit down

James : Thank you

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Edward : Would you like a cup of coffee ?
James : Yes, Thank you

2.12. Visiting a sick friend
Jack : Do you remember our old friend, Joe ?
Ann : Yes, I remember, I haven‘t seem him for a long time
Jack : I met him in the hospital yesterday
Ann : What‘s the matter with him ?
Jack : He had an accident last week. A car hit his bicycle.
Ann : Was he seriously wounded ?
Jack : His leg was broken. The doctor operated his leg three days ago.
Ann : I‘m sorry to hear that bad news. I‘ll see him this afternoon. I‘ll go there with Mary.
What hospital is he in ?
Jack : Islamic hospital.
Ann : How was his condition yesterday ?
Jack : He was better. Tell him that I‘ll visit him tomorrow morning.
Ann : All right. I will.

2.13. Joining an English course
Jeff : I‘d like to study English. Can you recommended an English course for me ?
Betty: There is good one in Mojokerto, I think
Jeff : What‘s the name of the course ?
Betty: LA Centre
Jeff : Is it for beginners or for intermediate students ?
Betty: The course is divided into three level : elementary, intermediate, and advance
Jeff : Fine. I‘d like to enrol my name at the course. How much is the course fee a month ?
Betty: It is just Rp. 50.000,- a month.
Jeff : Oh yes, where is the address of the course ?
Betty: It‘s at Jl. Jayanegara 25 Mojokerto
Jeff : Can you accompany me to go there ?
Betty: With my pleasure

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2.14. Reading afternoon newspaper
Pete : What‘s in the newspaper this afternoon ?
Sam : Not much, the same as usual. The president is going to overseas.
Pete : Oh, where is he going ?
Sam : He is going to China and Vietnam. And there was a fire on downtown.
Pete : Was there ? What happened ?
Sam : There was a fire in the JW Marriot hotel
Pete : Was anybody hurt ?
Sam : No, all guests escaped safely. And there was mass demonstration yesterday.
Pete : What was it about ?
Sam : The price of oil.
Pete : There‘s a good film at the cinema.
Sam : What‘s film ?
Pete : Ada Apa Dengan Cinta ( AADC ) It‘s the best film this year.
Sam : Who were in it ?
Pete : Nicolas Saputra and Dian Sastrowardoyo
Sam : Let‘s go and see it.

2.15. Evening activities
Dian : What do you usually do in the evening ?
Kelly: I pray to God. Then watch television for a while.
Dian : After that ?
Kelly: I have my dinner
Dian : Where do you have your dinner ?
Kelly: Sometimes at home and sometimes in the restaurant.
Dian : And what time do go to bed ?
Kelly: I often go to bed at eleven o‘clock. But on Saturday I often go to sleep a bit late.
Dian : What do you do before you go to bed ?
Kelly: Well, I pray to God and sometimes I read magazines for a few minutes.
Dian : Do you read the English magazines ?
Kelly: Yes, sometimes.

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2.16. Having dinner
Jane : Do you have dinner at home ?
Jess : Yes, I do. What about you ?
Jane : I often have dinners at restaurant.
Jess : With whom do you have dinners ?
Jane : Sometimes with some friends and sometimes with my family
Jess : It‘s more expensive, isn‘t it ?
Jane : Yes, it is. But more delicious too.
Jess : By the way, what do you have for dinners ?
Jane : I usually have chicken soup. Have you had your dinner ?
Jess : I haven‘t had my dinner yet. I often have a late dinner.
Jane : Would you like to have dinner with me this evening ?
Jess : Yes, of course.

2.17. Dinning out
Andy: Are you going to have dinner at home tomorrow night ?
Ann : No, am not. I plan to dine out. What about you ?
Andy: I expect to dine out too
Ann : Will you dine with your friends ?
Andy: Yes I will
Ann : Fine, We can dine out together.
Andy: I‘m so sorry, but I can‘t. Some friends invited me to have dinner together in the
restaurant.
Ann : Is it a formal dinner party ?
Andy: Oh, no It‘s just an informal party. Everybody may wear a casual dress.
Ann : And what will you do after having dinner ?
Andy: We will listen to the music and dance together.
Ann : What time will you come home ?
Andy: May be late at night.
Ann : All right. I hope you will have a nice time.
Andy: I‘m sure. I will

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2.18. Going to a restaurant
Jack : Do you often eat in a restaurant ?
John : Yes, I do. I eat in a restaurant almost everyday
Jack : Are there any good restaurant here ?
John : Yes. What kinds of food do you like ?
Jack : Well, I prefer European food. Is there a good French restaurant here ?
John : Yes. There‘s one on Jl. Tunjungan It‘s called The Paris restaurant.
Jack : What are prices like there ?
John : I think they aren‘t too expensive. Do you like Italian Food ?
Jack : Yes, I like Italian spaghetti.
John : You should try the Milan restaurant
Jack : Do you know where it is ?
John : It is on Jl. Basuki Rahmat, near Jl. Tunjungan. You can go there by a taxi

2.19. Going out for the evening
Jim : What are you going to do this evening, Kelly ?
Kelly: I want to finish my homework
Jim : Can‘t you do it tomorrow ? It‘s a Saturday night.
Kelly: Certainly I can. Where would we like to go ?
Jim : I want you to go the exhibition with me. It‘s the last day today.
Kelly: All right. I don‘t mind. I can postpone doing my homework till tomorrow.
What kinds of exhibition is it ?
Jim : It‘s book exhibition
Kelly: Good. Let‘s go there. You know I haven‘t gone out for over a month. Thanks.
It‘s very kind of you. I‘m very much obliged you. I‘ll remember it.
Jim : You‘re welcome. I think it‘s time for me to go now. Good bye !
Kelly: See you this evening. Good bye !

2.20. In the shop
Della: Good evening. What can I do for you ?
Alice: Will you show me any dresses which aren‘t very expensive ?
Della: Yes, of course. What material do you prefer ?
Alice: I like cotton very much.

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Della: And what colour do you prefer ?
Alice: I prefer blue colour.
Della: What about this one ? It‘s very beautiful. Follow me to the fitting room, if you like

to try it on.
Alice: All right how is this ?
Della: That‘s perfect you look more beautiful.
Alice: I‘ll take this one. How much does it cost ?
Della: Fifty thousand rupiahs.
Alice: It‘s very expensive, isn‘t it ? Reduce it a little bit more
Della: I‘m sorry. I can‘t. It‘s the best quality and also very well made.
Alice: Well. Here is fifty thousand.
Della: Thank you very much.
Alice: You‘re welcome.
Della: Anything else.
Alice: Nothing. Good bye.
Della: Good bye.

2.21. Watching television
Alex : Shall we watch television tonight ?
Lee : All right. What‘s on television tonight ?
Alex : There is a music show ( 3 decade ) at 8.00 p.m. Then at 9.00 p.m. there is a good film
Lee : What film is it ?
Alex : I think it‘s a spider man.
Lee : Let‘s watch it now. Perhaps it is already on.
Alex : I hope so

2.22. RCTI film programs
Amy : Where did you go last night ?
Joe : I didn‘t go anywhere. I just stayed at home
Amy : What did you do at home ?
Joe : I enjoyed the film program on Trans TV
Amy : What kind of film was it ? Was it a cowboy film
Joe : No. it wasn‘t. It was a terminator

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Amy : Do you often watch television ?
Joe : Yes, I do. Everyday.
Amy : What time do you watch it ?
Joe : I usually watch TV after dinner.
Amy : What‘s your favourite program ?
Joe : I like news program programme best
Amy : Why do you like it ?
Joe : Because I can know the recent situation
Amy : What about music program ?
Joe : I like them, too. And you ?
Amy : So do I

2.23. Watching SCTV programs
Ann : Do you like watching SCTV programs ?
Any : Only once in a while
Ann : Why ? Don‘t you like the programs ?
Any : I like it, but I don‘t have much time to watch the programs
Ann : What programs do you like best on SCTV ?
Any : I like musical show best.
Ann : What about the film ? Don‘t you like it ?
Any : Of course I like it, too
Ann : What films do you often watch on SCTV ?
Any : Mission Impossible and Jake and the Fatman
Ann : What about L.A. Law ?
Any : I don‘t like it. And you ? Do you often watch SCTV programs ?
Ann : No, I don‘t. My television is black and white. Do it can‘t watch SCTV programs ?
Any : Is it so ?

2.24. Going to see the film in the movies
Jack : Are you free this evening, Lena ?
Lena : No, I am not. But why ?
Jack : Let‘s go to see the film
Lena : Where would you like to go ?

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Jack : What about going to Delta theatre ?
Lena : Ok what‘s on there ?
Jack : A love story
Lena : What‘s the title ?
Jack : Love
Lena : I‘m sorry, but I have seen that film before
Jack : Where did you see it ?
Lena : When I was in Malang last week
Jack : Is it a good film ?
Lena : Yes, it is
Jack : What about to Surabaya Theatre ? There is a good film. It is Ayat – ayat Cinta
Lena : Very good, let‘s go there
Jack : Come on

2.25. Talking about sleeping
John : What time do you usually go to bed at night ?
Jim : I often go to sleep at about eleven o‘clock. What about you ?
John : I frequently get into bed at eleven thirty
Jim : Why do you stay up so late ? What do you do before you go to sleep ?
John : I‘m used to watching TV programs.
Jim : Staying so late every night might be harmful to you health
John : Yes, I know. But I can‘t help watching TV
Jim : What‘s the program ?
John : Bioskop Trans TV
Jim : Which TV do you like prefer ? RCTI or Trans TV
John : I like both of them. It depends on its film

2.26. Last weekend
Fred : Hello, Sam. I was looking for you, but I couldn‘t find you anywhere.
Sam : No, I went away for the weekend
Fred : Oh really ? Where did you go ?
Sam : A friend from Canada arrived. We went out to the country side
Fred : When did you leave the town ?

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Sam : We took the train on Friday night
Fred : When did your friend arrive here ?
Sam : He arrived last week. We had a very nice weekend
Fred : Where did you stay ? In a hotel ?
Sam : No, we stayed with my aunt
Fred : And what did you do in the country ?
Sam : On Saturday we went for a walk, then we took about trip up the river
Fred : Did you visit the old temple ?
Sam : Yes, we took a lot of photographs
Fred : How long is your friend staying ?
Sam : She left for Bali last night

2.27. On holiday
Lea : I haven‘t seen you lately
Ann : I have been on holiday
Lea : Where did you go ?
Ann : I went to stay with brother. He lives in the country. He has a farm
Lea : I suppose it was very relaxing
Ann : Yes I always enjoy the countryside. The scenery is very beautiful. There many big
Lakes and mountains
Lea : What was the weather like ?
Ann : I was nice and cool. It didn‘t rain.
Lea : What did you do in the farm ?
Ann : I planted some mangoes trees. I hired a small boat, and went fishing on the lake
Lea : How long were you away ?
Ann : I was away for five days
Lea : When did you get back ?
Ann : I got back last night at seven. Do you like to spend your time in the country ?
Lea : Yes, I like it very much. I would like to join you next time.

2.28. Saturday night
Jack : What do you usually do on Saturday night ?
Ann : I always stay at home

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Jack : What do you do at home ?
Ann : I watch television and sometimes I read newspaper or magazine
Jack : What TV program do you prefer ?
Ann : I like film
Jack : MacGyver
Ann : Is it on TVRI
Jack : No, it isn‘t. It‘s on RCTI
Ann : What time is it on ?
Jack : It‘s on at eight p.m.
Ann : What about going to the movies ? Do you like it ?
Jack : Once in a while

2.30. Going to the zoo
Jim : Is the zoo far from here ?
Joe : No, you can go there by bus. It‘s on the other side of town. It‘s about ten kilometres
From here.
Jim : Where does the bus leave from ?
Joe : The bus leaves from Jembatan Merah bus terminal
Jim : How much does the fare cost ?
Joe : Only three thousand rupiahs. You can take a taxi too, if you like, but it‘s quite
Expensive
Jim : And what‘s the best time to go ? Is it always crowded ?
Joe : It‘s very crowded during the weekend. A lot of children go to there then. You should
Go during the week. It‘s nice and quiet in the afternoon
Jim : Not so big, but there‘s a lot of to see. And it‘s very nice
Joe : Do you often go there
Jim : Yes, I often go there with my friends. We like to watch the birds and animals

2.31. Going away
Lena : I‘m leaving tomorrow
Loan : Oh, we‘ll miss you. Why are you leaving so soon ?
Lena : I have to start work again next week
Loan : Are you flying straight home ?

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Lena : No, I‘m stopping in Tokyo
Loan : Will you send me postcard ?
Lena : When I get home, I‘ll write you
Loan : Are you coming back next year ?
Lena : I hope so, but I‘m not sure
Loan : Have you enjoyed it here ?
Lena : Oh, yes. It‘s been wonderful
Loan : Have a nice trip, give my regards to your family
Lena : Thank you very much for everything. It was very nice to meet you. Good bye, I hope

We meet again
Loan : Good bye, and the best wishes for the future.

3. General Knowledge
3.1. My Mother Land
Angel : Do you have any identity card ?
Julia : Yes, I have an Indonesian passport
Angel : From which country do you come ?
Julia : My country is Indonesia
Angel : What‘s your tribe ?
Julia : I‘m Javanese
Angel : Is Indonesia a kingdom ?
Julia : Oh, no. It‘s republic
Angel : Who is the head of republic ?
Julia : It‘s a president
Angel : Where‘s Indonesia situated ?
Julia : It lies along the equator
Angel : Between what oceans ?
Julia : The Indonesian ocean and the Pacific ocean
Angel : What‘s the population about ?
Julia : It‘s about 250 million people
Angel : And what‘s the economic life ?
Julia : It‘s based largely on subsistence of agriculture
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Julia : Yes, you are right

3.2. Proclamation Day
Andy : Do you know who proclaimed our independence ?
Eric : President Soekarno together with Vice President Mohammad Hatta
Andy : When did it happen ?
Eric : It happened in the year of 1945 on 17th August, on Friday at about 10.00 a.m.
Andy : How did the European and American people accept it ?
Eric : They were all surprised because they didn‘t suppose that Indonesia would be daring
To proclaim its independence
Andy : What did they do after hearing it ?
Eric : Some who didn‘t know where Indonesia was taken the map to find out where it was
Andy : Could they find it in the map ?
Eric : Of course not because the name of Indonesia wasn‘t in the map but only Netherland
Indies.
Andy : And how could they know at last ?
Eric : At last they knew it from the newspapers and radio

3.3. Colonialism
Ariel : What nations had colonized Indonesia ?
Cathy : Dutch and Japan
Ariel : How long had the Dutch colonized Indonesia ?
Cathy : About three hundred and fifty years
Ariel : And what about Japan ? How long had they colonized Indonesia ?
Cathy : Only three and half years
Ariel : Were they kind to Indonesian people ?
Cathy : No, they weren‘t. They were crueller than the Dutch
Ariel : But why did Indonesia conflict against the Dutch after the proclamation of
independence
Cathy : Because the Dutch wanted to colonized Indonesia again
Ariel : What happened then ?
Cathy : The violent revolution of independence broke out
Ariel : Who led the war of Indonesian independence ?

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Cathy : General Soedirman did
Ariel : And who led the battle of Surabaya ?
Cathy : Bung Tomo did
Ariel : When was the conflict ended ?
Cathy : On December, 27th, 1949

3.4. Religion
Ben : Do you believe in God
Collin : Yes, of course
Ben : What‘s your religion ?
Collin : I‘m Moslem
Ben : How many times do you pray a day ?
Collin : Five times a day
Ben : Where do Moslems go on Friday ?
Collin : They go to the mosque
Ben : How many big religion are there in Indonesia ?
Collin : There are five : Islam, Christian, Catholic, Budhist, and Hinduism
Ben : What are the holy cities for Moslems ?
Collin : Mecca and Medina
Ben : And what are the holy cities for Christian and Catholic ?
Collin : Jerusalem in Palestine and the Vatican in Rome
Ben : Do the Christian and Catholic go to the church on Sunday ?
Collin : Yes, they do

3.5. Pancasila
Mike : What‘s Pancasila ? I want to know about it
Bill : Pancasila is foundation of our state. It becomes the Indonesian way of life
Mike : When was Pancasila born ?
Bill : It was born on June 1st, 1945
Mike : What does Pancasila mean ?
Bill : Panca means five and Sila means principle. So Pancasila is the Five Basic Principles
of Indonesia
Mike : What are they five principles ?

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Bill : They are :
1. Believe in the One Supreme God
2. Justice and Civilized Humanity
3. The Unity of Indonesia
4. Democracy which is guided by the inner wisdom in the unanimity arising out of
deliberation among representatives
5. Social justice for the whole of the people of Indonesia

Mike : Where is the legal formulation of Pancasila mentioned ?
Bill : It‘s mentioned in the fourth paragraph of Indonesia Constitution 1945
Mike : You understand about it well. You are a good citizen
Bill : Thank you. It should be

3.6. National Language
Dona : What language do you speak everyday ?
Diana : I speak Indonesian language
Dona : Is Indonesian language your national language
Diana : Yes, it is our national language
Dona : What other language do you speak ?
Diana : I speak English a little
Dona : Where does Indonesian language come from ?
Diana : It comes from pure Malay used in Riau Sumatrea
Dona : Where and when Indonesian language recognized as our national language ?
Diana : At the all Indonesian Youth Congress in Jakarta on 28th October 1928
Dona : Who in general develop Indonesian language ?
Diana : Journalists, Politicians, and Writers

3.7. National Anthem
May : What‘s your National Anthem ?
Maria : Indonesia Raya
May : Who was the composer of it ?
Maria : W.R. Supratman
May : What‘s his full / complete name ?
Maria : Wage Rudolf Supratman

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May : When do you sing Indonesia Raya
Maria : During the flag ceremony and the official ceremony
May : When was Indonesia Raya accepted as the national anthem of Indonesia ?
Maria : At the Youth Congress on October, 28th 1928
May : Was it free to sing Indonesia Raya publicly during the Dutch colonialism
Maria : No, it wasn‘t allowed
May : Why not ?
Maria : Because it was considered as rebel song
May : How was it during the Japanese colonialism
Maria : It was the same

3.8. National Flag
Max : Do you know our national flag ?
Jo : Yes, It‘s Sang Merah Putih.
Max : What‘s the English for sang Merah Putih ?
Jo : The Red and White
Max : What does Red means ?
Jo : It means bravery
Max : And what about White ?
Jo : It means sacredness and truth
Max : When do Indonesian people hoist our national flag ?
Jo : During the flag or official ceremonies
Max : Is Sang Merah Putih a new creation ?
Jo : No, It was an old age the story began thousand years ago
Max : When was it recognized as our national flag ?
Jo : It was recognized on August, 17th, 1945

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