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Unit 2
Speaking
Expressing Curiosity
In the conversation between Adib and Ayu, you find the following expression:
I wonder why the government is slow in solving this problem.
The expression is used to show CURIOSITY.
Here are some other expressions to show your curiosity.
• I wonder what causes poverty.
• I wish I knew more about unemployment problems.
• How on earth …?
• I’d be very interested to know …
Task
Express your curiosity in the situations below.
1. You have just come back to your hometown. There are many villagers who live in poverty. You want to know why.
2. You are watching a TV news programme and you learn that many people are fired. You want to know if they get their
rights.
3. You try to offer a beggar a job but he refuses. You wonder why.
4. You see some invalid beggars at traffic lights. You wonder how they get there.
5. You read an article in a newspaper reporting that unemployment is getting worse. You are eager to know the
government plans to solve the problem.
Task
Check your understanding by answering the questions
Adib : Do you think there is a possibility to solve the unemployment problem totally soon?
Ayu : I’m sure there is. As a matter of fact, the government has planned some strategies to do that.
Adib : Is it possible that the government can eradicate poverty?
Ayu : Well, I don’t think it is possible. Poverty is a complex matter. It is not only about jobless people but also
people who live with little work. It is hardly possible to eliminate poverty. And, to tell you the truth, the
government simply cannot create jobs for all people.
Adib : So, I think people must create their own jobs.
Ayu : Well, you’re right. It is what we call as entrepreneurship.
Adib : Yes, people do not need to wait for the job provided by the government.
Ayu : Yes, absolutely.Situation: Adib and Ayu have a talk before the class begins.
Questions
1. Does Ayu think that there is a possibility to solve the unemployment problem soon? Why?
2. Why does Ayu not think that the government can eliminate poverty?
3. What does Adib think about what the unemployed people should do?
4. What is entrepreneurship?
5. Why can the jobless people not wait until the government create jobs for all?
Unit 3
Speaking
Possibilities
Study the expressions below. Virga : But I think it will be hard for such
people to get a good job with a good
Discussing Possibilities salary.
Arnys : Well, there is always a possibility for
In the conversation above, you find some expressions to them to get a job, especially when they
express different meanings. Here are : are willing to learn.
Virga : Yes, I agree with you.
the expressions. Asking for possibilities:
Do you think there is a possibility to solve the Write the expression below !
unemployment problem totally soon? Asking for posiblities :
Is it possible that the government can eradicate poverty? 1.
2.
Saying that something is possible:
I’m sure there is. Saying what you thing of possible :
1.
Saying that something is not possible: 2.
Well, I don’t think it is possible.
Saying what you thing is not posible :
Here are some other expressions. 1.
Asking for possibilities : 2.
• Would there be any possibility …?
• Is it possible …? Task
• Would it be possible ...? Complete the following short dialogues. Number 1 has
been done for you as an example.
Saying that something is possible
• I think there is a little possibility … 1. Retno : Is it possible for an unskilled person to
• Maybe/Perhaps/Probably … get a job?
• I assume/believe … You : I don’t think it is. Such a person cannot
compete in the job market.
Saying that something is not possible
• I don’t think … 2. Retno : Do you think most villagers live in
• It’s impossible/not possible … poverty?
• Maybe/Perhaps/Probably not. You :
Unit 4
Speaking
Proposing
Task
It’s the morning break. Andi and Retno are in the students’ association room. They discuss the proposal to put language
death theme of their school board magazine.
Andi : Hi guys, we’ve just got a proposal to put language death as the theme in the coming edition.
Retno : I’ve read many books, and I’ve got plenty of information about it.
Denias : That’s a good idea. It’s becoming a good article. Everybody should know it.
Retno : Yes. We have to encourage everyone to know what language death is.
Denias : All right. Let’s make a list of what to do. First of all, we have to search for more information in the books,
internet, newspapers, magazines, and TV.
Andi : After that?
Retno : After that, select the relevant information.
Denias : Right. I will write the editorial; Retno will write “Today’s Topic”. Andi, would you interview language
teachers about language death?
Andi : Consider it done.
Denias : The other members will be responsible for the “Did You Know?”, “Story for Today”, “Today’s Joke”.
Submit your material no later than Thursday.
Retno : And then?
Denias : Then, we will start creating our school board magazine on Friday. I propose that we work hard so that we
can publish it on Monday.
Andi : Okay. Look, the bell is ringing. Let’s go back to our class.
Retno : All right. See you guys.
Questions
1. What will be the theme of the school board magazine for the coming edition?
2. Where can they search for information about language death?
3. What will they do after getting the information?
4. Who is assigned to interview language teachers?
5. When should the materials be submitted?
6. How many days will they design the school board magazine?
7. When will it be published?
Unit 6
Speaking
Requesting
In the conversation between Anita and her father, you find:
“…would you allow me to take a part time job, please?”
The expression above is commonly used in requesting.
Here are some other expressions:
• Would you mind…, please?
• I’d be very grateful if you’d …
• Would you be so kind as to …?
• Could I ask you to …?
Promising
In the conversation, you also find:
“I promise to manage my time well.”
The expression above is commonly used in promising.
Here are some other expressions:
• That’s a promise
• I promise to …
• He promised he would allow me …
NOTE:
to keep a promise = to do what you said
to go back on a promise or to break a promise = not to do what you said you would do
Complete the following dialogues by expressing your request and/or promise based on the situations.
Compare your answers with your classmates’.
2. You belong to a famous school band, but your mother worries if it will disturb your study.
Express your promise to convince her that you’ll manage your time well.
Mother : I wonder how you manage your time to study.
You : …………………………………………………….
3. Your best friend has a problem in maintaining his/her good grades as he takes a part timejob.
Express your request asking him/her to quit the job.
You friend : Oh, I was too tired to study so that I got this bad mark!
Your : …………………………………
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