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html SEBELUM ANDA MULAI Buku ini memuat percakapan berbagai jenis kegiatan, dan berfokus pada ketrampilan berbicara. Sebaiknya Anda mencari mitra /lawan bicara sebagai teman latihan atau Anda dapat bermain peran untuk mengembangkan aktivitas percakapan. Jikalau tidak, Anda dapat menggunakan cermin untuk menirukan percakapan seorang diri. Anda tidak perlu menghapal isi percakapan, tetapi cukup menirukan dan mengucapkannya berulang-ulang karena seni berbicara terletak pada pengulangan ucapan dan ekspresi pada audio.

REKOMENDASI: Untuk mempelajari buku ini, ikuti langkah berikut: (1) Carilah gagasan utama percakapan. (2) Dengarkan secara rinci isi percakapan. (3) Perbanyak perbendaharaan kata. (4) Praktekkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. LESSON 1
YOURE SO DIFFICULT TO GET THROUGH TO!

The following is a dialogue between John and Sydney. While listening, think of the following questions. Play the dialogue as many times as you want.

Sydney: Did you call Ben last night? John : Yes. I tried to get a hold of him last night, but it was so difficult to get through. Sydney: That's strange. Maybe he was on the Net. John : That's probably it! No wonder the line was busy all the time! Maybe he ought to get another line. Sydney: Or he should get call-waiting.

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Sydney : Apakah kamu menelepon Ben tadi malam? John: Ya. Saya mencoba untuk menghubunginya, tetapi tidak bisa. Sydney: Itu aneh. Mungkin dia main internet . John: Mungkin saja! Tidak heran jika saluran (red: telpon) sangat sibuk sepanjang waktu! Mungkin dia harus mempunyai saluran (telpon) lain. Sydeny: Atau ia harus mempunyai panggilan tunggu.

a. b. c. d.

What happened when John called Ben last night? What was Ben probably doing when John called him? Was John frustrated? What did the speakers in the dialogue think Ben should do?

EXERCISE Sydney: Did you call Ben last night? John: Yes. I tried to but it was so difficult to . Sydney: That's strange. Maybe he was on the Net. John: That's probably it! No wonder all the time! Maybe he ought to Sydney: Or he should get was him last night,

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LESSON 2
I COULDNT HELP IT. THEY WERE SO GOOD!

The following is a dialogue between Sandy and Thomas. While listening, think of the following questions. Play the dialogue as many times as you want.

Sandy: Why didn't you call me yesterday? Thomas: I tried to get a hold of you, but I couldn't get through. Sandy: What time did you call? Thomas: I tried all morning. Sandy: Then I can't understand why you couldn't get through. Thomas: I kept getting a busy signal.play Sandy: Hmmmm.....

Sandy: Mengapa kamu tidak meneleponku kemarin? Thomas: Saya mencoba mengontakmu, tetapi tidak bisa. Sandy: Jam berapa kamu menelepon? Thomas: Saya mencoba sepanjang pagi hari. Sandy: Aku tidak mengerti mengapa tidak bisa dihubungi. Thomas: Sinyal telponmu sibuk Sandy: Hmmmm .....

a. b. c. d.

What was Sandy unhappy about? How did Thomas explain to Sandy? Was Sandy convinced? So what do you think really happened?

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EXERCISE

Sandy: Why didn't you call me yesterday? Thomas: I tried to a hold of you, but I couldn't Sandy: What time did you call? Thomas: I tried Sandy: Then I can't understand why you couldn't get through. Thomas: I Sandy: Hmmmm..... get

LESSON 3 IS YOUR PHONE OUT OF ORDER?

The following is a dialogue between Ruben and Donna. While listening, think of the following questions. Play the dialogue as many times as you want.

Ruben: Is your phone out of order? Donna: What do you mean? Ruben: I tried calling you all last night, but I couldn't get through. Donna: Oh, I was on the phone all night. about that. Sorry

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Ruben: Well, you might wanna add call-waiting to your phone service if you're always on the phone Donna: I guess so.

Ruben: Apakah teleponmu rusak? Donna: Apa maksudmu? Ruben: Saya mencoba meneleponmu sepanjang malam, tetapi tidak bisa terhubung Donna: Oh, saya menelepon sepanjang malam. Maaf tentang itu. Ruben: Nah, kamu mungkin ingin menambahkan panggilan tunggu untuk layanan telponmu jika kamu selalu bertelepon. Donna: Saya rasa begitu.

a. Did Ruben get a hold of Donna on the phone? b. Was there something wrong with Donna's telephone? c. Did Donna feel about Ruben's being unable to get through to her? d. What did Ruben suggest that Donna should do?

EXERCISE

Ruben: Is your phone

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Donna: What do you mean? Ruben: I tried calling you all last night, but I couldn't

Donna: Oh, I was Sorry about that. Ruben: Well, you might wanna add

all night.

to your

phone service if you're always on the phone Donna: I guess so.

LESSON 4 My telephone was disconnected

The following is a dialogue between Lucy and Dale. While listening, think of the following questions. Play the dialogue as many times as you want.

Lucy: What's wrong with your phone, Dale? I tried to call you all night last night.

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Dale: I'm sorry. No one was able to get through yesterday. My telephone was disconnected by the phone company. Lucy: What happened? Didn't you pay the bill? Dale: Well...er...I forgot.

Lucy: Apa yang salah dengan teleponmu, Dale? Saya mencoba meneleponmu semalam. Dale: Maaf. Tidak ada yang bisa mengontakku kemarin. Telepon saya diputus oleh perusahaan telepon. Lucy: Apa yang terjadi? Bukankah kamu membayar tagihan? Dale: Yah ... er ... aku lupa.

a. Was Lucy able to get a hold of Dale? b. Was there anyone able to get a hold of him by phone last night? c. What happened to Dale's telephone? d. Did Dale do anything wrong?

EXERCISE

Lucy: What's

your phone, Dale? I tried

to call you all night last night. Dale: I'm sorry. No one was able to yesterday. My telephone was phone company. by the

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Lucy: ? Dale: Well...er...I forgot. ? Didn't you

LESSON 5
We seem to have a bad connection on this phone.

The following is a dialogue between Howard and Nick. While listening, think of the following questions. Play the
dialogue as many times as you want. Howard: I can hardly hear you, Nick! Nick : Oh, we seem to have a bad connection on

this phone. Howard: Could you speak up, please? Nick : I'm talking as loud as I can.

Howard: I'm going to hang up and call again. Nick : All right!All right!

Howard: Saya tidak dapat mendengar kamu, Nick! Nick: Oh, kemungkinan koneksi sinyal ponsel kita buruk. Howard: Bisakah kamu keras bicaranya? Nick: Saya sedang berbicara sekeras saya bisa. Howard: Aku akan menutup telepon ini dan meneleponmu lagi.

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a. Can Howard hear Nick clearly? b. Is there something wrong with the telephone? c. What does Howard ask Nick to do? d. Is Howard going to hang up and try calling Nick again?

EXERCISE
Howard: I can Nick hear you, Nick! a on

: Oh, we seem to

this phone. Howard: Could you Nick : I'm talking , please? I can. and call again.

Howard: I'm going to Nick : All right!All

LESSON 6 Would you care to leave a message?

The following is a dialogue between John and Mr. Brown's secretary. While listening, think of the following questions. Play the dialogue as many times as you want. John John : Hello, may I speak to Mr. Brown? : When do you expect him back? leave a message?

Secretary: He just left. Secretary: I'm sorry, but he's gone for the day. Would you care to

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html John : Could you tell him that John Smith called and have him call me back tomorrow? Secretary: Sure. May I have your phone number? John John : I think he has my number. : Thanks Secretary: Thank you, Mr. Smith. I'll tell him you called.

John: Halo, bisakah saya berbicara dengan Mr Brown? Sekretaris: Dia baru saja pergi. John: Kapan kira-kira dia kembali? Sekretaris: Maaf, tapi dia pergi seharian. Apakah Anda mau meninggalkan pesan? John: Bisakah Anda mengatakan kepadanya bahwa John Smith menelepon dan meminta dia menelepon saya kembali besok? Sekretaris: Tentu. Apakah saya bisa mendapat nomor telepon Anda? John: Saya pikir dia mempunyai nomor saya. Sekretaris: Terima kasih, Mr Smith. Saya akan memberitahunya bahwa Anda menelepon. John: Terima kasih a. Did John get a hold of Mr. Brown? b. What did Mr. Brown's secretary tell John? c. Did John leave a message? d. How did the secretary end the call? EXERCISE John John : Hello, may I : When do you Would you John me back tomorrow? him Mr. Brown? ? . leave a message? him

Secretary: He just . Secretary: I'm sorry, but he's

: Could you tell him that John Smith called and

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Secretary: Sure. May I John John your phone number?

: I think he has my number. : Thanks

Secretary: Thank you, Mr. Smith. I'll tell him you called.

LESSON 7
He's out to lunch? Would you like to leave a message?

The following is a dialogue between Joe and John Smith's secretary. While listening, think of the following questions. Play the dialogue as many times as you want. Joe: Hello, May I speak to Mr. Brown? Secretary: I'm sorry. He's out to lunch. Would you like to leave a message? Joe: What time do you expect him back? Secretary: Mr. Smith should be back in half an hour. Joe: Thank you. I'll try back later.

Joe: Halo, Bisakah berbicara dengan Mr Brown? Sekretaris: Maaf. Dia keluar makan siang. Apakah Anda ingin meninggalkan pesan? Joe: jam berapa kira-kira dia kembali? Sekretaris: Mr Smith akan kembali dalam waktu setengah jam.

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Joe: Terima kasih. Saya akan mencoba menelpon lagi.

a. Was Joe able to get a hold of John Smith? b. Where did John Smith go to? c. According to the secretary, when would John Smith return to the office? d. Was Joe going to call again?

EXERCISE Joe: Hello, May I Secretary: I'm sorry. He's Would you message? Joe: What time do you him ? . a Mr. Brown? .

Secretary: Mr. Smith should be back Joe: Thank you. I'll

LESSON 8
Let me get back to you in a few minutes

The following is a dialogue between Jose and Pamela. While listening, think of the following questions. Play the dialogue as many times as you want.

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Jose: Pamela, can you come to a meeting on Friday? Pamela: I'm not sure. Let me check my schedule. When are you having it? Jose: We're planning on having it around noon. Pamela: Let me get back to you in a few minutes. Jose: Sure. If I'm not in, could you leave a message on my answering machine? Pamela: Sure thing. Jose: Pamela, bisakah kamu datang ke pertemuan pada hari Jumat? Pamela: Saya tidak yakin. Saya akan memeriksa jadwal. Kapan acaranya? Jose: Rencananya sekitar tengah hari Pamela: Saya akan menghubungi Anda beberapa menit lagi. Jose: Tentu. Jika saya tidak ada, bisa kamu meninggalkan pesan di mesin penjawab? Pamela: Tentu.

a. On what day is Jose planning to have a meeting? b. At what time is Jose planning on having the meeting? c. Can Pamela go to the meeting? d. What does Jose ask Pamela to do?

EXERCISE

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Jose: Pamela, can you Friday? Pamela: I'm not sure. Let me When Jose: We're Pamela: Let me minutes. Jose: Sure. If I'm not , could you a you my it ? . a meeting on

having it around noon. in a few

message on my answering machine? Pamela:

LESSON 9 I've put him on hold.

Timothy: Stanley, there's a Mr. Miller on the phone who wants to talk to you. Stanley: I'm busy at the moment. Can you ask him to hold? Tell him I'll talk with him in a few seconds. Timothy: Sure. He's on Line 2. Stanley: Thanks, Timothy.
Timotius: Stanley, ini Mr Miller di telepon, ingin berbicara dengan Anda. Stanley: Saya sedang sibuk saat ini. Bisakah Anda memintanya untuk menunggu? Katakan padanya saya akan berbicara dengannya dalam beberapa detik lagi.

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Timotius: Tentu. Dia di line 2. Stanley: Terima kasih, Timotius.

a. Who does want to talk to Stanley? b. Does Stanley talk to Mr. Miller on the phone? c. Who has received a call for Stanley? d. On what line does Mr. Miller should wait?

EXERCISE

Timothy: Stanley, there's a Mr. Miller on the wants to to you. Stanley: I'm busy at the Timothy:

who

. Can you ask him to hold? .

Tell him I'll talk with him in a . He's on Line 2. Stanley: Thanks, Timothy.

LESSON 10 I'd like to get telephone service. Operator: Pacific Bell. May I help you? Dave: Yes. please. Operator: Do you presently have service? Dave: No. This is new. Operator: All right. I'll connect you with our customer service department. Please hold. Dave: Thanks. Operator: Pacific Bell. Ada yang bisa saya bantu? Dave: Ya. Saya ingin memperbaiki telpon I'd like to set up a telephone service,

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Operator: Apakah telpon Anda pernah diperbaiki? Dave: Tidak, telpon ini adalah baru. Operator: Baiklah. Saya akan menghubungkan Anda dengan departemen pelayanan pelanggan. Silakan tunggu. Dave: Terima kasih.

a. What does Dave want to do? b. Does Dave have the phone service? c. What does the operator do to Dave? d. What is the name of the telephone company? EXERCISE Operator: Pacific Bell. Dave: Yes. I'd like to set up a Operator: Do you presently have service? Dave: No. This is Opeator: All right. I'll Dave: Thanks. . you with our customer I help you? , please.

service department. Please hold.

LESSON 11 I'd like to have a phone installed.

Sean: I'd like to have a phone installed, please. Customer Service: May I have your name and address, please?

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Sean: Sure. My name is Sean Kobluk. K-O-B-L-U-K. My address is 1600 Iowa Avenue, Apartment 16. Customer Service: May I have you date of birth and your social security number, please? Sean: Sure. My date of birth is June 11, 1980. My Social Security Number is 554-66-9980. Customer Service: Thank you very much. The earliest day for connection is this Friday. Is that OK? Sean: That's fine. Thanks. Customer Service: Thank you very much, Mr. Kobluk. Have a nice day!

Sean: Saya ingin memasang telepon. Layanan Pelanggan: Dapatkah saya meminta nama dan alamat? Sean: Tentu. Nama saya adalah Sean Kobluk. K-O-B-LU-K. Layanan Alamat saya Iowa Avenue saya np 1600, data Apartment 16. Pelanggan: Bisakah meminta tanggal lahir dan nomor jaminan sosial Anda? Sean: Tentu. Tanggal lahir saya 11 Juni 1980. Nomor Jaminan Sosial saya adalah 554-66-9980. Layanan Pelanggan: Terima kasih banyak. Paling cepat akan tersambung hari Jumat ini Sean: Bagus. Terima kasih. Layanan Pelanggan: Terima kasih banyak, Mr Kobluk. Semoga hari Anda menyenangkan.

a. What is the full name of Sean? b. In what address does Sean live? c. What is Seans date of birth? d. When does the earliest day for the phone connection?

EXERCISE

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Sean: I'd like to have a phone please? Sean: Sure. My name is Sean Kobluk. K-O-B-L-U-K. My address is 1600 Iowa Avenue, Apartment 16. Customer Service: May I have you date of birth and your , please? Sean: Sure. My date of birth is June 11, 1980. My Social Security Number is day for is this Friday. Is that OK? Sean: That's fine. Thanks. Customer Service: Kobluk. Have a nice day! very much, Mr. . Customer Service: Thank you very much. The earliest , please.

Customer Service: May I have your name and address,

LESSON 12 I'd like to have my phone disconnected. Pacific Bell. : May I help you? Jefferey: I'd like to have my phone disconnected.

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Customer Service: May I ask why? Jefferey: Well, I'm graduated and am moving to California for a new job there. Customer Service: Congratulations! Jefferey: Thanks. Customer Service: All right. May I have your phone number, please? Jefferey: Sure. My phone number is 377-765-8769. Customer Service: And the name on the account, please? Jefferey: My name is Jefferey Schaefer. Customer Service: For security purposes, Mr. Schaefer, may I have your date of birth, please? Jefferey: It's June 5, 1978. Customer Service: Thank you. Now, when would you like it to be disconnected? Jefferey: Tomorrow by 5:00 PM. Customer Service: Sure. The telephone will be disconnected at 5:00 PM tomorrow.

Pacific Bell. : Apa yang dapat saya bantu? Jefferey: Saya ingin berhenti berlangganan telepon. Layanan Pelanggan: Apa sebabnya?

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Jefferey: Yah, setelah saya lulus lalu pindah ke California untuk bekerja di sana. Layanan Pelanggan: Selamat! Jefferey: Terima kasih. Layanan Pelanggan: Baiklah. Boleh saya minta nomor telepon Anda? Jefferey: Tentu. Nomor telepon saya 377-765-8769. Layanan Pelanggan: Nama pada rekening? Jefferey: Nama saya Jefferey Schaefer. Layanan Pelanggan: Untuk tujuan keamanan, Mr Schaefer, tolong sebutkan tanggal lahir Anda? Jefferey: Ini 5 Juni 1978. Layanan Pelanggan: Terima kasih. Sekarang, kapan Anda ingin telepon terputus? Jefferey: Besok pada pukul 5:00 AM. Layanan Pelanggan: Baik. Telepon akan terputus di 5:00 PM besok.

a. Why does the customer want to disconnect his phone? b. What is the phone number of the customer? c. What is the full name of the customer? d. When does the customer want to disconnect his phone?

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EXERCISE Pacific Bell. : I help you? .

Jefferey: I'd like to have my phone Customer Service: May I ask ?

Jefferey: Well, I'm graduated and am moving to California for a Customer Service: Jefferey: Thanks. Customer Service: All right. May I have your phone number, please? Jefferey: Sure. My phone number is 377-765-8769. Customer Service: And the name on the account, please? Jefferey: My name is Jefferey Schaefer. Customer Service: For security your date of birth, please? Jefferey: It's June 5, 1978. Customer Service: Thank you. Now, when would you like it to be disconnected? Jefferey: Tomorrow by 5:00 PM. Customer Service: Sure. The telephone will be disconnected at 5:00 PM tomorrow. , Mr. Schaefer, may I have there. !

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LESSON 13
Don't beat about the bush!

The following is a dialogue between Jack and George. While listening, think of the following questions. Play the dialogue as many times as you want.

Jack: George, may I talk with you for a minute? George: Sure. What's on your mind? Jack: Hm...nothing, really. Hey! Nice weather, isn't it? George: Come on. Don't beat about the bush. Just tell me what's on your mind

Jack: George, dapatkah saya berbicara dengan Anda sebentar? George: Tentu. Ada apa? Jack: Hm ...tidak ada. Hei! Cuaca bagus, bukan? George: Ayo. Jangan mengalihkan pembicaraan. Katakan saja apa yang ada di pikiranmu.

a. Does Jack want to talk with George?

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Jack: George, may I talk with you ? George: Sure. What's ?

Jack: Hm...nothing, really. Hey! Nice weather, isn't it? George: Don't tell me what's on your mind . . Just

LESSON 14
It tastes stale! The two people in the dialogue below want to fix pork chops for dinner, but they later find out that the meat has gone bad....

Wayne: What are we going to eat for dinner? Lilia: I'm going to fix some pork chops. Wayne: I'm afraid the meat is rotten. Lilia: That's strange! I just bought it the day before yesterday.

http://www.focusenglish.com/dialogues/eating/eatingin dex.html Wayne: Well, I forgot to put it in the refrigerator. Lilia: Good for you! Now what should we eat? Wayne: Why don't we eat out? Lilia: Again? Weren't you just complaining that it's too expensive to eat out? Wayne: Not when you're hungry Wayne: Kita makan apa untuk untuk makan malam? Lilia: Aku akan membuat dari daging babi. Wayne: Aku takut daging busuk. Lilia: Itu aneh! Saya baru saja membelinya kemarin. Wayne: Saya lupa untuk memasukkannya ke dalam lemari es. Lilia: Baiklah! Sekarang apa yang harus kita makan? Wayne: Mengapa kita tidak makan di luar? Lilia: Lagi? Bukankah kamu mengeluh terlalu mahal? Wayne: Tidak bila kamu lapar

a. Why do the two people can cook for a dinner? b. Actually, what kind of food do they want to eat for

dinner?
c. Thus, what is their planning for dinner?

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LESSON 15
I couldn't help it. They were so good! Cindy is a little hungry. She wants to eat some cookies she bought last night, but she finds that all the cookies are gone....

Cindy: John, where are the cookies? Don't tell me you ate them all! Again! John: Yes, I did. I couldn't help it. They were so good. Cindy: I thought you didn't like cookies. John: Well, I don't like cookies flavored with chocolate at all. But vanilla is different. I love them to death. Cindy: Huh, I didn't know that. John: Well, tell you what, vanilla cookies taste even better with a glass of cold milk.

Cindy: John, di mana kuenya? Jangan bilang kamu telah memakannya semua! John: Ya, saya memakannya. Aku tidak tahan. Mereka begitu menggoda. Cindy: Aku pikir kamu tidak suka kue. John: Yah, aku tidak suka kue dengan rasa cokelati. Tetapi vanili berbeda. Aku menyukainya. Cindy: Huh, saya tidak tahu itu.

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a. Why is Cindy looking for her cookies? b. And what does Cindy find about her cookies? c. What flavor of cookies does John love? d. Why does John love vanilla cookies? EXERCISE
Cindy: John, where are the ate them all! Again! John: Yes, I did. I couldn't help it. They were so . . with chocolate ? Don't tell me you

Cindy: I thought you didn't like John: Well, I don't like at all.

But vanilla is different. I love them to Cindy: Huh, I didn't know that. John: Well, tell you what, vanilla cookies taste even better with a glass of .

LESSON 16

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How do you want your beef?

Maria eats out together with her friend. She orders roast beef and the waitress asks her how she wants her beef done ....

Waitress: Are you ready to order now? Maria: Yes. I'll have some salad, roast beef, and mashed potatoes. Waitress: How do you want the beef? Rare, medium, or well-done? Maria: Well-done. And easy on the salt, please. Waitress: Sure. Anything to drink? Maria: Do you have coffee or tea? I'd like decaf. Waitress: Yes, we have both. Which one would you like, coffee or tea? Maria: Iced tea, please. And easy on the ice.

Pelayan: Apakah Anda siap untuk memesan sekarang? Maria: Ya. Aku ingin beberapa salad, daging panggang, dan kentang. Pelayan: Apakah Anda ingin daging sapi? Yang biasa, menengah, atau Terbaik? Maria: Yang terbaik. Berikan garam. Pelayan: Tentu. Apa minumannya? Maria: Apakah Anda memiliki kopi atau teh? Saya ingin tanpa kafein. Pelayan: Ya, kita memiliki keduanya. Mana yang Anda suka, kopi atau teh? Maria: Es teh.

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a. What food does Maria order? b. What about the drink? c. What kind of beef does Maria want? d. What kind of drink does Maria order? EXERCISE
Waitress: Are you ready to ?

Maria: Yes. Ill have some salad, roast beef, and mashed potatoes. Waitress: How do you want the beef? Rare, medium, or ?

Maria: Well-done. And easy on the salt, please. Waitress: Sure. Anything to drink? Maria: Do you have coffee or tea? Id like .

Waitress: Yes, we have both. Which one would you like, coffee or tea? Maria: Iced tea, please. And easy on the ice.

LESSON 17

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Make it small, please.

In the restaurant, Kate orders some eggs and a glass of juice for her breakfast....

Waiter: What would you like to order? Kate: Id like ham and eggs, please. Waiter: How do you want your eggs? Kate: What are my choices? Waiter: Scrambled, sunny side-up, over-easy, and over-hard. Kate: Scrambled, please. Hm, no, I think I want sunny side-up. Waiter: Is there anything else? Kate: One orange juice. Make it small, please

Pelayan: Anda ingin pesan apa? Kate: Saya ingin ham dan telur. Pelayan: Anda ingin telur yang bagaimana? Kate: Pilihannya? Pelayan: telur dadar, mata sapi, setengah matang atau matang. Kate: Telur dadar, silakan. Hm, tidak, saya pikir saya ingin up-sisi cerah. Pelayan: Apakah ada hal lain? Kate: Satu jus jeruk. Buatlah kecil, silakan

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a. What kind of food does Kate order? b. What does Kate want for her eggs? c. What kind of choices does the waiter offer to Kate? d. What is the drink that Kate wants?

EXERCISE Waiter: What would you to ?

Kate: I'd like ham and eggs, please. Waiter: How do you want your Kate: What are my ? . ?

Waiter: Scrambled, sunny side-up, over-easy, and

Kate: Scrambled, please. Hm, no, I think I want sunny side-up. Waiter: Is there anything else? Kate: One orange juice. Make it , please

LESSON 18
I want it to be very, very lean. Michelle is preparing dinner. She asks John for help....

Michelle: John, can you do me a favor? Can you help me cut this chicken?

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John: At your service. How do you want me to cut it? Michelle: I would like half of it cut into slices, and the other half diced. John: OK. Half sliced and the other half diced. Michelle: Oh, by the way, I want it to be very, very lean. Not even a shred of fat. John: Got'cha. Cut off the fat. a. Does Michelle need Johns help? b. What kind of help does Michelle want from John? c. How does Michelle want John to cut the chicken? d. Which part of the chicken does Michelle ask John to cut off? EXERCISE Michelle: John, can you do me a favor? Can you help me this chicken?

John: At your service. How do you want me to cut it? Michelle: I would like half of it cut into slices, and the other John: OK. Half sliced and the other half diced. Michelle: Oh, by the way, I want it to be very, Not even a shred of fat. John: Gotcha. Cut off the fat. .

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LESSON 19
How often do you eat out?

Louise is curious about why her friend Shelly eats out very often....

Louise: How often do you eat out, Shelly? Shelly: Well, very often. I eat out almost five times a week. Louise: Wow, I really envy you. Shelly: Dont envy me. Its for business. In fact, Im sick and tired of restaurant food. Sometimes I just want a homecooked meal. a. How often does Shelly eat out in a week? b. Why does Louis envy Shelly? c. What is the reason why Shelly can eat out many times? d. What kind of food does Shelly really want? EXERCISE Louise: How often do you eat out, Shelly? Shelly: Well, very often. I eat out almost five times a week. Louise: Wow, I really .

Shelly: Don't envy me. It's for business. In fact, I'm sick and tired of food.

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Sometimes I just want a home-cooked meal.

LESSON 20
I'd like to reserve a table for dinner.

Ron makes a phone call to the restaurant to reserve a table for him and his friends for dinner....

Mary: Thanks for lunch. It was delicious. Shelly: It's OK. Mary: Next time lunch is on me. Shelly: Don't be silly. Mary: I'm serious. Shelly: All right. Next time you'll treat. Mary: It's a deal! a. How is the taste of the lunch? b. Who has been treating Mary? c. What is the deal between Mary and Shelly? d. Is Shelly happy for the deal? EXERCISE Mary: Thanks for lunch. It was Shelly: It's OK. .

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Mary: Next time Shelly: Don't be Mary: I'm .

is on me.

Shelly: All right. Next time you'll. Mary: It's a deal!

LESSON 21
It's on me. Donald treats Debra to a delicious meal at a restaurant....

Donald: Let's eat out, shall we? Debra: I'm broke. I've gone through my paycheck for the week already. Donald: Don't worry about it. It's my treat. Debra: You're sure? You're so generous! Donald: And nice, too. Debra: So, where are you taking me? Donald: Some place you've never been before. Donald's Kitchen a. Why does Debra refuse the Donalds offer to eat out? b. Then, why Debra does fell happy after that? c. Where are Donald and Debra going to eat? d. Are they happy for the choice?

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EXERCISE Donald: Let's eat out, ? for the week

Debra: I'm broke. I've gone through my already. Donald: Don't worry about it. It's my treat. Debra: You're sure? You're so Donald: And nice, too. Debra: So, where are you me? !

Donald: Some place you've never been before. Donald's Kitchen

LESSON 22
It's my treat.

Donald treats Debra to a delicious meal at a restaurant....

Donald: Let's eat out, shall we? Debra: I'm broke. I've gone through my paycheck for the week already. Donald: Don't worry about it. It's my treat. Debra: You're sure? You're so generous!

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Donald: And nice, too. Debra: So, where are you taking me? Donald: Some place you've never been before. Donald's Kitchen.

EXERCISE Donald: Let's , shall we? for the week

Debra: I'm broke. I've gone through my already. Donald: Don't worry about it. It's my Debra: You're sure? You're so Donald: And nice, too. Debra: So, where are you taking me? ! .

Donald: Some place you've never been before. Donald's Kitchen.

LESSON 23
A drink to you and your future wife!

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At Doris's wedding banquet, Sam asks when it is Robert's turn to have a wedding ceremony. Robert tells Sam that it'll happen very soon....

Sam: You're going to miss your sister since she's married, aren't you? Robert: I sure am. She made a lovely bride, didn't she? Sam: She was beautiful. So when will your turn be? Robert: Soon! Very soon! Sam: Well, a drink to you and your future wife

Sam: Apakah kamu kehilangan kakakmu karena dia menikah? Robert: Tentu saja. Pengantinnya cantik kan? Sam: Dia cantik. Jadi, kapan kamu menyusul? Robert: Segera! Segera! Sam: Bagus, bersulang untuk mu dan istri masa depanmu

a. Whos marriage on the story? b. Is Sam going to miss his sister? c. Are they happy for the marriage? d. When is Roberts wedding?

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EXERCISE Sam: You're going to miss your sister since she's married, aren't you? Robert: I sure am. She made a lovely , didn't she?

Sam: She was beautiful. So when will your turn be? Robert: Soon! Very soon! Sam: Well, a drink to you and your LESSON 24 Can you keep an eye on my bag?
Tom is waiting in the lobby to get on the train. But suddenly nature is calling, and he has to ask his friend who is sitting right next to him for help....

Tom: Can you do me a favor? Jamie: Sure. What is it? Tom: Can you keep an eye on my bag, please? Nature's calling. Jamie: Sure. Will you be long? Tom: No. I just want to use the bathroom. Jamie: Go ahead. It'll be safe with me
Tom: Dapatkah Anda membantu saya? Jamie: Tentu. Apa itu? Tom: Dapatkah Anda menjaga tas saya? Saya ada keperluan menelepon. Jamie: Tentu. Apakah Anda akan lama? Tom: Tidak, aku hanya ingin menggunakan kamar mandi. Jamie: Silakan. Tas ini akan aman bersama saya

a. b. c. d.

What kind of help does Tom need from Jamie? What is the reason Tom need that help? Does it take long? Is Jamie happy for helping Tom?

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EXERCISE Tom: Can you do me a Jamie: Sure. What is it? Tom: Can you keep an eye on my bag, please? Nature's calling. Jamie: Sure. Will you be long? Tom: No. I just want to use the. Jamie: Go . It'll be safe with me ?

LESSON 25 You should've kept an eye on it.

Tom fell asleep when he was waiting in the lounge for his plane to arrive. When he woke up, he found his backpack no longer there. He was very anxious and asked Mary about it....

Tom: Where is my backpack? Mary: I don't know. Where did you leave it? Tom: I just put it on the chair a while ago, but now it's gone. Mary: Are you sure? Tom: Of course, I'm sure! I bet someone stole it. Mary: Well, you should've kept an eye on it.

Tom: Dimana tas ransel saya? Mary: Saya tidak tahu. Di mana Anda meninggalkannya? Tom: Aku meletakkan di kursi beberapa saat yang lalu, tetapi sekarang tidak ada. Mary: Apakah Anda yakin? Tom: Tentu saja, aku yakin! Aku yakin seseorang mencurinya. Maria: Nah, Anda seharusnya menjaganya.

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a. b. c. d.

What is Tom looking for? Where did Tom leave his backpack? What does happen to Toms backpack? What kind of advice does Mary give to Tom?

EXERCISE

Tom: Where is my

? it?

Mary: I don't know. Where did you Mary: Are you sure? Tom: Of course, I'm sure! I bet Mary: Well, you should've kept an

Tom: I just put it on the chair a while ago, but now it's gone. it. on it.

LESSON 26 Can you save my place, please?

Jill is waiting in line to buy some tickets for a concert coming up in a few days, but suddenly....

Jill: Excuse me, can you do me a favor?

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Stranger: Sure. What can I do for you? Jill: Can you save my place for me, please? Nature's calling. Stranger: Sure. But hurry. The line is moving fast. Jill: Thanks. It won't be long. I'll be right back.

a. b. c. d.

Who does want to help Jill? Why does Jill need that help? Why does Jill have to be hurry? Does the stranger want to help Jill?

EXERCISE Jill: Excuse me, can you do me a Jill: Can you save my ?

Stranger: Sure. What can I do for you? for me, please? Nature's calling. . Stranger: Sure. But hurry. The line is

Jill: Thanks. It won't be long. I'll be right back.

LESSON 27 Is this seat taken?

When Gerald and Denise get to the lobby of the train station, they are tired. Fortunately, they spot two empty seats in the lobby....

Gerald: Excuse me. Is this seat taken? Manager: (Put off the headphones.) I'm sorry. What did you just say? Gerald: Oh. Will someone be using this seat? Manager: No. You can take it. Gerald: Would you mind moving over one seat so my wife and I can sit together?

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Manager: No, not at all a. Why does the manager no listen carefully to Gerald? b. Does the manager mind to move for Gerald and his wife? c. Is there anyone else using the seat? d. Who will be moving to that seat?

EXERCISE Gerald: Excuse me. Is this What did you just say? Gerald: Oh. Will someone be Manager: No. You can take it. Gerald: Would you I can sit together? Manager: No, not at all one seat so my wife and this seat? ?

Manager: (Put off the headphones.) I'm sorry.

LESSON 28 I really miss the comforts of home!

Harry just came back from a vacation in Africa. He told his friend how badly he had missed the comforts of home.

Gabby: Hi, Harry, it's great to see you again. I heard you've traveled a lot recently. Harry: Yeah. In the past three months I traveled to many countries in Africa. Gabby: Well, I really envy you! Did you pet a hyena? (Harry is dumbfounded.) I'm just kidding.

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Harry: Well, I didn't pet a hyena, but I was once chased by a rhino, and it was fun! Gabby: Are you serious? Harry: No. I'm just kidding. Gabby: You really scared the heck out of me. Harry: (Laughing....) Well, I really missed the comforts of home. Now I just want to take a break. A long break! a. Where does Harry go for travelling in the past three months?
b. What kind of animal that has been chasing Harry?

c. Does Harry have any kind of pet? d. Now, what does Harry want to do?

EXERCISE Gabby: Hi, Harry, it's great to see you again. I heard you've traveled a lot Harry: Yeah. In the past three months I in Africa. Gabby: Well, I really envy you! Did you pet a hyena? (Harry is dumbfounded.) I'm just rhino, and it was fun! Gabby: Are you ? of me. Harry: No. I'm just kidding. Gabby: You really scared the Harry: (Laughing....) Well, I really missed the comforts of home. Now I just want to take a break. A long break! . Harry: Well, I didn't pet a hyena, but I was once chased by a . to many countries

LESSON 29 East or west, home is the best.

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Jackie has been traveling a lot recently and is becoming a little tired of hotels and hotel food.

Frank: I heard you took a trip to Mexico. Jackie: Yes, I did. Frank: How did you like it? Jackie: Oh, I got sick and tired of hotels and hotel food. Frank: I can imagine. East or west, home is the best.

a. b. c. d.

Where does Jackie want to take a trip? Does Jackie like his trip? Why does Jackie not like his trip? What does Frank think is the best place?

EXERCISE Frank: I heard you Jackie: Yes, I did. Frank: How did you like it? Jackie: Oh, I Frank: I can and tired of hotels and hotel food. . East or west, home is the best. a to Mexico.

LESSON 30 I'm low on gas.

Larry is driving his car on his way to Los Angeles. He doesn't realize that he is running out of gas until his girlfriend Louise reminds him....

Louise: Did you forget to check the gas? Larry: Oh, I'm low on gas. I've got to refill the tank. Louise: Well, there's a gas station across the street and it's not too expensive. About $1.19 per gallon for the mid-grade.

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Larry: Let's try that. (Larry parks the car by the gas pump.) Oh, that's great! The pump is out of order. Louise: Looks like we've been followed by bad luck all day long. Larry: Oh, come on. Let's try another pump. No big deal! a. What does happen to Larry? b. What does Louise suggest to Larry?
c. How much for a gallon of gas?

d. Does Larry finally find the gas pump?

LESSON 31 We're only staying overnight.

On their way to San Francisco, Roy decides to stop in a small town and stay there overnight....

Clerk: Good evening, sir. May I help you? Roy: Yes. What kind of rooms do you have? Clerk: How large is your party? Roy: Three. Two adults and one child. Clerk: Let's see. We have a room with two double beds. How many nights? Roy: Just one. We're only staying overnight. a. What kind of rooms does the hotel have? b. How many people will stay? c. How many nights do the people will stay?

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d. Do they finally get the room? EXERCISE Clerk: Good evening, sir. May I help you? Roy: Yes. What of do you have? ?

Clerk: How large is your Roy: Three. Two

and one child.

Clerk: Let's see. We have a room with two double beds. How many nights? Roy: Just one. We're only .

LESSON 32 Oh, my! The whole world is broiling!

In the dialogue below, Gary and Sharon are complaining about how hot the weather is today....

Gary: Oh, my! It's really hot! I've never seen such scorching weathering my life! Sharon: Tell me about it. It's like the whole world is broiling. Gary: Oh, look at the thermometer! The temperature has hit 98! Sharon: I hope it's not gonna break into three digits! Gary: But it's already awfully close! Sharon: Well, I just hope it'll level off. Gary: I guess we can't do anything until after dark then. Sharon: I guess so. What else can we do? You can't stay in the heat for long!

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c. Do they can do anything until after dark? d. Are they happy with that condition?

EXERCISE Gary: Oh, my! It's really hot! I've never seen such weathering my life! Sharon: Tell me about it. It's like the whole world is Gary: Oh, look at the Sharon: I hope it's not Gary: But it's already Gary: I into three digits! close! . ! The temperature has hit 98!

Sharon: Well, I just hope it'll level off. we can't do anything until after dark then. You can't stay in the for long! Sharon: I guess so. What else can we do?

LESSON 33 You've got to drink a lot of fluids.

It's such a hot day that the two people in the conversation below just want to stay at home and spare themselves the worst of the heat.

Winnie: Oh, man! Nobody can stand this kind of scorching heat. Marc: Tell me about it! You can't even stay in the sun for five minutes. Winnie: You'll be scorched like a shrivelled plant. Marc: Or like a shrivelled old man! Winnie: I like your humor, Marc. Anyway, I guess this afternoon there's nothing we can do but stay home.

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Marc: I guess so. I don't want to be taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion or sunstroke or something. Winnie: You want my advice? Drink a lot of liquids and spare yourself the worst of the heat! Marc: Yeah, you're right. Got to drink a lot of fluids. Do we have any beer? Winnie: Yes! Do you want Coors Light or Corona? Marc: Do you have any Bud or Michelobe a. b. c. d. What do they will do in this afternoon? What kind of advice does Winnie give? What kind of drink does Marc want? What kind of beer does Winnie have?

LESSON 34 Oh, the heat is unbearable!

It's a very hot day. The heat is so unbearable. To make it worse, the air-conditioner is broken....

Chris: Oh, the heat is unbearable! Didn't you turn on the airconditioner? Paul: The heat has blown our air-conditioner on the roof! Chris: What the...! So, what are we going to do? Paul: We've got to have it fixed as soon as possible. I've called someone and they're on the way. Chris: Thank God! Paul: Here you go. You can use the electric fan here. At least you can catch a breeze.

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b. Have Paul called technician to fix the air-conditioner? c. Why does Chris feel happy for the air-conditioner? d. What kind of suggestion does Paul give to Chris?

EXERCISE Chris: Oh, the heat is conditioner? Paul: The heat has our air-conditioner on the to do? ! Chris: What the...! So, what are we ! Didn't you turn on the air-

Paul: We've got to have it fixed as soon as possible. Ive called someone and theyre on the way. Chris: Thank God! Paul: Here you go. You can use the At least you can a . here.

LESSON 35 The water just goes off without a warning.

A cold front has just set in. To make it worse, the water has just gone off without a warning....

Nancy: Whats going on? When you turn on the faucet, its just drip, drip, drip. Sandra: Well, its the second day in a row. I guess the pipes are frozen again. Nancy: Really? Sandra: Yeah. Yesterday the water even went off without a warning. I couldnt take a shower, nor could I wash the dishes. Nancy: Well, Im wondering why the manager isnt on top of this! a. What does Nancy find when she turns on the faucet?

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b. What does happen to the pipes?

c. Since when the pipe is in trouble? d. What does happen to Sandra yesterday?

EXERCISE

Nancy: Whats going on? When you its just drip, drip, drip. Sandra: Well, its the second day in a row. I guess the Nancy: Really? are

on the

again.

Sandra: Yeah. Yesterday the water even went off without a warning. I couldnt take a dishes. Nancy: Well, Im wondering why the isnt on top of this! , nor could I wash the

LESON 36 It's raining cats and dogs today.

Justine knew that there would be a shower today, but she didn't realize it would rain so heavily....

Stephen: Wow, you look like a drowned rat! Didn't you know there's a thunderstorm today? Justine: I knew there would be a shower, but I didn't realize it would rain cats and dogs today. Stephen: Well, you'd better take a hot shower right now, or you'll catch a cold. Justine: I know. I don't want to get sick, especially during finals week

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a. b. c. d.

Did Justine know about the thunderstorm today? Why does Stephen ask Justine to take a hot shower? What did Justine know about the weather? Is Justine happy for her condition? EXERCISE

Stephen: Wow, you look like a Didn't you know there's a would rain cats and dogs you'll a . .

! today? it

Justine: I knew there would be a shower, but I didn't

Stephen: Well, you'd better take a hot shower right now, or Justine: I know. I don't want to get sick, week finals

LESSON 37 It hasn't rained a drop for months!

A drought has just set in and the two people in the dialogue below are very concerned...

Sally: I think a drought has set in. It hasn't rained a drop for months. Ethan: I think so, too, but didn't it rain last month? Sally: It did rain last month, but the rainfall was only half the monthly average. Ethan: Oh. That bad?! Sally: That's right. It's really bad. I'm really concerned though not panicked yet. Ethan: I don't blame you. The pastures have browned out even before the summer hasn't arrived. Sally: Yeah, and the soil has been baked so hard that the plow can't even break the soil. Ethan: Looks like it's going to be an ongoing thing that would get worse each day.

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Sally: Yeah. If it doesn't rain, it's going to get critical. a. Does it rain for a month? b. What does happen to the pastures now? c. And, what does happen to the soil because of the drought? d. Are they happy facing that condition? LESSON 38 The drought conditions are severe!
[Radio broadcasting: ...Temperatures have today reached a record 102 degrees and may well hit 110 tomorrow. Much more distressing, experts say, is that a drought has set in remarkably early and shows no sign of letting up soon....The ground is still parched from last year's drought crops, plants and trees are being crippled at their most vulnerable time...]

Anna: Did you hear that? The drought conditions are severe! There's a lot of death, dying, and suffering out there! Rose: I heard that, but it's not surprising actually, 'cause we haven't had as much rain as normal this year. Anna: Well, if it could rain even a drop, things would be much better! And my flowers in the garden would come back in a heartbeat. Rose: I guess you might have to quit watering your garden. I heard that they are going to start rationing water. In fact, this morning I happened to hear on the radio that the reservoir had dipped below half its capacity this month and the volume of water entering the reservoir is the smallest in fifty years. Anna: Really! I thought that might happen. Great! There go my vegetables! Rose: I guess so. But think about Africa. a. What kind of news do they hear because of the drought? b. Why can Anna not to flower her garden? c. What kind of news does Rose hear from the radio?

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d. Is that condition so fearful?

LESSON 39 Why does she have a long face?

May was recently promoted, but she doesn't seem happy. Her colleagues Cathy and Jake are kind of curious....

Cathy: Did you see May today? Jake: Yes. But why does she have such a long face? Cathy: I don't have the foggiest idea. Jake: I thought she'd be happy. Cathy: Yeah, especially since she got a promotion recently. Jake: Maybe it's some kind of personal problem a. Has Jake seen May today? b. When Jake sees May, what does his comment about May? c. What does Jake think about Mays happiness? d. What does Cathy think about May?

EXERCISE Cathy: Did you May ? ?

Jake: Yes. But why does she have such a Cathy: I don't have the .

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Jake: I thought she'd be Cathy: Yeah, especially since she got a . Jake: Maybe it's some kind of

LESSON 40 Chances are slim!

Janice is thinking of whether or not she should quit and look for another job somewhere else because she hasn't gotten a raise in three years....

Eddie: What are the chances of getting a raise this year? Janice: Chances are slim! Eddie: Wow! You haven't gotten a raise for how many years now? Janice: (Heave a sigh). It's been three years! The company keeps losing money and they can't afford to give anyone a raise. Eddie: That's too bad. Did you ever think of working somewhere else? Janice: Yeah. In fact, I have an interview next Monday. Eddie: Good luck!
a. b. c. d. How long has Janice not been raised for the salary? What does Eddie suggest to Janice? Does Janice agree with Eddies suggestion? When does Janice get the interview?

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EXERCISE Eddie: What are the Janice: Chances are ! a raise for how many years of a raise this year?

Eddie: Wow! You haven't now?

Janice: (Heave a sigh). It's been three years! The company keeps losing money and they can't afford to give anyone a raise. Eddie: That's too bad. Did you somewhere else? of working

Janice: Yeah. In fact, I have an interview next Eddie: Good luck!

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LESSON 41 I am overwhelmed with a heavy workload.

Derrick complains to his good friend Terri that he is overwhelmed with a heavy workload....

Terri: Derrick, don't you think you should take a vacation? Even one or two days would be fine. Derrick: There's no way. There's too much work. Terri: But you look so exhausted. You need a break! Derrick: I know. My chances would be better if they would hire more people. Terri: They won't hire more people? Derrick: No. They always want to keep the cost down. I am really overwhelmed with a heavy workload. Terri: Maybe you should talk to the manager. Derrick: Yes. I'm going to bring this up in tomorrow's meeting
a. Why does Derrick cannot take a vacation? b. Why does Terri suggest Derrick to take a break? c. Why does the company not want to hire more people? d. When is the meeting? Terri: Derrick, apakah kamu berpikir untuk libur? Satu atau dua hari. Derrick: Tidak mungkin. Pekerjaan terlalu banyak. Terri: Kamu tampak begitu kelelahan. Anda perlu istirahat!

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LESSON 42 I'll keep that in mind.

Kent is going to have a job interview the next day. His friend Reese is trying to give him some advice.

Reese: So, how was your interview? Kent: I haven't gone to the interview yet. It's tomorrow. I'm so nervous. Reese: Don't worry. You should do fine. You have the experience. Kent: I hope so. Reese: Remember, they want someone who works well with people. You've got to show them how easy-going and personable you are! Kent: Thanks. I'll keep that in mind
a. Why does Kent feel nervous? b. When will Kent have for the interview?

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EXERCISE Reese: So, how was your ?

Kent: I haven't gone to the interview yet. It's tomorrow. I'm so .

Reese: Don't worry. You should do fine. You have the . Kent: I hope so. Reese: Remember, they want who works well with

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Kent: Thanks. I'll keep that in

LESSON 43 I believe I have a good chance.

Burt is applying for a new job and is very confident about himself.

Raelene: Hi, Burt. I heard you're looking for a new job. Burt: Yeah. I just had an interview yesterday. Raelene: Oh. How did it go? Burt: I think I did well. They said they would make a decision by this Friday. Raelene: This Friday? Looks like they want to hire the person as quickly as possible. Burt: Yeah! I think so, too. Raelene: What are your chances of getting that job? Burt: I believe I have a very good chance. The director seems to like me. Raelene: Well, good luck, then. Burt: Thanks. I hope it helps. a. What is Burt doing? b. What day is the company will give a decision about Burt?
c. Who seems fond of Burt?

d. Does the company want to hire the person as quickly as possible?

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Raelene: Hai, Burt. Saya dengar kamu sedang mencari pekerjaan? Burt: Ya. Saya sudah wawancara kemarin. Raelene: Oh. Bagaimana hasilnya? Burt: Saya pikir saya telah melakukan dengan baik. Mereka mengatakan akan membuat keputusan Jumat ini. Raelene: Jumat ini? Sepertinya mereka ingin mempekerjakan orang secepat mungkin. Burt: Ya! Saya pikir begitu. Raelene: Adakah kesempatan mendapatkan pekerjaan itu? Burt: Saya percaya saya memiliki kesempatan yang sangat baik. Direktur tampaknya menyukai saya. Raelene: Nah, semoga beruntung. Burt: Terima kasih. Saya juga berharap demikian.

EXERCISE

Raelene: Hi, Burt. I heard you're

for a new job.

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Burt: Yeah. I just had an Raelene: Oh. How did it go?

yesterday.

Burt: I think I did well. They said they would make a decision by this Friday. Raelene: This Friday? Looks like they want to hire the person as quickly as .

Burt: Yeah! I think so, too. Raelene: What are your Burt: I believe I have a very The director seems to like me. Raelene: Well, good luck, then. Burt: Thanks. I hope it helps. of getting that job? .