Accepting and declining invitation

Study and practise the following conversation. Then, underline the expressions of
accepting/ declining an offer/invitation.
Anita : You look so happy today, Adib.
Ruben

: Is there something we dont know?

Adib : Yes, my brother has finished his study in Australia and hell be home tonight.
Anita : Really?
Adib : Yeah, tonight were going to have a small welcome party. Would you
like to come?
Ruben

: I would.

Adib : What about you, Anita?

Anita : Id like to, but tonight I will have to take care of my little brother and my little
sister. My parents
will attend their friends wedding party.
Adib

: I see. Its okay. Well, I think I have to go now. See you.

Ruben & Anita : See you

Im not sure I can.
Thank you. Id like
to.
Would you come?
Would you like to try
it?
Andi : Den, do you know klepon?
Denias

: No, I dont. Whats that?

Andi : Its a kind of dessert made of fl ours with brown sugar inside. It is sprinkled
with shred coconut.
The shape of klepon is like a ball. 1) _______________ . My
mother made klepon this afternoon.
Denias : 2) ________________.
Andi : Well, Ill get some for you.
Denias

: Okay.

Andi : Here you are. Just try it.

Denias

: Hmm , its delicious. Your mum is a good cook.

Andi : Yes, she is. By the way, tomorrow were going to have a graduation party for
my sister. 3) ____.

Denias : 4) ___________. Tomorrow Im going to join a karate competition. I dont know

what time it ends.
Andi

: Thats okay. Anyway, wont you have more klepon?

Denias : Yes, thank you.

1)

Arnys

: Would you have a glass of Es Palubutung?

Marcell : (accept) That would be very nice.

2)

Adib

: Shall we have lunch at Padang Resto?

Anita : (decline) ....

3)

Anita : Wont you have more Satay?

Virga : (decline) ....

4)

Andi : Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?

Retno

5)

Ayu

: (accept) ....
: Will you have something to drink?

Ruben
6)

: (accept) ....

Marcell : Would you like to join me for a coffee?

Andi : (decline) ....

Appointment
Dialogue 1
Marcell
: Do you have a recipe book of making tempura?
Arnys
: Yes, I do.
Marcell
: Great! My sister needs it. May I borrow it?
Arnys
: Of course.
Marcell
: Can I see you at 10 a.m. tomorrow?
Arnys
: Sure, Ill be waiting for you.
Dialogue 2
Anita
: I found a new recipe on making pizza. It is called fruit pizza.
Adib
: Really? I never heard of it.
Anita
: So, Id like to invite you to make the fruit pizza together.
Adib
: That sounds nice. Will it be convenient if I come tomorrow at 5
p.m.?
Anita
: Sorry, I dont think so. How about at 7 p.m.?
Adib
: Okay, that will be fi ne.
Would Saturday at 3 p.m.
be possible?
Im afraid, I cant
How about Sunday at
10.30 a.m.?
Great, its a perfect time.

Andi : Retno, have you tried Japanese tempura at Diponegoro Street?

Retno : No, I havent.
Andi : Will you accompany me to go there?
Retno : Sure, when?
Andi : 1) ____________________________
Retno
: Umm 2) ____________________ I have a dancing class next Saturday.
Andi : I see. So, 3) ____________________
Retno
: 4) __________________________
Andi : Okay, see you next Sunday.
Retno
: See you.

Complete the short dialogues with appropriate expressions to make,

approve and cancel an
Appointment. Look at the example.
1)

Ayu : Can I see you tomorrow at 8 a.m.?

Retno : (approve) Yes, I think so.
2)
Ruben
: Id like you to help me decorate my new kitchen. Would tomorrow
be possible?
Anita : (cancel)
3)
Retno
: (make)
Arnys
: Im afraid I cant.
4)
Andi : Lets try the new restaurant at Amarylis Street No.5. How about Tuesday
the fi fth?
Denias : (approve)
5)
Marcell : I need your help to make a chocolate cake. Would tomorrow morning
be possible?
Virga : (approve)
6)
Adib : Can I see you tomorrow
Ayu : (cancel)