Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Formal Informal
You Should Wear a Helmet
Do you need ... How about some ...?
Would you like ... What about some . . .?
Advice and Offering
Shall 1 ... (for you)? What do you say about some . . .?
Asking for Advice Phrases Phrases for Giving Advice
Would you like me to ...? Are you up for some ...?
What do you think 1 should do? I think you should get...
I'll ... if you like.
What do you suggest? Maybe you should . . .
Can 1 get you some ...?
What would you do (in this Why don't you . . .
Would you like some ...?
situation)?
May 1 offer you some . ..?
What would you do if you were If I were you, I would ...
Would you like me to get you
me?
some .
Make sure that...
I don't think you should ...
Responses to Offer
You ought to ...
Accepting Offers Resusing Offers
You ought not. . .
Thank you. I’d like to That's very kind. Unfortunately, I .
If I were in your position, I would
.
..
Yes, please I'd like to, but.. .
If I were in your shoes, I would..
Yes, that’s kind of you No, thank you.
You had better...
That sounds great ! (less formal) I'm fine, thank you.
Whatever you do .. .
Please (less formal)
You bet ! (less formal)
ESSENTIAL GRAMMAR Examples:
Modal Auxiliary - They shouldn't worry so much. Everything will be all right.
Modal auxiliaries in English are can, could, had better, may, might, must, - They shouldn't come late.
ought to, shall, should, will, and would.
Don't say you should to go. Say you should go.
Modal auxiliaries generally express a speaker's attitudes or moods. For
Should is followed by an infinitive without to.
examples, modals can express that a speaker feels something is necessary,
advisable, permissible, or possible. 3) Ought to
The modals should, ought to, had better, would, will, shall, may, and can are Use this modal to say that you think someone should do something
used to give advice and make offers. because it is good for them or will help them.
a. Should, Ought to, Had better Examples:
Should and ought to have the same meaning: they express advisability. - The doctor told Dan he ought to exercise more.
The meaning ranges in strength from a suggestion to a statement about - You ought to ask Eric. I'm sure he'd help.
responsibility. In meaning, had better is close to should and ought to, but
Ought to is less common than should in written and
had better is usually stronger. It often imolies a warning or a threat of
spoken English.
possible bad consequences.
1) Should 4) Ought not/oughtn't
If you should do something, it is the best thing for you to do it Ought not is used when you think it is best for someone not to do
because it is either good for you or it will help you. something.
Examples: Examples:
- I should give up smoking. - She oughtn't drive if she's been drinking.
- You should go to bed early if you're feeling tired. - He oughtn't bully the new student.
2) Should not/shouldn't 5) Had better (especially in spoken language)
Should not is used when it is the best thing for you to avoid Use this modal to say that you think someone should do something
something because it is bad for you. because it is sensible or it will help them avoid problems.
Examples: You can also use will to give your opinion about something in sentences
- You'd better ask your teacher for advice. that begin with I'm sure, I think, I expect, I suppose, I doubt, etc., or
- It was starting to snow and we thought we had better go home. with words such as probably, perhaps, certainly, etc.
Examples:
Don't say you better go home or you'd better to go
- "Do you think Carta will pass her test?" "Yes, I'm sure she will."
home. Say you'd better go home.
- I'll see him again soon.
b. Will, Shall, Would - They say it'll probably snow tomorrow.
Both will and shall are generally used to express future tense. - Perhaps things will be better next week.
1) Will 2) Shall
This is the most common way of expressing future time. When we speak In British English, you often use shall in questions when making
English, we often use contractions or short forms. The short form of will is suggestions about what to do, or when discussing what to do.
'II and the short form of will not is won't. You usually use these in Examples:
spoken English instead of will or will not. The main verb can be either in - Shall we go now?
its simple form or in its progressive form. - What shall i tell Mike?
Examples: In formal British English, you can sometimes hear I shall used to express
- I will talk to them. future time.
- We'll have a break at six o'clock. He'll be arriving later. Examples:
- Don't worry, I won't break it. - I shall try to persuade them.
I'm going to change the light bulb. It burnt out. c. I have to lead a group on a d. I got burned from a kind of
i should think about that. crosscountry hike. What chemical. What should I do?
Are you out of your mind? Those books will slip and you'll fall. should I do?
e. I have a toothache. What f. I forgot to bring my ID card.
You'd be blind if that happens!
should 1 do? What should 1 take instead of
What are you standing on?
it?
A couple of dictionaries and some textbooks.
g. I ruined my supervisor's rubber h. You have to work in an area full
What are you doing?
gloves by getting holes in it. of smoke. What should you
It's only a couple of feet.
Should 1 tell him? wear?
What if you fall while you're holding the light bulb and it breaks,
i. You are having lunch with an j. You forgot your boyfriend/
and the pieces go into your eyes?
old friend from school when girlfriend's birthday and now
d. They go out to the meeting point.
your jealous boyfriend / he/she is outside at your door.
We tell our workers to leave the site.
girlfriend walks in. What What should you do?
Can they take their belongings?
should you do?
What happens when the fire alarm rings?
We take our attendance list to the meeting point and take roll.
k. I did my homework, but my l. I didn't have time to eat No. Sentences Expressions
dog chewed it up. I don't think breakfast this morning. Now, 15 I'll do the printing, if you like.
my teacher will believe me. I'm in class and my stomach is
What should 1 do? growling. What should I do? 7. Match the offers with the responses.
Offers Responses
6. Mark the sentences with 'M' if it expresses making an offer, 'A' if it a. Can 1 assist you? 1. Yes, please. That would be.very
expresses accepting an offer, and 'R' if it expresses refusing an offer. kind of you.
No. Sentences Expressions b. Can 1 help you? You seem to 2. If you wouldn't mind. It's very hot
1 Can 1 get you some water? be looking for someone. here.
2 Yes, please. c. Shall 1 open the window for 3. No thanks, I'm just looking.
3 I'd like to, but I'm busy. you?
4 Would you like me to help you? d. Would you like another 4. It's OK, I can copy the files by
5 Thanks. A glass of mineral water, please. coffee? myself.
6 Are you up for meeting for lunch this week? e. Would you like me to ask the 5. Yes, please. I feel so sleepy.
7 Do you want a piece of cake? customer service?
8 That's very kind of you. Thank you. f. Would you like me to answer 6. Yes please. I'd like to know what
9 That's very kind of you, but I'm afraid 1 can't the phone? time the train leaves.
stay long. g. I'll do the photocopying, if 7. No, thank you. I can answer that.
10 Do you need a hand? you like.
11 That sounds great.
12 You bet!
13 No, thank you.
14 Shall I get you some paper?
8. Write a response to each of the following offers. Should you accept this job offer, per company policy you'll be eligible
a. Can I help you with the monthly report? to receive the following beginning on your hire date.
Salary: Annual gross starting salary of $63,500
________________________________________________________ Performance Bonuses: Up to three percent of your annual gross
b. Shall I get you the financial reports that go with that? salary, paid quarterly
Stock Options: 500 Acme stock options in your first year, fully
________________________________________________________
vested in four years at the rate of 125 shares per year
c. I'll print the report if you'd like. Benefits: Annual stock options, child daycare assistance, education
assistance, health life, and disability insurance, profit sharing, sick
________________________________________________________
leave, vacation and personal days
d. Would you like me to help you with your presentation? To accept this job offer:
1. Sign and date this job offer letter where indicated below.
________________________________________________________
2. Sign and date the enclosed Non-Compete Agreement where
e. How about another donut? indicated.
3. Sign and date the enclosed Confidentiality Agreement where
________________________________________________________
indicated.
9. Read the letter. Then, answer the questions. 4. Sign and date the enclosed At-Will Employment Confirmation where
Acme Technical Enterprises indicated.
BRI Tower 16th Floor - 42 • Jakarta • 13521 5. Mail all pages of the signed and dated documents listed above back
Phone 555-555-0000 to us in the enclosed business-reply envelope, to arrive by Friday,
March 17"', 2017. A copy of each document is enclosed for your
March 1", 2017 records.
6. Attend new-hire orientation on Monday, March 20th, 2017,
Raysa Handoyo beginning at 8:00 AM sharp.
Jalan. Mandalika HI/12 To decline this job offer:
Madiun, 63114 1. Sign and date this job offer letter where indicated below.
2. Mail all pages of this job offer letter back to us in the enclosed
Dear Raysa Handoyo, business-reply envelope, to arrive by Thursday, March 17th, 2017.
If you accept this job offer, your hire date will be on the day that you
JOB OFFER attend new-hire orientation. Plan to work for the remainder of the
business day after new-hire orientation ends. Please read the enclosed
Acme Technical Enterprises, Inc. is pleased to offer you a job as a new-hire package for complete, new-hire instructions and more
Senior Engineer. We trust that your knowledge, skills, and experience information about the benefits that Acme offers.
will be among our most valuable assets. Regards,
Should you accept this job offer, per company policy you'll be eligible Mr. Jeffry Chow
to receive the following beginning on your hire date. The Hiring Coordinator
Salary: Annual gross starting salary of $63,500
Performance Bonuses: Up to three percent of your annual gross salary,
paid quarterly
Questions: j. Whatever you do, don't turning off the computers.
a. What kind of letter is this? k. They ought to going out to the meeting point.
b. Who is the sender? Who is the addressee? l. You'd better write him an email
c. What is the purpose of the letter? m. I will discussing the detail with the management
d. What position is being offered? n. What shall I write in my resume?
e. What will Raysa Handoyo receive, in addition to a monthly salary? o. I can to help you with your problem.
f. Why are the benefits mentioned in the letter? 2. Fill in the blanks with correct modals: should, ought to, or had better.
g. Mention the four documents that Raysa Handoyo must sign for accepting a. We _________ pay our taxes.
the offer. b. You _________ drive carefully. There is a lot traffic.
h. What does Raysa Handoyo have to do if she refuses the offer? c. We _________ rest sometimes while travelling
i. Who signs the letter? d. One _________ drive carefully.
j. What is the purpose of the last part of the letter? e. We _________ wash our hands.
f. You _________ eat healthy food. You are healthy food.
GRAMMAR g. You _________ pay your tax. Tomorrow is the last day.
1. Write √ if the sentence is CORRECT and X if the sentence is FALSE. h. We _________ eat healthy food.
a. You should to wear a helmet. i. You _________ rest for some time. You are going to sleep.
b. I don't think you should work so hard. j. We _________ clean the room. There are pieces of glass there.
c. You ought work without any protection. k. You _________ wash your hands, dear. You have touched lots of things.
d. You ought not to forgetting your ID card. l. You _________ take your umbrella in case it rains.
e. If I were you, I'd wear gloves. m. You _________take your umbrella with you. It is raining.
f. If I were in your position, I would be listen to my supervisor. n. You _________ not tell lies. He knows the truth.
g. If I were in your shoes, I had read the manual. o. We _________save money, (in general)
h. You had better cleaned the mess. p. We _________clean our environment.
i. You shouldn't take off your shoes. q. We _________not tell lies.
r. We _________not make noise. Letter 2
s. You _________help that old man. Dear Mrs. Halimah,
3. Fill in the blanks with suitable modals: must, should, ought to, or had
better. I think you (1) __________ go and talk to the head teacher of
Letter 1 your daughter. Bullying is a serious problem in many schools. Every
Dear Melisa, school (2) __________have a policy to try to stop it. The head teacher
(3) __________do something about it.
I think you (1) __________ go and speak to them one more time. Perhaps you (4) __________ also have a chat with your daughter
Perhaps you (2) __________ go during the daytime, when it's quiet and and give some advice to her on how she could keep away from these
you feel calm. You (3) __________ get angry. You (4) __________ act boys during break time.
politely and explain how their music can affect your children. Tell them Why don't you give your daughter a special treat, like a trip to the
that you would really like to be friendly with them. cinema or to the zoo? I think it can make your daughter feel better.
But, if they keep making noise at night, you will contact your
local council. Before you contact them, you (5) __________ write Regards,
down all the dates and times when your neighbors made too much Mrs. Anita
noise.
Regards,
Mike
visit Beverly Hills and Hollywood. You (11) • visit Disneyland and
Universal
Studies. They are'fun!
Letter 3
Los Angeles is a relatively safe city, but you (12) __________ be
Dear Emma,
careful because like every big city there is crime. You (13) __________
carry a cell phone too, just in case you need to call anyone.
I'm so glad to hear that you decided to go to UCLA! You (1)
If there is anything else I can do to help you, just let me know. I
__________ be so excited! Since you were also accepted at Columbia
know you (14) __________ be very happy about your new life.
University and Princeton, it (2) __________ have been a difficult
decision. I had a great experience at UCLA and I think if you follow my
Best wishes,
advice, you will go there too.
Anna
First, you (3) __________ bring enough money to last you the
first month; otherwise you won't have enough! After that, you (4)
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__________ get a job, but if you don't, you (5) __________ apply for
financial aid. I think you (6) __________ focus more on studying than
working, so your job (7) __________ only require you to work a few ENRICHMENT
hours a week. You (8) __________ live on campus the first year. That Short Conversations
way, you will get accustomed to life in the USA and college. After that, In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. You will hear the
you (9) __________ move to an apartment because it will be hard to conversations TWICE. The conversations will not be printed in your test book, so
focus on your studies if you live on campus with new students! you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. In your test book,
Los Angeles has a lot of things to do. The beaches are great, but you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed
you (10) __________ bring sunscreen and a hat if you go. The Southern by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it
California sun is very strong. You can also visitBeverly Hills and on your answer sheet.
Hollywood. You (11) __________ visit Disneyland and Universal
Studies. They are fun !
1. What is the main purpose of the discussion? D. A dentist.
A. To fill out paperwork. Short Talks
B. To come aboard. In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. The talks are spoken
C. To clarify a point. TWICE. They will not be printed in your test paper, so you must listen carefully
D. To confirm a job. to understand what the speakers say. In your test paper, you will read three
2. What is the woman doing with the desk? questions about each short talk. The questions will be followed by four answers.
A. Rearranging it. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer
B. Assembling it. sheet.
C. Designing it. 6. What is the main purpose of the short talk?
D. Buying it. A. To announce a warning.
3. What does the woman offer to do? B. To promote alcohol.
A. Booking some places. C. To warn criminals.
B. Staying in the evening. D. To offer a product.
C. Making telephone calls. 7. Who is the intended audience?
D. Painting the hotel room. A. Children. C. Friends.
4. What does the man advise the woman to do? B. Women. D. Adults.
A. Walk to the office. 8. What is being offered?
B. Give a shorter report. A. Designated drivers.
C. Make a better work schedule. B. Tough winter driving.
D. Finish her report at the weekend. C. A little bit of good cheer.
5. To whom is the woman speaking? D. Free cab rides for drunk drivers.
A. A telephone operator. 9. What is the main topic of the talk?
B. A taxi driver. A. Driving safety.
C. A mechanic. B. Purchasing a car.
C. Traffic conditions. B. The speaker is an expert on hair.
D. Driving in heavy traffic. C. The speaker was a famous athlete.
10. What does the speaker suggest that drivers do? D. The speaker is the company's owner.
A. Avoid drinks with caffeine. WRITING
B. Take frequent breaks. Incomplete Sentences
C. Open a window. Questions 15 to 35 are incomplete sentences. Four words or phrases, marked by
D. Change cars. A, B, C, or D, are given. You are to choose the one word/phrase that best
11. What will the next talk be about? completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the
A. Saving money. question and mark your answer.
B. Reducing stress. 15. The book is optional. My teacher said we could read It if we needed more
C. Vacation destinations. knowledge. But we ___________ read it if we don't want to.
D. Getting a good night's sleep. A. don't have to
12. What is being advertised? B. must not
A. A lotion to promote hair growth. C. cannot
B. A procedure for hair restoration. D. had better not
C. Discounts for bald customers. 16. The laptop ________ be crashed. Maybe the battery needs charging.
D. Surgery to implant new hair. A. can not
13. Who is the intended audience? B. should not
A. Young persons. C. might not
B. Senior citizens. D. shall not
C. Teenage women. 17. You _______ worry so much. It doesn't do you any good. Either you get the
D. Middle-aged men. job, or you don't. If you don't, just apply for another one. Eventually, you will
14. According to the short talk, which of the following statements is TRUE? find work.
A. The speaker has a bald head. A. will not
B. had better not C. had better
C. don't have to D. shall not
D. must not 22. You ________ be kidding! That story can't be true.
18. ____________ we move to the terrace? It is colder there and it has beautiful A. had better C. Have to
view of the mountains. B. will D. must
A. Must 23. You ________ leave the table once you have finished your dinner and
B. Might politely excuse yourself.
C. Will A. ought
D. Shall B. would
19. You ________ take along some cash. The cafe may not accept credit cards. C. may
A. can D. might
B. should 24. We've done this math problem at least ten times, but our answer is wrong
C. will according to the answer key. The answer in the book ________ be wrong!
D. would A. shall
20. You _________ be rich to be a success. Some of the most successful people B. must
that I know do not have much money. C. would
A. don't have to D. have to
B. must not 25. Do you always have to say the first thing that pops into your head.
C. cannot ________ you think once in a while before you speak?
D. had better not A. Can
21. I can't stand these children. I _________ out of here. I will be back when the B. Might
birthday party is over. C. Must
A. might have D. Ought to
B. ought not to
26. New research suggests that exercise can reduce the chance of heart attack as A. shall
well as cancer. That's why I told my mother that she ________ start B. might
walking around the neighbourhood in the morning. C. must
A. shall D. should
B. might 30. For most people, learning a new. language is very difficult. Experts agree that
C. should to make the most of your language learning experience, you ________
D. will practice the language regularly.
27. At first, my manager didn't want to hire Ali. But, because I had previously A. better
worked with Ali, I told her that she ________ take another look at his resume B. have to
and reconsider him for the position. C. had better not
A. ought not to D. don't have to
B. should not 31. I was sorry to hear that your basement was flooded last week due to a leaky
C. had better pipe. ________ you allow me to come to your home to make sure that your
D. will have to plumbing is secure? Please contact me to make an appointment at 577-1234.
28. Oh no! He's unconscious. Don't move him. He ________ have internal A. Will
injuries. Somebody call an ambulance. B. May
A. may C. Should
B. shall D. Ought to
C. will 32. While you are at work, your time, and attention ________ be focused on your
D. should job and used in the best interests of the company. Keep your private calls to a
29. The book recommends adding fresh soil and using plant food to make the minimum and don't speak on your phone within earshot of colleagues'
flowers grow in your garden. Since some people might be allergic to working space during working hours.
chemicals in artificial plant foods, the book says that you ________ use an A. can
organic brand to avoid skin irritation. B. would
C. had better Incomplete Dialogs
D. must Questions 36 to 40 are incomplete dialogs and sentences. Four clauses/sentences,
33. I know there are many factors for you to consider because this won't be an marked by A, B, C, or D, are given beneath each dialog. You are to choose the
easy decision. Whatever your decision, you ________ count on my support. one clause/sentence that best completes the dialog. Then, on your answer sheet,
If you need any further discussion of these issues, don't hesitate to call me. find the number of the question and mark your answer.
A. can 36. Mira : Hi, Nana. What's up?
B. must Nana : Good. Anyway, you look so slim, now. I want to lose weight, too.
C. ought to Can you give me some advice?
D. have to Mira : ___________________
34. Thank you for your suggestion on how to make our deliveries more efficient. A. I don't think you can ever lose weight!
I agree that we ________ begin using an electronic scheduling system. B. You don't need to lose weight. You look fine.
A. may C. Join a weight loss club. They will give you moral support.
B. should D. I found that a brisk walk every lunch time helped me to lose weight.
C. ought 37. Mario : Excuse me, I am lost. I need to go to Westminster. Can you
D. better show me the way?
35. What ________ you do if you had to decide between applying for A stranger : Oh, sure. _____________________
government financial aid to complete a graduate degree or working full time A. I am sorry. I am busy.
for six months to earn enough money and have less debt? B. Ask at the tube station.
A. shall C. I am sorry I can't help you. I don't know the way either.
B. should D. Walk down the road, catch bus 123 and it will take you there.
C. would 38. Sarah : Hi, Reza. What's your plan after graduating? Reza : I want to
D. will apply for a job. Do you have any advice?
Sarah : _________________
A. There are not many jobs available. You are wasting your time. READING
B. Write your CV and visit the employment agency. Read the following texts and then choose the best answer to each of the
C. My plan is continuing my studies. following questions.
D. Why do you want a job? Text 1
39. Lia's sister : Hey, you look so confused. What's going on? The International Employment Newsletter
Lia : My friend,Tito, asked me for money. If you were me, what No matter where your career is headed, we can help to identify the best
would you do? Would you give it to him? direction for you. The International Employment Newsletter is written for all
Lia's sister : _________________ professionally minded people seeking a new position or hoping to improve
A. Ask him what he needs the money for. their current states. Each issue contains hundreds of regional, national, and
B. He's your friend. Give him the money. international job opportunities. In addition, we offer expert career advice,
C. Pretend you don't have any money. such as letter and resume writing for beginning job seekers and negotiating
D. I never give money to friends. and networking strategies for experienced professionals. Regardless of where
40. Ryan : I want to quit smoking. Can you help me? you are with your career, The International Employment Newsletter can help
Dika : _________________ you. Look for us at your local newsstand or subscribe today for convenient
A. Just stop. home delivery.
B. I suggest you visit the doctor.
C. Don't join friends when they go out for a smoke. 41. What service is offered by The International Employment Newsletter?
D. This is good. You really must do it. I will support you. A. Translation and interpretation.
B. Preparation for going abroad.
C. Work visa applications.
D. Career advice.
42. What is learned about The International Employment Newsletter?
A. It can be read on the Internet.
B. It is published every two weeks.
C. It is available only by subscription. 45. How would a customer know whether he fits the requirement or not?
D. It can be purchased at newsstands. A. By encouraging him to take the opportunity.
Text 2 B. By placing the next order immediately.
Thank you for your most recent purchase. At this time we wish to remind you C. By contacting the sender at 555-5555.
that customers, whose accounts are paid in full within 10 days from receipt of D. By waiting for a call from 555-5555.
merchandise, will receive a 5% discount on their next order. Those who pay
within 30 days will receive a 3% discount. We encourage you to take
advantage of this money-saving opportunity. We appreciate your business
and we also hope that everything in your most recent shipment was
satisfactory. If you have questions regarding your shipment or bill, please
contact us immediately at 555-5555.
satisfy satisfying satisfied - They should do something about this critical situation.
shock shocking shocked c. Should expresses a personal opinion and is much weaker and more
surprise surprising surprised personal than must or have to. It is often introduced by I think.
a. We use the -ed form to talk about how people feel. - I don't think they should keep the contract.
- Ines was excited to go on a bus around Jakarta. if we want to use clauses with "that", follow the following rules:
b. We use the -ing form to talk about the subject. a. after verbs of thinking:
- It was surprising that he got 750 for the TOEIC test. know understand suppose guess Imagine
3. Label whether each of the following statements is a NEUTRAL or a b. What is the first speaker's idea?
a. As far as I'm concerned social media reduces social interactions. d. Do the speakers end up in an agreement?
b. I feel that traveling abroad broadens our personal view. e. What might be the relationship between the two speakers?
C. The programs are good. An Invitation letter is a type of letter written to an organization or an individual
D. There aren't many programs. for their participation or presence at an event or an occasion. The occasion can be
20. What did the man think of the meeting? official (formal) or personal (informal).
C. It was interesting. Official invitation letters are written for inviting officials and certain
D. It was useful. distinguished people. They follow a formal format. The Invitations are related
to meetings, interviews, training, conferences, etc.
b. Personal Examples:
Personal invitation letters are written for Inviting friends, peers, relatives, - There is no possible way I can rearrange my schedule at this time. I'm
family members, or neighbors to social events, such as weddings, birthday deeply sorry.
parties, anniversaries, or baby showers. The format Is a mixture of informal - I regret I'll be out of the city on September 6th.
and formal letters. - November 11 is our parents' anniversary. We apologize for being unable
2. Accepting an Invitation to attend your event.
When writing an accepting invitation lener to an event, the letter should be brief. - We Would Like to Invite You
The body of the letter should: c. Wish success for the event.
- inform an appreciation that was felt upon receiving the request, Examples:
- provide a brief section outlining the confirmation of the details of the event - My best regards for the dinner and discussions.
including the date and time, and - I do hope the meeting turns out to be profitable for all concerned.
- inform the invitee that the person will be attending. - Thank you for thinking of me and best wishes for an enjoyable and
3. Declining an Invitation successful evening.
When writing a declining invitation letter to an event, follow these guidelines
below. NOTE:
a. Express appreciation for the invitation. 1. RSVP
Examples: From French, it means "ftepondez s'il vous plait." or "Please reply." It's
- I was honored to be invited to the opening ceremony for the Legend's Art definitely telling you that your hosts want to know if you are attending or not.
Exhibition. Reply promptly, within a day or two of receiving an invitation.
- Thank you for including me on your guest list for the upcoming dinner 2. How do I respond? Reply in the manner indicated on the invitation.
with Dr. Chang. - RSVP and no response card: a handwritten response to the host at the
b. Express regret that you must decline. Your regret sounds more sincere if you return address on the envelope.
can give a specific explanation of what prevents your acceptance. - Response Card: fill in and reply by the date indicated and return it in the
enclosed envelope.
- Regrets only: reply only if you cannot attend. If your host doesn't hear Examples:
from you, he is expecting you. I was just wondering if you would like to come over for a drink.
Would you be interested in going to our university next Thursday?
B. Spoken Invitations We'd be delighted to have you over for my birthday party.
Use the following expressions, if you want to directly invite people for your Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
events or invite someone over. How do you fancy going to the live concert?
Inviting someone you do not know very well Care to come over for lunch?
I was wondering if you'd like to... Would you like to go to the theater tomorrow?
Would you be interested in ...? How about going to the restaurant?
We'd be delighted to... Note:
Don't say'l invite you...'or'l'd like to invite you...'
Inviting friends Use one of the expressions above.
Do you want to ...?
How do you fancy ...?
Care to ...?
Inviting anyone
Would you like to ...?
How about ...?
Here are the expressions of accepting and refusing an invitation: There are two phrases for inviting people:
Accepting an invitation Declining an invitation a. Formal Phrases
Formal phrases are used when you are planning to invite several people for
Formal Formal
official events. The invited people usually are older family members,
That's very kind of That's very kind of supervisors, or people whom you do not know particularly well.
you, thanks. you, but actually . . . Examples:
Would you like to join us for lunch?
That sounds lovely, (reason)
May I have your presence tonight?
thank you. Well, I'd love to, but... b. Informal Phrases
What a great idea, (reason) Informal phrases are used when you are planning to invite your casual friends
or people, who you know very well.
thank you. Informal
Examples:
I'd love to, thanks. I'm really sorry, but... Let's go out tonight!
They object to changing their plans at this late date. am having a small farewell letter. I'd love to join you. Maybe
Certain verbs party next Saturday at 7 p.m. I will stay with my mother this
mind delay Your presence will be Friday night and I could join you
quit (give up) keep (keep on) most eagerly awaited. the next morning because I have
through) discuss you on that day. afternoon. Is that all right for
How are you uncle? Do you Thank you very much for your RSVP toTania
find your new job rewarding? kind invitation to John's 567-786
We are visiting grandma this wedding. We are very happy to 5 You are cordially invited to e Dear....
weekend. Why don't you join accept it. attend an Engagement Party
us? We really miss you. given in honor of: John and 1 were delighted to
Yours sincerely, receive the invitation to your
Love, Doni and Lala barbecue party. We accept and
On July 16th, 2017 are looking forward to the event.
At 7 p.m. I've misplaced the invitation, but
Invitations Replies a. Body of the letter b. Signature c. Dress code
as 1 recall, the barbecue is on d. Statement of details e. Sender's address f. Complimentary close
This party will be held at Sunday, August 20th at 7 p.m.. g. Date h. A request for response i. Addressee's name
Kemang Restaurant Please let me know if 1 am
Jakarta Selatan. mistaken. We look forward to 3. Read the letter again and then answer the questions.
Hosted by the parents of the another great evening with you. a. Who is the sender?
couple. b. Who is the addressee?
Regards, c. What is the purpose of the letter?
d. What is the agenda of the event?
2. Read the letter and then match the numbers with the parts. e. What should the addressee do after she received the letter?
University of f. Is it a formal or informal letter?
Reading
g. How do you know if this letter is formal or informal?
White knights House
White knights, PO Box 217 4. Complete the letters with the words in the boxes.
Reading RG6 6AH
March I8'h,2017 Letter 1
Dear Helena Chow,
The Heid'rich Literacy Council ________ you to attend a special benefit
It is with great pleasure that I write to invite youjalbeJatmctrofffielJniversity of
Reading's Centre for Food Security on Monday, June 12", 2017. The Centre offers a new ________ performance featuring the famous comedian, Stefan Heidrich. All
focus for research on the challenges of meeting global demands for food in a sustainable ________ will go towards next year's literacy campaign.
way. The launch will be marked by a lecture entitled The Global Future of Food and You may already know that the Heidrich Literacy Council has taught over
Farming', given by Sir John Paddington, Government Chief Scientist. 1,000________ adults in the Springfield to read and write each year since 2001. But
The launch and lecture, which are kindly sponsored by PwC, will be run in partnership perhaps you didn't know that we also ________ thousands of dollars every year to
with the University of Reading s highly-acclaimed Museum of English Rural Life. public and private schools to improve their libraries.
The evening win commence with a private drinks reception from 6.15 p.m. followed by You can contribute to these efforts by purchasing a ticket to the benefit
the lecture at 7 p.m., with ample time being given for Q&A and discussion during the formal performance, which will be ________ on May 9th at 8 p.m. in the Springfield High
proceedings. School auditorium. The cost of the tickets is only $15.00 per person.
Additional information about the event, together with details about how to get to the
________is a mail order form for your tickets. Please specify the number of
venue at the Henley Business School in the University of Reading, are enclosed. I would hp
extremely grateful if you could R.S.V.P. by no later than Friday, May 12'" to tickets you desire and enclose a check for the appropriate amount. If you cannot
events@reading.ac.uk or 0118 378 7109. Please advise us of any special mobility or dietary attend but you would still like to make a donation, we will________receive it. We
requirements you may have. eagerly await your ________.
I hope you are able to accept this invitation and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely.
Professor Gordon Marshall PS. Dress-code: formal
Letter 4
a. proceeds b. gratefully c. invites
Thank you very much for your a. Occasion
d. reply e. donate f. enclosed thoughtful___________to attend Sisca's graduation
b. Invitation
g. area h. held party. Unfortunately, Rick will be in Bandung that day
and I am in ___________of a community fund drive c. Congratulations
that requires my attention and help that night.
d. charge
Otherwise, we would surely be there. I'm sure it will
Letter 2 be a great ___________. Please convey our regrets to
Sisca and extend our warm ___________ to her on
The Demian Arts Council this achievement. I'm sure you are very proud of her.
___________the pleasure of your company a. Honor
at a reception in___________of b. R.S.V.P
Dr. Robert John 5. Put the expressions below into the correct sub-headings.
c. Requests
on the occasion of his___________ I was wondering if you'd like to come to our party.
on Friday, August 11'h, 2017 d. Retirement
from 7 8 p.m. I wish I could, but I have lots to do.
at The Hilton Hotel e. to
Sounds great.
Thamrin Street
___________ (021) 8096407 by July 2" 2017 How about going with us?
I'd really like to, but my mother is visiting us tonight.
OK.
Letter 3 Thank you. I'd love to.
Thank you for___________ us to be part of Nana’s graduation I'd like to invite you to dinner this Saturday.
celebration. We're eager to see you all again. This event will make you
even more special. We'll be ___________on Thursday at 7 p.m. on flight Would you like to join us?
401. ___________you for offering to pick us up and ___________ us a
How about dinner?
room at the Sun Inn. You seem to think of everything.
We look___________to spending this time with you and getting Sorry, I've already made plans for Saturday.
better acquainted with Nana and her husband.
I'm awfully sorry, but I have other plans.
a. Inviting b. Thank c. Arriving That would be wonderful.
d. Forward e. getting
Yes, thank you. What time?
Thanks. I'd love to. Invitations Responses
Let's go to our place for a coffee! 6 Would you like to go out for dinner F I'm supposed to be doing
How about going to the flower park? sometime? something else tomorrow
Making an invitation Accepting an invitation Refusing an invitation afternoon. Tonight, maybe?
7 How about getting a cup of coffee G Sorry, but I'm going to aerobics
tomorrow afternoon? on Tuesday.
8 Would you care to join us watching H Great!
a movie tonight?
6. Match the invitations and the responses. 9 I'd be pleased to have you over for I Yes, OK. What time is the
1 Do you want to go bowling on A What a great idea, thank you. 10 Let's grab some drinks! J I'd love to, but I'm afraid the
Thursday? What time is the barbeque? meeting will finish very late
2 I was wondering if you'd like to join B I wish I could, but I have an tonight.
3 Do you want to watch the C That's very kind of you, thank a. Invitation : ___________________
basketball match with us? you. Please give me your Reply : Okay. Sounds good.
4 We're going rollerblading on D Yes, I'd like to go out to dinner Reply : I'm awfully sorry, but I have other plans.
5 Would you like to come over for E Sorry, I can't. It's my dad's Reply : Yes, thank you. What time
8. They were excited (hear) about the birth of her baby. I can assure you of ....
9. Gita had a good reason for (attend) the wedding party yesterday. Don't forget that....
10. The mother told the kid to stop, but he kept (run) toward the river. Here are the sentences' examples:
11. His coach encouraged him throughout the marathon race (keep) on (run). You really should tell your boss.
12. Sometimes students avoid (look) at the teacher when they don't want Don't forget that it's a good brand.
(answer) a question. What about your friends?
13. She was surprised (discover) that he had never learned how (swim). Don't you think you should do something for your school?
14. I need (go) to my school reunion. I am looking forward to (meet) my I could do with your support, you know.
kindergarten friends. I can assure you of my full support.
15. He was accused of (steal) the car and some policemen forced him (admit)
it.
2. To convince someone Analytical Exposition
Some expressions of trying to convince someone: a. Definition
I can guarantee .... Analytical exposition is a type of argumentative text. Its social function is to
I tell you,.... persuade the readers or listeners that the idea is an important matter (good,
I saw it.... bad, necessary, harmful, needs to be done, beneficial, etc.)
It's quite true. It introduces the topic (what the writer is talking about) and indicates the
writer's position. Therefore, this part should end with the expressions of
It must be true.
reasoning or proving.
But you must admit that....
2) Arguments (body)
But don't you agree that....
It contains several reasons, facts, examples, or statistics to support the
Here are the sentences'examples:
writer's position.
I can guarantee that this radio is good.
3) Reiteration (conclusion)
I tell you, this TV series is good.
It restates the writer's position that has been stated in the thesis or makes
I saw it with my own eyes.
conclusion based on the arguments.
It's crystal clear that this LED lamp is good.
c. Language Features of Analytical Exposition
But you must admit that this painting is beautiful.
1) Using relational process
But don't you agree that this exercise is so hard?
Expressing a participant's condition and possession. Example: The
cupboard looks strong because it has two doors.
2) Using sequence connective adverbs
Elaborating and itemizing steps in an argument. Examples: Firstly,
secondly, next, finally
3) Using causal conjunction ESSENTIAL GRAMMAR
Explaining the cause of an event. Examples: Because, due to, since 1. Simple Present Tense
4) Using contrastive conjunction Connecting contrastive sentences. The simple present tense is used to describe an action that is regular, true,
Examples: but, nevertheless or normal. We use the present tense for:
5) Using Simple Present Tense a. Explaining repeated or regular actions in the present time period.
To explain something happening in the present time. Example: Bruno is a Examples:
quiet boy. I take the train to the office every Monday to Friday.
6) Focusing on generic human and non-human participants. Examples: car, The train to Berlin leaves every hour.
pollution, leaded petrol car. John sleeps eight hours every night.
7) Using abstract nouns. Examples: policy, rule. I get up early every day.
8) Using modal verbs. Examples: must, can, should. Carol brushes her teeth twice a day.
9) Using modal adverbs. Example: certainly. They travel to their country house every weekend.
10) Using passive sentences. Examples: It is manufactured in Jakarta. b. Explaining facts. Examples:
Analytical Exposition may appear in the form of: The President of the USA lives in the White House.
Poems Every dog has four legs.
Campaign posters Rivers flow to the sea.
Advertisements We come from Switzerland.
Thé purpose is to persuade/convince the readers or listeners about certain It rains a lot in winter.
issues with aspects like facts, statistics, reasons, examples, or The Queen of England lives in the Buckingham Palace.
differentiation. The examples below are the passive sentences of simple present tense form:
Customers are served by waiters and waitresses.
Her blood pressure is checked twice a year.
Global warming is caused by the loss of forests.
2. Relational process b. Causal conjunction
Relational Process is one type of process which is used to express a To express cause-effect relation. Examples: because, as, since, therefore
participant's condition and possession. Here is a list of verbs showing c. Contrastive conjunction
relational process. To chain contrastive sentences. Examples: but, nevertheless
a. To express a participant's condition: 4. Should
be (is, am, be seem appear sound Should is used to express what the speaker thinks is right or the best
are) (was, were) thing to do. It expresses mild obligation or advice. Examples:
look taste smell feel become I should drink more water. (This is my opinion)
remain turn grow go run You should drink more water. (I'm telling you what I think)
come keep weigh stay cost Do you think we should stop here? (I'm asking you for your opinion)
measure make realize denote indicate Should can also be used to express negative advice. The negative form
refer to reflect portray function represent of should is shouldn't. Examples:
You shouldn't sit so close to the TV. It's bad for your eyes.
b. To express a participant's possession: You shouldn't go to school by driving a car.
have belong to possess lack need Should also expresses the opinion of the speaker and Is often
deserve own feature boast contain introduced by I think or I don't think. Examples:
include exclude involve comprise consist of I think politicians should listen more.
I don't think people should get married until they are 25 years old.
3. Conjunctions in analytical exposition Should can also be used to express logical probability. Examples:
a. Sequence connective adverbs You should find this grammar book helpful.
To elaborate and itemize steps In an argument. Examples: Firstly, He should be here soon - he already left home at six.
secondly, next, finally Granny should be staying with us for a couple of months.
That should be nice.
I should be able to beat him. But I think it is very unlikely that he has the money to buy one in the near
Mount Everest should be visible from Tiger Hill If the sky's clear. future.
Note that should is not as strong as must. In questions, should is used to
ask for advice or instructions. Examples: PRACTICE
It is ra FUNCTION- Analytical Exposition
her cold here. Should I turn the heating on? 1. Arrange the parts to make good sentences. Add punctuation where
OVERVIEW
EXPRESSIONS
Passive Forms
a. Definition
Passive form is a construction of text which object is usually put in the front.
Examples:
Flat glass is used in windows.
Seattle is positioned between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains.
Insects are considered dangerous animals
Tsunami is caused by an earthquake affecting the seabed.
ESSENTIAL GRAMMAR
We use passive sentences (usually called as passive voice) when it is not
important who or what does the action.
The formula:
Be + Verb with/ Past Participle
Be can be in any of its forms : am, is, are, was, were, has been, hav been, will be,
must be.
Examples : h. Tomatoes should be____________ in the spring.
am given i. These reports must____________ by Mrs.Hook.
is made j. The flat tire was ____________ by Dino.
are played 2. Change the following sentences or questions into passive forms.
has been turned off c. People have worn perfume since ancient times.
d. They will complete the new highway this year.
FUNCTION – Learning Passive pattern e. We are improving a new technique in dealing with air pollution.
1. Complete the sentences using one of the following verbs in the correct f. They will restrict train services on Sunday because of engineering works.
passive forms. g. If you expose a film to light while you are developing it, you will ruin the
invite surround h. You must write your application letter using ink, not pencil.
fix invent k. We couldn't use the language lab yesterday because someone was fixing
the equipment.
l. Don't postpone things you need to do. We should not do important work In
a. I ____________ to dinner by Mr. Harris.
the last minute
b. The telephone ____________ by Alexander Graham Bell.
m. Do scientists do experiments?
c. An island ____________ by water.
n. Are the workers demolishing the apartment?
d. Our hotel room will ____________ soon.
o. Has the director signed the contracts?
e. The leaky faucet is going to ____________ by a plumber.
p. Can Mr. Jones translate the letter into German?
f. The sick child ____________ by a doctor.
q. Are they going to feed the baby?
g. Spanish ____________ by a large number of people.
r. Have they sold their house? to remove any impurities. The glass is then (crush) ___________and
s. How did he develop the solution to the problem? (melt) ___________ then (mold) ___________ into new products such as
t. Why is Peter painting the fence today? bottles and jars.
3. Change all the sentences in the paragraphs into passive forms. b. To make paper from trees, raw wood must first (turn) ___________into
a. People have used ink for writing and drawing throughout history. No one "pulp." Wood pulp is a watery "soup" of cellulose wood fibers, lignin,
knows when people developed the first ink. The ancient Egyptians and water, and the chemicals used during the pulping process. Wood can (turn)
Chinese made ink from various natural substances, such as berries, soot, ___________ to pulp in a couple of different ways.
and tree bark. Through the centuries, people have developed thousands of c. Plastics (make) ___________ from oil. Oil is a carbon-rich raw material,
different formulas for ink. People make most ink today from synthetic and plastics are large carbon-containing compounds. They're large
chemicals. molecules called polymers, which (compose) ___________of repeating
b. The main writing material of ancient times was papyrus. People used it in units of shorter carbon containing compounds called monomers.
Egypt, Greece , and other Mediterranean lands. They made parchment,
another writing material that they widely used in ancient times, from GRAMMAR
animal skin such as sheep and goats. After they removed the hair, they 1. Change the verbs between brackets into the correct forms: active or
stretched and rubbed the smooth skins so that they could write on them. passive.
The Chinese Invented paper, the main writing material today. How Mirrors are Made?
c. The sun is just one of billions stars in the universe. As the sun travels a. The first step in manufacturing any mirror is cutting the outline of the
through space, many other celestial bodies circle it. The sun's gravitational glass "blank" to suit the application. If the mirror (be) ___________ for
field holds the eight known planets in orbit. The planets' own satellites or an automobile, for example, the glass will be cut out to fit in the mirror
moons, In turn, circle the planets. mou "t on the car. Very hard, finely pointed blades (use) ___________
4. Change the verbs between brackets into the correct passive forms. to do the cutting. Diamond scribes or saws, sharp metal points with
a. To recycle glass, consumers throw glass into a recycle bin. Glass (take) diamond dust embedded in them, are often used because the diamond,
___________ from the bin and (move) ___________to a glass treatment will wear down the glass. Cutting (be) ___________ usually (do)
plant. The glass is (sort) ___________ by color and (wash). ___________ ___________ before the metal coating (apply) ___________ because the
coating may flake off the glass as a result of the cut. An alternative for e. Finally, when the proper coatings have been applied, the finished mirror
cutting the glass to form blanks (be) ___________ to mold the glass ir, (mount) ___________ in a base or packed carefully in a shock resistant
its molten state. package for shipping.
b. Blanks are then placed in optical grinding machines. The blank-filled Adapted from: http://www.madehow.com/Volume-UMkrdr.html
base (place) ___________ against another metal plate with the desired 2. Change the verbs between brackets into the correct forms: active or
surface shape: flat, convex, or concave. A grinding compound, a gritty passive.
liquid, (spread) ___________ over the glass blanks as they (rub) a. A : Should I send the memos now?
___________ or rolled against the curved surface. Finer and finer grits B : No, that's OK, they (be) ______ already (send) ______ them.
are used until the surface is very smooth and even. A : I (want) ______ to help. Should I fix the printers?
c. When the glass surfaces are shaped appropriately and polished to a B : No, don't worry. They're already (fix) ______
smooth finish, they (coat) ___________ with whatever reflective A : At least let me help you rearrange the books on the shelf.
material the designer has chosen. Regardless of the coating material, it B : No problem. They have already (rearrange) ______them.
(apply) ___________ in an apparatus called an evaporator. The method b. A : Have you wrapped Mr. Hasan's farewell presents?
of coating (create) ___________ very uniform and highly reflective B : Yes, it (be) ______ already (wrap) ______
surfaces. A : You (not forget) ______ order lunch boxes, did you?
d. Several evaporation steps are then combined to make a'multiple-layer B : I (order) ______ them from Sun catering two days ago.
coating. Clear dielectric materials may (evaporate) ___________ on top A : Has the meeting room been decorated yet?
of metal or other dielectrics to change the reflective or mechanical B : Of course it's already (decorate) ______ and all the invitations
properties of a surface. Mirrors with silvering on the back of the glass, have (send) ______
for instance, often (have) ___________ an opaque dielectric layer c. A : How (be) ______ the patients now?
applied to improve the reflectivity and keep the metal from scratching. B : There haven't been any problems, Doctor.
One-way mirrors (be) ___________ the exception to this procedure, in A : Has Mr. Nelson's blood pressure been (take) ______?
which case great care must be taken not to damage the thin metal B : Yes, It has and it (be) ______ lower than yesterday.
A : But the garbage (take) ______ out yet? We have lost contact for too long.
B : Oh, no. The garbage (not take) ______ out yet. I'll do it right It's been a long time since we last met.
When you write a thank you letter, you are showing your appreciation to b. habitual actions
someone. Perhaps they invited you to their birthday party, gave you a Examples:
- We go to holiday resorts once a year.
- The group gives donations to the charity. - Did I leave a pair of jeans behind in my bedroom?
c. general truth Examples: 3. Present Perfect Tense is used to describe something that happened at a
- I come from Bali. non-specific time in the past.
- My sister studies at Nusantara Vocational School. Examples:
Letters s or es are used if the subjects are singular (he/ she/ it). - We have lost contact for too long.
Examples: - It's been a long time since we last met.
- Red looks good on you. Past Perfect Tense uses the auxiliary verbs have or has, followed by the past
- Rudi confirms that her sister is ill. participle form of the verbs. The negative is formed by adding the word not
The negative and interrogative forms are with auxiliary verbs do or does. after the auxiliary verbs have or has. The interrogative uses auxiliary verbs
Examples: have or has as well.
- She doesn't speak Indonesian. Examples:
- Why do you support this cause? - She hasn't informed us about the charity event.
2. Simple Past is used to describe something that happened at a specific - Have you decided to give the party a Balinese theme?
time in the past.
Examples:
- I saw Elsa and her brother Rudi in the grocery store yesterday.
- While I was making one of my favorite recipes toaay, crispy fried chicken,
i was reminded of who the original creator of this marvelous recipe was.
Remember to use verbs with past forms, either the regular or irregular ones.
The negative and interrogative forms are used with the auxiliary verb did.
Examples:
- They watched our performance last Saturday.
- I completely forgot your birthday. We did not know that you father passed
away last week.
PRACTICE 2. Arrange the jumbled sentences and phrases into a meaningful personal
FUNCTION - Understanding parts of the letter letter.
1. Identify the parts of the following letter. a. Tania
b. Love,
c. Hello Bagas,
f. We'd like to send some jackets and s< for the children in your town.
I've already I asked my Facebook friends to dc some money to help
Bangladeshi chil too. I hope those donations can help the cute
children.
accustomed to the food yet. I hope to become accustomed soon. I miss Romeo
you, Mother, and Father. Please write me when you can. Greetings for
Dear sister,
everybody there.
Hi! How are you doing? I hope you and your family are fine. I am writing Letter 2
this letter for you In my apartment. I want to tell you about my activities Love,
in the last few days. I get up at 6 a.m. every day. My Korean classes begin Andrea
at 8.15 a.m., and they finish at 2.30 p.m. I feel so happy because I am
learning a lot of Korean. My teachers are nice and very friendly. My My apartment is on University Ave. You xan ride bus 15 to Provo and
listening and speaking teacher is Korean. She is from Seoul. I am very then you can see a big signboard for Denny's. The next block is
proud of her because she is a great teacher. University Ave. My apartment number is 148, you can find it very easyly.
If you have any questions, you can call me at 370-2123. i hope you have a
August 20th, 2017 good day. Good Luck with your studies, Lala!
I don't know your phone number. I'm very well here, the weather is very makes you never stop laughing.
cold as it's snowing. Next week, my friends and I will go skiing. Do you
want to go skiing with us? If you want to, please let me know. We've I hope you will always be p.oud of your accomplishments, just like the
decided to gather at my apartment, so I'll give you my apartment's map. watercolor painting of the bird you made yesterday. Of course, it's the most
beautiful bird I've ever seen.
Dear Lala,
I want you to always be proud of your blessing and never forget to realize
4. Read the letter and then answer the questions. how blessed you really are, just like last night when we watched you blow
Dear Elliana, out your birthday candles.
I just wanted to say 'Happy Birthday' to my little princess. I know, everything Please remember that it's not important to be super-popular. It's not necessary
is princess for you right now. Pink room, pink shoes, and little pink dresses. to be liked by everyone. Please know that you're enough.
I love the way you twirl to show off your new Sofia first dress. It's your When hardships come your way, lean on God like your life depends on it. It
birthday, and I just wanted you to know that you'll always be my little really does.
princess. The time will go fast for us and It is my prayer that you'll be as
happy as I am when you get older. I hope you remember that every night when I tuck you into your bed and say
"I love you", it's because I really mean it and always will.
There will be times when you stumble and fail. Ii happens to everybody. But
remember, I'll always be there, ready to help you find your way again when I hope you always remember that real beauty is not In make-up, the latest
you need a guiding hand. fashions, end accessories. It's within you.
I hope you always remember that you are worth waiting for and to never give GRAMMAR
into pressure, even if everyone else is doing it. 1. Put the verbs into the correct Simple Present forms.
Dear Dr. Mario,
You are one of the most amazing gifts to me. I will always be your incredibly I'd like to thank you for talking with me about the research assistant
proud and ever grateful father. I love you, Ellie. position in your seismology lab. I truly (a) _____ (appreaciate) your
words in telling me about the job.
Love, I (b) _____ (be) eager to bring my passion for seismology to the
Father research assistant position, and I am convinced that the knowledge and
(Source: kikn.com/letter-to-my-daughter-on-her~birthday) experience I've already cultivated make me the best researcher for the
job.
Questions: I very much (c) _____ (look) forward to hearing your decision soon.
a. Who wrote the letter? , Please feel free to contact me if you need more information about my
b. To whom is the letter sent? qualifications. Thank you again for the exhilarating interview.
c. Why did he write the letter? Sincerely,
d. What does he hope? Robert Zayn
e. What advice does he give?