ASSIGNMENT 1

Chapter “It’s English Time”

Grade VIII

Dialog 1
Hesti : Excuse me, Dad. Are you busy now?
Mr. Kian : No. What’s up, dear?
Hesti : I want to go hiking, but I need you to sign this letter.
Mr. Kian : Let me see.
Hesti : Here it is, Dad.
Mr. Kian : It will be held next week. Are you sure you’re fit enough? You just have
recovered from illness.
Hesti : Yes, Dad. I’m totally fine.
Mr. Kian : Sorry, it will be a long journey and I’m not sure you are fit enough. I can not
allow you.

Complete the following statements based on the dialogs above!

1. The dialog take place in ____________
2. The relationship between the speakers is _____________
3. Hesti wants to ____________
4. Her father has to ___________
5. Her father does not allow her to go because ___________

Dialog 2
Erlin : Dad, Mr. Rendy just phoned. He is waiting for you.
Mr. Rahardian : Yeah, we have an appointment to visit Mr. Anwar in hospital.
Erlin : However, you are still busy with your work, Dad.
Mr. Rahardian : You’re right. I have to finish this proposal today. Will you please help me?
Erlin : Sure, Dad. What can I do for you?
Mr. Rahardian : Please make the cover and insert the logo on the top of the page.
Erlin : Okay, Dad.
Mr. Rahardian : When you have finished, print the proposal. Print each page three times
using letter-size paper. Do you understand?
Erlin : Yes, Dad.

Questions!
1. Where are Mr. Rahardian and Mr. Rendy going to?
2. Why is Mr. Rahardian still busy?
3. How many times should Erlin print each page ofthe proposal?
4. What will Erlin probably do after the conversation?
5. Mr. Rahardian asks, “Do you understand?”
What does ‘you’ refer to?
Dialog 3

Emily : Excuse me, Malla. Are you busy now?

Malla : Hi, Emily. No, I’m not busy. What can I do for you?
Emily : I took a picture a panorama last Sunday. Here it is. What is your opinion?
Malla : Hmmm... It’s fantastic! I think you only need to pay more attention to the
horizon. Do you know what I mean?
Emily : Yes, the horizon should be a straight line, not skewed.
Malla : That’s what I mean.

Questions!
1. What does Emily say to get Malla’s attention?
2. Is Malla busy at the moment?
3. Emily asks, “What’s your opinion?”
What does she express?
4. What does Malla say to state her opinion?
5. Does Emily understand Malla’s opinion? What does she say?