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Greetings and Leave Takings
Greetings and Leave Takings
Activity 5 In pairs, practice reading the dialogues below. The bold parts are stressed.
1. Mr. Iskandar : Good morning, Talita.
Talita : Good morning, Mr.Iskandar.
Mr. Iskandar : How are you?
Talita : Very well, thank you. And how are you, sir?
Mr. Iskandar : Fine, thank you. Did you have a good night’s rest last night?
Talita : Yes, sir. Thank you.
2. Talita : Hi, Renata.
Renata : Hello, Lita. How’s everything?
Talita : Just fine, thanks, and how about you?
Renata : Good, thanks. How was your weekend, Lita?
Talita : It was great. I went to Yogya. What about you?
Renata : Not too bad. I just stayed at home, we had a family gathering.
Activity 6 With your partner, complete these dialogues with the expressions you have learned and
practice speaking them out.
1. Situation : You meet a friend of yours, Baskara, in the street.
You : Hi, Baska. ……………………..
Baskara : …………………………………
You : …………………………………
Baskara : …………………………………
2. You meet your English teacher, Mr. Firdaus, in a book store. It’s 4 pm.
You : …………………………., Mr. Firdaus.
Mr. Firdaus : …………………., ……………………?
You : …………………………………………
Mr. Firdaus : Are you going to buy some books?
You : ……………………………………………..
Mr. Firdaus : ………………………………………….
You : …………………………………………
Activity 7 In pairs, practice reading these dialogues. The bold parts are stressed.
1. Boys : Bye, dad.
Father : Bye-bye, sons. Take care.
2. Talita : Good bye, Mrs. Iskandar.
Mrs. Iskandar : Good bye, Ms. Yuwono. It’s been nice talking to you.
3. Talita : I have to go now. See you later.
Renata : Bye. See you.
4. Mr. Iskandar : Good bye, Talita. See you tomorrow.
Talita : Yes. Good bye, Mr. Iskandar.
EXPLANATORY NOTES
Leave Takings Responses
– Sorry, I have to go now. – Yes of course. See you.
– I’ll talk to you later. – Sure. See you later.
– It’s been nice talking to you. – So long.
– Good bye. – Take care.
– Bye-bye / Bye. – Keep in touch.
– See you tomorrow. – See you at school.
Activity 8 With your partner, complete the dialogues below with the expressions you have learned and
practice speaking them out.
1. Mr. Iskandar : Good morning, Baskara. How are you?
Baskara : ……………………, ……………………..?
Mr. Iskandar : ……………………….. How is your family?
Baskara : ……………………….., thank you.
Mr. Iskandar : I’m sorry, but I really have to go now. It’s been nice talking to you
Baskara : ……………………… See you some time.
Mr. Iskandar : ………………………………
2. Renata : Hi, Lita.
Talita : ……………………, ……………….?
Renata : ……………………. And you?
Talita : ……………………. How’s work?
Renata : ……………………… Would you like to have a cup of tea?
Talita : I’d love to but …………………….. I have a lot work to do. I’ll call you this afternoon.
Renata : ……………………. Take care.
Talita : Thanks. You too.
Activity 9 Match the situations in column A, with the proper expressions in column B.
A B
1. You greet your teacher at 1 p.m. a. Hello, Rena. Nice to see you again.
2. Lita meets an old friend. b. Thank you for joining us. Good night.
3. A teacher greets her students. c. Sorry. I really must go now.
4. Someone opens a speech at 7 p.m. d. Good afternoon, ma’am.
5. You meet your classmate. e. Good morning, class.
6. A receptionist welcomes a guest at 10 a.m. f. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
7. You part with a friend after school. g. Good morning, sir.
8. A TV presenter closes her evening’s program. h. Good night. Sweet dream.
9. You end a conversation with a friend. i. How are you today?
10. A Mommy takes her little son to bed. j. Bye. See you tomorrow.
Activity 10 Work with your partner to discuss about the answers for the questions below.
1. How do you feel on the first day in your new school?
2. Do you know what to do?
3. How do you know about where to go or who to ask if you have problems?
Activity 11 Read the passage below.
Good morning.
Welcome to St. Raphael Vocational School and a warm welcome to the new students joining our school
community. We are pleased that you have chosen our International Standard School. This is our third year of
being an International Standard School with the character of fostering not only a challenging academic
environment, but a safe and discipline school concept, where student’s individual potential and talents are
encouraged. Please review our Handbook to finds some useful information regarding our school procedures
and policies. The staff of St. Raphael Vocational School looks forward to sharing another great year in
partnership with you. We are happy to have you with us.
Activity 12 Answer these questions based on the text above.
1. Where do you likely read this kind of text?
2. What is the purpose of publishing this text?
3. How long has this institution got the new status?
4. What are the characteristics of this school?
5. How do you get the information about the school regulations?
Activity 13
A. Find the words in the text which has similar meaning with the words below.
1. friendly : _______________________ 2. society : ________________________
3. surrounding : ____________________ 4. refer to : ________________________
5. beneficial : ______________________
B. Open your dictionary. Find the synonym of the following words.
1. fostering : ______________________ 2. regarding : _____________________
3. concept : ______________________ 4. encourage : ____________________
5. look forward : ____________________
Activity 14 Work with your partner. Compose a dialogue based on the situation below. Then, act it out
before the class.
You are at the bus stop, waiting for a bus to take you home from school. You meet an old friend of yours,
Rima. You say hello to her and ask her about her school. In the middle of the conversation you see the bus
coming. You say good bye to Rima and wish that you will see her again soon.
Activity 15 Look at the greeting card below and observe what is written on it. Then, make a similar
greeting card yourself on the computer. Insert a clip art or down load a picture from the internet and
write down the message as you wish. Print it out and submit it to your teacher.
Hi Tita. It’s just a warm greeting to wish you luck today.
Love, Rena
Section Two : Introducing Yourself and Other Person
Activity 16 Look at the picture and answer these questions.
1. What do you think the two people are doing? 2. Who are they?
3. Where are they? 4. What are they saying to each other
Activity 17 Keep you book closed. Listen to your teacher and guess when the expressions are used. Then
open your book. Listen to your teacher again and repeat after him.
1. That’s Baskara. Do you know him? 2. Baska, this is a friend of mine.
3. Hello. Pleased to meet you. 4. I don’t think we have met.
5. Nice to meet you. 6. Let me introduce you to Mr. Hardono.
7. How do you do? 8. Hi. I’m Rafael Romero.
9. May I introduce myself? 10. Glad to meet you, too.
Activity 18 Open your book. Listen to your teacher and repeat each expression your teacher says. After
that, practice speaking the dialogues with your partner.
1. Talita : That’s Baskara. Do you know him?
Renata : No, I don’t.
Talita : Hello, Baska.
Baskara : Hello, Lita.
Talita : Baska, this is a friend of mine, Renata Simamora.
Baskara : Hello. Pleased to meet you.
Renata : Hi, pleased to meet you too.
2. Baskara : Excuse me. I don’t think we have met, I’m Baskara.
Renata : Hello. I’m Renata.
Baskara : Nice to meet you, Renata.
Renata : Nice to meet you.
3. Talita : Mr. Iskandar, let me introduce you to Mr. Hardono of Java Tour. Mr. Hardono, this
is Mr. Smith, our Marketing Manager.
Mr. Iskandar : How do you do?
Mr.Hardono : How do you do? It’s very nice to meet you.
Mr. Iskandar : It’s nice to meet you too
4. Talita : I’m sorry. I don’t think we’ve met. My name is Talita Yuwono.
Rafael : Hi. I’m Rafael Romero. I’m a new member in this gym. I’m pleased to meet you.
Talita : Pleased to meet you too. Have you met the other members?
Rafael : Not yet. You are the first.
Talita : Come with me, then. I’ll introduce you to them.
Rafael : Thanks. I appreciate that.
EXPLANATORY NOTES
Introducing oneself Responses
– Hi, I’m Baskara. – Hi, I’m Renata. Glad to meet you.
– Hello, my name’s Baskara. – Hello. My name’s Renata. Pleased
– Good evening. My name is Baskara. to meet you.
– May I introduce myself? I’m Baskara. – Good evening. I’m Renata. How do you
– Let me introduce myself. My name is do?
Baskara. – How do you do? My name is Renata.
– How do you do? My name is Baskara. Nice to meet you.
Activity 19 With your partner, complete these dialogues using the expressions you have learned and
practice speaking them out.
1. Talita : That’s Baskara ………………………?
Renata : No, I haven’t.
Talita : Hi, Baska. How’s everything?
Baskara : …………………………………………………..?
Talita : …………….., thanks. Baska, ……………………, Renata.
Baskara : Hi, ………………………………….., Renata.
Renata : …………………………………..
2. Rafael : Excuse me, ……………………………. My name is Rafael Romero.
Talita : How do you do, Mr. Romero? ………….. ………………
Rafael : ……………………….., Ms.Yuwono? …………….. ………………….
Talita : Me, too. Are you a new employee here?
Rafael : Yes, I am. I’ve just moved from the main office.
Talita : ………………………………, then.
3. Mr. Iskandar : Good morning, Mr. Hardono. How are you?
Mr. Hardono : …………………………. How about you?
Mr. Iskandar : ……………………….. I don’t think you have met my secretary, Ms. Talita Yuwono.
Talita, this is Mr. Hardono.
Mr. Hardono : …………………………?
Talita : …………………………………………………? ………………………………
Mr. Hardono : …………………………………
Activity 20 Read the text below. : Read the text below.
Good afternoon, fellows. May I introduce myself? My name is Rafael Romero. Just call me Rafa. I was born
in Mexico, but my parents moved to the USA when I was young, so I’m an American. I speak both English
and Spanish. I come to Indonesia to learn about the culture because I like dancing traditional dances. I dream
to be a professional dancer one day. I live in Bantul, a small town southward Yogyakarta. I’m glad to know
you all and hope that I can get help from you especially in speaking Indonesian. Thank you.
Activity 21 Answer the following questions based on the text above.
1. Who is introducing himself? 2. Where was he born?
3. Where do his parents live? 4. Does he speak Spanish?
5. What does he do in Indonesia? 6. Is he a student or a teacher?
7. Does he like dancing traditional or modern dances? 8. What does he want to be?
9. Where is Bantul located? 10. What does he expect from his new friends?
Activity 22 Work in a group of three. Practice introducing.
1. Your new friend to your old friend. 2. Your friend to your mother.
Activity 23 On a piece of paper, please write a speech of introduction about yourself. Mention as much
information as you can. Include your name, address, family, hobby, and your future plan. Then act it out
in front of your friends.
GRAMMAR FOCUS
1. PERSONAL PRONOUNS
Activity 24 With your partner, study the following explanation.
In the previous activities you learned these expressions.
1. I am Baskara. 2. Let me introduce you to Mr. Smith.
3. Renata is my friend. 4. Renata is a friend of mine.
The underlined parts are personal pronouns.
This table shows the complete forms.
Activity 25 In pairs, practice using Personal Pronouns to answer the following questions. Use the
underlined word or words as the clue. Do like theexamples.Then, continue making questions and answer
by using your own idea
Question Answer Question Answer
Are you a room boy? Yes, I am. Do you know Mrs. Iskandar? Yes, I know her.
Do the guests stay in the No, …… Do you have the receipt with No, I don’t have ….
hotel? Yes, … you? with me.
Does the bank open at 8? No, …. Do you see the manager Yes, I see …. in the
Is Mr. Iskandar your …… somewhere? lobby.
boss? ………… Do you live with your parents? No, …………………….
……………………? ……… ………………………………? …………………………
Answer: Answer:
Question Possessive adjective Possessive Pronoun
Activity 27 Work in pairs to find out the negative and interrogative forms of the sentences below.
POSITIVE NEGATIVE INTERROGATIVE
I am late.
You are busy.
He is in his office.
She is a programmer.
It is OK.
We are ready.
They are at the lobby.
This is your luggage.
That is Mr. Hardono.
– Thanks (a lot).
– Thank you very much (followed by): – You are welcome.
– It’s very nice/ beautiful. – No problem.
– It’s just what I want. – It’s OK/alright.
– But you really didn’t have to / You – Don’t mention it.
shouldn’t have (if the gift is not expected) – I’m glad you like it
Activity 36 With your partner, complete these dialogues using the expressions you have learned and
practice speaking them out.
1. Baskara : This is a little gift I bought for you.
Talita : ………………………………, ………………
2. Renata : …………………… your helping me finish the weekly report.
Baskara : ……………………………………….
3. Receptionist : …………………… staying with us in our hotel.
Renata : ………………………………………….
4. Mrs. Iskandar : ……………………….. invite us for the wonderful dinner.
Mrs. Hermawan : ………………………. I hope you’ll come and see us again.
Mrs. Iskandar : ………………………………………………..
Activity 37 Work in pairs to express thanking and the response for the following things. Number 1 is as
your model.
Example: Student A : Thanks a lot of your lovely present.
Student B : You’re welcome.
1. a lovely present 2. a kind invitation 3. a useful souvenir
4. kind hospitality 5. repairing your bicycle
Activity 38 Look at the thanking card below and observe what is written on it. Then, make a similar
thanking card yourself on the computer. Insert a clip art or down load a picture from the internet and
write down a thanking note to your friend who gave you a cute white T-shirt. Print it out and submit it to
your teacher.
Dear Mrs. Hermawan,
Rudi and I just received the Chinese dinner set you sent us for our wedding present. It is gorgeous, and it
matches our dining table. We will think of you each time we use it.
Thank you so very much.
Regards,
Dwita
Activity 39 Arrange this jumbled dialogue. It’s the review of what you have learned about greeting,
introducing, and thanking as well.
a. Ari : Not bad. Are you alone?
b. Ari : I am glad you like it.
c. Isti : Thank you, and thanks for your gift too. I really like it.
d. Ari : Pleased to meet you, Siska.
e. Isti : By the way, did you have a good time at my party yesterday, Ri?
f. Ari : Hi, Isti. How is everything?
g. Isti : No, I’m with my cousin, Siska. Let me introduce you to her. Siska this is my friend, Ari.
h. Ari : Of course. I enjoyed it very much. It was wonderful.
i. Siska : Glad to see you too.
j. Isti : Fine, thanks. And you?
Activity 40 In pairs, compose a free dialogue which includes expressions used for Greetings,
Introducing, Thanking and Leave taking.The situation is in an office. Use the flow of
conversasion in activity 39 as your model. After that, act it out before the class.