Chapter 3 (Invitation)

Activity 1. In pairs, Read the following dialogues then identify expressions of inviting people, accepting,
and refusing invitations.

1.  A : I’d like to invite you to come the “Save our Earth” charity activity  on Sunday.
B : I’d love to come. Thanks.

2.  A : Would you mind coming to my house this evening?

B : I’d like to, but I’ve already planned to visit my parents.

3.  A : Would you like to go to Botanical Garden ?

B : Thanks, I’d love to. What time is it?

4.  A : Let’s just meet at the GREEN HOUSE, around 7:30.

B : That sounds fine.

5.  A : Can you and Susan come to the eradicating mosquito breeding activity?
B : We’d love to but I’m afraid we can’t. We’re going out with friends for dinner.

Activity 2. In pairs, read the dialogues below, and then identify the expressions of inviting people,
accepting and refusing invitations.

6.  At the office.

Staff    : I’d like to invite you to come to my engagement party on  Sunday.
Supervisor  : I’d love to come. Thanks. What time is the party?
Staff   : In the afternoon at 4, and please come with your spouse.
Supervisor  : Okay. I’ll be there.

7.  Mrs. Brown comes to Mrs. Burke’s house.

Mrs. Brown     : Would you mind coming to my house this evening?
Mrs. Burke : I’d like to, but I’ve already planned to visit my parents.
Mrs. Brown   : Actually, I’ll have a dinner party. We’ll celebrate our wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Burke   : Oh, congratulations to you. Hopefully your wedding will
last forever.
Mrs. Brown    : Thank you very much.

8.  On the way home.

David : I have two tickets to Environment charity concert on Saturday night. Would you like to go?
Alex  : Thanks, I’d love to. What time is it?
David  : It’s at 8:00.

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9.  At school.
Jacky : There is a scientific environment exhibition in Java Mall. It is from Thursday to Sunday. Would
you like to come with me?
Edwin  : I’d love to. When will we go?
Jacky : I’ll pick you up at 4:00 p.m. Is it OK?
Edwin  : That’s fine.

Activity 3 .Complete the dialogues with expressions of inviting, accepting and refusing an invitation.
10.  In a doctor office.
Ronald  : We would _____________ to the community services activity.
Dr. Wayne  : I’d really _______ come. _________ the community services activity.
Ronald  : It’s in our school hall on Sunday morning?  _________invite your colleagues to come with you?
Dr. Wayne  : Oh, I’ll try. I’m proud of you, Boy. You really do a good deed.
Ronald : __________, Sir.

11.  In an office.
Andrew  : I have two tickets for a football game on Saturday afternoon. 
   ___________ go with me?
Teddy   : I’m sorry _______. I promised to help Diky fix his motorbike.
Andrew   : Oh, it’s _______. I’ll ask another friend.

12.  At school canteen

Peter  : I’m having a party on Saturday, Bob. Can you and Susan ______?
Bobby : We’d ______ but I’m afraid _______. We’re going out with friends for dinner.
Peter  : Oh, that’s okay.
Bobby  : _______ for the invitation.

13.  On the way home.

Susan  : There’s a charity concert at the city hall tonight. It is at 7:30 p.m.  Would ______________?
Becky  : _________. But I have to go to the hospital with my mother.
 We have to see my neighbor

Activity 4. Choose the correct answer by crossing a, b, c, or d.

14.  Adi  : I’m having a little party at my home on Saturday. Can you come?
   Husni : … , what time is it?
a. I see  c. Thank you
b. No, I can’t  d. Yes, I’d love to.

15.  Santi  : There is a bazaar at the city hall today.  ….?

Yuyun  : Yes, I’d like to.
a. I’m glad you like it

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 b. I‘d like to go
c. Could you come to my house
d. Would you go there with me

16.  Andrewn   : I really like the computer exhibition. Would you like … with me?
Budi  : I’m sorry I can’t.
a. coming along  c. come along
b. to come along  d. came along

17.  X : Could you come to my home tonight?

Y : ……, but I must do my assignments.
a. No way  c. I can’t
b. I’d like to  d. Why not

Choose the best responses for the questions!

18. How about some strawberry ice cream for dessert?

A. I’d love to have some but ia m on a diet.
B. That would be a perfect Fruit dressing.
C. That sounds like a great place to visit.

19. Let’s take Mrs. Harrison to the new Italian Restaurant.

A. That sounds great.
B. It’s a great restaurant
C. He is Italian, Isn’t he?

20. Do you want to join us to go fishing tonight?

A. Sure. Please, let me know soon.
B. Alright. Where are we going?
C. How much do I have to pay?

21. How about going to a concert tonight?

A. That sounds good.
B. It’s perfect concert.
C. It’s going to be a great night.

22. How about coming to a barbeque at our house on Saturday?

A. That sounds great.
B. It’s a long weekend.
C. I’m coming home.

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 23. Would you like to come to our baby shower tonight?
A. Sure. What time will it be?
B. I’m going to take a shower soon.
C. Tonight is going to be a great night.

24. Hey, do you want to go to my sister’s choir competition tomorrow?

A. No, I didn’t attend the event.
B. That’s not applicable at all.
C. That would be nice, thanks.

25. What do you say about tonight’s dinner with me?

A. That sounds nice. I like it.
B. I don’t want to eat in that restaurant.
C. I don’t have anything to say about that.

26. Do you want to go in Harry’s inauguration with me?

A. No, I am sorry but I’ve got other plans.
B. I don’t understand what inauguration means.
C. Yes, I know harry. He’s nice

27. Do you think we should invite Anita to the party?

A. Well, that’s not our decision to make.
B. I think you better go early.
C. What will we eat there?

Create a dialogue based on the following situations.

28. You’re inviting your friend to hang out but he/she isn’t interested.
29. Invite your boss over for dinner next week.
30. Invite one of your friends to do something with your other friend.