Materi Pelajaran

Activity 1
Watch the video carefully and focus on the expression of suggestion and how to respond
it.

1. Who are the speakers?

2. What are they talking about?
3. How does Anna give the suggestion to Denise?
4. How does Denise respond to Anna’s suggestion?

Transcript
Denise : I don’t know what to do.
Mr. John : So what’s the matter Denise?
Denise : You know the Power Point presentation?
Mr. John : The one we’ve been preparing for the last two months?
Denise : Yes
Mr. John : The one that’s very, very important and that we need this afternoon?
Denise : That one
Mr. John : Aha
Denise : We’ve lost everything!
Mr. John : No!
Denise : I had it on a USB stick to transfer it but the stick has vanished!
Mr. John : But don’t you have it saved on your computer?
Denise : No, it was taking up a lot of space, so I deleted it.
Mr. John : So you have lost the only copy we have.
Denise : Yes
Anna : Can I make a suggestion?
Mr. John : Yes, please do!
Anna : Why don’t you try looking in your recycle bin? It might still be there.
Denise : I did. It isn’t.
Anna : Have you tried asking your colleagues if they’ve seen the memory stick?
Denise : I did. They haven’t.
Anna : How about looking through your rubbish bin to see if you threw it away by
mistake?
Denise : I don’t do silly things like that!
Mr. John : All very sensible suggestions Anna, thank you.
Anna : Maybe I could do a big office search for you? I’m good at finding things.
Denise : There are confidential documents in this office. Non-staff are not allowed to
see them.
Mr. John : Now, now Denise. Why don’t you drink up that nice tea?
Anna : I have an idea! Did you ever email the presentation to anyone?
Mr. John : Golly gosh, you did Denise! You emailed it to me to proof-read. It’ll be in
my inbox somewhere. Good thinking Anna!
Denise : I was just about to make that suggestion myself.
Mr. John : Problem solved. Thank you Anna!
Anna : Pleasure

Expression of Asking Suggestion

 Do you have any ideas for me?

 Do you have any suggestions for me?
 Do you have any advice for me?
 Would you mind giving me your suggestion?
 Can you tell me what I should do?
 What should I do?
 What do you recommend we do about …?
 What would you do about …?
 What do you think I should do?
 What do you suggest?

Expression of Giving Suggestions

 How about …
 Let's …
 Why don't we …
 We could … 
 What about …
 I suggest that …
 You should ...
 I would recommend that you ...
 My advice would be to ...
 May I suggest that we …
 If I were you, I would ...
 I think you should ...
Responding Suggestion

 Yes, it’s a great idea. 

 I agree. 
 It sounds great. 
 Yes, let’s do that/it. 
 Super! OK! All right!
 Yes, let’s go.
 No, I don’t have enough money.

Example :
John : Hi John , would you like to do something with me this weekend?
Grace : Sure . What shall we do?
John : I do not know . Do you have any ideas?
Grace : Why do not we see a movie ?
John : That's sounds good to me . Which movie shall we see?
Grace : Let's see " Action Man 4 " .
John : I'd rather not. I do not like violent films. How about going to "Mad
Doctor Brown"? I hear it's quite a funny movie .
Grace : OK . Let 's go see that . When is it on?
John : It 's on at 8 o'clock at the Rex . Why don’t we have a bite to eat
before the movie ?
Grace : Sure, that sounds great. What about going to that new Italian
restaurant 'Michetti 's'?
John : Great idea ! Let 's meet there at six .
Grace : OK . I'll see you at 'Michetti 's' at six . Bye.
John : Bye.

Example :
Dena : Tyas, you look so pale. Are you all right?
Tyas : No, I am not. I am dizzy.
Dena : You should have a rest in the medical room.
Tyas : I have had a rest in the medical room, but I am still dizzy.
Dena : I suggest you to go home, then see a doctor.
Tyas : You’re right.
Dena : Please have a rest and I’ll inform Mr. Danang, so he can call your
mother to fetch you.
Tyas : OK. Thank you, Dena.
Dena : You’re welcome.