Asking and giving attention

Asking attention/Meminta perhatian adalah ungkapan yang digunakan untuk meminta perhatian dari
seseorang. Giving attention/Memberi Perhatian adalah ungkapan yang digunakan untuk memberikan
perhatian/respon.

Asking for attention Giving Attention

1. May I have your attention 1. Yes Sir/Ma’am
2. Can I get the attention 2. Ok
3. Excuse me 3. I see
4. Attention please! 4. Really
5. Listen to me 5. All right

The instructor give an explanation to the participants

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Contoh Dialogue:
Read and practise the following dialogue then answer the questions
Mrs. Susi : Don’t be noisy.  Attention  please!
Students : Yes, Ma’am
Mrs. Susi : Okay, next week we  will do mid-examination.
Students : What !
Mrs. Susi : Listen to me!
Students : Yes, Ma’am
Mrs. Susi : The material that should be learned is from Chapter 1 until chapter 4.  Don’t
forget to enrich you vocabularies with exercise!
Students : Yes Ma’am
Mrs. Susi : Okay, that’s all  for today. Good luck then!

Asking Attention 
Excuse me!
Listen to me!
Look at me!
Look here.
Look!
Hey!
Hello!
Attention, please!
Can I get the attention! Thanks.
Stop talking please…
Everybody, may I have your attention, please ?
Can I have your attention, please?
Excuse me, I wonder if I could trouble you ….
May I have your attention, please?
Sorry to trouble you.
Sorry to bother you.
Look what I’ve got here.

Giving Attention
I see.
Tell me more about it.
Really?
Mmm…
What happens next?
And then what?
What’s next?
Is that all?
That’s alright
I see. Tell me more about it.
Oh, yes. Really?
Mmm… Oh, my God! What happens next?
A ha… And then what?
How interesting! What’s next?
I know what you mean. Is that all?
Oh, oh! Indeed?
Well, well, well… Oh, no!

Example
Wildan: Will you hear my story?
Nadine: Yes, I will. What’s about?
Wildan: It is about our friend Dina. Listen to me!
Nadine: Okay!
Wildan: Dina asked me to join her to Batam next Sunday.
Nadine: And then?
Wildan: I confused because next week I will have my first test in my course.
Nadine: I see. Then?
Wildan: How to say to Dina if I can’t join her?
Nadine: Just say the true.
Wildan: Okay I will try.
Nadine: Look what I’ve got here.
Wildan: Why?
Nadine: What do you think about my new motorcycle?
Wildan: Wow! That’s a cool motorcycle. Next time I will borrow it with you.
Nadine: Yes, sure.

Translate
Wildan: Maukah kamu mendengarkan ceritaku?
Nadine: Ya, aku mau. Tentang apa?
Wildan: Ini tentang teman kita dina. Dengarkan aku!
Nadine: Oke!
Wildan: Dina memintaku ikut dengannya ke Batam minggu depan.
Nadine: Lalu?
Wildan: Aku bingung, minggu depan aku ada tes pertama di tempat kursusku.
Nadine: Ya aku tahu. Lalu?
Wildan: Bagaimana caranya aku bilang ke Dina aku tidak bisa ikut dengannya?
Nadine: Katakan saja sejujurnya.
Wildan: Oke, akan ku coba.
Nadine: Lihat apa yang saya punya di sini
Wildan: Kenapa?
Nadine: Bagaimana menurutmu tentang sepeda motor baruku ini?
Wildan: Wow! Itu bagus. Lain kali aku akan meminjamnya padamu.
Nadine: Ya, tentu.

Contoh Percakapan 1

Rendy: May I have your attention, please? We have to collect the assignment on our
teacher’s table now, have you finished it yet?
Andy: Yes, I have.
Giselle: off course yes.
Ester: Unfortunately, I haven’t.
Rendy: What’s up with you, what did you do?
Ester: Sorry, I have lied, I did not bring my assignment. It was left at home.
Rendy: You have to write again, there will be enough time to it.
Ester: Do you want to wait me?
Rendy: Of course, hurry up, guys.
Ester: Thank you so much.

Contoh Percakapan 2

Teacher: Don’t be noise please! Attention please!

Students: Yes, mam.
Nana :Okay, next week we will do middle examination.
Students: (Students are noise)
Teacher: Listen to me!
Students: (Students are silent)
Teacher: The material that should be learned by you are begin from chapter 1 until
chapter 4. Don’t forget to enrich your vocabularies with exercise!
Students: Yes, mam.
Nana: Okay, that’s all for today. Good luck then!

Choose the correct answer!

1.      Read the dialog and choose the best answer to complete the blank.

Adit : I think Heru is the nicest student in our class? What do you think?

Jarwo :  . . . . He is always helpful

A.      I don't think so.
B.      I don't agree.
C.      Impossible.
 D.     I think so.
2.      Read the dialog and choose the best answer to complete the blank.

Ghania : Shall we have a picnic to Pangandaran beach this weekend?

Aisyah : . . . It will be fun.

A.      Oh, I disagree.
B.      I'm sorry I can't.
C.      That would be great.
D.     What a tiring journey.
3.      Read the dialog and choose the best answer to complete the blank.

Mr. : What do you think of our new house, dear?

Mukti

Ghania : . . . I don't have any place to put my stuff.

A.      It is the best place I believe.
B.     I think it's too small.
C.      It is beautiful I think.
D.     I think it is lovely.
4.      Read the dialog and choose the best answer to complete the blank.

Adriano : What do you think of our new classmate, Angga?

Ghania : He is a really . .. student

Adriano : I think so. He makes friends easily. Nearly all of our friends know him well in just a
month.
A.      shy
B.     sociable
C.      talkative
D.     stubborn
5.      Read the dialog and choose the best answer to complete the blank.

Nunun : You look very happy, Dini. What's happened?

Dini : Guess what? I got a hundred in the last English test.

Nunun : . . . Congratulations on your achievement.

Dini : Thanks.
A.      I don't believe it.
B.      What happened?
C.      That's too bad.
D.     Fantastic!
6.      Read the dialog and choose the best answer to complete the blank.

Billy : Did you see what the fireman did?

 Rafi : Yes. He saved the lady just in time. He climbed the ladder so quickly and jumped
into the fire so bravely. . . .

Billy : Yeah! He is a dedicated person.

A.     What a brave man he is!
B.      What a careless man!
C.      What a poor man!
D.     How poor!

For questions 7 and 8, complete the dialogue below.

Justine is helping Azkha doing his homework.

Justine : This enzyme helps our body digest food.

Azkha : Mmmm, I don't get it.

Justine : (7) . . .

Azkha : Well, I'm not sure I know what you mean.

Justine : (8) . . .

Azkha : Yes, please.

7.      . . .
A.     Do you know what I'm talking about?
B.      Can you tell me once again?
C.      What do you mean?
D.     Do you believe it?
8.      . . .
A.      Do you ask me?
B.      Can you help me?
C.      Do you need any help?
D.     Do you want me to repeat my explanation?

For questions 9 and 10, complete the dialogue below.

Keysa : Listen! I've got news for you.

Belva : (9) . . .

Keysa : Si Bonar is going to come to my neighbourhood.

Belva : No kidding! When?

Keysa : This afternoon.

 Belva : (10) . . . Let's go there after school.
9.      . . .
A.     What's up?
B.      Where?
C.      When?
D.     Why?
10.  . . .
A.      Good afternoon.
B.      It's my house.
C.      You are right!
D.     Terrific!

For questions 11 and 12, complete the dialogue below.

Ratu : Do you think China will win the Uber Cup?

Muti : (11) . . . They play beautifully. Why? Don't you think so?
a

Ratu : Well, (12) . . . They could play better. I think Indonesia will beat them.
11.  . . .
A.      I don't think so.
B.      I'm not happy.
C.      I'm not sure.
D.     Definitely.
12.  . . .
A.      I am with you.
B.      I agree with you.
C.      That's a good idea.
D.     I'm doubtful about that.

For questions 13 to 15, complete the dialogue below.

In a teacher's room.

Dimas : (13) . . , sir.

Mr. : It's alright. Can I help you, Dimas?

Mukti

Dimas : Yes. Actually, I just want to ask for your permission.

Mr. : I'm not sure I get your point, Dimas. (14) . . .

Mukti

Dimas : Well, do you mind if I come late tomorrow?

 Mr. : Why?
Mukti

Dimas : Because I'm not sure I can get up early tomorrow.

Mr. : Is that because of tonight's football match?

Mukti

Dimas : Yes, it is. The final match will be tonight.

Mr. : Well, Andi, in that case (15) . . . I'm really sorry.

Mukti
13.  . . .
A.     Sorry to bother you
B.      Good morning
C.      There you are
D.     Hello
14.  . . .
A.      I understand what you mean.
B.     Please, tell me more clearly.
C.      I see what you're saying.
D.     Please, sit down.
15.  . . .
A.      it's OK
B.      it's a good idea
C.      I cannot give you permission
D.     you can come to school late tomorrow

For questions 16 to 18, complete the dialogue below.

Mother and Dina are in the kitchen.

Mother : This is the way to make this cake. First, put all ingredients in the bowl.

Dina : OK.

Mother : Then, mix the ingredients with the mixer at medium speed. (16) . . .

Dina : Yes, I understand.

Mother : When it's done, you can prepare the molds and the oven. And your cake is ready.

Dina : Slow down, Mum. (17) . . .

 Mother : Sorry, dear.

Dina : Well, what should I do with the molds?

Mother : Oh, I forgot about that. You must smear the molds with some butter.

Dina : (18) . . .

Mother : Then, pour the butter into the molds. And put them into the oven.

16.  . . .
A.      Is it difficult?
B.      Do you like it?
C.      Is the bowl big enough?
D.     Are you with me?
17.  . . .
A.     I'm not sure I understand what you're saying.
B.      I know you like cooking very much.
C.      Please, repeat from the beginning.
D.     Let's talk about something else.
18.  . . .
A.     OK.
B.      It's weird.
C.      I'm confused.
D.     I don't understand.

For questions 19 to 22, complete the dialogue below.

Teacher : Can I have your attention, please.

Students : (19) . . .

Teacher : We are going to have an outing to Jatim Park II.

Students : Hurray!

Teacher : Listen to me, please.

Students : Yes, ma'am.

Teacher : (20) . . . So, I want you to bring a raincoat or umbrella with you.
The students are very noisy. They are too excited.

Teacher : Excuse me, class!

Students : Yes, ma'am.

Teacher : (21) . . .

Students : We do, ma'am.

Teacher : (22) . . .

Students : An umbrella and a raincoat.

Teacher : Good.
19.  . . .
A.     Alright.
B.      No, you can't.
C.      I don't believe it.
D.     Are you kidding?
20.  . . .
A.      We are going to go on a sunny day.
B.      Malang is sunny at this time of year.
C.      We are going to go in the dry season.
D.     It rains a lot in Malang at this time of the year.
21.  . . .
A.      Are you alright?
B.      What do you do?
C.      Do you follow me?
D.     What are we doing?
22.  . . .
A.      What can we do at Jatim Park II?
B.      Why are we going to Jatim Park II?
C.      When are we going to Jatim Park II?
D.     What should you bring to Jatim Park II?

Dialogue for question number 1 and 2

Sulaiman : Do you know my new friend is very choosey? I don’t like his

character. Agus : Really?

Sulaiman : Embrassing! He just talks big!

Agus : I see. Tell me more about it!

Sulaiman : He is only concerned with himself and told about his branded things
 1. The underlined expressions are…….
a. Showing interesting news c. Asking attention
b. Responding admiration d. Showing attention

2. Why is Sulaiman very angry with his new friend? Because……

a. He is annoying c. He is very talkative
b. He is generous d. He is very kind

Complete the dialogue below (for question number 3)!

Teacher : Can I have your attention, please?

Student : …………

Teacher : We are going to have a scouting to Tengku Buang

Asmara Buper

3. The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is……

a. Yes, Sir c. I don’t believe it
b. No, you can’t d. Are you kidding?

Dialogue for number 4

Mr. Iqbal: Hello students, Can I have your attention, please? In this part of the test, you will
hear some dialogues and questions spoken in English. The questions and the
dialogues will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you
must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. After you listen to
the dialogue and the question about it, read the five possible answers, and decide
which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Now listen to
a sample question.

Students: That’s alright, Sir.

4. The underlined expression expresses ....

a. Declining Attention
b. Making an appointment
c. Asking Attention
d. Giving Attention
5. What relationship between Mr. Iqbal and students?
a. Friend
b. Teacher
c. Parents
d. Neighbor

Activity 2 :
1. Observe the conversation carefully.
2. Identify the sentences “expressions of asking and giving attention”
3. Write your answer in LKPD 2
Donny : Hello, Attention please!

Mella: Yes, I will

Donny : We have to do the task on page 23 point B.

Helen: Donny, please speak louder. I cannot listen to

your voice!

Donny: Every body, please give me your attention!

All the students are giving their attention to him

Donny : Please do the task page 23 point B because our

teacher gets terrible stomachache

Students : Okay.
 STUDENT’S WORKSHEET 2 (LKPD 2)

No Expressions of Asking attention Expressions of giving attention

1 ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………

2 ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………
1. The underlined expression expresses ....
a. Declining Attention
b. Making an appointment
c. Asking Attention
d. Giving Attention
2. What relationship between Mr. Iqbal and students?
a. Friend
b. Teacher
c. Parents
d. Neighbor