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CHAPTER I
Let’s hope for the best
I. I hope so
A. Study the following dialogues.

Dialogue 1:
Person 1 : I've been rather sick lately.
Person 2 : I hope you feel better soon.

Dialogue 2:
Rita : Where have you been? I have not seen you for two days.
Dewa : Well, I have been sick since Sunday.
Rita : What’s wrong?
Dewa : I’ve had a terrible cold all week.
Rita : Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better soon.
Dewa : Thanks.

Dialogue 3:
Janet : What’s your wish, Ron?
Ron : I wish to be a doctor. What is yours?
Janet : I wish to be a doctor too but I'm not sure.
Ron : And why is that?
Janet : I'd like to be a writer, instead.
Ron : That’s great either. I hope we can make it come true someday.
Janet : Sure we will.

B. Study these expressions.

1. To say what you hope about the present:
a. I hope so. I’ve worked for this.
b. I hope he's having a good time.

2. To say what you hope about the future:

a. I hope he has a good time next month. (I hope he'll have a good time next
month.)
b. I hope she comes to see us. (I hope she'll come to see)

3. Hope can also be used in expressions of goodwill

1) I hope (that) you have a nice Birthday.
2) I hope (that) you have a nice birthday party.

4. Hope can be used to specify a desired outcome.

1) I hope you can come to the party on Saturday.
2) I hope to get an A on the exam.
3) I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

5. Wish
To say what you wish about the future, you use would:
 I wish he would do more to help the poor.
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6. Wish is also used in greeting and expressions of goodwill:

1) We wish you a "Happy Birthday."
2) Wish me luck.

7. Wish and hope are also used in certain types of requests and nice remarks. In
such situations, wish carries a more definite and formal tone.
1) I hope to see you again.
2) I know your life has been difficult lately. I hope things get better soon.
3) I can't believe how much bad luck you've had. I hope things get better soon.
4) I'm so sorry you broke your leg. I hope you feel better soon.
5) Stay home for the week. I hope you feel better soon. 

C. Giving Someone General Wishes

1. When someone is celebrating a birthday:
a) Happy Birthday. b) Many happy returns (of the day).

2. When we want to send regards:

a) Convey my regards to your mother.
b) Say my hello to your sister.
c) Send my warmest regards to your father.

3. When someone is going far away:

a) Have some fun. c) Have a good flight.
b) Have a good trip. d) Good bye and good luck.

4. When someone is going to have an examination or a job interview:

a) Best of luck b) I wish you a success

5. When someone is ill:

a) Get well soon. b) Get better soon.

6. Answer the following questions. What would you say to somebody who … .
1) has a birthday? ………………………………………
2) is just going to a party? ………………………………………
3) is just going on holiday? ………………………………………
4) is in hospital because of his sickness? ………………………………………

7. Task:
1. What do you wish on your birthday? Write and tell the class.
2. Ask your partner what he/she wishes on her birthday.

D. Choose the best answer.

1. You go and visit a friend who is ill in hospital. At the end of your visit, you say to
him/her ….
A. Take care of yourself! C. Get well soon!
B. What's wrong with you? D. How are you getting on?

2. Yulia : Have you visited Jogjakarta palace, the oldest palace in Java?
Robby : No, I haven't, but I hope to be able to do it next week.
The underlined phrase shows...
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A. refusal C. expectation
B. invitation D. agreement

3. Jenny meets Rani on her way home from school.

Jenny : Hi, Rani, is it right that you'll take part in a big show.
Rani : That's right.
Jenny : I ... you'll be successful.
Rani : Thanks.
A. doubt C. mind
B. know D. hope

4. Helmi: Is father coming home today?

Ayu : I expect he'll come back soon.
The underlined utterance expresses...
A. hope C. agreement
B. apology D. disagreement

5. Nawai : Are you free this evening? Let's go to Monica's house.

Attar : I'm sorry, I can't. I must help mother sew a dress.
Nawai : Is your mother a dressmaker?
Attar : Yes. I always help her.
Nawai : I'm sure that you will be a good dressmaker later.
Attar   : … .
A. I hope so C. Not at all
B. Who says so? D. You will?

6. X: I will join the singing contest this year.

Y: … you’ll be the winner.
A. Hopefully C. Well done
B. Congratulations! D. You’re welcome
7. Yuni : It's cloudy. Do you think it's going to rain?
Rama : .... We are going to watch a football match, aren't we?
A. I hope not C. I don't believe it
B. I'm not sure D. I don't think so

8. Yana : I'm going to visit Guci Hot Spring next week.

Yulio : That's good. ...
A. You must have a lot of money. C. I hope you'll have a good time.
B. It’s wasting money. D. I agree with you.

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Dear Lusi,
This card comes with living wishes especially for you. To wish you lots of happiness
today and all year through. Happy New Year 2018.          

Susan                                                         

9. The word “wish” in the text nearly means … .

A. see C. hope
B. look D. want
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10. Complete the dialogue.

Rita : Where have you been? I have not seen you for two days.
Dewa : Well, I have been sick since Sunday.
Rita : What’s wrong?
Dewa : I have had a terrible cold all week.
Rita : Oh, I am sorry to hear that. … .
Dewa : Thanks.
A. I hope you feel better soon. C. Who says so?
B. I agree with you. D. Well done.

II. CONGRATULATONS
A. Listen and read the dialogue.

Lori : You were awesome, Alex!

Alex : Thanks! Your dance number was great, too.
Diane : Congratulations, Alex! You were incredible! You sounded amazing on the
guitar!
Alex : Thanks. So, who taught you those dance moves?
Diane : Nobody. Actually, most of our moves were pretty simple.
Alex : I always knew you guys were talented.
Paul : There you are. Way to go, kids! That was a terrific show.
Diane : Did you really think so, Paul? We’re glad you liked our performance.
Paul : I really did. Um, Alex, can I see you backstage? Just for a couple of minutes.
Alex : Sure. Guys, can you wait for me here, please?
Diane : No problem. Take your time.

B. Complete the statements with words from the dialogue.

1. Lori said Alex was awesome.
2. Diane said Alex was ……………..
3. She also said Alex was ………………..on the guitar.
4. Alex said the girls were……………
5. Paul said the show was……………

1. The dialogue tells us about…

A. appreciating someone’s C. wonderful talented students.
performance and its responses. D. showing performances on the stage.
B. incredible shows ever.

2. The text is written to…

A. express agreement and C. congratulate someone’s success
disagreement. and its responses
B. asking someone’s attention. D. show sympathy.

3. “You were awesome, Alex!”

The underlined word is closest in meaning to…
A. artistic C. terrible
B. terrific D. horrible

4. “There you are. Way to go, kids!”

The underlined phrase is closest in meaning to…
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A. Nice job C. No way

B. Nice try D. Free way

Here are some expressions of congratulating and their proper responses:

Congratulating Responding
1. Congratulations!  Oh, thanks.
2. Well done!  It’s very good of you to say so.
3. Fantastic!  How nice of you to say so.

C. Listen and repeat.

1. Way to go! 4. Congratulations!
2. There you are. 5. Just for a couple of minutes.
3. Take your time.

D. Which expression from Exercise C would be appropriate to say for each of these
situations?
1. Your friend just won a spelling competition. Congratulations!
2. You’re telling someone you only need a little of ……………………………..
their time.
3. Your friend passed a really difficult test. ……………………………..
4. You’re going somewhere with a friend, but you’re ……………………………..
not in a hurry.
5. You’re looking for someone and you finally find ……………………………..
him or her.

E. Create your own short dialogue with your friends. Use congratulatory
expression and perform your dialogue in front of the class. Choose one of the
topics below:
1. Passing an examination.
2. Winning a Competition.

F. Choose the best answer.

To Andre,
You did it your way I couldn't be happier for you. Congratulations on your achievement
as the best participant in the story telling contest for Junior High School level for the
year 2017

Elena

1. From the text, we know that Andre ... .

A. did it his way C. won the story telling contest
B. told Elena about the contest D. achieved high level at school

2. " … on your achievement as the best participant..."

The underlined word is closest in meaning to....
A. talent C. success
B. request D. demand

Dear Tommy,
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I heard that you have won an English debate competition and got the highest score at
your school. I am very happy for your success.  Congratulations! You deserved it.
Auntie Susan

3. How is auntie Susan’s feeling about Tommy?

A. Pleased C. Frustrated
B. Annoyed D. Disappointed

Dear Tio,
Congratulations on your success in the final examination. Always do the best for the
future.
Ria

4. Why does Ria congratulate Tio? Because … .

A. Tio still has the examination C. Tio has passed the examination
B. Tio will have the examination D. Tio should prepare well for the exam.

Dear Dewi,
Congratulations on your achievement in English! You’re really the best. Keep up the
good work.
Indri

5. From the text we can conclude that Dewi ….

A. congratulates Indry C. failed in the English test
B. likes English very much D. got the highest score in English

Dear Willy,
Congratulations!
Wishing you luck and success in all that you do. Your new job is something to
celebrate. You are someone to congratulate.

From Cathy

6. From the text we know that Willy is....

A. hardly to share the job C. successful in finishing the job
B. lucky for choosing a good job D. successful in having a new job

7. "Your new job is something to celebrate."

The underlined word is closest in meaning to... .
A. tribute C. dedicate
B. rejoice D. publicize

Dear Arin,
I was delighted to hear that you become the first winner of the speech contest. Please
accept my warmest congratulations. I know you have tried your best. So, you deserve
to be the champion. The school is really a proud of you.

School principal,
Budiman Wicaksono
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8. From the text, we know that...

A. Mr. Budiman was there at the speech C. Arin has trained over and over to be the
contest. best speaker.
B. The school principal won the speech D. Arin never joined a speech contest
contest. before.

9. "So you deserve to be the champion."

The underlined word is closest in meaning to....
A. star C. defender
B. winner D. favourite

Dear David,
CONGRATULATIONS! I know you must be proud and happy to attain the rank of
Eagle Scout. May the high goals and ideals which led to this special honour continue
to inspire you in the years ahead.

Timmy

10. What is the writer's intention to write the text?

A. To inspire David to reach his goal. C. To praise David for his success.
B. To share his happiness with David. D. To support David to get the Eagle Scout.

11. "May the high goals and ideals which led to this special honour continue to inspire you
in the years ahead”.
We can infer from this statement that the writer hopes David ....
A. keep on success in the future C. be a better person
B. stay humble and calm D. always be happy

To : Seno
Congratulations on your success to be the winner of the school chess tournament this
Year.
You've made it! I am so proud of you.

Anton

12. What is the purpose of the text above?

A. To congratulate someone on his C. To invite someone to practice chess.
victory. D. To support someone at the chess
B. To ask someone to join a chess tournament.
tournament.

13. Which expression is used to show that Anton proud of Seno?

A. Congratulations on your success. C. The winner of the school chess tournament.
B. I am so proud of you. D. You've made it.

Dear Susi,
Congratulations on your success in "The National English Storytelling Competition for
Junior High School Student 2018." You have beaten other finalists from all over Indonesia.
You are best of the best. I knew you would win. You are so talented. Your English is
excellent. You can act, sing and dance, too. I'm so proud of you. I'm sure you'll be more
successful in the future.

Hug & kisses,

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Ria

14. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To show that Ria is very proud of herself.
B. To inform other finalists of the competition result.
C. To praise Susi on her success in winning the story telling competition.
D. To encourage Susi to join the National English Story telling Competition.

15. Which sentence in the text expresses a compliment?

A. I know you would win. C. You are so talented.
B. You have beaten other finalists. D. You'll be more successful in the future.

Dear Zuhri,
Congratulations!
We heard about your result as the best in The English Speaking Contest.
Hope this makes you happy.
We're very proud of you.
Keep up the good work, son.

Mom and Dad

16. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To show Zuhri's talent. C. To tell the prize that Zuhri got.
B. To praise Zuhri on his success. D. To show Zuhri's parents achievement.

17. Which sentence expresses the admiration?

A. Hope this makes you happy. C. We're very proud of you.
B. Keep up the good work, son. D. We heard about your result as the best.

To Nindy
Congratulations on being the best performer in Silat.
Keep fighting to be number one!
We are really proud of you.
With love,
Mom, Dad & your brother

18. The text is written to ...

A. advertise Silat. C. encourage a friend.
B. praise someone. D. tell about a performance.

19. Which expression shows that the family are proud of Nindy?
A. We are really proud of you. C. With love, Mom, Dad & your Bro.
B. Keep fighting to be number one. D. Being the best performance in Silat

CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations on your success in winning the speech contest this year.
It was a very tough competition. We are so proud of you. We knew you would make it. We
wish you the best always.

Students of VIII D
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20. What do the students of VIIID say to compliment their friend?

A. We are so proud of you. C. We wish you the best always
B. Winning the speech contest this year. D. It was a very tough competition.