Dear Students,

After reading the materials given above, please make sentences in polite way as
follows:

Part.I.

No. Requesting Responses

1. A close friend asked you to go on vacation on the Decline: Unfortunately,

weekdays. weekdays are a bit tricky for me
due to work commitments. How
about a weekend trip instead?
Question:

Would you be interested in going on vacation with me

on the weekdays?

2. You have just had dinner at your boss’s house. It’s Formal Appreciation: If I may, I
time to go home. would now like to request your
permission to head home. Thank
you once again for your kindness.
Ask permission to go home and thank you for dinner
I would like to express my gratitude for the exquisite dinner.
It was a delightful experience.

3 Your colleague helped you write a very difficult report Thanking for Expertise:Your
knowledge and skill were
instrumental, and I feel fortunate to
Thanking for a help have you as a colleague.

I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for your expert

assistance with the report.

4. Someone’s car won’t start. It needs a push. Direct Offer: I'm happy to help.

Offering help:

Hey, I noticed your car won't start. Need a push?

5 A customer is visiting your hometown next month. Refusal with Politeness: "I
He’ll need a hotel room. appreciate your trust, but
unfortunately, I won't be able to
 assist with finding a hotel room.
However, I'm sure you'll find some
Make your choice offering/refusing/directing…………. great options online or through
……………………………………………………. travel agencies.

Part. II. Create a dialogue in a business meeting that involves:

1. Welcoming guests

2. Have a welcome drink

3. Direct guests to take seat

4. Informing the agenda of the meeting

5. Invite response to the agenda

6. Begin with the meeting and present the topic of discussion

7. Invite for inputs/comments

8. Make a conclusion

9. Thanking the participants for coming and input given

10. Invite the participant to have some refreshment while having lunch served by the
host.

Host: Good morning everyone! Welcome to our business meeting. We're delighted to
have you all here.

Assistant: Good morning! We appreciate the warm welcome.

Host: Before we dive into the agenda, please help yourselves to some welcome drinks
available on the table. We have a variety of options, so feel free to choose your
preference.

Assistant: Thank you, that's very thoughtful.

Host: Once you have your drinks, please take a seat. We'll get started shortly.

(Guests take their seats)

Host: Now, let me briefly outline the agenda for today's meeting. First, we'll discuss the
current project updates, followed by the financial report. After that, we'll open the floor
for any other topics or concerns you might want to address.
Assistant: Sounds good. I'm looking forward to the discussion.

Host: Excellent. If there are no objections to the agenda, we can proceed. Any thoughts
or additions?

Assistant: No objections from my side.

Host: Great! Let's move on to the first item on the agenda. We'll begin with the project
updates. [Host presents the topic]

Assistant: (Offers input and comments)

Host: Thank you for your valuable input. Now, before we conclude, I'd like to invite any
final comments or suggestions.

Assistant: I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts.

Host: Excellent. In conclusion, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for your
presence here today and for your valuable contributions to the discussion.

Assistant: Thank you for having us.

Host: Now, as we wrap up, feel free to enjoy some refreshments while we serve lunch.
It's our pleasure to host you, and we hope you find the meal enjoyable.

Assistant: That sounds wonderful. Thank you once again for having us.

(Participants proceed to enjoy refreshments and lunch)

Question: Would you be interested in going on vacation with me on the weekdays?

Responses:

1. Acceptance: Sure, that sounds like a great idea! I'd love to go on a weekday
vacation with you.
2. Excitement: Wow, what a fantastic proposal! Count me in for a weekday
getaway!
3. Consideration: I appreciate the offer! Let me check my schedule and get back to
you to confirm.
4. Decline: Unfortunately, weekdays are a bit tricky for me due to work
commitments. How about a weekend trip instead?
5. Suggest an Alternative: Weekdays are tough for me, but what if we plan a long
weekend escape? That could work better for both of us.
6. Enthusiastic Acceptance: Absolutely! I can't wait to escape the routine and enjoy
some weekday relaxation with you.