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your partner.

1. What does each picture tell you about ?


2. Have you ever got into trouble when using social media?
3. Do you think social media gives impacts to teenagers?
4. What do you think about the attitudes of teenagers who spend on social media?
5. How does social media affect teenagers’ mental health?
6. What do you suggest and offer to teenagers that they should do to use social media
wisely?
Find the meaning of the following words. Use your dictionary

Words Meaning Words Meaning


recommend ... involve ...
/rek.əˈmend/ /ɪnˈvɒlv/ 

impact ... increase ...


/ɪm.pækt/ /ɪnˈkriːs/ 

attitude ... encourage ...


/æt.ɪ.tʃuːd/ /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/

important ... harmful ...


/ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/ /hɑːm.fəl/ 

Misuse ... strengthen ...


/mɪsˈjuːz/  /streŋ.θən/ 
Fill in the gaps using the words in the table.

1. We need to ... public awareness of the disease.


2. For your safety, we ... you keep your seat belt loosely fastened during the
flight.
3. It’s important to protect your skin from the ... effects of the sun.
4. The ... in the number of young people leaving to work in the cities has had
a dramatic impact on the demography of the villages.
5. The new mayor is keen to ... the local community in his plans for the city.
6. We ... the victims to talk freely about their experiences.
7. The organization’s aim is to ... the cultural ties between Britain and
Germany.
8. Her ... has definitely changed for the better since she started this new job.
9. It’s ... for children to get a good education.
10.She’s been accused of ... federal funds to pay for her son’s private school
expenses.
In pairs, study the following dialog and practice it in front of class.

In this exercise, two friends are trying to decide what to do


for the weekend. By making suggestions and offers, Fajar
and Intan make a decision that they're both happy with.

Intan : Hi Fajar, would you like to do something with me this weekend?


Fajar : Sure. What shall we do?
Intan :  I don't know. Do you have any ideas?
Fajar : Why don't we see a film?
Intan : That sounds good to me. Which film shall we see?
Fajar : Let's see "Black Panther".
Intan : I'd rather not. I don't like violent films. How about watching "Taxi Driver"? I
hear it's quite a funny film.
Fajar : OK. Let's go to see that. When is it on?
Intan : It's on at 8 p.m. at the XXI Cinema. Shall we have a bite to eat before the
film?
Fajar : Sure, that sounds great. What about going to that new traditional cuisine
restaurant near the cinema?
Intan : Great idea! Let's meet there at 4.
Fajar : By the way I have no enough money to eat at the
restaurant. I am broke now.
Intan : Would you like me to lend you some money?
Fajar : Do you mind?
Intan : No. I still have enough money in my saving.
Fajar : When should I return your money then?
Intan : You don’t have to return my money. I will pay your
food for free okay.
Fajar : Thank you. That would be great.
OK. I'll see you at the restaurant at 4. Bye.
Intan : Bye.
Fajar : See you later!
Answer the questions below based on the text.

1. What are Intan and Fajar talking about?


2. What does Fajar suggest Intan that they should do this
weekend?
3. Does Intan agree with Fajar’s suggestion? Mention the
statement which supports your answer.
4. What is Intan’s view about the film "Black Panther"?
5. ‘I am broke now.’ What does Fajar imply?
6. How does Intan settle Fajar’s problem?
7. Mention some statements that show expressions of
suggestion and offer used in the dialog.
8. In what occasions do you use expressions of suggestion and
offer?
In pairs, complete the dialogs below based on the situation given. Use the
expressions of suggestion and offer. Perform the dialogs in front of the class.

In the bus on your way home, an old woman is standing near your
seat.
You : ---------------------------------------
Woman : ---------------------------------------
You : ---------------------------------------
Woman : That’s very kind of you. Thanks.
 
Your friend is offering you some candies. You have a toothache, so
you turn down your friend’s offer.
Friend : Want some candies?
You : -------------------------------------------
Friend : -------------------------------------------
You : -------------------------------------------
A good friend of yours needs some mineral water.
You : -------------------------------------------
Your friend: -------------------------------------------
You : -------------------------------------------
Your friend: Great! Thanks a lot.
 
A friend from another class is offering you a lift home, but your
father is coming to fetch you.
Your friend: Won’t you have a lift home?
You : ----------------------------------
Your friend: ----------------------------------
You : ----------------------------------
Let’s discuss
Making and Responding to Suggestions

The following English phrases and expressions are all used to make
suggestions and give advice to people.
Making suggestions:
Let’s revise our lessons.
What about going to the cinema tonight?
How about playing cards?
Why don't we do our homework?
Couldn't we invite your grandmother to our party?
Shall we have a walk along the river?
What would you say to a cup of coffee?
Don't you think it is a good idea to watch TV?
Does it matter if we use your car?
 
Accepting suggestions:
Ok. Yes, let's....
Yes, I'd like to.
Yes, I'd love to.
What a good idea!
Why not?
Yes, with pleasure.
Yes, I feel like taking a walk.
That sounds like a good idea.  
 
Refusing suggestions:
No, I'd rather not.
I don't feel like it.
I dislike going for a walk.
What an awful / bad idea!
Responding to offers
Accepting Declining
Yes please. I'd like to. It's OK, I can do it
That would be very kind of you. myself. 
Yes please, that would be lovely. Don't worry, I'll do it.
Yes please, I'd love to.  No, thanks
If you wouldn't mind. No, thank you
If you could.
Thank you. That would be great.
Examples:
"Can I help you?"
"No thanks, I'm just having a look." (With a shop
assistant.)
"Can I help you?"
"Do you know where the post office is."
"Shall I help you with your maths problem?"
"Yes, please. That would be very nice of you."
"Would you like a cup of tea?"
"No thanks." Or, "No thank you."
"Would you like another piece of cake?"
"Yes please, that would be nice ."
"Yes please, I'd love one."
"Would you like me to do the ironing for you?"
"If you wouldn't mind." 
"If you could." 
"I'll do the washing, if you like."
"It's OK, I can do it." 
"Don't worry, I'll do it."
"Thank you, that would be great."
Let’s Read
Read the following information from ‘safekids.com’ and the ‘ Internet Watch
Foundation’ carefully.
Whatever your age, internet is a great place to hang out. It’s not only for
fun, it also lets you keep in touch with friends and family and provides an
enermous amount of information. There are lots of great educational sites
as well as places to keep in touch with your favourite sports, hobbies,
music, and much more if you’re a teenager, you probably know about the
benefits of using the internet. Many teenagers know more than their
parents or teachers about the wonders of cyberspace.
Cyberspace is like a big city. There are libraries, universities, museums,
places to have fun, and plenty of opportunities to meet wonderful people
from all walks of life. But, like in any community, there are also some
people and areas that you ought to avoid and others that you should
approach only with caution. Using the internet can sometimes be
dangerous. Learn these SMART rules and make sure that you always surf
safely.
SECRET! Always keep your name, address, phone numbers and passwords
secret. Giving them to people is like giving them the keys to your
home!

MEETING! Meeting someone you have met on the internet can be dangerous.
The best thing is not to do it. If you do meet someone, choose a safe
place.

ACCEPTING! Accepting emails from people you don’t know or trust can get you
into trouble. They may contain viruses or nasty messages.

REMEMBER! Someone you meet on the internet may be lying and not who they
say they are. Stay in public areas in chat rooms and be careful!

TELL! Tell someone if you find someone or something on the


internet that makes you feel uncomfortable or worried.
 
Now, work with a partner and discuss the following
questions.
1. The text is mostly concerned with ....
2. What is the purpose of the text?
3. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
4. How do you compare paragraph 1 to paragraph 2?
5. Using the internet can sometimes be dangerous. ..., you should learn the SMART
rules to make sure that you always surf safely.
6. What is the suitable conjunction to complete the sentence?
7. You should never give away your personal information on the internet.
8. What does the sentence imply?
9. Accepting emails from people you don’t know can cause problems.
a. We can also say that problems can ....
b. What do ‘safekids.com’ and ‘Internet Watch Foundation’ recommend you to make

c. always surf safely?


10. What do the underlined words below mean?
‘ ... you probably know about the benefits of using the internet.’
‘They may contain viruses or nasty messages.’
11. What can you learn from expressing suggestions and offers in your daily life?

Read the text below and answer the questions.
To,
Mr. Benson Hendrix,
Managing Director,
Global Ventures Limited,
Modern Building,
13th Lane Genuine High Road,
New Hampshire, UK.
 
Subject: Employee’s position recommendation in your organization
Dear Sir,
I, Henry Patrick, working as the Managing Director in a Henry and James clothes
manufacturing company wish to recommend Johnson Payne for a managerial position in
your organization.
Johnson has been working in our organization for the last two years as an assistant
manager. During this time, there has not been a case of absenteeism or even leave for
Johnson. Johnson is punctual because he always report to his work station on time. He is
efficient, a good team player and a leader. Johnson is also good at motivating his co-
workers.
I am confident that if you employ Johnson, he will prove that he is a great asset for an
organization. Feel free to contact me any time for more information about Johnson.
Thank you.
 
Henry Patrick,
Managing Director
managingdirector@henryandjames.co.uk
 

https://www.globalcompose.com/homework-writing-guides/sample-recommendation-letter/

1. What is the writer’s intention to write the letter?


2. Who is Mr. Johnson Payne?
3. What does Mr. Henry Patrick recommend Mr. Benson Hendrix?
4. What can you describe about Mr. Johnson Payne?
5. What will Mr Benson Hendrix do then?
6. How do you compare paragraph 2 to paragraph 3?
7. What do you call the letter above?
Let’s Create!
In pairs, create a dialog using the expressions of suggestion
and offer. Use the following ideas below.

1. You’re shopping with a friend and you haven’t got enough


money to buy something you want.
2. You are in a friend’s house and the room is very hot.
3. Your friend is very good at Maths and you can’t do your
homework.
4. You want to go to the cinema but your parents want you to
stay at home and study.
5. You are in a shopping centre and you see someone
strunggling with some heavy bags.
Here is a text about how to reduce global warming. Write
your own dialog individually based on the text below.

Global warming issue has been discussed for many years. Most of the
scientists consider it real and growing threat for human being and climate.
Since the governments are doing nothing, it has to see that, what can
individual citizens or citizens’ organizations can do for reducing global
warming?
Sure, as an individual you can do many things in your home for reducing
global warming. In this connection first you need to focus the areas, which
are the biggest source of global warming. The first thing is definitely gasses
that come from your home cooling, electricity and heating appliances, if you
pay a little attention in their usage , you will be playing big role in 
reducing global warming.
Virtual Class!
Visit these websites for online about the suggestion and offer expressions.
The sites provide further explanation about the lesson, quiz and answers.
Consult your teacher upon completion of this activity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPQnIpVVHOU
 
https://youtu.be/humcVE08lKA
https://www.globalcompose.com/homework-writing-guides/sample-recomm
endation-letter/
https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/communication-lesson-sug
gesting.php
https://elt.oup.com/student/champions/starter/dialogs/dialog05?cc=jp&selL
anguage=ja
Let’s Check Your Competence!
Choose the correct answers A, B, C, D or E.

1. Sekar : I’ve got a terrible toothache


Melati : Why don’t you see the dentist?
What does Melati express?
Feeling sorry
Giving an order
Feeling regretful
Feeling symphaty
Giving suggestion
 
2. Mr. Pratama : Would you like to have a cup of coffee now?
Ms. Dewi : Not at the moment, please. I have already had one at home.
What do Ms. Dewi’s utterances imply?
A. Asking an order
B. Refusing an offer
C. Expressing apology
D. Expressing prohibition
E. Expressing disagreement
 
3. Laras : How about going to the movie tonight? There is a new film at
Atrium 21.
Intan : ... my mother has asked me to accompany her to a wedding party.
What does Intan most likely reply?
Never mind
I think I can
I’m awfully sorry
Excuse me, please
That would be great
 
4. Father : Dimas, you’d better mow the grass before you paint the fence.
Dimas : ...?
Father : I’m afraid not. The smoke may make our neighbours feel annoyed.
What does Andri probably respond?
May I burn the rubbish
May I gather the rubbish
May I smoke while working
May I sweep the yard afterward
May I throw the rubbish in the backyard
 
5. Husband : Our car always troubles me.
Wife : Why don’t you sell it and buy a new one?
Husband : Well, I don’t have any objection to your idea as long as we can afford it.
What does the husband express?
Pleasure
Symphaty
Capability
Agreement
Intolerance
 
6. Haris : Why are you sleepy in class?
Duta: Do I look sleepy? I am not sleepy, but I have a painful stomachache
Haris : You should go to the doctor. Let me help you accompany to the
school clinic.
Duta: Okay thank you.
The underlined utterances express ....
complaint
offering help
giving advice
feeling painful
asking permission
7. Aditya: This telegram is for my wife. She’s out on duty....?
Fajar : Why don’t you ring her and tell her that a telegram’s arrived?
What does Aditya most likely say to ask suggestion?
A. Why should I suggest him
B. How can I advise my husband
C. Do you allow me to call him now
D. What do you recommend me to do
E. Do you know where my husband is

8. Laras: I’m going shopping. I’ll be back at 5:00.


Intan: ... at 7:00. OK?
F. Let’s eat
G. How about eat
H. Why not eating
I. Why don’t you eating
J. Maybe we could eating
The following dialog is for number 14 and 15.
Dillan :  Doctor, what is the best way to stay healthy?
Doctor :  Having a good diet is probably the most important thing.
Dillan :  It is very confusing to know what to eat.
Doctor :  You need plenty of fruits and vegetables, small amounts
of protein, and whole grains.
Dillan :  Are there certain things that I should avoid?
Doctor :  You shouldn't consume too much sugar or caffeine. Also,
watch your intake of fatty food.
Dillan :  After watching my diet, what else should I do?
Doctor :  You need to stop smoking, and make sure that you get 30
minutes of exercise every day.
https://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/health/health25.htm

9. What is being talked in the dialog?


A. Doctor’s advice about how to have a good diet
B. Recommendation about how to stay healthy
C. The importance of having a good diet
D. Healthy food for having a good diet
E. The practical ways to stop smoking
10. Which of the following is related to the dialog?
A. The doctor advises Dillan to do exercise for 30 minutes a week
B. Consuming too much sugar or caffeine is recommended
C. Stop smoking is the most important thing to stay healthy
D. Having a good diet is the best way to stay healthy
E. Dillan should eat less fruits and vegetables

Complete the dialogs. Use the expression of suggestion and its responses. Number one is done
as the example.

Laras : I feel like having seafood for dinner, but we went to Tai Pak for
seafood last night.
Intan : Why not --------------------------------------------------------------
Answer : Why not go again? The food’s great, and so is the view.

1. Fajar : I am really tired. How about ----------------------------------


Aditya : That’s a good idea. I’m tired too.
Dimas : I want to explore downtown Semarang.
Duta : Let’s -----------------------------------------------------------------.
 
Sekar : A group of foreign students just checked in at the hostel.
Melati : Why don’t we -------------------------------------------------------
 
Dillan : I still need to buy some souvenirs before we leave.
Ms. Dewi: How about ---------------------------------------------------------.
 
Haris : I don’t want to go home tomorrow. I’m having a really
good time here.
Mr. Pratama : So am I. Why not -------------------------------------------

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