Some Expression to use:
• 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!
Contoh the dialog:
1.
Ana : Hi guys. . .
Bella
: Hi!
Ana
: How are you?
Bella : Excellent, and you?
Ana
: Fine, thanks.
Bella
: What are you doing here?
Ana
: Oh, I’m reading a book.
Bella
: What book is it?
Ana
: It’s Biology book…about plants and animals.
Bella
: Really?? Where did you buy it?
Ana
: I bought it in Gramedia book store.
Bella
: Mmm…Can you tell me, how much is it?
Ana
: It’s Rp. 60.000,00.
Bella
: When did you buy it?
Ana
: I bought it about a month ago. Do you have an interest in it?
Bella
: Oh, yes! I need that book for doing a task from my teacher.
Ana
: What task is it?
Bella
: Summery of the plant’s classification
Ana
: Oh, I see
Bella
: Yes, I’ll buy it. Ok, thanks for your information. I’ve got to go now.
See you.
Ana
: Oke.
Exercises
I.Write a dialog about ‘Showing Attention’.
Then perform it in front of the class
II. Complete the dialog below with Attention
expressions
Ayu: “How are you, today?
Adi: “I am very well. Thanks, and you?
Ayu: “I am fine, too. ………………
Adi: “I don’t think so, I am just like usual.
But, thank you.”
Ayu: You are wearing a good shirt. I like it.
Where did you buy? …………..
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Questions
1. Edo: “What are you doing here?”
Ali : “I am looking for English Dictionary.”
Edo : “…………………………. “
Ali : “Are you sure?. Thanks a lot.”
a. You look fantastic
b.You’ve found it
c.That’s correct
d. Don ‘t bother me
e.I don’t think so.
2. Justine: “You’re so different this morning”
Dadang: “May be, I had good sleep last night.
Justine: “I think so.”
The underlined words express ….
a.Sympathy
B.Unbelievable feeling
c.Pleasure
d.Surprise
e.Thank
3.Kyla: “You look pale today, what’s the
matter?
Widi: “I’ve been recovered from ill.”
Kyla: “Sorry, I don’t know about it.”
The underlined words express …
a.sympathy
b.surprise
c.showing attention
d.advise
e.warning
4. Mrs. Rina: “Don’t use a knife my son! I am
scare, you will be hurt.”
Son: “No, Mom. I’ll be careful.
The bold utterance expresses …
a.sympathy
b.surprise
c.showing attention
d.advise
e.warning
5. Rain: “……………………… in doing the duty.”
Rina: “Thank you for your attention.”
a.You look so sad
b.You look very incredible
c.Thanks a lot
d.Don’t mention it
e.It’s surprise
2.
School staff : Good morning. What can I do for you?
Mr. Erwin : Good morning. I’m Erwin from
Malaysia, I have an appointment with
the head master. May I see him?
School staff : Sure. Please come in and have seat.
I’ll let him know
Mr. Erwin : Thank you
(a few minutes later)
Scholl staff : Sorry, sir. The headmaster is with
guest right now. He will meet you is a few minutes. Is that ok?
Mr. Erwin : you’re welcome
3.
Farah : Hi, Rina
Rina :
Hi, Farah
Farah :
Are you busy this afternoon?
Farah :
well, would you like to accompany me to Lea’s house?
Rina :
I’m sorry………… I’m not sure
Farah :
Please?
Rina :
well, I’ll call you if I’m free this afternoon
Farah :
Thanks, Rina
Rina :
No, problem
4.
Icah : Hi Mom, Are you busy?
Mrs. Iwan :
No, clear. What’s up?
Icah :
can I go out this evening, Mom?
Mrs. Iwan :
where will you go?
Icah : To Listy’s house to
do our assignment, we have to submit it in two days.
Mrs.
Iwan : All right, then. You
may go
Icah : Oh, thanks Mom. And………, can I use your motorcycle?
Mrs.
Iwan : Of course not. You
don’t have driving license, do you?
Icah : Well then, I will take
a taxi
Mrs.
Iwan : That’s a good idea.
