SOCIAL AND FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
Greeting (Chào hỏi) - How do you do - Pleased to meet you. - Good morning. - Good afternoon - Good evening.
- How are things? - How's the family? | Responses - How do you do - Pleased to meet you. - Good morning. - Good afternoon. - Good evening.
- Not too bad, thanks. - Very well, thank you. |
Goodbyes - It was very nice meeting you.
- Have a good journey flight. - I hope to see you again.
- See you next week. soon. | Responses - I really enjoyed meeting you, too.
- Thank you ... (and the same to you).
- I hope so, too.
- Have a good trip back. |
Offering - Shall I + V1...? - Do you want me to + V1 …? - If you like, I can + V1 ...? - Would you like me to + V1 ...? | Responses Accepting Declining - Yes, please. - Thanks, but please don't bother. - Thank you. - Thanks, but that won't be necessary. - That's very kind of you. - That's very kind of you, but... (/ can manage). - Thank you. I'd appreciate that.
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Requesting (Yêu cầu)
- Can you + V1...? - Could you + V1...? - Would you + V1...? - Do you think you could + V1...?
- Do you mind + V-ing...? | Responses Agreeing Refusing - I think that will be difficult... - Yes, of course. (There isn't enough time) - Yes, certainly. - I'm afraid not... (I'm very busy) - I'm sorry, but that's not possible ... (I’m leaving now) - I'm afraid not. - Not at all. - No, of course not. |
Asking for opinions - What do you think about ...(the design)? - What's your opinion of... (the quality? - How do you feel about... (the price)? Giving opinions - In my opinion ... (it's excellent). - I think ... (it’s rather expensive).
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Agreeing Disagreeing - I agree. - I'm afraid I don't agree. - I certainly agree with that. - I'm sorry, but I disagree. - I agree completely. - I couldn’t agree less. - In my opinion, you are correct - No, that’s wrong. - I couldn’t agree more. – I couldn’t disagree more. - You are right. - I refuse to believe that ... |
Asking for suggestions - Do you have any suggestion for ... (the agenda) ? - Any ideas on ... (the parking problem) ? Making suggestions - I suggest + V1 ... - How about + V-ing ...? - What about + V-ing ...? - Why don't we + V1 ...? - Why not + V1 ….? - We could + V1 ..? - Let’s + V1 … |
Accepting suggestions Rejecting suggestions -Yes, that's a good idea. - Yes, but...(it's too far away). -Yes, let's do that. - I'm not sure about that. - I'm afraid I don't like that idea.
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Thanking for hospitality - Thank you for inviting us. We've had a wonderful time. - Thank you for everything. It was really enjoyable. - Thank you very much for your hospitality. I really appreciated it. - Thanks a lot. Everything was great. | Responding to thanks
- I'm glad you enjoyed it. found it interesting liked it.
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Thanking - Thanks for all your help. - Thank you for your advice. - Thank you for a really excellent meal. - Thank you for a lovely evening. | Responses - Don't mention it. - Not at all. - You're welcome. (US) - It was my pleasure. - I’m glad you like it. |
Apologizing (Xin lỗi) - Sorry I'm late. - I'm sorry. I've broken a glass. - Forgive me. I’m terribly sorry about ... - I apologize for ... | Responses - It doesn't matter. / That’s quite all right. - Don't worry. /That’s OK. - Never mind./ Don’t worry about it. - I understand completely. - You don’t need to apologize. / It’s not your fault. |
Asking and giving permission
- Could I use your phone?
-Do you mind if I open the widow ? | Responses - Yes, of course. - Please do. - Yes, certainly. - No, not at all. |
Refusing permission -Could I borrow your car ? -Do you mind if I smoke ? | Responses -Sorry, but I need it. -Well, I’d rather you didn’t. |
Inviting (mời) - I'd like to invite you to ... (have dinner with me)? - Would you join us ... (for a game of tennis) ? - Would you like to ... (come swimming)? - Why don't you ... (have lunch with us) ? - Are you free on Saturday ? Would you like to ... ? - How about ...(joining us ) ? | Accepting Declining - Thank you. I'd be delighted - I’d love to, but... (I’ m afraid to accept. I can’t) - Thank you. I'd love to. - Thanks a lot, but... (I've made another arrangement). - Thank you. I'd enjoy that. – I wish I could , but ...
- That would be wonderful. – I’d really like to, but ...
- Thanks. I’d love to. – Sorry. I’ve made plans for Saturday. - Sounds great. / All right. / OK. |
Giving compliments -I would like to compliment you on ... - I think your (hair) is very nice. - I love your ... - The chicken is delicious. - I really like your ... | Responses - Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so.
- Thank you, but it really isn’t anything special. - Thank you. Yours is even nicer. - I’m glad you like it. - Thank you. |
Giving good news. - I’ve passed my final exam. | Responding to good news. - Congratulations! - That’s great. |
Giving bad news - I failed my driving test. | Responding to bad news. - Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. |
Giving good wishes - Have a good weekend. - I hope you enjoy your holiday. | Responding good wishes - Thanks. You too. - Thanks, the same to you. |
Exercise 1:
1. Linda: "Excuse me! Where’s the post office?"
Maria: "______."
A. Don’t worry B. It’s over there C. Yes, I think so D. I'm afraid not
2. Alice: "What shall we do this evening?"
Carol: "______"
A. No problem. B. Let’s go out for dinner. C. Oh, that’s good! D. I went out for dinner.
3. Helen: "Where do you come from?"
Ann: "______."
A. In London B. Yes, I have just come here C. I’m living in London D. I come from London
4. Helen: “Congratulations!”
Jane: “______”
A. What a pity! B. You are welcome. C. Thank you. D. I’m sorry.
5. Tom: “How did you get here?”
John: “______”
A. I came here by train. B. I came here last night. C. The train is so crowded. D. Is it far from here?
6. - “Bye!”
- “______ .”
A. See you lately B. Thank you C. Meet you again D. See you later
7. - “I’ve passed my driving test.”
- “______”
A. Congratulations! B. That’s a good idea. C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. Do you?
8. - “Would you like to have dinner with me?”
- “______.”
A. Yes, I’d love to B. Yes, so do I C. I’m very happy D. Yes, it is
9. Ann: “______ where the nearest post office is?”
Linda: “Turn left and then turn right.”
A. Could you tell meB. Should you show me C. Do you tell me D. Will you say me
10. - “How do you do?”
- “______”
A. How do you do? B. Not too bad. C. I’m well. Thank you. D. Yeah, OK.
11. Sue: “I love pop music.”
Alice: “______.”
A. No, I won't B. Neither do I C. Yes, I like it D. So do I
12. Maria: “I’m taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow.”
Sarah: “______!”
A. Good day B. Good chance C. Good time D. Good luck
13. Ann: "What do you usually do on Sundays?"
Mary: "______."
A. I used to drive to work B. I’m not doing anything
C. I usually sleep until noon D. I’d be sleeping all day
14. Ann: “Are you going to visit Britain next month?”
Kim: “Yes, ______. ”
A. I am B. I can C. I like D. I do
15. David: “You’ve got a beautiful dress!”
Helen: “______.”
A. I do B. Okay C. You, too D. Thank you
16. Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.”
Hoa: “_______. ”
A. You are welcome B. Thanks C. Cheers D. Have a good day
17. Oliver used to go fishing and ______.
A. so did I B. so did me C. I did not D. so I did
18. Ann: Do you think you’ll get the job?
Mary: _______.
A. Yes, that’s right B. I think not C. I know so D. Well, I hope so
19. David: "Happy Christmas!"
Jason: "______"
A. The same to you! B. Happy Christmas with you! C. You are the same! D. Same for you!
20. It’s very ______ of you to help me.
A. glad B. happy C. kind D. well
21. “Let’s go to the movie now.” – “Oh, ........”
A. Good idea B. I don’t C. Why's that? D. I need it
22. "Hello! BBC!. .......can I help you?"
A. Which B. When C. Where D. How
23. At the end of the letter Mary wrote, "Give my best ........to your parents."
A. hopes B. wishes C. words D. belief
24. –“What’s your hobby, Lan ?”
- “________”
A. Well, I like collecting stamps. B. Oh, with computers
C. Well, I want stamps D. Oh, on the phone.
25. -“You look nice today. I like your new hair style.”
- “_________”
A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Shall I ? Thanks.
C. Oh, well done. D. I feel interesting to hear that.
26. –“ A motorbike knocked Ted down.”
- “_________”
A. What is it now ? B. Poor Ted! C. How terrific! D. What a motor bike!
27. “ I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!”
- “_________”
A. The same to you! B. Have a nice day. C. What a pity! D. What a lovely toy!. Thanks.
28. - “_________”
-“Oh, it’s great!”
A. How is the English competition like ?
B. Would you like the English competition ?
C. What do you like about the English competition ?
D. What do you think of the English competition ?
29. –“More coffee? Anybody?”
- “_________”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid. B. I’d love to
C. Yes, please. D. It’s right, I think.
30. “Oh, I’m really sorry!”
- “_________”
A. It was my pleasure. B. That’s all right. C. Thanks. D. Yes, why ?
31. - Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?"
- Susan: "______."
A. You’re welcome B. That would be great
C. I feel very bored D. I don't agree, I'm afraid
32. - Laura: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Maria: “_______.”
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in B. I think so
C. No problem D. Of course not, it’s not costly
33. Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!”
John: “______”
A. I’m glad you like it. B. You’re welcomed.
C. In fact, I myself don’t like it. D. But do you know how much it costs?