Contoh Soal Reading , Advanced Dialogues (Suggesting, Requesting, Instructing)
Contoh Soal Reading , Advanced Dialogues (Suggesting, Requesting, Instructing) - Suggesting is expressing an idea or feeling about what someone should or not should do. It is commonly expressed without stating it directly. For example, your friend seems to need a help because of getting some problems. Then, you try to help him by giving suggestion. To express suggestion, there are various ways to express suggestion. Pay attention to the following phrases:
Giving Suggestions
You should ....
You’d better ....
You could (might) ....
You really should/ought to ....
I suggest/recommend that you ....
You should ....
You’d better ....
You could (might) ....
You really should/ought to ....
I suggest/recommend that you ....
Accepting Suggestions
- I’ll do/try that.
- I think you’re right.
- Thank you/ Thanks.
- Why didn’t I think of that?
- That’s a good/nice/wonderful, idea/suggestion.
Rejecting suggestions
- I tried that, but ....
- That’s a good idea, but ….
- I don’t want to/can’t do that because ....
- Thanks, but that won’t work/help because ....
For examples:
- You should take this way
- Why don’t you go to the cinema?
- If I were you, I would take the chance.
- You could take a rest before attending the meeting.
- How about going to Bromo Mountain this weekend?
REQUESTING
Requesting is expressing or asking for something or someone to do something politely. To make a polite sense, you should put the word “please” in the phrase. You can also use question tag in requesting something. Modals of ability such as can, may, and might are used to asks someone whether is able to do it or not.
For examples:
- Switch on the lamp, please.
- Close the door, will you?
Requesting
- “Would you mind …, please?” is more polite than other phrases. It is usually used in formal context. For example: Would you mind washing my clothes, please?
- “Can/Could/Will/Would you …?” is using modals of ability. For example: “Can you take a drink for me?”
- “Please …” is polite request.
Accepting Requests
- Sure, I’d be glad/happy to ....
- Of course/Certainly.
- No problem.
- Sure. Just a moment.
Refusing Requests
- I’d loved to, but ....
- It sounds great, but ....
- I’m/sorry, but ....
- Sorry to say that ....
For example:
- Would you mind having dinner with me tonight?
- Could you please call my mom to come to school, please?
- Will/Would you come to my birthday party?
- Please tell me what happen to you.
INSTRUCTING
Instructing is expressing order or asking someone to do something, especially in a formal way.
For example:
- "Put the flowers over there, Fin."
- "Step out of your bike, sir."
To understand how to use instruction, you can pay attention to the following phrase:
Giving Instruction
Using bare infinitive in the first sentence. For example:
Using bare infinitive in the first sentence. For example:
- Bring a bottle of water for me, please.
- Close the door before I’m getting cold
- Listen to the audio before you answer the question
- Buy me some drinks, please.
Responding to instruction
Okay.
Alright.
I’ll do it.
Okay.
Alright.
I’ll do it.
S1
Choose the statement that gives a suggestion ....
S2
Which statement is included in giving instruction?
Choose the right answer.
Choose the right answer.
S3
The following are expression of request, except
S4
Read the conversation below to answer questions number 4 and 5.
Ari: Rin, do you have a plan this weekend?
Erin: I may stay at home this weekend. What’s going on?
Ari: How about going to the cinema?
Erin: That sounds good. Which movie will we watch?
Ari: Hmm.. How about The Avengers?
Erin: I'd rather not. I dislike action movie. How about going to Filosofi Kopi? I’ve already read its story in a book. It has a great story.
Ari: Ok. When is it on?
Erin: It’s on 3 o'clock at the J-Cinema. Shall we have lunch before the movie?
Ari: That’s a good idea. Let’s meet at café at 1.
Erin: I may stay at home this weekend. What’s going on?
Ari: How about going to the cinema?
Erin: That sounds good. Which movie will we watch?
Ari: Hmm.. How about The Avengers?
Erin: I'd rather not. I dislike action movie. How about going to Filosofi Kopi? I’ve already read its story in a book. It has a great story.
Ari: Ok. When is it on?
Erin: It’s on 3 o'clock at the J-Cinema. Shall we have lunch before the movie?
Ari: That’s a good idea. Let’s meet at café at 1.
S5
Read the conversation below to answer questions number 4 and 5.
Ari: Rin, do you have a plan this weekend?
Erin: I may stay at home this weekend. What’s going on?
Ari: How about going to the cinema?
Erin: That sounds good. Which movie will we watch?
Ari: Hmm.. How about The Avengers?
Erin: I'd rather not. I dislike action movie. How about going to Filosofi Kopi? I’ve already read its story in a book. It has a great story.
Ari: Ok. When is it on?
Erin: It’s on 3 o'clock at the J-Cinema. Shall we have lunch before the movie?
Ari: That’s a good idea. Let’s meet at café at 1.
Erin: I may stay at home this weekend. What’s going on?
Ari: How about going to the cinema?
Erin: That sounds good. Which movie will we watch?
Ari: Hmm.. How about The Avengers?
Erin: I'd rather not. I dislike action movie. How about going to Filosofi Kopi? I’ve already read its story in a book. It has a great story.
Ari: Ok. When is it on?
Erin: It’s on 3 o'clock at the J-Cinema. Shall we have lunch before the movie?
Ari: That’s a good idea. Let’s meet at café at 1.
Ari’s suggestion for this weekend is ....
S6
Read the conversation below to answer questions number 6 and 7
Sani : How can I get the ticket for the Maroon Five concert?
Gani: You should visit its official website. Then register as a member. Put your identity correctly.
After that, enter your bank account for the payment. Next, confirm the payment after you paid it.
Then, they will inform you through email where you can get your ticket.
Sani : That's heard so difficult.
Gani: Indeed.
Sani : Thank you for your information.
Gani: You’re welcome.
Gani: You should visit its official website. Then register as a member. Put your identity correctly.
After that, enter your bank account for the payment. Next, confirm the payment after you paid it.
Then, they will inform you through email where you can get your ticket.
Sani : That's heard so difficult.
Gani: Indeed.
Sani : Thank you for your information.
Gani: You’re welcome.
Learn Sani’s plan. She will ....
S7
Read the conversation below to answer questions number 6 and 7
Sani : How can I get the ticket for the Maroon Five concert?
Gani: You should visit its official website. Then register as a member. Put your identity correctly.
After that, enter your bank account for the payment. Next, confirm the payment after you paid it.
Then, they will inform you through email where you can get your ticket.
Sani : That's heard so difficult.
Gani: Indeed.
Sani : Thank you for your information.
Gani: You’re welcome.
Gani: You should visit its official website. Then register as a member. Put your identity correctly.
After that, enter your bank account for the payment. Next, confirm the payment after you paid it.
Then, they will inform you through email where you can get your ticket.
Sani : That's heard so difficult.
Gani: Indeed.
Sani : Thank you for your information.
Gani: You’re welcome.
Find the instruction that is not mentioned by Gani ..
S8
Read the conversation below to answer questions number 8, 9, and 10
Prima : Hi, Ran. How are you doing today?
Randi : I feel so sleepy. I couldn’t sleep last night.
Prima : What happened?
Randi : I studied hard for the exam today.
Prima : But, the teacher told us a week ago, didn’t he?
Randi : Yes. I forgot. Do you mind to remind me if we have an exam later on?
Prima : Of course no. I’ll remind you.
Randi : I feel so sleepy. I couldn’t sleep last night.
Prima : What happened?
Randi : I studied hard for the exam today.
Prima : But, the teacher told us a week ago, didn’t he?
Randi : Yes. I forgot. Do you mind to remind me if we have an exam later on?
Prima : Of course no. I’ll remind you.
What did happen to Randi? Choose the most suitable statement.
S9
Read the conversation below to answer questions number 8, 9, and 10
Prima : Hi, Ran. How are you doing today?
Randi : I feel so sleepy. I couldn’t sleep last night.
Prima : What happened?
Randi : I studied hard for the exam today.
Prima : But, the teacher told us a week ago, didn’t he?
Randi : Yes. I forgot. Do you mind to remind me if we have an exam later on?
Prima : Of course no. I’ll remind you.
Randi : I feel so sleepy. I couldn’t sleep last night.
Prima : What happened?
Randi : I studied hard for the exam today.
Prima : But, the teacher told us a week ago, didn’t he?
Randi : Yes. I forgot. Do you mind to remind me if we have an exam later on?
Prima : Of course no. I’ll remind you.
What request does he ask to his friend? Find the request here ....
S10
Read the conversation below to answer questions number 8, 9, and 10
Prima : Hi, Ran. How are you doing today?
Randi : I feel so sleepy. I couldn’t sleep last night.
Prima : What happened?
Randi : I studied hard for the exam today.
Prima : But, the teacher told us a week ago, didn’t he?
Randi : Yes. I forgot. Do you mind to remind me if we have an exam later on?
Prima : Of course no. I’ll remind you.
Randi : I feel so sleepy. I couldn’t sleep last night.
Prima : What happened?
Randi : I studied hard for the exam today.
Prima : But, the teacher told us a week ago, didn’t he?
Randi : Yes. I forgot. Do you mind to remind me if we have an exam later on?
Prima : Of course no. I’ll remind you.
How does Prima’s response? Choose the most proper statement below ....