Goodbyes - It was very nice meeting you.. Thanking for hospitality - Thank you for inviting us.. Responding to good news.. Responding good wishes - Thanks.. -“You look nice today!. What
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Greeting (Chào hỏi)
- How do you do
- Pleased to meet
you
- Good morning
- Good afternoon
- Good evening
- How are you?
- How are things?
- How's the family?
Responses
- How do you do
- Pleased to meet you
- Good morning
- Good afternoon
- Good evening
- Fine, thanks And you?
- Not too bad, thanks
- Very well, thank you
Goodbyes
- It was very nice
meeting you
trip
- Have a good
journey
flight
- I hope to see you
again
on the
(1st July)
- 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
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- That's very kind of you - That's very kind of you, but
(/
can manage).
- Thank you I'd appreciate that
Requesting (Yêu
cầu)
- Can you + V1 ?
- Could you + V1 ?
- Would you + V1 ?
- Do you think you
could + V1 ?
- Would you mind +
V-ing ?
- 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
Agreeing Disagreeing
- I agree - I'm
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- I think (it’s
rather expensive).
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
Thanking for
hospitality
- Thank you for
inviting us We've
had a wonderful time
Responding to thanks
could come
- I'm glad you enjoyed it
found it interesting
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everything It was
really enjoyable
- Thank you very
much for your
hospitality I really
appreciated it
- Thanks a lot
Everything was great
liked it
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
- May I sit here?
- 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
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-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
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
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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!”
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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 me B 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, ”
Trang 8A 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.
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?"
How
23 At the end of the letter Mary wrote, "Give my best .to your parents."
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.
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- “ _”
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!”
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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?
MODAL VERBS ( Độ ng t khi m khuy t) ừ ế ế
A MODALS IN ACTIVE
1 COULD/ MAY/ MIGHT
Could/ may/ might + V1 (có th ): ch m t kh n ng-di n t ể ỉ ộ ả ă ễ ả
s suy đoán không ch c ch n l mự ắ ắ ắ
Ex: - It may/ might/ could rain tomorrow.
Ng i ta c ng có th nói:ườ ũ ể
- It will possibly rain tomorrow.
- Maybe it will rain tomorrow.
Possibly, maybe = perhaps: có l có kh n ng (ch d đoán)ẽ ả ă ỉ ự
Ex: I don’t know where Lan is Maybe she is in her room.
I may go to the beach or stay at home in this summer
holidays
2 SHOULD: Đượ c dùng để ễ di n t : ả
- M t l i đ ngh , l i khuyên.ộ ờ ề ị ờ
Ex: - You should study hard.
- He shouldn’t do that work It’s too hard.
- M t s mong đ iộ ự ợ
It should rain tomorrow (I expect it to rain tomorrow.)
My letter should arrive next week.
3 MUST: Đượ c dùng để ễ di n t ả
Must + V1: (ph i), di n t :ả ễ ả
- s b t cu c ự ắ ộ
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- m t s suy lu n h p lý, có c sộ ự ậ ơ ơ ở
Ex: John’s lights are out He must be asleep.
You must be tired after a long walk.
+ mustn’t ch s ng n c mỉ ự ă ấ
Ex: You mustn’t drive on the left
4 HAVE TO + V1
Have to có ngh a g n nh must, nh ng không mang tính b t ĩ ầ ư ư ắ
bu c mà ch th y c n ph i làm.ộ ỉ ấ ầ ả
Ex: - I need some meat I have to go to the butcher’s.
- Does your father have to go at once?
5 COULD/ MAY/ MIGHT + HAVE + P.P
Hình th c này đ c dùng đ ch kh n ng trong quá kh ứ ượ ể ỉ ả ă ứ
Ex: It may have rained last night, but I’m not sure.
John might have gone to the movies yesterday.
6 SHOULD + HAVE +P.P
Hình th c này đ ch m t b n ph n, trách nhi m đ c cho là ứ ể ỉ ộ ổ ậ ệ ượ
x y ra quá kh , nh ng vì m t lý do nào đó đã không x y ra.ả ở ứ ư ộ ả
Ex: John should have gone to the post office this morning.
(He did not go to the post office)
Maria shouldn’t have called John last night (she did call him)
7 MUST + HAVE + P.P: ch m t s suy lu n h p lý trong quá ỉ ộ ự ậ ợ
kh ứ
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hard
Mary looks very tired She must have stayed up late last
night
8 NEED / NEEDN’T
- need + to-inf: c nầ
- need + V-ing c n đ c (c u trúc b đ ng)ầ ượ ấ ị ộ
- need + to be + V3/-edc n đ c (c u trúc b đ ng)ầ ượ ấ ị ộ
* needn’t + V1 không c n ph iầ ả
needn’t + V1 = don’t have to + V1
B MODALS IN PASSIVE ( Độ ng t khi m khuy t trong ừ ế ế câu b ị độ ng)
In the present: MODAL +BE + P.P
In the past: MODAL + HAVE + BEEN + P.P
Ex: A new school will be built in this area next year.
The key could have been left in the room.
SO - THEREFORE – BUT – HOWEVER
1 SO : vì v y ( ch nguyên nhân, h u qu )ậ ỉ ậ ả
“So” không đ ng đ u câu (trong v n vi t), th ng đ ng gi a ứ ầ ă ế ườ ứ ữ câu và tr c có d u ph y.ướ ấ ẩ
Ex: The rain began to fall, so we went to home.
2 THEREFORE: vì th ế
- “Therefore” đ ng đ u câu, sau đó có d u ph yứ ầ ấ ả
- “Therefore” đ ng gi a câu, tr c có d u ch m ph y, sau cóứ ữ ướ ấ ấ ả
d u ph y ho c không có, ho c có d u ph y c tr c và sau.ấ ả ặ ặ ấ ả ả ướ
Trang 13Ex: He broke the rules of the school; therefore he had to be
punished
* CHÚ Ý: “So” dùng thông d ng trong v n nói, ụ ă “therefore”
trang tr ng h n, th ng dùng trong v n vi t.ọ ơ ườ ă ế
3 BUT: nh ng ( ch s t ng ph n hoàn toàn)ư ỉ ự ươ ả
“But” không đ ng đ u câu (trong v n vi t), th ng đ ng gi aứ ầ ă ế ườ ứ ữ câu và tr c có d u ph y.ướ ấ ả
Ex: It was midnight, but the restaurant was still open.
4 HOWEVER: tuy nhiên (nó th hi n s nh ng b , c ng nói ể ệ ự ượ ộ ũ
v s trái ng c nh ng không đ i ngh ch nhau hoàn toàn, và ý đ nh ề ự ượ ư ố ị ị
nh n m nh ph n sau h n ph n tr c)ậ ạ ầ ơ ầ ướ
- “However” đ ng đ u câu, sau đó có d u ph yứ ầ ấ ả
- “However” đ ng gi a câu, tr c có d u ch m ph y, sau có ứ ữ ướ ấ ấ ả
d u ph y ho c không cóấ ả ặ
Ex: Lan is a very good student; however Hung is much better
than her
* CHÚ Ý: “But” dùng thông d ng trong v n nói, ụ ă “however”
trang tr ng h n, th ng dùng trong v n vi t.ọ ơ ườ ă ế