Topic some skills in solving language function questions and responses in examinations

Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 THANH HOA education and training Department HOANG HOA HIGH SCHOOL =======*&*======= experience initiative topic: “Some Skills in solving language function questions and responses in examinations” Teacher : Lê Văn Quân Specialization: Foreign language School year : 2016-2017 Le Van Quan Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 PART I: INTRODUCTION I Reason for the study Language function is an important part of exercise in national examinations, English test and examinations for gifted students (there are normally from to questions) At first, many students think that these questions are very easy to However, they are the questions making students confused and choose wrong answers Used language is to function particular communication such as asking for information, inviting, advising, thanking, and so on For that reason, language function means spoken style and culture of native people It is these aspects that make Vietnamese students difficult to choose the correct answers Through my own practical teaching in the recent years, I notice that the textbooks of English 10, 11, 12 give language function and response part in PART B (Speaking) but not clear and systematically (except Part B–Unit 3–Basic English 12) In addition, English textbooks in the upper secondary education have very few exercises of this type designed in the form of the exam questions, so that there is little chance for the students to practise and get familiar with these exercise A number of students at Mai Anh Tuan High School mistake the greeting “How you do?” Their answer to this question is “I very well or I work very hard” They don’t know how to reply this greeting The response is “How you do?” In practice, there are not a lot of useful references for teachers about this kind of exercise and so some teachers sometimes wonder the key never mind and you’re welcome in this sentence: “Thanks for your help.” From the rationales mentioned above, I have decided to write my own experience initiative on the topic “Some Skills in solving language function questions and responses in examinations” II Aim of the study With this experience initiative, I wish to help my students understand more about the language function and responses of native people Besides, I would like to provide the students some knowledge to solve questions of the language function and responses in a detailed and logical system that is easy for them to learn, to use and to apply in practice rapidly and productively Furthermore, through this experience initiative, I hope to contribute some ideas on issues related to the responses of language function to the teaching experience sources for my colleagues to use as a reference in their teaching English III Objective and Scope of the study Le Van Quan Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 In this experience initiative, I give basic word phrases and sentences which the native people often use to reply in daily communication, giving a variety of exercise systems to help students understand the culture of native speakers more deeply The topic was studied in the English programme at high school level (The basic English textbooks 10, 11, 12) and in tests, exam preparation tests, entrance exams into university or college designed by the Ministry of Education and Training, English exams for gifted students in Thanh Hoa and other provinces It is applied to grade-12 students at Mai Anh Tuan High School in the school-year 2016-2017 to prepare for the national high – school examination IV Bases of the study: The experience inititative has been studied based on my own practical teaching experiences, referring to documents related to the research topic, observing other teachers’lessons, and consulting my colleagues PART II: PROBLEM SOLVING Le Van Quan Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 The important point to solve this kind of exercise is you have to understand the function of communication and spoken style Thus, if you know how to reply to different language function, you can this kind of exercise easily Below are some English language functions and responses and some exercises are given to apply A ASKING FOR INFORMATION Yes/ No questions a The answer is often (not always) yes, or no, and repeat auxiliary as follows: Example: A: Do you like classical music? B: Yes, I (Yes, I like.) / No, I don’t (No, I don’t like.) b Sometimes the answer is only “Yes” or “No” and can repeat auxiliary or not Example: A: Did you get the tickets? B: Yes, two days ago / No, I didn’t There wasn’t time, I’m afraid Sorry c Sometimes the answer doesn’t start with “Yes” or “No” Example: A: Are you an employee here? B: Actually, I’m the owner A: Is your company opening a branch office? B: We plan to open one next year d Be careful with negative question With negative question, if you agree, your answer is “No”, and if you disagree, your answer is “Yes” Example: A: Haven’t you repaired the car yet? B: Yes, I did it yesterday / No, I’m sorry I haven’t had time e Yes / No question can be used in tag question Example: A: He usually gets up late, doesn’t he? B: Yes, he does / No, he doesn’t f Sometimes Yes/ No question has specially communicative function Example: A: Would you like to come to a party? (Inviting) B: Yes, I’d love to A: Can I carry something for you? (Offering) B: No, it’s OK, thanks Exercises: Harry: “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” Kate: “Yes, just a minute !” A I won’t finish B I’m coming C I’d be OK D No longer Le Van Quan Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 (University Entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2011) Ann: “Do you need any help?” Kate: “ .” A That’s fine by me B That’s all for now C I haven’t got a clue D No, thanks I can manage (UE Examination - A1 by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2012) – “Do you like frog’s legs?” - “………… them, I don’t really know.” A Never try B Not to have try C Never having tried D Never had tried (Examination for gifted students in Thanh Hoa province, 2010 – 2011) Tom: “Wasn't it Mozart who composed Swan Lake?” Jane: “ .” A Yes, he wasn't B It's out of question C I haven't a clue D It's not my favourite (Examination for gifted students in Thanh Hoa province, 2014 – 2015) – “Is it far to the international airport from here?” - “…………….” A Yeah, it’s pretty far B By taxi C None at all D Sure, no problem Key: B B C C A Choice questions a The answer is one of the two options Example: A: Are they coming tonight or tomorrow? B: Tonight / They are coming tonight b Don’t use “Yes” or “No” Example: A: Are you Chinese or Japanese? B: I’m Chinese Yes, I’m Chinese No, I’m Japanese c Question with “or” may be an offer Example: A: Potatoes or rice? B: Potatoes, please / I’ll have potatoes / I’d like rice / I’d prefer rice / Yes, please / Potatoes are fine / I don’t mind / Whichever./Neither I think so./ I’m afraid not a Use “so” after think, be afraid, believe, expect guess, hope, and suppose Example: A: Is Peter coming to the party? B: I think/ believe/ hope/ expect/ guess so / I’m afraid so b With negative answer, we only use “so” Example: A: Do you think he will get the job? Le Van Quan Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 B: I don’t think/ believe/ expect suppose so I’m not afraid so I don’t guess so c With negative answer, we use “not” only with hope, guess, suppose, believe and be afraid Example: A: Is Mary coming too? B: I hope/ guess/ suppose/ believe not./ I’m afraid not I think not I expect not Exercises: John: “Will you be able to come to the meeting?” Jack: “ .” A I’m afraid not B I’m sorry not C You must be kidding D Of course you will (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2010) – “Are my photos ready, please?” - “………… We’re having problems with the machine.” A I’m afraid not B I’m afraid so C I hope so D I’m sure so – “Do you think it’s going to rain?” - “……… I’m just about to go out.” A Well, I know not B Well, I’m sure not C Well, I hope not D Well, I expect not Key: A A C What questions a What is used as Subject and Object Example: A: What made you angry? B: His rudeness A: What would you like to do? We could go and see a film or go swimming B: Whatever b What……for: indicating purpose Example: A: What did you buy this computer magazine for? B: To read about business software A: What are these bricks for? B: We’re going to build a wall c What + be + like: Example: A: What was the party like? B: Oh, we had a great time A: What’s the place like where you live? B: It’s pretty quiet Le Van Quan Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 d What + look + …… like: Example: A: What does your friend look like? B: She’s very tall and blond / B: He’s short with brown eyes and curly hair e What is used to ask about job Example: A: What you do?/ What’s your job? B: I’m a doctor f What combines with other nouns to ask time, colour Example: A: What time is it? B: It’s five o’clock A: What colour is your house? B: (It’s) Pink./ Blue/ Yellow/ Green…… A: What kind of soup is that? B: (It’s) bean soup Exercises: Kim: "What this weekend?" Sally: "Oh, we're going windsurfing It's fantastic!" A are you doing B you go C would you D are you going (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2009) Key: A Ellen: " ?" Tom: "He's tall and thin with blue eyes." A What does John look like B Who does John look like C How is John doing D What does John like (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2009) Key: A Phil: “I'd like to become a tour guide What you think I should do?” Leonie: “ ” A I think you should practise spoken English B Yes, a tour guide is a good job! C Shall we have a package tour this summer? D I don't agree with you (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2011) Key: A Who(m) / Whose questions a Who is often subject asked about a person, people Example: A: Who came to see you? B: Jane and Eric b Negative question Example: A: Who didn’t the homework? Le Van Quan Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 B: I didn’t / John didn’t / It was Mary c Who(m) is often object asked about a person, people The answer is often a noun, noun phrase relating person Example: A: Who(m) did you see? B: (I saw) George d Whose + noun Example: A: Whose book did you borrow? B: Mary’s./ Tom’s./ Jane’s A: Whose book is this? B: My friend’s./ My cousin’s / (It’s) Mine / His./ Hers./ Theirs./ Ours./ Yours Exercises: - “Whose briefcase is this? - “………………” A It’s my boss B It’s my boss’s C They’re probably lost D His luggage is full – “Who left the lights on?” - “………………” A I’m sure it’s dark outside B We always leave them on C John turned them off D Yes, I know Tome: Whose bicycle is that? Mary: ……………………… A No, it’s over there B It’s just outside C It’s Jane’s D It’s Jance Key: B B 3.C Which questions a Which + noun is used instead of “What + noun” Example: A: Which size you want – small, medium, or large? B: Medium, please A: Which of these coats (What of these coats) is yours? B: The brown one A: You can have a photo Which one would you like? B: This one, please b When there are a lot of or few answers, we can use What or Which to ask Example: A: Which/ What countries did you visit? / B: France and Scotland Exercises: – “Which movie would you like to watch?” - “………………” A It begins at p.m B The new one with Sean connery C I think it costs about $7.00 D The film is rather long – “ Do you remember which gate weleave from?” - “………………” A He told me about it before he left B We shouldn’t leave the gate open Le Van Quan Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 C I think it’s gate five D We’d like gate five – “Which class you have on Tuesday morning?” - “……………… ” A French B I don’t like to wake up early C We can go together D It’s made in France Key: B C A How questions a Aking about process, manner, the answer often contains preposition “by” or an adverb Example: A: How you go to school every day? B: By bike/ car/ bus A: How does he drive? B: carefully./ Carelessly/ Slowly./ Really fast A: How did you know about his death? B: Your sister told me b Asking about situation, quality of something, the response often contain adjectives such as not too bad, good, fine, excellent, terrible…… A: How’s the soup? B: Great! / Awful! A: How was the film? B: Very good / Fantastic / Boring A: How’s Ron? B: He’s fine/ very well A: How does she look today? B: Tired c How + adj / adv to ask about level or quantity Example: A: How much money you have? B: One hundred dollars A: How many people came? B: Twenty A: How old are you? B: I’m fifteen years old A: How far is it from here to the train station? B: About three kilometers A: How soon can you get there? B: In ten minutes A: How fast were you driving? B: 50 miles an hour A: How long have you been here? B: Three years A: How often you go to the cinema? B: Once a month./Every Sunday./ Twice a week Exercises: A: “ you go to the movies?” B: “Once a month.” A How far B What time C How often D How much time (University Entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2005) Tom: “How did you get here?” John: “ ” A Is it far from here? B I came here by train Le Van Quan Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 C I came here last night D The train is so crowded (University Entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2008) Kevin: "How far is it from here to the nearest post office?" Lan: " ." A Two kilometers at least B Turn left and then turn right C No, it's rather far D Yes, it's quite near here (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2009) – “How you like your steak done?” – “ .” A Very much B Well done C Very little D I don’t like it much (University Entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2009) Key: C B A B Why QUESTIONS Why usually asks about cause or reason a The reply usually contaims because or due to Example: A: Why did he fail the exam? B: Because he didn’t prepare well enough for it./ It was due to his carelessness b However, the answer is sometimes reason A: Why didn’t you come to the conference? B: I was busy c Question with Why don’t we…… ? / Why don’t you……? is, in fact, a suggesting, so the answer is the response of the suggesting A: Why don’t we go to the cinema tonight? B: That sounds great! / Ok What time? / Sounds good Where shall we meet? Where questions Example: A: Where did you go last night?B: I went to my friend’s house A: Where’s Tom? B: (He’s) Downstairs A: Where’s we go from here? B: Turn left and go straight Exercises: A: “Where is Loan?” B: “She _.” A is in her room studying B in her room is studying C studies in her room D has in herroom studied (High – Shool graduation Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2007) Helen: "Where you come from?" Ann: " ." A In London B Yes, I have just come here Le Van Quan 10 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 B: I think I will / Yeah, that’s a good idea Warning Example: A: Don’t push so hard on that toy, or you might / will break it! B: No, I won’t / Thanks I won’t A: Watch out! Be careful! B: OK I will Exercises: Kay: “I wouldn’t that if I were you.” John: “ ” A Wouldn’t you? Why? B It’s out of the question C I’d rather you didn’t D Would you, really? (UE Examination – A1- by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2014) – “Why don’t you take a break?” - “…………………” A Because I’m tired B I don’t agree C sure, go ahead D I guess I should – “My husband somkes too much.” - “……………….” A Why don’t you ask him to give it up? B No, he won’t C Oh, no! I didn’t know that D A or C Key: A D D F THANKING Example: A: Thanks a lot / Thanks / Thank you / It’s very kind of you to…… / Thank you very much for…… / I’m really grateful to you for……… B: It’s my pleasure to help / (It’s) my pleasure / No problem / Never mind / Not at all / You’re welcome Excercises: Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.” Hoa: “ _ ” A Cheers B Have a good day C You are welcome D Thanks (High – Shool graduation Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2007) Key: C Maria: "Thanks for the lovely evening." Diana: " ." A Oh, that's right B I'm glad you enjoyed it Le Van Quan 16 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 C No, it's not good D Yes, it's really great (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2009) Key: B Mrs Black: “Thank you for your help!” Tim: “ ” A You’re welcome B The same to you! C How you do? D Just for fun (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2013) Key: A Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!” John: “ ” A In fact, I myself don’t like it B But you know how much it costs? C You’re welcomed D I’m glad you like it (University entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2007) Key: D Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!” Jennifer: “ ” A All right Do you know how muc h it costs? B Not at all Don’t mention it C Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it D Welcome ! It’s very nice of you (University entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2010) Key: B Alfonso: “I had a really good time Thanks for the lovely evening.” Maria: “ .” A No, it’s very kind of you B Oh, that’s right C I’m glad you enjoyed it D Yes, it’s really good (University entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2011) Key: C Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.” John: “ .” A My happiness B My delight C My pleasure D My excitement (UE Examination –D1- by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2012) Key: C Mary: “The hat’s so beautiful Thanks." Tony: “ ” A I’m glad you like it B Great idea! C Lucky you! D The same to you! (UE Examination –A1- by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2014) Le Van Quan 17 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 Key: A G APOLOGIZING Example: A: Forgive me I’m terribly sorry about… / Please accept my apologies for… / I ‘d like to apologize… / Sorry about that B: That’s quite all right / It’s not your fault / Never mind / Don’t worry about it / It’s OK / That’s OK / No problem / Forgive it / Don’t apologize / It doesn’t matter / ˌno ˈharm done (used to tell sb not to worry because they have caused no serious damage or injury) / Forget it, Dave, no harm done / Please don’t blame yourself Exercises: Ben: " " Jane: "Never mind." A Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday? B Sorry for staining your carpet Let me have it cleaned C Congratulations! How wonderful! D Thank you for being honest with me (University entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2010) – “Oh, sorry.” - “………………” A That sounds nice B Actually, I don’t like it C My pleasure D That’s OK – “Oh, no Did I that? I’m sorry.” - “……………….” A Oh, that’s alright It can happen to anyone B Did I? I’m sorry C I’m worried about that D No, of course not Key: B D A H COMPLIMENTING Example: A: I think your hair is very nice / I really like your hair / What beautiful hair you have! B: Thank you / Thanks / Thanks Yours is even nicer / Thanks Yours is nice, too / I’m glad you like it / Thank you, that’s very kind/ nice/ sweet of you (to say so.) Excercises: Helen: “Congratulations!” Jane: “ ” A What a pity! B Thank you C I’m sorry D You are welcome (High – Shool graduation Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2008) Mary: “What a nice dress you’re wearing, Jane!” Le Van Quan 18 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 Jane: “ ” A Never mind B That’s too bad C Thank you D Not at all (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2012) What beautiful eyes _! A does she have B she has C has she D she doesn't have (University Entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2006) - 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 (University Entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2008) Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!” Helen: “ .” A It’s up to you B Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s C I’d rather not D You can say that again (University Entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2009) – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “ ” A Good job! B Good way! C You are right D Oh, hard luck! (University Entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2009) Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school.” Nadia: “ ” A Yes, please B That’s OK! C I can’t agree with you more! D Yes, tell me about it! (UE Examination –A1- by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2013) Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!” Sue: “ ” A How dare you? B Thank you C I’m afraid so D Don’t mention it (UE Examination –A1- by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2014) David: You really have a nice dress, Kathy I’ve never seen such a perfect thing on you Kathy: …………………… I bought it at the shop near my house yesterday A I’m sure you like it B I suppose it is not bad C I’m glad you like it D I myself like it very much (Examination for gifted students in Thanh Hoa province, 2010 – 2011) 10 Peter: “I thought your game was much better last night.” Dave: “You’ve got to be kidding! .” Le Van Quan 19 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 A I myself liked it very much B I thought it was terrible C I’m sure you enjoyed it D I supposed it was not bad (Examination for gifted students in Thanh Hoa province, 2011 – 2012) 11 Nam: “You are a great dancer, Huong.” Huong: “……………….” A There’s no doubt about it B You shouldn’t have said that C You must be kidding D Yes Congratulations Key: B C B A B A C B C 10 B 11 C I AGREEING AND DISAGREEING Example: A: In my opinion/ I believe that / I think that smoking cigarettes should not be allowed in public places Agreeing B: I agree with you / I agree completely / I couldn’t agree with you more / I think so, too / There’s no doubt about it Disagreeing B: Are you absolutely sure? / Really? / Actualy, I think (that)…./ I don’t agree with you / I couldn’t disagreemore / You’re dead wrong Exercises: Henry: “Do you find it very interesting to travel alone?” Maria: “ ” A No, not at all B What a pity! C Never mind D Yes, you’re welcome (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2010) George: “In my opinion, action films are exciting.” Frankie: “ ” A Yes Congratulations! B There’s no doubt about it C What an opinion! D You shouldn’t have said that (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2011) / (Examination for gifted students in Thanh Hoa province, 2012 – 2013) John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” Laura: “ ” A There’s no doubt about it B Well, that’s very surprising C Of course not You bet! D Yes, it’s an absurd idea (University Entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2009) Key: A B A Le Van Quan 20 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 J INVITING AND SUGGESTING Example: A: Would you like to go to the cinema tonight? / Let’s go to the cinema tonight / Why don’t we go to the cinema tonight? / Shall we go to the cinema tonight? Accepting B: (Yes,) I’d love to See you then / Thanhks I’d love / like to / That sounds great! Declining B: I’d love / like to, but…… / Sorry, but I don’t particularly like… / I’m awfully sorry, but I have other plans / I’m afraid I can’t Excercises: Alice: "What shall we this evening?" Carol: " " A Let’s go out for dinner B Oh, that’s good! C No problem D I went out for dinner (High – Shool graduation Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2008) Pat: "Would you like something to eat?" Kathy: " I'm not hungry now." A Yes, it is B No, thanks C Yes, I would D No, no problem (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2009) David: "Could you bring me some water?" Waiter: " ." A I don't want to B Yes, I can C No, I can't D Certainly, sir (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2009) Bill: “Let’s stop for a drink.” Bruce: “ ” A Nice to meet you B Sorry, we’ve got little time C Long time no see D You’re welcome (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2012) Jack: “ ” Rose: “That’s a good idea.” A What about going to the cinema tonight? B Sorry, I’m late C Glad to see you D Excuse me, where’s the post office? Le Van Quan 21 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2013) - 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 (University Entrance Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2008) Mai: “Do you want another serving of chicken soup?” Scott: “ .” A No longer B No way C No comment D No thanks (UE Examination – A1- by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2013) Tom: “ ” Mike: “I won’t say no!” A Mike, you know where the scissors are? B What about playing badminton this afternoon? C How are things with you, Mike? D What’s your favourite, tea or coffee? (UE Examination – D1- by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2013) – “Let’s have a pizza - “…………………….” A Not again B It doesn’t matter C Not really D It’s a good idea (Examination for gifted students in Thanh Hoa province, 2013 – 2014) 10 Nam: “I'm having some friends over for lunch this Saturday Would you like to join us?” Huong: “ ” A Can I take a rain check? B Come on It's your turn C Thanks, but I musn't D As a matter of fact, I (Examination for gifted students in Thanh Hoa province, 2014– 2015) Key: A (take a rain check (on sth) ( informal , especially NAmE ) to refuse an offer or invitation but say that you might accept it later ‘Are you coming for a drink?’ ‘Can I take a rain check?—I must get this finished tonight.’ Key: A B D B A B D B D K INTRODUCING AND GREETING Example: A: I’d like you to meet Eva Beck / I’d like to introduce Eva Beck B: How you do? / Glad to meet you / Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you A: Glad to meet you Le Van Quan 22 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 B: Glad to meet you, too L LEAVING AND SAYING GOODBYE Leaving Example: A: Well, I’m afraid I have to be going./ I really must go now B: Thanks for coming A: It’s been a pleasure B: Yes, I’ve enjoyed it A: Maybe we could get together sometime B: Sounds good A: Got to go now B: See you again Saying goodbye A: Bye! A: Bye, Mark B: Bye! Have a good day! B: See you later A: Have a nice weekend A: Talk to you later B: Thanks You too B: Bye! Take it easy Exercises: Minh, a student from Hai Phong, is going to take the college entrance exam in Hanoi next week His father is seeing him off at the railway station Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank Dad: “Good luck with the exam, Minh!” Minh: “ , Dad.” A By no means B I wish so C Thank you D Never mind (UE Examination -D1-by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2014) –“ Until next time.” - “…………… ” A Goodbye B Please to meet you, too C Got to go now D Sounds good – “See you later” - “………………… ” A It was fun B So long Take care C Hello D Well, I’m afraid I have to be going Key: C A B (So long = goodbye) M BREADING NEWS Example: A: I passed my exam! B: That’s great! Congratulations! / Great! / Fantastic Congratulations / Oh, that’s good! I’m glad to hear that A: John has lost his job again Le Van Quan 23 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 B: I’m sorry to hear that * Expressing surprise B: Oh, really?/ You’ve got to be kidding! / That’s incredible! Exercises: Jack: “I’m going to take a five-day trip to Rome.” Jill: “ ” A Yes, let’s B The same to you C No, of course not D Have a good time (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2012) – “……………… ” - “Good luck” A I don’t like Rock music B I’m taking a test this afternoon C Have a nice day D How you – “Jonh and Mary are getting married next week.” -“…………………” A Congratulations! B Really? You’re kidding! C Are they? I don’t believe it D B or C Key: D B D N RESPONDING TO A STATEMENT Echo questions a Repeat what has been heard Example: A: I’m getting married B: “You’re getting married? A: She set fire to the garage B: She did What? b Reply questions Example: A: It was a terrible party B: Was it? A: We had a lovely holiday B: Did you? c Questions that not expect an answer Example: A: I can’t find my coat B: What’s this, then? A: Could your wife help us in the office tomorrow? B: Why should she? She doesn’t work for you d Negative questions that express emphatic agreement Example: A: It was a lovely concert B: Yes, wasn’t it? I did enjoy it A: She’s put on a lot of weight B: Yes, hasn’t she? e Rhetorical questions Le Van Quan 24 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 Example: A: I can’t manage tomorrow evening B: Why not? f Question word + preposition Example: A: Have you heard John’s getting married again? B: Really? Who to? So I Example: A: I’m hungry B: So am I / I am, too A: David can’t drive B: Neither can Mike / Mike can’t, either So it is! Example: A: It’s raining B: Why, so it is! A: Mary’s getting married B: Yes, so I heard Asking people to repeat Example: A: Mike’s coming home tonight B: Sorry? / What? / Pardon? Others Example: A: The soup’s good B: Yes, I made it with lots of garlic A: Somebody ought to clean up the bathroom B: I’ll ask John to Exercises: Sue: “I love pop music.” Alice: “ .” A So I B No, I won’t C Yes, I like it D Neither I (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2008) Peter doesn't like scuba-di ving does his brother A Too B Neither C Either D So (HSG Examination by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2009) Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.” Linda: “Me .” A so B too C neither D Either (UE Examination –D1- by Ministry of Education and Training, in 2012) Key: A B 3.C PART III: CONCLUSION I Study results: Le Van Quan 25 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 After I provided the students a system of knowledge of English language function and responses, they have known the answer of the question “How you do?” is “How you do?” Native people use “You’re welcome” as a polite reply when somebody thanks you for something Below are the results of the study before and after being applied to teach the English language function and responses in the classes 12B4 and 12B5 at Hoang Hoa High School in the school-year 2016-2017 + Before applying Lớp 12 B4 12 B5 Number of students 44 47 Number of students give incorrect answers Number of students give correct answers 31 36 13 11 Number of students give incorrect answers Number of students give correct answers 10 36 37 + After applying Lớp 12 B4 12 B5 Number of students 44 47 The results mentioned above have indicated that a number of students who have had more correct answers to the response of the language function questions in examinations has been gradually increasing and a number of students who have had a few correct answers has been declining This result also makes my students confindent to communicate not only in the class but also outside class It helps the speaking lesson more active, too II Suggestions: This experience initiative is the result of my private experience collected during teaching period, hence it has some limitations I am grateful to get as many constructive ideas or suggestions as possible to better the study and to help it become more productive in the English teaching and learning process at high schools in the future I hope that the number of the language function questions will appear more and the grammar questions will decrease in test I would like to express my sincere thanks! Le Van Quan 26 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 THE CONFIRMATION OF THE HEAD TEACHER ……………………………………………………… Hoang Hoa, May 15th 2017 The writer, ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… Le Van Quan ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I: INTRODUCTION Le Van Quan 27 Page 01 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 I Reason for the study II Aim of the study III Objective and Scope of the study IV Bases of the study PART II: PROBLEM SOLVING A ASKING FOR INFORMATION Yes/ No questions Choice questions I think so./ I’m afraid not What questions Who(m) / Whose questions Which questions How questions Why questions Where questions 10 When questions B REQUESTING Agreement Disagreement C ASKING FOR PERMISSION Agreement/ Permission Disagreement/ without permission D OFFERING Offering help Offering things Offering to bring something E ADVISING AND WARNING Advising Warning F THANKING G APOLOGIZING H COMPLIMENTING I AGREEING AND DISAGREEING J INVITING AND SUGGESTING Accepting Le Van Quan 28 01 01 02 02 03 03 03 04 04 05 06 07 08 09 09 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 17 17 19 20 20 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 Declining K INTRODUCING AND GREETING L LEAVING AND SAYING GOODBYE Leaving Saying goodbye M BREADING NEWS N RESPONDING TO A STATEMENT Echo questions So I So it is! Asking people to repeat Others PART III: CONCLUSION I Study results II Suggestions 20 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 REFERENCES Le Van Quan 29 Hoang Hoa High School Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 English 10, by Hoang Van Van, the publisher of Vietnam Education English 11, by Hoang Van Van, the publisher of Vietnam Education English 12, by Hoang Van Van, the publisher of Vietnam Education The website violet.vn The method of doing exercises of language functions, by Bao Trang Nguyen, the publisher of the National University of Ha Noi Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th Edition, Cambridge University Press University Entrance Examinations by Ministry of Education and Training from 2006 to 2016 High-School Graduation Examinations by Ministry of Education and Training from 2006 to 2016 Le Van Quan 30 Hoang Hoa High School ... Offering to bring something E ADVISING AND WARNING Advising Warning F THANKING G APOLOGIZING H COMPLIMENTING I AGREEING AND DISAGREEING J INVITING AND SUGGESTING Accepting Le Van Quan 28 01 01 02 02... Experience Initiative School-year: 2016-2017 Declining K INTRODUCING AND GREETING L LEAVING AND SAYING GOODBYE Leaving Saying goodbye M BREADING NEWS N RESPONDING TO A STATEMENT Echo questions. .. different language function, you can this kind of exercise easily Below are some English language functions and responses and some exercises are given to apply A ASKING FOR INFORMATION Yes/ No questions