Guidinh students in quan son high school to answer the conversation questions in the gcse exammination

The Content PART I THE INTRODUCTION I THE REASONS FOR CHOOSING THE THEME II THE PURPOSE FOR THE INITIATIVE III THE RESEARCHED SUBJECTS PART II THE CONTENT I THE THEORICAL FOUNDATION OF THE THEME CURRENT SITUATION OF THE THEME THE METHODS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS II III Thank you Wish /congratulations Page 2 2 2 3 Invitaions Suggestion 10 Offer 11 Request Compliment Idea Sorry/apology 10 Other expressions 12 13 14 16 19 PART III THE CONCLUSION 20 PART I THE INTRODUCTION I THE REASONS FOR CHOOSING THE THEME English plays an important role in life nowadays If we can speak English well, we will have an opportunity to get a great deal of benefits, a good job with high salary, a chance to go abroad and access new civilizations Correspondently with the development of science and technology, the demand of learning English is dramatically increasing As a result, the number of English centers is increasing everywhere in our country especially in big cities Hence, everyone at any age has chance to learn foreign languages For students in high school, they have a professional learning environment, and they are taught carefully by welltrained teachers However, due to exam pressure, students usually focus on tests and grammatical points rather than speaking skill Having thought of this problems a lot, I have made decision to find out somes ways that help students both communicate well in English and get correct answer in the GCSE examination Students not only need to communicate well but they also have to make a right option when sitting in an exam In the latest structure of GCSE test, there are often two conversation questions which test students about different situations Furthermore, each context has a distint respond That students master ways of answering questions in different situations assists them to communicate effectively and get maximum points in the test Because of above reasons I make a decision of choosing the initiative named “Guiding students in Quan Son high school to answer the conversation questions in the GCSE examination” II THE PURPOSE OF THE INITIATIVE When doing the research on this theme, I focus on finding all the situations of conversation in our life as well as our work I also discover the different ways to reponds in these cases I also give some popular expressions, collocations used in daily communications by English native speakers It enables students to react naturally and to recognise the right answer easily when doing the test Moreover I also classify communicative situations into different styles such as very formal, formal and informal cases so that learners can apply them in different one In addition, learners can also distinguish the options in multiple questions in the English tests In some cases, students can choose the right option as soon as they look at the questions This is really important for the students in Quan Son high school, who are lack of a good environment to speak English, and who not pay much attention to a foreign language, too When teaching English here, teachers in general always have to simplify the structures by using short and clear example so that students can understand the lesson easily and they find them interesting to learn Therefore, the more tips the teachers provide in each topics, the more points students can get in the examination For students in moutainous area, each right answer is really important, it can decide whether they fail or pass the GCSE exam at once III THE REEARCHED SUBJECTS Conversation is a necessary topic in teaching foreign language, we usually use these expressions in our daily life If students understand clearly about the ways to convey their opinion, they can simply communicate with other people and get good mark in the written test.When researching this theme, I mainly concentrate on the learners who are the final year students of high school They are students of class 12A1 at Quan Son high school When applying successfully with them I will apply to all students in our school next time PART II THE CONTENT I.THE THEORICAL FOUNDATION OF THIS THEME As I mentioned before, conversation questions are not only popular in daily dialogues but they are also present at the written test Although the number of these question is limited only two questions in each test, it is rather important for the students in Quan Son high school Because along with grammartical points, these questions can be taught for them before each examination And then, students can write down and learn by heart as important tips for their exams In fact, the textbook mentions to this topic but it is not enough and it is not listed systematically Furthermore it is not shown in real contexts as well as specific situations Therefore the expressions given in the textbook can not give learners a deep impression so that they can remmember and understand these thoroughly That is the reason why I choose to study the theme to research as a good chance to accumulate my experience for my teaching English at my school II THE CURRENT SITUATION OF THE THEME Nowadays, the books and reference materials related to English and communication English are so plentiful that learners not know which to choose and to read Attending an English centre is a good way to improve spoken English and widen English grammar, but is is impossible for students in Quan Son district Because they can’t afford to attend a club financially, and there is not any English centre in the local, either The teachers here not only have to try to attract students in each classes and we also make effort to simplify the lesson so that the lesson will be more interesting, easier to understand and especially students not have to pay any more money for it So, the creation and impatience of the teachers are so important Teaching about conversation situations can’t depend on the content printed in the textbook, but we have to redesign it, sometimes reduce and sometimes increase the level of each lesson to adapt to the students at the school The ways of communicating needs to present clearly and systematically so that students can memorise the best III.THE METHODS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM To research the initiative, I used a lot of methods - Finding the information in some reference books - Asking my collegues for help - Obersing students during teaching at school - Asking for advices from the teachers all over the country - Collecting the used tips on the different English websites… After I have collected enough material for my initiative, I organise them according to my using purpose as meaningful tips for my students First of all, I classify them into diffrents types of conversation cases then I provide possible responses for each and then I give some examples The examples are practice questions and sometime are questions used in the mock exams or even the official exam in the past school years It is a good chance for students to apply what they have learn in the real context and specially they know how to answer the question which they may meet in an exam I believe that after pacticing with these exercises, they will have good experience to face with the coming examination The theme is organised as below: 1.Thank you These are some popular ways to say thanks and the response It depends on the style of the conversation: formal or informal or very informal Styles Informal ways 2.Formal ways Thanking -“ Thank for (your gift)…….” Responds I’m glad you like it - “Thank you very much for (your help)… -“Thank you for - “Thank you very much” You are welcome - Thank you so much… - Thank you so much for… - Many thanks…… - We really appreciate …  No problem,  No sweat Not at all/ Never mind It’s my pleasure - You're welcome - Don't worry about it - Don't mention it 3.Very formal ways I'm so thankful for …… - I want to thank you for … - No, not at all - It's my pleasure - It's the least I could - I appreciate all of your help Exercise Ways of thanking and the responds a.Thanking somebody for doing something Thank you very much It’s very good of you ……………… me A help B helping C helped D to help “ Thank you very much for your help” “……………” A It’s quite Ok B That’s right C I’d love to D You’re welcome Thank you very much for lending me your bike! A Don’t mention it B ok C No, Thanks D That’s alright We couldn’t solve this trouble without your help! Thank you very much, Mr John! -…………………………… A You can say that again B It’s my pleasure C It is ok D Don’t worry! I’m so thankful for your donation to our club, sir! - …………… A It is my job B it is a big problem C It is the least I could o The answer D D D I agree with you A B C b Thank somebody for something Thank you for a lovely evening? - ………… A Have a good day B You are welcome C Thanks D Cheer A: “Thank you for the lovely present ” – B: “ …………… ” A Go ahead B Not at all C Come on D I’m pleased you like it “Many thanks to you, Kate” “…… ” A Don’t say B It doesn’t matter C No thanks D It’s a pleasure A: Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift – B: ………… A You are welcome B Thank you C Cheers D Have a good day Anne: “Thank for the nice gift!” –John: “……………… ” A I’m glad you like it B You’re alright C In fact, I myself don’t like it D But you know how much it costs? The answer B D D A A c Some related question in the official examinations and the mock exams (The official exam in 2018) Jane is talking to Mike, who has just helped her with her luggage -Jane: “ ” -Mike: “It’s my pleasure” A it’s my pleasure B it’s not my duty C thanks a lot, indeed D Welcome back The official exam in 2017 2.Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present Linda: “Thanks for the book I’ve been looking for it for months” Daniel: “ _” A.You can say that again B Thank you for looking for it C I like reading books D I’m glad you like it The mock exam in Thanh Hoa provinces 3.Carol is wearing a new dress and Helen loves it Helen: “ ” Carol: “Thanks I’m glad you like it My sister gave it to me yesterday.” A What a fashionable dress you are wearing! B Oh! I like your fashionable dress C I think you have a fashionable dress D Your fashionable must be expensive The answer C D C Wish – Congratulation When someone congratulates you on doing something, we can use the belowing way to express and reply Expressing “Good luck …………… ” Have a nice …… 3.We wish you good luck 4.Congratulations! 5."Happy Christmas/ Birthday / New year!" 6.“I heard you…… Congratulations!” Responding - Thanks I need it - Thanks Same to you/ You, too/ The same to you! : Thank you Congratulations! -Well done/ good job! Exercise Choose the best answer a.Wish A: I’m just phoning to wish you good luck in your exam tomorrow B: _ A Thanks I can’t wart to go B Thanks, I can’t believe it’s been five years C Thanks We’re really happy Everything went smoothly D Thanks I’ m a bit worried abort it actually — Happy birthday to you, Mary — _ A The same to you B It’ s very nice of you C So you D Thank you “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.” - “………………………….… ” A Good day B Good luck C Good time D Good chance 4.David: “ …………………………….” Mini: “ Thank you Goodbye” A Nice to meet you, Mimi B How you do? C Have a good trip, Mimi D May I introduce myself My name’s David Wilson David: “ Happy Christmas!” Jason: “ ………… ” A You are the same! B Same for you! C The same to you D Happy Christmas Mary: “ I’ve got an interview for a job tomorrow ” – Peter: “ ……… ” A Thank you B Same to you C Good luck D See you 7.”Have a nice weekend ” -“…” A You are the same B The same to you C so I D Will you? — I’m taking my driving test tomorrow? — _! A Cheers B Good luck C Come on D Congratulations “Good luck and have a nice weekend” “………….bye- bye” A The same to you B You have it too C You are too D The same as you 10 “Happy Teacher’s Day Miss Lan!” “…………… ” A You are so kind B I’m so happy C Thank you D It’s very good The answer D D B C C C B B A 10 C b.Congratulations A: I’m getting married next week – B: …………… A Thanks, the same to you B Congratulations! C Well done D Sorry to hear that 2.Mary: “…………………………….” Peter: “ Congratulations” A I didn’t the test well B I believe I’ll pass the exam C We’re going to get married next month D I’ve got in stuck in the traffic jam for hours Tony: “ I’ve just passed my exam.” Jim: “ …………………………….” A You’re welcome B Well done! C Good luck D How are you getting on? ! I have heard of your success in the new project A Congratulating B Congratulation C Congratulations D Congratulate A: “I’ve passed my exam ” - B: “………………… ” A Good luck B It’s nice of you to say so C That’s a good idea D Congratulations! 6.A: I passed my job interview yesterday -B: …………… A oh B Good luck C Congratulations! D Thanks “Congratulations to you on passing the math exam” “………………… ” A You’re welcome B Never mind C Don’t mention it D Thanks a lot “I passed the driving test yesterday.” “…………………….!” A With pleasure B Congratulations C Have a good time D You’re welcome “Sam, I passed the exam” ‘Did you? .” A Congratulations B Good idea C Best wishes D With pleasure 10 “Hi, Bill! Congratulations!” “………………….” A All right B You are right C That good D Thank you The answer 10 B C B C D C D B A D c some applying questions in the mock and official examinations David is talking to his friend, Monica -David: “ ” -Monica: “Good luck for you” A I don’t like rock music B Have a nice day C I’m taking a test this afternoon D How you do? 2.Henry is talking to his mother - Henry: “I’ve passed my driving test.” His mother: “ ” A.All right B That’s too bad C That’s a good idea D Congratulations! 3.Laura is telling Bob about her exam results -Laura: “ ” - Bob: “That’s great Congratulations!” A I hope I’ll pass the exam tomorrow B I’ve passed the exam with an A C I’ll get the exam results tomorrow D I didn’t well in the exam Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel Liz: "Guess what? My first novel has just been published." Andrew: " " A It's my pleasure B Better luck next time! C Congratulations! D It's very kind of you The answer C D B C Invitation Invitation Would you like… ? : Do you feel like……? : I’d like to invite you …… Response Yes, please àThat would be great àYes, I’d love to àThat would be wonderful àOh, that’s very kind of you àNo, thanks Exercise Choose the best answer “Would you like some more chicken?” “……………I’m full” A Yes, please B No, thanks C Yes, I would D No, I wouldn’t A: I d like to invite you to a party this evening B: Thank you, but _ A I’m busy I’m afraid B I will come C when I am free I will come D I can’t —I’d like to invite yon to dinner this Saturday, Mr Smith — _ A Oh, no, let’s not B I’d rather stay at home C I’m sorry, but I have other plans D Oh, no That’ll be too much trouble “Will you come to our party tonight?” “……but I’ll have an important meeting” A I like it B I will come C I’d like coming D I’d love to “Can I get you something to drink?” “………………………… I’m thirsty” A Yes, please B No, thank you C You re welcome D Here you are Tony: “ Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?” Cindy: “ …………” A Thanks, but I’m afraid I’ve got something planned B I’m terribly sorry But I have to disagree C Thanks And you? D Sure Go ahead 7.A: Let’s meet for a coffee tonight – B: …………… A I hope not B I’m afraid I can’t C Yes, please D Yes, thanks you Would you like to go to the movie with me ? -“… ” A No, I wouldn’t That’s boring B I’d love to but I can’t I’m visiting grandma with Mom C Yes, I’d like to D I’d love 9…………to stay the night? – Oh, that’s very kind of you A Do you feel like B Would you like C Why don’t you D Do you enjoy 10 Have a drink, Tony?-“………….” A Not yet C Oh, no, possibly B Enjoy it D That’s ever so good of you, Henry The answer B A C D A A C B B 10 D Suggestion When someone suggests us to sth we can choose among these answer to reply: Suggestion -What about…? - Why don’t we…? - Shall we…? Let’s…! - We could… - It might be a good idea to… - I think you/ we should… - It would be better if - One thing you/ we coul d is… - I suggest… -Can I help you? -What shall we ……… - How about … - Let’s … Response Let’s go out for dinner Yes, I love to Good idea ->That’s a good idea Yes, please… Yes, let’s that Exercise Choose the best answer a.Suggest doing something together What about a cup of coffee to night, Mark? -“ ” A Yes, let’s that B No, I don’t C yes, I D no problem 2.How about a game of cards? - ………… A Good idea B I’m afraid I C No, it’s interesting, isn’t it? D Sorry, I don’t like 3.Let’s eat out tonight mom! - _ A oh, no B Oh, we need to save money honey C yes, I like D it’s my pleasure Jenifer: “ Let’s go camping” Jack: “ ……………………………… The weather is not so good today” A No problem B Just bring yourself C Oh, I don’t think it’s a good idea D Yes, let’s that Why don’t we go to the zoo?-“…………” A Because we don’t have enough money C I couldn’t agree more B That’s a good idea D Yes, I’d love to — What about having a drink? — _ A Good idea B Help yourself C Go ahead, please D Me, too —Why don’t we take a little break? -Didn’t we just have _ A it B that C one D this “Let’s go to the movie now” –“ Oh! .” A Good idea! B I don’t C Why’s that? D I need it Alice: “What shall we this evening?”- Carol: “……….” A Thank you B Not at all C No problem D Let’s go out for dinner 10 “Why not go and have dinner in a restaurant?” “………………… ” A I agree B Why not? C I’m sure D it’s a good idea The answer A D B C B A C A D 10 D b Suggest somebody to sth Will you stay for lunch?-“… ” A Well, don’t let it happen again C Yes, please B Sorry, I can’t D No problem A: Why not join us the game? B: _ A Sure, please B No, you the same C Oh, that’s all right D Ok, coming 10 3: Sue: “Could you something for me?” Ken: “ …………………… ” A Certain! B Certainly! C Right! D Well! 4.Why not open the windows to let …………clean air in? - I’d rather you didn’t …………air in our town is quite polluted A the/ the B the/  C / D / the 5.– John: ―How about giving me a hand?‖ - Tom: ― A.I promise B No, not yet C Sure, I’d be glad to help D You’re welcome! The answer B A B A C Offer Sometimes we also offer to sth for sb, so we can use one of these expressions below: -Shall I - Would you like me to -Do you want me to - What can I for you ? - May I help you ? - Do you need any help? - Let me help you - Can I help you ? Agree -Yes Thank you -That's very kind of you Yes, please Oh, would you really? Thanks a lot Disagree No Thank you No, thank you I can manage No, there's no need But thanks all the same Well, that's very kind of you, but I think I can manage, thanks Examples: Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby -Poter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?” -Mary: “ ” A That’s very kind of you B What a pity! C I can’t agree more D Not a chance 2.Would you like me to call a taxi? - _ A No, thanks I want to walk B yes, I can walk C No, you can call D well, you can call 6.Request: When someone asks you to something they will use these below expressions and here are the responses Request “Would you mind Ving…… “ Do you mind if I …….? “Could you …………………?” Could you help me to V… Would you please… ? Shall I V……….? Can you find me……? Response Here it is Not at all Certainly Yes, I’ll it now - Sure = Ok * Sorry I can’t 11 Exercise Choose the best answer 1.Do you mind if I borrow your plate? – …………Do you need only one? A Not at all B Yes, I C I’m sorry D Yes, I would 2.Would you please …………so loudly? A don’t speak B not to speak C not speak D to speak not 3.Could I call you by your first name? – Yes, you ………… A could B may C will D might 4.Shall I give the cat a slice of meat? – It’s better ………… A not to B not give C to not D not to give 5.You are standing too near the stage Can you move …………? A a little farther B a bit far C a little far D the farthest 6.Can you find me something…………? A that I can open the tin B by which to open the tin C to open the tin D I can open the tin with 7.Do you mind…………? A me to close the window B mine closing the window C if I close the window D if I would close the window Tom: “ Can you make it at p.m on Friday for our meeting” Tony: “ ………………” A OK, that’s fine C That’s not true I met her three day ago B Very well, thanks D You have a point here, but I don’t think so Student: “ Could you help me to fax this report?” Librarian: “ ………………………… ” A Sorry, I have no idea B It’s very kind of you to say so C What rubbish! I don’t think it’s helpful D Certainly What the fax number? 10.- Louisa: “Oh, no! I left my book at home Can I share yours?” - Will: “ ” A Yes, I too B No, thanks C No, not at all D Yes, sure! The answer A B A B A C C A D 10 D 7.Compliment: In a lot of situations, people give you a compliment and below are some ways to express and their responses Compliment -Amazing! You’ve made an excellent… - Congratulations! You’ve played… so well! -Your parents must be proud of your…! - Your little sister is so cute! - How beautiful your is! - You’ve done a good job! Reponse I’m glad you like it Thank you Thank you for your compliment: Many thanks/ Thank you That is a nice compliment 5.Your compliment is encouraging It’s nice of you to say so 12 Ex:“You’ve got a beautiful dress ! ” Applying exercises 1.That’s a very nice dress you’re wearing - A I’m glad you like it B That’s all right C That’s nice D You’re quite right Peter: “ I thought your baseball game was a lot better, Phil” Phil: “ ” A.You’ve got to be kidding I thought it was bad B Yes, please Just a little C Thanks, you are telling lie D yes, I agree with you Barbara “ How stylish your dress is, Cindy!” Cindy: “ _” A I’m sorry, I’m busy tonight B I’m glad you like it It’s my birthday gift C That’s a good idea C It was my pleasure You look great in this new dress.- A With pleasure B Not at all C I am glad you like it D Do not say anything about it Tom: “You’ve got a lovely singing voice, Mary!” Mary: “ ” A Don’t mention it B Thank you C It’s all right D Congratulations! 6- How well you are playing! - A Say it again I like to hear your words B I think so I am proud of myself C Thank you too much D Many thanks That is a nice compliment David: “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!” Helen: “ ………… ” A I B Thanks for your compliment C You too D OK Mary: “ That’s a very nice skirt you are wearing ” Julia: “ ………… ” A That’s nice B I like it C That’s all right D I’m glad you like it Your fur coat look very expensive -“… ” - It is secondhand A Yes, it does B I’m sorry C Really? It wasn’t expensive D No it isn’t 10 “Look! This sweater is beautiful” “………………?” A Why not trying it on B Why not try on it C Why not try it on D Why not trying on it The answer 10 A A B C B D B D C C 13 Idea: in this part we will look at ways to give opinion and how to reply - Expression I think… In my opinion,… I assume that As far as I know To my mind As I see it I would say that I don’t believe that I wouldn’t say thatEx 1: response You can say that again = You are right = that’s right! : I couldn’t agree more I quite agree with you That’s agood idea / Great There is no doubt about it I don’t think that’s a good idea That’s not true/ I’m afraid, I disagree “Women are more intelligent than men” Applying exercises: choose the best answer Clara: “ As I see it, women often drive more carefully than men” Phil: “ ……………………………… ! ” A Never mind B Absolutely C Yes, please D What nonsense Linda: “I think it’s a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof They can help one another.” Janet: “ …………………………….Many old aged parents like to lead an independent life in a nursing home” A It’s nice to hear that B Me, too C I agree with you completely D That’s not true Joe: “ Do you think that wind power will be an alternative source of energy?” Liz: “ …………………………….” A Maybe, I’m not sure B Yes, I think so C Are you kidding? D No, thanks Jack: “Sometimes I think we lose our temper more easily than our girl friends” Don: “ …………………………” A I wouldn’t worry about it if I were you B Sure, go ahead C Don’t be angry Let’s talk it over D I couldn’t agree more “I think married women should not go to work How about you?” –“…………….nonsense!” A What B What a C How D How a I think the teacher should give us more exercises A Ok C That’s rubbish B Yes, let’s D That’s just what I was thinking Questions in the exam in 2018 7.Silas I talking to his roomate, Salah, about the Olympic Games 14 Silas: “Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?” Salah: “…………… We can’t afford such a big event” A.You can say that again B I can’t agree with you more C Yes, you’re right D.No, I don’t think so 8.Nancy and James are talking about their school days -Nancy: “I think school days are the best time of our lives” - James: “…………… We had sweet memories together then” A I’m afraid so B.Absolutely C That’s nonsence D I doubt it 9.Two students are talking about the school curricumlum - Ted: “Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum” - Kate: “……………… it is an essential life skill” A Oh, that’s a problem B I can’t agree with you more C Not at all D you can make it 10 Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education - Jenny: “ I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life.” - Jimmy: “ _ There are successful people without a degree” A That’s life B That’s all right C I don’t quite agree D I can’t agree more The answer B C B D A A D B B 10 C Sorry/ apology Sometimes when we something wrong we have to make an apology and we can use one of the following ways to express: Expressing -Sorry -I’m so/very/extremely/terribly sorry - How careless of me! - I shouldn’t have… 5.it’s all my fault Please don’t be mad at me! 7.I hope you can forgive me 8.Please forgive me 9.I’d like to apologise for… 10 I can’t express how sorry I am… 11.I apologise for… 12.Please accept my apologies! Exercise Choose the best answer 1.-I’m sorry I broke your glasses! - _ A No problem B yes, please Responding No problem It’s Ok /Okay/fine 3.That’s all right Never mind It doesn’t matter Don’t worry about it/No worries Don’t mention it I quite understand Forget about it! 10 No harm done 11 please don’t let it happen again 12.You couldn’t help it 13 Apology accepted! C No, thanks D ok, I’m fine 15 -Sorry for my carelessness, mom! - _ A please go out! B Please don’t let it happen again C Please forget it D please accept my apoplogies I’d like to sorry …………… my coming late A about B on C for D by - I’m sorry I can’t attend your party tomorrow! _ A don’t mention them B it doesn’t matter C don’t talk about it D I will forgive you! I am terrible sorry for my being late! A You couldn’t help it B you couldn’t it C you couldn’t anything D you could come early The answer A B C B A 10 Other expressions 10.1.Ask for the direction Asking 1.excuse me, could you tell me how to get to… 2.Excuse me, you know where the…is? I’m sorry I don’t know… 4.Sorry, I’m not from around here I’m looking for… Are we on the right road for… Do you have a map? 9.Can you show me on the map? 10 Where is the… , please? 11.Excuse me, where am I ? 12 I have lost my way… 13.Excuse me, can you show me the way to the…., please? 14 is this the train for Hue? 15 Please tell me the way to the…? 16 Please show me the way… 17 Will you please tell me, where am I ? 18 I don’t remember the street… 19 Where is the ….? 20.Please tell me th way to … ? 21 Pardon me, can you tell me what this office is? 22 Which way? 23 Where I turn? 24.What is this street? 25 Where can I buy them? Answering 1.it’s this way 2.it’s that way 3.You’re going the wrong way/you are going in the wrong direction Take this road go down there Take the firt on the left/right Take the first/second/third turning 8.Turn right at the crossroads continue straight ahead for about a mile 10 Continue past the … 11 you’ll pass a … on your left 12 Keep going for another (m) 13.it’ll be… 14 on the left/right 15 straight ahead of you 16.Here it is 17 it’s over there 18 go straight Turn to the left 19 Turn round, you’re going the wrong way 20.At the first cross-road, turn to the left 21 go straight ahead 10.2.Ask about time 16 Question Answer What time is it? What is the time? -It’s time Do you have the time? - it will V in time 2.What time does S + V? …………… When does + S + V? 10.3 Ask about the distance How far is it from …………… to ………………? It’s about…… 10.4 Ask about the transport How do/does/did/ …+ S + V …………? I got/came/went there ………… I go……………… 10.5 Shopping Question Answer 1.How can I help you? I’d like to V… 2.May I help you? I want to V… What can I for you? Can I try…….on? Examples A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has justj finished his meal there Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange -Waiter: “Here’s your bill, sir.” - Customer: “……………” A don’t mention it B can I pay by credit card? C What you have? D you’re welcome Khanh: “I’d like the blue jacket, please! Can I try it on?” Tien: “Yes, _.” A you would B you must C certainly D you 3.Two friends Diana and Anne are talking to each other about their shopping - Diana: “Look at this catalog, Anne I think I want to get this red blouse.” - Anne: “ ” A.Don’t you have one like this in blue? B That’s a long way to go, dear C No, thank you D I’ll go myself, then 10.6 Making friends How are you ? I’m fine thanks / Not bad How you do? I’m fine, thanks 10.7 sending regards Example -Uncle Tom: “ Remember to give my best regards to your parents, Bob.” 17 -Bob: “ ” A That’s very kind of you to say so B That was at least I could C Sure, I will D Yes, let’s Some applying exercises in the mock exams in our country Exam in 2017 1– Dylan: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today Can you recommend anywhere?” - Steward: “ ” A.That’s OK In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the lake? B.Well, you should try the local museum That’s quite close to here C.To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores D.Well, you could try Oxford Street There are lots of big department stores there 2.– John: “You have a good voice! You sang so beautifully!” - Linda: “ ” A.Don’t joke me B Your compliment isn’t correct C Your compliment is encouraging D Better than you are thinking 3: Adam and Janet are at the school canteen -Adam: " "-Janet: "Yes, please." A It's a bit hot in here, isn't it? B Do you mind if I sit here? C Can you pass me the salt, please? D Would you like a cup of coffee? 4.David and his teacher are meething at the school gate David: “Good morning, Mr Deakin How are you?” Mr Deakin: “ _ And you?” A.I’m busy now B I’m fine Thank you C.I’m going home D I’m having a class Jenny and her teacher are meeting at the bus stop Jenny: "Good afternoon, Miss How are you?" Teacher: " And you?" A I'm thirty years old B Fine, thank you C I'm going home D I'm leaving now Mock exams in Hai Duong - “Do you mind if I take a seat?” - “ .” A No I mind B No, as you please C Yes, as you please D Yes, I don’t mind Jenny: “I think higher living standard is one of the reason that many people want to be a city dweller.” Mark: “ ” A Why not? B I couldn’t agree more C It’s nice of you to say so D That’s quite all right Mock exams in Vinh Phuc Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?" 18 Salesgirl: “ ” A Sure, the changing rooms are over there B No, the shop is closed in half an hour C Sorry, only cash is accepted here D Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars Paul and Mary have been dating for two weeks and he is asking her to go out for dinner -Paul: "Would you like to have dinner with me?" - Mary: “ ” A I'm very happy B Yes, I'd love to C Yes, so I D Yes, it is When classifying the different type of contexts, students seem to react more quickly in daily conversations and can answer the written questions exactly I did my research on students in class 12A1 including 35 students The result is obiviouly shown in the table below *Before applying the initiative experience I provide students with handouts It is a short test including 10 conversations belonging to different communicative situations and let them it freely And this is the result Total students 8-10 correct answer 5-7 correct answer