Teacher : So, John, have you decided what are you going to present this morning?
Student : Yes, sir. I got an article about ‘Pipeline’.
Teacher : You did? Well, congratulation. I think you’ll do very well because you
like studying computer very much. Best of luck. Student
: Thank you very much , sir.
D. WAYS TO SAY IT Complaining and giving an order
Expressing complaint:
I want to complain about these shoes. Well, this is the most unsatisfactory service I’ve ever found. I booked the room
myself a week ago. I’m afraid… it’s just not good enough.
What can you do about these rooms? Something must be done.
I’m sorry to say this, but this room is very dirty. I’m afraid I’ve got a complaint about…
Would you mind not talking too loudly? I wish you wouldn’t bother us.
I’m not at all satisfied with your….
Giving an order:
Give me that Be quiet
Don’t sit there Do it right now, will you
Stop it, I tell you Will you hurry up
I order you to get out Will you please stop talking
Would you please sit down Do you mind not singing
You must wait here
F. WAYS TO SAY IT Giving suggestions
Asking for suggestions:
Do you think I ought to call the police? What do you think I should buy him for his birthday?
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Do you have any ideas about how I can sell my car? Should I try to talk with him about this matter again?
If you were me, what would you tell her? If you were in my situation, would you forgive him?
What do you advise I pack for the trip? Do you have any advice for me?
Can you give me some advice about something? How do you suggest I fix this broken window?
Are you suggesting I give up jogging? What do you recommend I take for a bad headache?
Do you have any recommendations about a good hotel in Paris? Can you recommend a suitable wine for dinner?
Offering suggestions:
I think you’d better start looking for a new job. If I were you, I’d stop writing her.
It would probably be a good idea to send this by Express mail. Why don’t you try calling her tonight?
How about taking a bus instead of driving? Try ignoring her for a while.
I’d say that you’d better quit the team now. I advise you to talk with your lawyer.
My advice is to be careful in doing business with them. I suggest that we go out for dinner tonight.
Let me suggest that we buy a new copier. I recommend that you cancel your appoinment.
My recommendation is that we begin the sales program in May.
G. TRY THIS Listen to the following dialogs. While listening, fill in the blanks. Then, answer the
