SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT : ANNOUNCEMENT

Getting to Know

        

        Announcement is a form of text that is spoken, written, or printed so that other people know the information that happened or will happen.

        Things that need to be considered in making a written form announcement, namely the title or type of event, date or time, place, and person / address that can be contacted.

PTS GASAL (SUSULAN) KELAS X

REMEDIAL TEST FOR MID SEMESTER TEST

EXERCISE ON RECOUNT TEXT

EXPRESSING COMPLIMENTS AND CONGRATULATION

Expressing compliments

• That’s a lovely cake.
• That was a nice lunch.
• You look good in that dress.
• What a lovely garden.
• You’re really a good cook.
• You’ve done a great job.
• You did it very well.
• Well done.
• You’re doing just fine.
• You’re doing great.

Responding to compliments

• Thank you.
• I’m glad you enjoyed it.
• Thanks. Do you really think so?
• Thank you very much. It’s nice of you to say so.
• I’m glad you like it. Thanks a lot.

Expressions of congratulations

• Congratulation!
• Congratulation on your promotion.
• May I congratulate you on winning the contest?
• I must congratulate you on your success.
• Please accept my warmest congratulations on your wedding day.
• I congratulate you on your being admitted in one of the favorite senior high schools in our district.
• Please accept my heartiest congratulations.

Respond to congratulations

• Thanks!
• Thank you.
• Thank you very much.

Example of compliment expression dialogue

Anisa : Wow! That’s a lovely dress, Dinahyu. Is it new?
Dinahyu : Yes, it is. Thank you.
Anisa : The color and the model really look nice on you.
Dinahyu : Oh, do you really think so? I am really fond of this dress.
Anisa : Did you make it yourself?
Dinahyu : Certainly not, Anis. My aunt gave it to me as a birthday gift.
Anisa : Did she? What a good aunt you have!

To understand more about the expression of compliment and congratulation, you can watch the following YouTube video.

Source : Look Ahead Grade X - Penerbit Erlangga

EXPRESSING GRATITUDE

Expressing gratitude

• Thank you.
• Thanks.
• Thank you very much.
• Many thanks.
• Thanks a lot.
• I thank you.
• I’m very much obliged to you.
• Thank you for your kindness.
• Thanks for everything.
• Thanks for your help.

Showing gratitude when refusing

• Thanks anyway.
• No, thank you.
• No, thanks.

Examples of expressing gratitude dialogue

Dialogue 1

A : Hello, John Smith speaking.
B : Hello. This is Helen Jones. May I speak to your sister?
A : She just stepped out. I think she’s next door. I can call her if you like.
B : No, thank you. I’ll phone again later. Good-bye.
A : Good-bye

Dialogue 2

A : Excuse me, but can you tell me how to get to the museum?
B : I’m afraid I don’t know, I’m new here myself.
A : I see. Thanks anyway.
B : Sorry I can’t help you.

Dialogue 3

A : Would you like a little more tea?
B : Yes, please.
A : Please have another piece of cake.
B : Thank you. Uhm, Jane, I heard you were ill so I brought you some fruit.
A : Thanks, Bill.
B : You’re welcome. By the way, this is for you, Mary.
A : For me? Really? Thank you, Bill. Oh, a book! How nice of you! Thanks a lot.
B : Don’t mention it, Mary. I’m very glad you like it.
A : Well, how about another piece of cake?
B : No, thanks. It’s delicious, but I’ve had plenty.

Dialogue 4

A : Oops! Sorry.
B : It’s okay. Oh, your books are wet.
A : It doesn’t matter. It’s my fault.
B : Here. I’ll wipe your books with my handkerchief.
A : No, thank you. It’s not necessary. Don’t worry about it.

Dialogue 5

A : Hi, Mary, are you busy tonight?
B : No. Why?
A : Well, I’m giving a farewell party for Tom. Can you come?
B : Yes, I’d love to. What time is it going to be?
A : At seven o’clock tonight.
B : All right. I won’t miss it. Thank you.

Source : Look Ahead Grade X - Penerbit Erlangga

OFFERING EXPRESSION

Offering to older people

• Would you like a cup of coffee, Mr. Green?
• Should I get you a bottle of water?
• Could I offer you a glass of lemonade, Mrs. Lina?
• Would you care for some salad?

Offering to friends

• Want some?
• Have some.
• Chocolate?
• Glass of lemonade?
• Grab some for yourself.
• Would you like to have a pancake?
• Why don’t you have some lemonade?
• What can I get for you?
• What will you have?

Declining an offer

• No, thanks.
• No, I really won’t thank you.
• Not for me, thanks.
• No, thanks. I’m not hungry.

Accepting an offer

• Thank you
• Yes, please
• I’d like it very much
• Thank you, I would That would be very nice

Example of dialogue using the expression of offering

Tuti : Would you like a cup of tea, Mrs. Shelley?

Mrs. Shelley : Yes, please. Thank you. Hmm…This tea tastes good and smells fragrant

Tuti : Thank you. I’m glad you like it.

Mrs. Shelley : Tell me, how do Indonesians prepare a cup of tea?

Tuti : Well, first fill in the kettle with some water from the tap. Then, place it on the stove and wait until the water is boiling.

Mrs. Shelley : What do you do then?

Tuti : Next, put one or two teaspoonfuls of tea leaves into a teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. To obtain the best flavor, the tea should soak for three to five minutes before being served.

Mrs. Shelley : Hmmm…Then, what do you do?

Tuti : Finally, pour the tea into cups and don’t forget to add some sugar in it. Stir it. The tea is ready to be served. Unlike in England, Mrs. Shelley, we don’t take milk in our tea.

Source : Look Ahead Grade X - Penerbit Erlangga