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

EXPRESSING SYMPATHY

        When you hear someone is hurt or sad, express your sympathy with the following expressions.

Offering Condolences

• I’m sorry.
• I’m sorry to hear about your father.
• I’m sorry to hear that your little Tweetie died.
• Let me offer my condolences.
• Let me tell you how sorry I am to hear about your grandmother.
• I know how you must feel.
• You must feel terrible about losing your brother like that.

Responding to Condolences

• Thank you.
• That’s very kind of you.
• There’s nothing that can be done about it.
• It’s God’s will, I suppose.
• God gives and God takes away.
• That’s life.

Read Belle's letter below. She is expressing her sympathy in a letter of condolence. 

Jayapura Street 25
Jogyakarta.

27 June 2005


Dear Mr. Indian,

        I have just learned of the death of Tommy, your beloved pet. I share the grief that you are going through at this moment and convey my heartfelt condolences.
        Please do not hesitate to write and tell me if I can be of any help to you in this hour of sorrow.

Sincerely yours,

Belle

Source : Look Ahead Grade X - Penerbit Erlangga

INVITING SOMEONE

Offering an invitation

• I’d like you to come to dinner.
• I’d like to ask you to come swimming.
• Would you like to go to the theater with me on Saturday night?
• How about going to the football match with me tomorrow afternoon?

Accepting an invitation

• Thank you, I’d be glad to go.
• Yes, thank you. I’d be happy to go.
• Thank you so much for inviting me.
• Let’s meet at the school canteen.
• Yes, I’d love to.
• Sure.
• Great.
• All right.

Declining an invitation

• I’m so sorry, I’ll be very busy tomorrow night.
• I’m afraid that’s not too good fro me, what about after lunch?

The following is the example of Invitation Dialogue

        The Good Fairy is going to visit Geppetto for Pinocchio’s birthday. She phones Geppetto to see if they can meet.

Geppeto : Hello, Geppetto’s apeaking.

The Good Fairy : Hello, Geppetto, this is The Good Fairy from Fun Island. How are you doing at the puppet school?

Geppeto : The Good Fairy! How nice to hear from you. I’m fine, thanks, and you how are you?

The Good Fairy : Good. Look, I’m coming over in April for Pinocchio’s birthday. Are you going to prepare a special party for him?

Geppeto : Well, I don’t think I can afford to give him a party, but there will be a small dinner with his friends.

The Good Fairy : That will do. I’m sure he’ll be happy.

Geppeto : By the way, I hope you can come and meet me soon to arrange the party.

The Good Fairy : Sure. Uhm, the party will be on April 23rd at 7. p.m., so, can we have kind of meeting at the “Super” café at 12.30 on April 22nd?

Geppeto : Just a minute. I’ll check my diary. No, I ‘m afraid that’s not good for me. Why don’t we meet on April 21st, before lunch at the “Super Mall”? It’s a small dinner but there will probably be a lot of things to buy. That’s why I prefer one stop shopping. What do you say?

The Good Fairy : Yes, that’s possible. You mean we’ll have lunch together before shopping?

Geppeto : Right.

The Good Fairy : Good idea. OK, let’s say at 11.00 o’clock on April 21st, at the “Super Mall”. If you get delayed, you can always call me.

Geppeto : All right. See you there. Thanks for phoning. Bye.

The Good Fairy : Bye.

Source : Look Ahead Grade X - Penerbit Erlangga

ASKING FOR AND SHOWING ATTENTION

        When you tell a story, you can use questions to attract your listeners’ attention. Whereas when you listen to a story, you can use several expressions to show that you are paying attention to what is being talked about.

Asking for Attention

• Excuse me, I wonder if I could trouble you ….
• May I have your attention, please?
• Excuse me, ….
• Sorry to trouble you.
• Sorry to bother you.
• Look at me!
• Look what I’ve got here.
• Look here.
• Look!
• Hey!
• Attention, please!
• Excuse me!

Showing Attention

• I see. 
• Tell me more about it.
• Oh, yes. 
• Really?
• Mmm... 
• Oh, my God! What happens next?
• A ha... 
• And then what?
• How interesting! 
• What’s next?
• I know what you mean. 
• Is that all?
• Oh, oh! 
• Indeed? 
• Well, well, well… 
• Oh, no!

Source : Look Ahead Grade X - Penerbit Erlangga

ASKING IF SOMEONE REMEMBERS OR NOT

Formal Expressions

• I wonder if you remember ….
• You remember ...., don’t you?
• You haven’t forgotten ...., have you?
• Don’t you remember ....?
• Do you happen to remember it now?

Ways to Respond

• Let me think, yes, I remember.
• I remember especially the scenery.
• I’ll never forget that.
• I’ll always remember.
• I can remember it clearly.

Informal Expressions

• Remember the old house we used to live in?
• Remember that?
• I’m sorry, I don’t remember.

Ways to Respond

• Hold on. Yes, got it!
• I know ….
• It’s coming back to me now.

Response If You Forget

• Sorry, I’ve completely forgotten.
• I’m afraid I forget.
• I really can’t remember.
• I’m afraid I have no memory of him.
• Err, let me think. No, it’s gone. Sorry, it slipped off my mind.

Source : Look Ahead Grade X - Penerbit Erlangga

EXPRESSING FEELINGS

Expressing Happiness

• Oh, I’m so happy.
• I can’t say how pleased I am.
• I had a splendid time there.
• What a marvelous place I’ve ever seen.
• It’s an outstanding adventure.
• It’s an interesting experience.
• It’s a sensational trip.
• Great!
• Exciting!
• Fantastic!
• Super!
• Terrific!
• Smashing!
• Hey, that’s terrific/great!

Expressing Boredom

• I think it was a boring holiday.
• It sounds boring.
• It’s totally/awfully boring.
• I’m rather bored.
• How boring!
• I don’t think the trip was very interesting.
• I’m fed up with it.
• It’s totally boring.
• The film was awfully boring.
• How boring!
• How unexciting!
• I’m fed up with all your grumbling!
• Dull.
• Not interesting.

Expressing Disappointment

• That’s very disappointing.
• I must say I’m really disappointed.
• It’s a great disappointment.
• That’s too bad.
• Oh no!
• That’s too bad
• That’s a real shame/pity.
• It’s a real shame. Bad luck!

Source : Look Ahead Grade X - Penerbit Erlangga