BANK SOAL BAHASA INGGRIS

Expressing Thanking

Activity 1. Practice the expressions below!

Thanks a lot.
It’s very nice.
I’m glad you like it.
It’s very kind of you to help me to find my luggage.
You’re welcome.
I’m glad I could help.
Thanks for taking me home.

Activity 2. Practice the dialogues with your friend.

1. Bryan : These flowers are for you.

Monica : Thanks a lot. They’re very nice.

Bryan : You’re welcome.

2. Monica : Thank you for the brooch you gave me for the birthday gift. It’s just what I wanted.

Nancy : I’m glad you like it.

3. Monica : Thanks for taking me home.

Bakara : That’s OK.

4. Guest : It was very kind of you to help me to find my luggage.

Monica : It was my pleasure.

Activity 3. Learn the following expressions!

A. When someone gives you something.

Thanking	Responses
- Thanks (a lot).	- You are welcome.
- Thank you very much (followed by):	- No problem.
- It’s very nice / beautiful.	- It’s OK / alright.
- It’s just what I want.	- Don’t mention it.
- But you really didn’t have to / You shouldn’t have (if gift is not expected)	- I’m glad you like it.

B. When someone does a favour or helps you

Thanking	Responses
- Thanks (a lot) for your help. - Thanks (a lot) for helping me. - I realy appreciate your help. - It was very kind of you to help me. - I’m very grateful to you for your visit - I’m very grateful to you for inviting me.	- You are welcome. - No problem - That’s Ok / alright. - Never mind. - Forget it. - Any time. - Think nothing of it. - I’m glad I could help. - Don’t mention it. - It was my pleasure/My pleasure. - It’s not trouble at all.

Activity 4. With your friend, complete these dialogues using the expressions you have learned and practice them out.

1. Bryan: This is a little gift I bought for you.

Monica:……………………., ………………

2. Nancy: ……………..your helping me finish the weekly report.

Bryan:…………………………………………

3. Receptionist:………………..staying with us in our hotel.

Nancy:…………………………………………….

4. Mrs, Brandon:……………………… invite us for the wonderful dinner.

Mrs. Harry:……………………….. I hope you’ll come and see us again.

Mrs. Brandon :………………………………………………………….

Activity 5. Work in pairs to express thanking and the response for the following things. Do as the example!

Example : Student A : Thanks a lot of your lovely present.

Student B: You’re welcome.

1. a lovely present

…………………….. : ……………………………………………………

2. a kind invitation

…………………….. : ……………………………………………………

3. a useful souvenir

…………………….. : ……………………………………………………

4. kind hospitality

…………………….. : ……………………………………………………

5. repairing your bicycle

…………………….. : ……………………………………………………

Activity 6. Look at the thanking card below and observe what is written on it. Then, make a similar thanking card yourself.

Dear Mrs. Harry,

Rudy and I just received the Chinese dinner set you sent us for our wedding present. It is gorgeous, and it matches our dining table. We will think of you each time we use it. Thank you so very much.

Regards,

Carol

Activity 7. Arrange this jumbled dialogue. It’s the review of what you have learned about greeting, introducing, and thanking as well.

a. Alan : Not bad. Are you alone?

b. Alan : I am glad you like it.

c. Diana : Thank you, and thanks for your gift too. I really like it.

d. Alan : Pleased to meet you, Cathy.

e. Diana : By the way, did you have a good time at my party yesterday, Alan?

f. Alan : Hi, Diana. How’s everything?

g. Diana : No, I’m with my cousin, Cathy. Let me introduce you to her. Cathy, this is my friend, Alan.

h. Alan : Of course. I enjoyed it very much. It was wonderful.

i. Cathy : Glad to see you too.