Chronos (English IV/XII)

Man : What's wrong, Madam?

Woman : I can't open the door.

Man : ....

What is the most appropriate response to say next?

• Please, don't bother.

• What can I do for you?

• What if I close it?

• May I help you leave the room?

• Would you like me to open it for you?

Man : Oh, no, I have to return this book.

Woman : What if I return your book?

Man : .............................................

What is the best response to say next?

• I don't know what to do.

• Please, borrow it for me.

• Lend me your member card

• If you like it, you can borrow it.

• if you don't mind, please return it for me.

Ali : Excuse me, Mam. May I help you?

Mrs. Susi : Oh, Ali, yes please. I have a lot of things to do.

Ali : What can I do for you, Mam?

Mrs. Susi : You can arrange these books on the shelf.

Ali : Okay.

What does the underlined sentence mean?

• Accepting help.

• Reducing help.

• Declining services.

• Offering helps.

• Introducing a new comer.

Man : Excuse me, Madam. May I help you bring that bag?

Woman : Oh, no thanks. I can manage myself.

Man : Alright. If you need a help, let me know.

Woman : Yes, thank you very much.

What can we learn from the dialogue?

• The woman needs help.

• The man wants to ask the bag.

• The woman refuses the man's offering.

• The man manages the woman's bag.

• The man can carry his own suitcase.

A man was driving his car, when he saw an old lady, stranded on the side of the road. So, he stopped his car and got out.

He smiled while he approached her, still she was worried, as nobody had stopped for hours. Moreover, he did not look safe, as his appearance was so poor and shabby. He could see, how frightened she was, so he tried to calm her. "I am here to help you, don't worry. My name is Bryan Anderson."

The tire was flat, so he had to crawl under the car. While changing the tire, he got dirty and his hands were hurt.

When the job was done, she asked how much she owed him for his help. Bryan smiled. He said, "If you really want to pay me back, the next time you see someone who needs help, give that person the needed assistance. And think of me.

What did the man want as the reward?

• He wanted Some money.

• He wanted the woman to pay him back.

• He wanted the woman to help the others who need help.

• He wanted the woman to change the tire.

• He wanted the woman to be careful every time.

Najwa : Zi, can you help out?

Zizi : what's up?

Najwa : Would you mind filling in for me tomorrow?

Zizi: Tomorrow? Can't do it, sorry. I've got my own class. you could ask Juya.

The underlined sentence expresses ............................

• Accepting help

• Refusing something

• Accepting an offer

• Suggestion

• Asking help

13 May 2016

Mahmud Amir

Persada University

120 Sokaraya Timur St.

Balikpapan

Dear Mr. Amir,

I am interested in applying for the grant programme for high school students with high achievement in your university. I am writing to put in an application for the scholarship as my qualifications pertain to the requisites described. I have deep enthusiasm to graduate as Bachelor of Economy from your university.

I would be obliged if you would go through my application to confirm that I have had a successful school career.

Herewith I enclose my curriculum vitae with all the important credentials required. I look forward to a positive response after the examination.

Yours sincerely,

Anindiva Putri

What requirement does the applicant need?

• Applicants must be interested in studying Economy.

• Persada University limits the admission of the scholarship

• The scholarship is for talented senior high school students.

• The applications should be legalized by the school’s district.

• The applicant is supposed to have completed a Bachelor’s degree

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8 June 2016

Human Resource Manager

Agro Company Ltd

10 Jasmine Ave

Arizona

I am writing to apply for the position of administration staff member in the Administrative Department. With my relevant educational background and working experience, I believe that I am qualified for the position.

I am a new graduate of Boston University, majoring in Business Administration, and highly computer-literate so I am able to handle documents well. I have also been used to working with people at all levels during my internship. Besides being attentive to details, I’m proficient in several languages, namely English, Chinese, and French.

During my studies, I used to work in the summer holidays. Last summer holiday, I made a contribution towards proper working procedures for workers at AMP Production and improvement of the HR system for their headquarters in Charlestown. During the previous summer holiday, I worked as an administrative assistant in a large food company.

Together with this letter, I have enclosed my curriculum vitae for your inspection. Please, feel free to contact me at 082307435112 at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Brian Smith

From the text, we know that the applicant …

• is a postgraduate student of Boston University.

• intends to work in AMP Production

• may work as administrative staff.

• only wants to work in summer

• will be able to be an assistant

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BRITAIN: They have a show. They have a

social networking. Now comes, Wikileaks –

the album. Wikileaks is branching out into

the entertainment industry, announcing a

“Beat the Blockade” CD intended to raise

money to keep the online transparency

advocates afloat.

The group said in a statement late Thursday

that the CD would feature 12 songs including

“Where There Are No Secret,” “The Ballad of

Julian Assange,” and “B Manning”.

It’s the latest attack outside the secretbusting

business for Wikileaks, which has

spawned a TV show called “The World

Tomorrow” and started its own social

network, called Friends of Wikileaks.

Wikileaks chief Julian Assange says

his website, which once featured an

anonymous electronic drop box for secret

document, has been effectively mothballed

by a US financial blockade. – AP

What is the text about?

• A website name Wikileaks

• A TV show called “The World Tomorrow”

• Wikileaks’ CD entitled “Beat the Blockade”

• Wikileaks’ anonymous electronic drop box

• The secret-busting business for Wikileaks

BRITAIN: They have a show. They have a

social networking. Now comes, Wikileaks –

the album. Wikileaks is branching out into

the entertainment industry, announcing a

“Beat the Blockade” CD intended to raise

money to keep the online transparency

advocates afloat.

The group said in a statement late Thursday

that the CD would feature 12 songs including

“Where There Are No Secret,” “The Ballad of

Julian Assange,” and “B Manning”.

It’s the latest attack outside the secretbusting

business for Wikileaks, which has

spawned a TV show called “The World

Tomorrow” and started its own social

network, called Friends of Wikileaks.

Wikileaks chief Julian Assange says

his website, which once featured an

anonymous electronic drop box for secret

document, has been effectively mothballed

by a US financial blockade. – AP

What is meant by the latest attack

outside the secret-busting business for

Wikileaks?

• The website business of Wikileaks

• The TV show called “The World Tomorrow”

• The social network called Friends of Wikileaks

• The music CD called “Beat the Blockade”

• The electronic box for secret documents