LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel.

- Liz: “Guess what? My first novel has just been published.”

- Andrew: “___________ ”

• It’s my pleasure.

• Congratulations!

• Better luck next time!

• It’s very kind of you.

Jenny and her teacher are meeting at the bus stop.

- Jenny: “Good afternoon, Miss. How are you?”

- Teacher: “___________ . And you?”

• I’m going home

• I’m leaving now

• I’m thirty years old

• Fine, thank you

Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.

- Linda: “Thanks for the book. I’ve been looking for it for months.”

- Daniel: “___________ ”

• You can say that again

• Thank you for looking for it

• I like reading books

• I’m glad you like it

David and his teacher are meeting at the school gate.

- David: “Good morning, Mr. Deakin. How are you?”

- Mr. Deakin: ”_____________ . And you?”

• I’m busy now

• I’m fine. Thank you

• I’m going home

• I’m having a class now

Mrs. Smith and her students are visiting the zoo.

- Mike: “Can I feed the gorilla, Mrs. Smith?”

- Mrs. Smith: “_________ . The sign says ‘No feeding the animals’.”

• Of course you can

• I don’t think it works

• I’m sure about that

• I’m afraid not

Andrew is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.

- Andrew: “Can I have the bill, please?”

- Waiter: “__________ ”

• You are very kind

• Just a minute, please

• My pleasure

• You’re exactly right

Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games.

- Silas: “Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?

- Salah:”_________ . We can’t afford such a big event.”

• You can say that again

• I can’t agree with you more

• Yes, you’re right

• No, I don’t think so

Laura is telling Bob about her exam results.

- Laura: “_____________ ”

- Bob: “That’s great. Congratulations!”

• I hope I’ll pass the exam tomorrow.

• I’ve passed the exam with an A.

• I’ll get the exam results tomorrow.

• I didn’t do well in the exam.

Nancy and James are talking about their school days.

- Nancy: “I think school days are the best time of our lives.”

- James: “_________ . We had sweet memories together then.”

• I’m afraid so

• Absolutely.

• That’s nonsense

• I doubt it

John and Mike are talking about Mike’s new car.

- John: “________ ”

- Mike: “Thanks. I’m glad to hear that.”

• Where did you buy your car?

• What a nice car!

• Your car is new, isn’t it?

• My car is very expensive.