15. offering

offering

The expression of “ Would you like....”is normally used for offering something to someone.

Woni : Would you like a cup of tea, Mr,gema?
Mr. Gema : Yes, please. Thank you. Hmmm...this tea tastes good....and smells fragrant too.......
Woni : thank you. I’m glad you like it.

Ways to say it
  • Would you like a cup of coffee, Mr Green?
  • Should I get you a bottle of water?
  • Could I offer you a glass of milk, Mr. kiki?
  • Would you care some salad?
Ofering to friends:
  • Want some?
  • Have some?
  • Chocolate?
  • Grab some for yourself
Less formal expressions:
  • 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 offering
  • No, thanks.
  • No, really won't, thanks
  • Not for me, thanks.
Accepting an offering:
  • Thank you.
  • Yes, please
  • I'd like it very much

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14. Asking if someone remembers or not

Asking if someone remembers or not

Formal expressions:
Ø I wonder if you remember.....
Ø You remember...., don’t you?
Ø You haven’t forgotten...., have you?
Ø Don’t you remember.....?
Ø Do you happen to remember it now?

Ways to respond:
Ø Let me think, yes, I remember.
Ø I remember especially the scenery.
Ø I’ll never forget that
Ø I’ll always remember.
Ø I can remember it clearly.

Informal expressions:
Ø Remember the old house we used to live in?
Ø Remember that?
Ø I’m sorry I don’t remember.

Ways to respond:
Ø Hold on. Yes, got it!
Ø I know.....
Ø It’s coming back to me now.

Respond if you forget:
Ø Sorry, I’ve completely forgotten.
Ø I’m affraid I forget.
Ø I really can’t remember.
Ø I’m afraid I have no memory of him
Ø Errr, let me think. No, it’s gone.
Ø Sorry, it slipped off my mind.

Example..
It was Sunday morning, wati got dressed and had breakfast quickly. She was ready to leave for school. Her mother was a little puzzled.
Mother : Hey...hey.... are you going to school?
Wati : Yes, Mom. I overslept. I’m in a hurry
Mother : You remember Sunday, don’t you?
Wati : Oh, my goodnes. I thought it’s a school day !

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18. preposition in , on , and at

Prepositions : In, On, and At (with specific times and places)

The prepositions in, on, and at can be used to indicate time and place. Notice how they are used in the following situations:

Preposition

Time

Place

In

Year, Month,
In 1999, In December

Country, State, City
In Japan, In Utah, InTaipei

On

Day, Date
On Saturday, On May 1

Street
On Main Street, On 1st Ave.

At

Time
At 8:00, At 7:30

Address
At 815 East Main Street



In many languages, there is only one preposition for the above situations. In English there are three. Just remember that in usually indicates the “largest” time or place, and at usually indicates the “smallest” time or place.

Examples:

A: Where’s your office?

B: In Taipei, Taiwan.

A: Really? What part of Taipei?

B: It’s on Chung Shan North Road.

A: I know that area. Where exactly is it?

B: It’s at 105 Chung Shan North Road, next to the bookstore.


C: When is the wedding?

D: It’s in June.

C: What day?

D: It’s on Saturday, the 25th.

C: What time?

D: It starts at 6:00.




Prepositions with articles and locations

When talking about locations, use at to indicate the general vicinity or area, and in to indicate inside the building, enclosed area, etc. For example:

at the swimming pool (on site)

in the swimming pool (in the
pool itself i.e. in the water)

at the post office/bank (general)

in the post office/bank (inside the building)

at the zoo (visitors—general area)

in the zoo (animals in their cages)

at school

in the classroom


Sample sentences:

I met my wife at the theater. (while watching a movie)

I spilled my drink in the theater (on the floor of the building)

She works at the library on Wednesdays.

She found a rare coin in the library (building).

Dr. Jones works at the hospital every day.

John was in the hospital for a week with a broken leg.

For school, prison, and church, the is used to indicate the building. No article indicates the general situation. Note the following:

"practice"/situation

building

in school (studying, listening to teacher, etc.)

in the school (building)

in jail/prison (staying there as a criminal)

in the jail/prison (temporary)

in church (praying, listening to a sermon, etc.)

in the church (building)


Where’s Dad?

in church (attending services)

in the church (fixing the windows)

at church

at the church

in prison (He committed a crime.)

at the prison (visiting his friend)

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I'd like some clarification of the usage of preposition 'to' and article 'the' in the following sentences.

1. Mother goes to the market.
2. Mother goes to market.

Which sentence is correct, the first or the second one? And if the first sentence is correct, why do we say, "She goes to church" or "She attends school" and not "She goes to the church" and "She attends the school"?

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17. Voabulary Around the House

Kitchen Furniture

table(s)

chair(s)

bin(s)

table(s)

chair(s)

bin(s)

Other things you may find in a kitchen

cooker(s) / oven(s)

microwave oven(s)

fridge(s)

dishwasher(s)

tap(s)

cooker(s) / oven(s)

microwave (oven)(s)

fridge(s)

dishwasher(s)

tap(s)

coffee maker(s)

food mixer(s)

liquidiser(s)

coffee maker(s)

food mixer(s)

liquidiser(s)

Cooking Equipment

saucepan(s)

frying pan(s)

sieve(s)

kettle(s)

teapot(s)

saucepan(s)

frying pan(s)

sieve(s)

kettle(s)

teapot(s)

spatula(s)

tin opener(s)

knife(knives)

whisk(s)

spatula(s)

tin opener(s)

knife (knives)

whisk(s)

Bedroom Furniture

bed(s)

bed side cabinet(s)

bed side table(s)

bed(s)

bedside cabinet(s)

bedside table(s)

dressing table(s)

wardrobe

chest of drawers

dressing table(s)

wardrobe(s)

chest of drawer(s)

Other things you may find in a bedroom

hair brush(es)

comb(s)

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brush(es)

comb(s)

hair dryer(s)

pillow(s)

sheet(s)

clothes

pillow(s)

sheet(s)

Bathroom Furniture

chair(s)

basin(s)

bath(s)

toilet(s) / loo(s)

chair(s)

basin(s)

bath(s)

toilet(s) / loo(s)

Other things you may find in a bathroom

toilet roll(s)/loo roll(s)

toilet brush(es) / loo brush(es)

hairdryer / hairdriers

toothbrush(es)

toilet roll(s) / loo roll(s)

toilet brush(es) / loo brush(es)

hairdryer (hairdriers)

toothbrush(es)

shaving foam

razor(s)

toilet seat(s) / loo seat(s)

bin(s)^

shaving foam

razor(s)

toilet seat(s) / loo seat(s)

bin(s)

Other Rooms :

Attic People store things in the attic. Ballroom A room in stately homes where rich people dance and concerts are held. Box Room A small room used for storage. Cellar Underneath the house. Cloakroom A small room where people put their coats. Conservatory A greenhouse attached to a house for the display of plants. Dining Room A room where people eat. Drawing Room A room in stately homes where rich people entertain. Games Room A room in large houses where games are played. Hall The entrance passage to a house. Larder A small room used for the storage of food. Library A room where books are kept. Lounge Another name for living room. Music Room A room where people play music. Office A room where people work. Pantry A small room used to store kitchen and dining items. Parlour Old fashioned word for living room. Sitting Room Another name for living room. Spare Room/
Guest Room A room where guests sleep. Toilet A room where people go to the toilet (often known as WC) Utility Room A room where appliances such as washing machines are used.

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