UNIT 11. I’M SORRY TO HEAR THAT
F. Grammar Section
F. Grammar Section
When using more than one adverb of time in a sentence, we must use a specific order where how long is addressed first, then how often and lastly, when.
Example:
1. Mia worked as an assistant at the NGO for four days every week last year.
2. I have been working as a volunteer at a hospital for two days every week this year.
Examples of Adverbs of Time]
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Adverbs of time show us when, how long and how often an action occurs. Let’s see how some of the representative words for each are used in example sentences.
When : Afterwards, soon, today, yesterday, later, now, last year, Saturday, Sunday, next week
For how long
: Since, all hours, all day, not long, for a while, since last year, for three days, for a week, for several years, for two centuries
How often : Regularly, usually, sometimes, frequently, occasionally, never, often, yearly
“When” Adverbs :
Yesterday Susan went to meet all her college friends at an alumni party.
I am definitely going to clean up my room tomorrow.
Alice said she will finish her work by next week.
I will complete the project soon.
"For how long" Adverbs:
You can’t expect me to work all day!
We lived in Italy for a year before coming here.
Is it fine if Jenny plays with your toys for a while, Henry?
I have been suffering from an allergic cough since last month.
"How often" Adverbs:
Our neighbors subscribe to a weekly magazine.
Mrs. Carlson visits his family living in the outskirts of the city once a month.
She is often heard playing the piano in the wee hours of the morning.
John usually gets up late in the morning.
I eventually went to the shops.
Adverbs of Time List When Adverbs where point of time
is definite
How Long Adverbs
How Often Adverbs Yesterday All morning Frequently
Today For hours Never
Tomorrow Since last week
Sometimes
Later All day Often
Last year For a long time
Annually
Now In a few
minutes
Daily
Then Since
Sunday
Fortnightly Tonight Since last
year
Hourly
Early For four
days
Monthly
Next For a week Nightly
After For a while Quarterly
Afterwards Since Weekly
Soon For two
centuries
Yearly
Last week Seldom
Long ago Rarely
In the mornings Many times
Many years ago Exercise
1. Identify the adverbs of time in the following sentences
Do you still work for the catering company?
We normally eat at home. But, we do eat out once in a while.
How often do you go for a movie?
Susan gets up early in the morning.
She is always late for her dance class.
Will they be gone for an entire month?
I've been working here since 2011.
Mrs. Chairman always dresses in fashionable clothes.
My big brother goes to college in the autumn.
My shoes will be too small for me next year.
We haven't received the letter yet.
I need to renew my certification next summer.
I have never been to the US, but eventually I will go there next year.
2. Identify the “how long” adverbs in the sentences below.
Note that only some sentences contain “how long”
adverbs
We have been waiting for the train all day
I will see you later. Will that work for you?
Mr. and Mrs. Smith have lived in France since 2004
She seldom asks people to help her
It has been raining since morning. I wish it would stop now
Dinner has already been served
He still hasn't finished what he was told to do
We'll celebrate his birthday in three days
When Julia talks to her boyfriend, she is really happy.
This month, however, she hasn't seen him yet
My daughter and I often go to the zoo
UNIT 11
I’M Sorry to Hear That
Learning objective
In this section, you will learn how to :
Express the language expression of showing sympathy for daily communication.
Respond to expression of sympathy and giving attention
The students are able to group the expression of sympathy, and giving attention.
Grammar intact
Adverb of condition
Feeling Happy
https://www.aturduit.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sasak.jpg A. Listening section
Task 1. Listen the conversation below Wedding Party
Azmi : Their wedding was absolutely beautiful Linda : It really was. I want a wedding like that
Azmi : How much do you think they spent on their wedding?
linda : I think it might've cost them a nice chunk of change Azmi : Do you want a big wedding like that?
Linda : Not really. I'd rather have a small wedding Azmi : I wouldn't want a small wedding
Linda : Why not?
Azmi : I want my wedding to be big and memorable
Linda : It can be small and memorable too Azmi : Well, to each his own
Linda : You are absolutely right B. Speaking section
Expressing Sympathy
Task 1. Look at the pictures. How To Express Sympathy : What To Say And What Not to Say
Expressing Sympathy Expression of
sympathy
Respond of sympathy
Giving attention I’m sorry to hear
that I’m awfully sorry
about…
Thank you It’s ok No problemo
What’s wrong with you?
Why you look so sad today?
Oh, Dear ! Oh what a shame How pity you are
You look so bad now?
Is everything okay?
Are you okay?
The example of dialogue expressing symphty : Rina : Hi, Doni. What's up? You look so sad Doni : Yea, my grandpa died last night
Rina : Really? I'm sorry to hear that. Doni : Thanks Rina : If I'm not mistaken, he is in Bandung, right?
Doni : Yes. We haven't visited him yet. Rina : Does your family plan to go to Bandung?
Doni : Yes. Tonight. We are going to leave for Bandung Rina : Oh, I hope your family will be fine
Doni : Thanks a lot, Rina
Dialogue 1
Anna : Why do you look so sad?
Vina : I lost my mobile phone
Anna : I’m sorry to hear that. When it happened?
Vina : It happened when I went to railroad station to buy a ticket yesterday
Anna : Have you contacted your mobile phone number?
Vina : I have contacted several times, but it seems my mobile phone number is not active.
Anna : You should contact the police
Vina : Thanks for your advice. I will try it later Dialogue 2
Hana : Rina, do you know what happen to Tina?
Rina : No. What happen to her?
Hana : She was hit by a car yesterday.
Rina : I’m sorry to hear that. How is she?
Hana : Luckily, she is not seriously injured. She is being treated in the hospital now
Rina : Thank goodness.
C. Reading section
My day
I had a terrible day yesterday. First, I woke up an hour late because my alarm clock didn't go off. Then, I was in such a hurry that I burned my hand when I was making breakfast. After breakfast, I got dressed so quickly that I forgot to wear socks.
Next, I ran out of the house trying to get the 9:30 bus, but of course I missed it. I wanted to take a taxi, but I didn’t have enough money.
Finally, I walked the three miles to my school only to discover that it was Sunday! I hope I never have a day as the one I had yesterday.
Task 1. Read the text and choose the correct answer to the following questions
1. What happened to the writer yesterday?
a. He has a terrible day b. He gets a terrible day c. He had a terrible day d. He got a terrible day
2. Why did he wake up an hour late?
a. Because he didn't set alarm clock.
b. Because his alarm clock didn't go off c. Because he didn't see alarm clock d. Because his alarm clock didn't work 3. What did he do after having breakfast?
a. He got dressed so quickly that he forgot to wear socks b. He wear socks so quickly that he forgot to get dressed c. He ran out of the house trying to get the 9:30 bus d. He burned his hand when he was making breakfast 4. How far did the writer walk?
a. He walked for two miles b. He walked for three miles c. He walked for four miles d. He walked for five miles
D. Writing section
Task 1. Make a dialog based on the situation below! Use the expression to show attention and sympathy above! Practice the dialog in front of the classroom!
Task 2. Look at the picture. Then express your feeling and Write down into one paragraph
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E. Vocabulary Section
Task 1. Enrich your vocabulary words
Ekspresi Arti
What a pity Wow, that's awful Oh, that's dreadful That's too bad
What a shame/That's a shame
Oh, poor you How terrible
How upsetting/How annoying
Oh no, sorry to hear that I know how you feel Oh dear, I am awfully sorry
Kasihan sekali
Wow, mengerikan sekali Oh, menakutkan
Parah banget/sayang sekali Memalukan sekali
Oh, kasihan sekali kamu Betapa mengerikannya Betapa mengganggunya
Oh tidak, aku turut sedih/prihatin mendengarnya
Aku memahami apa yang kamu rasakan
Oh teman, aku sungguh prihatin
Task 2. Words and expressions
No Words Expression
1.
2.
3.
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5.
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7.
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Good news Happy Happiness Bad news Sympathy Affection Terrible Condolence
It’s really great, I’m so happy.
I’m delighted to hear that.
It’s gives me satisfaction.
I’m very sorry to hear that!
That is pity/Shame!
Are you Ok?
What a terrible situations!
Please accept my condolences!
Task 3. Match the adjective with the faces
I’m so excited Angry Happy Bored
Source: Esl.lab.com
How are you feeling at the moment?- I’m Feeling……
F. Grammar section
In this lesson, we have discussed about the conjunction used adverbial clauses. There are
Adverb Clause of Condition
This clause is used to show that one thing depends on another
Clause Maker Function Examples
If If clause contains the condition and the main clause contains the result
If I fell better tomorrow, I’ll go to class
Whether or not Even if
To say that a situation will not be affected by one thing or another
Whether or not I feel well tomorrow, I’ll go to class
Even if I am sick tomorrow, I am going to school.
unless Means ‘if.. not Unless is also used for threats and warning
Unless I feel well, I won’t go to school.
YoSu can’t go out unless you finish your homework
Only if Only if means there is only one condition for a certain result
They will accept me as the member only if I can do the entrance test well
In case To walk about
things we do because
I’ll make some extra food in case john wants to say for dinner
we think something else might happen Task 1. Chose the correct answer
1. I will be at my friend's house in ___ call me.
a. case you should need to b. case you should need c. which you should need to d. that you should need to 2. ___ enough time, I exercise every day.
a. Had I b. Whereas I have
c. If have I d. If I have
3. In the event that you should fail the first writing assignment for this class, I ___ you one more week to revise.
a. would give b. will give c. will have given d. give 4. John would exercise more ___ time.
a. have he more b. because he more had c. if he had more d. if he had many 5. Even___, I'm going to Newport Beach.
a. the weather is cold b. if the weather cold is c. if the weather is cold d. if the cold weather is 6. If John had had more time, he ___ the report.
a. will have finished b. would have finished c. would finish d. would have finish 7. I will go swimming tomorrow ___.
a. because it is too cold b. unless it is too cold c. unless too cold it is d. unless it too is Cod
8. ___, I always get a headache in the afternoon.
a. If I skip breakfast and lunch b. If I breakfast and lunch skip c. Skip I breakfast and lunch d. If to skip breakfast and lunch