Friday, 28 October 2011
Thursday, 27 October 2011
dialogue--TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM ASSIGNMENT 1 CREATING A DIALOGUE USING PHRASES
SITUATION : A meet B at a bench at the lobby of the . Then C and D came and join them. Then tHey are talking together.
A: Hello ! Good morning ! How are you?
B: Hello ! Good morning ! I’m fine. Oh, please have a seat .How do you do?
A: Thank you. Well, I am in the best of health. The other day , I saw you and I called your name
but you just keep going along the lobby.
B: Oh really ? I am so sorry. I didn’t hear you. So, what are you up to these days?
A: Actually I am in charge to do a research on opinion of students on the facilities provided
in UTM.Would you like to be the one of my respondent?.
B: Oh, it is my pleasure to help you. How can I help you? Just ask me and for sure I’ll give you
the answer.
A: Good. How nice of you!Hmm..okay , first I would like to ask “What do you think about
the facilities provided here?”
B: Hmm..well. I think UTM is one of the universities that provided a lot of facilities towards
Student. And for sure it is good and absolutely advantageous for every students here.
C: Hello there ! Sorry for interrupt, but what are you doing? Both of you looks like having a
serious discussion on something.
D: Yes, I am agree!What is this all about?
A: Oh hello to the both of you! Actually B is helping me out by being my respondent fro my
research on facilities here.Could I ask both of you a favour? Do you mind if both of you join
B being my respondent ? Is it okay ?
C: Well. Both of us still free and didn’t have class right now. So why not! We would like too!
D: Yes, sure we can help you!
A: Good!. Please have a seat and just give me some opinion on what do you think about the
facilities here.
C: Okay . Well. First, I am really thankful that UTM provided a lot of facilities such as
transportation , library, hostels and lots more. It is truly helpful and make student’s life easier.
D: That’s correct! Plus there are also stadium,field, swimming pool, and other sports facilities.
It is good since, beside we are studying here, we can also play sports and become healthier.
Apart from that , as student,during studying, there must be some times that we are under a lot
of pressure, so , by playing games and sports, we can at least make sure that we feel relieve.
B: Yes ! I am totlly agree ! The best thing which I really like in here is the ATM facilities. As we
know the money is is necessities towards student. Since the ATM is in our campus so the
student don’t have any trouble with the money either to take it out or save it.
C: One more thing . Don’t forget that we also have ICT Centre where it is the main centre of
the internet which the place where student can easily access to intent either by using the PCs
or use their own laptop and login into wifi UTM.As far as I know, as for us, the student, we
are really need the wifi to easily access especially on elearning and also to look for info to
settle down the assignment.
A: Wow! I am really glad to see you guys! You guys had give me a lot of information towards
my research. I never thought that I’ll be end up getting a lot of respond from you guys.
D: Wait a second! Before it slipped my mind, there is one more facilities that give us benefits
which is the cafeteria.Despite having fast food like instant noodles,which we know that is not
good for your health, we can just go to the cafeteria and buy the nutritious food. It is a lot
more better for our body and mind.
B: Oh yeah ! That ‘s right ! there is no point having fast food. Although is cheaper but it can caused
a lot of health problem. That’s why by having cafeteria, at least we can have good food and
can get more energy to study especially.
A: Oh you guys fantastic! You guys just had give me the example of facilities provided, the
opinions on it and also the benefits of it. Hmmm..its about time for lunch. Come on guys !
The lunch is on me!
C: Really ? Are you sure?
A: Well, its up to you, either you want I or not.
C: For sure i want it. i was totally in luck today !
B: That;s sounds good. Count me in!D: Me too! But where are we g
A:Okay guys! I hear from a friend that there is one café that serve many kind of tasty food. Come,
its my treat and for sure I’ll give you all a ride to go there.
B,C,D : Let’s go !
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
english fast and easy - part 3
101. by 9- at 9 o’clock or before 9 o’clock- but not after 9.00
I need to be at school by 7 o’clock.
102.what do you think about doing something?- NOT How do you think about
What do you think about buying a new car?
103. we don’t see eye to eye- this is a polite way to say we don’t agree.
John loves the movie but Joey hate it. They don’t see eye to eye on the movie.
104.on sale/for sale- cheaper than the regular price/available to buy.
That beautiful dress is on sale in that shop.
105.what’s something made of?-what materials were used to make something?
What are these clothes made of?
106.it’s worth $199- it real value is $199
This book’s worth is RM 99.00.
107.plug something in- connect something to an electrical power point
I want plug in the hair dryer.
108.what if- what will happen if
What if it’s raining? Since I didn’t bring my umbrella.
109.let/made- allowed/forced
The lecturer let us go home early today. Yesterday he made us stay late.
110.look something up- find a piece of information in a book or on the internet.
I need Jenny’s contact number. Could you look up on my notebook?
111.get rid of something-make something go away; eliminate something.
I have get rid of my old hand phone. I sold it.
112.must have done something- say this when you guess about something that happened in the past, and you quite sure.
I knocked on Kim’s door but he didn’t answer. He must have gone out.
113.shoot – this is a way to show anger or frustration.
Shoot! I missed the bus.
114.could you tell me where something is?-NOT could you tell me where is something?
Could you tell me where the post office is?
115.don’t mention it- this is a polite response when someone thanks you.
A: “ Thanks for your note .”
B: “Don’t mention it.”
116.Would you mind doing something?-Ask this to make a very polite request.
Would you mind not eating at here?
117.sold out- all sold so that there is no more
The beef was sold out at the supermarket so I bought chicken.
118. half-way through- say this when you have finished 50% of something
I am half-way through my assignment.
119.how much longer- how much more time
How much longer do you need to finish your assignment?
120.teke the highway- go on the highway
Don’t take the main street at rush time. You will be stuck in traffic.
121.double-check- check again when you are not sure about something
I will call Dena to ask her whether the party is tomorrow night or evening.
122. a bad connection- an nuclear phone connection
I can’t hear you very well because the bad condition.
123.in that case- because of the thing you just said- say this when you must change something because you get new information
Jacky just came back fron French.in that case, let’s meet tomorrow.
124. where is something held?- ask this learn the location of an event.
Where is the wedding ceremony of June and Kin held?
125.it doesn’t matter- it is not important.
A: “Where shall we have our dinner?”
B: “It doesn’t matter to me. You decided.”
126. I might- It’s possible that I will
I think that it might rain later so I have bring my umbrella.
127. is this seat taken?- this polite to ask before sitting beside a stranger.
A: “ Is this seat taken?”
B: “No, you can sit here.”
128.play it by ear- do something without a plan
Don’t plan your holiday. Play it by ear. Decide what to do when you get there.
129.set up- establish ,start.
I’m a computer programmer. I set up anti-virus programs for my computer.
130.in those days/today- then /now
I went to Sunway college. In those days I had no money. Today I own a sport car.
131. I didn’t get your name- say this when you didn’t hear someone’s name , or you can’t remember it.
I didn’t get her name who wear the red jacket.
132. nice to see you again- say this when you see someone you have met before.
Nice to see you again since we haven’t meet for 2 years ago.
133. it’s on the tip of my tongue- I can almost remember it
A: “ Do you remember her name?”
B: “Haz…it’s on the tip of my tongue…Hazelyn!”
134.give someone a ride- drive someone to a place thay need to go.
Zen is giving me a ride to the party.
135.have trouble with something- say this when something is a problem.
I have trouble with my assignment last night. I can’t do it.
136. by far- by a large amount
This is the best result we have by far.
137.i’m positive- 1’m 100% sure.
I ‘m positive that I have hand in my report.
138.i can’t figure out how to- say this when you can’t understand how to do something
I can’t figure out how to use the printer.
139. something works/ doesn’t work- something function /doesn’t function
My hard disc doesn’t work because I dropped it yesterday.
140. suggest that he/you/we- Not suggest you to; suggest him to; suggest us to
I suggest that you can go to ask your lecturer about your question.
141.in May/ on Tuesday ,May 2nd at 9 o’clock- in + month; on+ day; at+ time
I am free on Wednesday evening.
142.come off- become detached
My house is in bad condition. The paint is coming off the walls.
143. a fortune – a lot of money
Gim spent a fortune to renovate his new house.
144.at the most- not more than
The school hall can have at most 500 people inside.
145. in the short term/in the long run- temporarily/over a long period of time
Covering the hole in your roof is okay in the short term. But you need a new roof in the long run.
146.think it over- take time to think before deciding
I thought it over and I’ve decided to further study at Canada.
147.get something in writing- have a signed agreement or contract
I’ d like to get our agreement in writing.
148. come with- be served with and included in the price of something.
The burger come with French fries in the meal 1.
149.instead of something- to replace something
Could I have cola instead of tea?
150.throw it away/put it away- put it in the trash/ put it in a special keeping place.
Those fruits are very old. Throw it away!
english fast and easy - part 2
51. that’s it – nothing more
I want order one piece of cake. That’s it.
52. it’s about time – it is overdue, but it is finally happening
My parcel is arrived after I’ve been waiting for 2 months. It’s about time.
53. get it – answer the phone
The phone is ringing. Could you get it?
54. pick something up –collect something
I left my wallet in your car. Could I pick it up later?
55.can I take a rain check? – can we change the plan to another time in the future?
I have to cancel dinner plan today.can I take a rain check?
56. take time off – decide not to go to work for a short time
I am going to take a month off to have a travelling.
57. on top of that – in addition;also (say this when the last piece of information is important.
My neighbor is noisy. He plays loud music and movies at night. On top of that, his dog barks a lot!
58. put clothes on – this is not the same as “wear” clothes: first we put clothes on; then we are wearing clothes.
59. I didn’t mean that- say this when someone does not understand what you said.
A: “ You are very small.”
B: “ You mean that I am short?”
A: “ No, I didn’t mean that, I meant you’re very slim.”
60. do you mind if I join you? – ask this for permission to be with someone.
Have you take your lunch? Do you mind if I join you?
61. chip in – share the cost of a group activity
During mothers’ day, my brother and I chip in RM20 each to buy gift for her.
62. drop someone off- take someone to a place and leave them there
I dropped my sister at her school before I go to work.
63. what’s the difference between X and Y?- how are X and Y different?
What’s the difference between these two model of laptop?
64.end up doing something – finally do something
Jimmy is a top student. How did he ended up fail his exam?
65.you shouldn’t have- say this to show appreciation when receiving a gift?
A: “ We bought you this gift.”
B: “ Thank you very much, but you shouldn’t have.”
66.the day after tomorrow- NOT tomorrow after tomorrow
The day after tomorrow is my birthday.
67. take turns doing something- alternate
My brother and me take turns opening the restaurant.
68.remind someone to- say something to help someone remember
When we get to the supermarket, please remind me to buy some fruits.
69. fed up with something- unhappy about something that has been happening for a long time.
They’re building a shopping complex near my house. I’m fed up with all the noise.
70.as long as – on the condition that; providing that
We play basketball everyday as long as it’s not raining.
71.good at something – able to do something well
Ken is very good at fishing but his brother isn’t.
72. so far ,so good – it is fine now, but there may be problems later on.
I’ve only worked there for two weeks but so far, so good.
73.that sounds- say this to give your opinion after reading or hearing something.
A: “ We stayed in a five-star hotel right on the beach.”
B: “ That sounds beautiful!”
74.you’re not allowed to do something- doing something is not permitted.
You’re not allowed to eat in the library.
75.despite something- not affected by something
He goes jogging every day despite having a broken arm.”
76.as a result- consequently; as an effect
My cousin left school when he is 16.As a result, he can’t get a good job.
77. do you know where Mr. Smith is? Not Do you know where is Mr. Smith?
Do you know where the toilet is?
78. sorry to interrupt- say this when you want to talk to someone who is already speaking.
Sorry to interrupt, but principle want to see you right now.
79.in good condition/in perfect condition- not broken/like new
Jason’s car is in good condition because he take good care of it.
80. he just stepped out- he went out for a short time.
Mary just stepped out of her office when I went her office just now.
81.I’ll put you through- I will connect you
A: “ Could I speak to Kate?”
B: “One moment please. I’ll put you through.
82.there’s been a delay- say this when something is late
The machines broke down so there’s been a delay in production.
83.for good- forever; permanently
I’ve tried to stop smoking before, but this time I’m stopping for good
84.hear from someone- receive communication from someone
I have heard from my father yesterday.
85.that’s too bad- when someone tells you bad news, say this to show that you care.
A:“Our computer system has been down for three days.”
B:”That’s too bad.”
86. what’s this charge for?- ask this when you don’t understand an amount on your bill or receipt.
A: “What’s this charge for?”
B: “That’s a 10% service charge.”
87. to someone/ something- when people drink together, they say this to wish success to someone or something.
A:“To friendship!”
88. I heard it through the grapevine- someone told me something as gossip as a rumor
A: “ Tony is get married next week.”
B: “Who told you that?”
A: “I heard it through the grapevine.”
89. hear back from someone- receive a reply from someone.
I had an interview but I never heard back from the company.
90.really like/ really enjoy/ really want- NOT very like/very enjoy/ very want
I really enjoy the movie tonight.
91.better off doing something- say this to show a better choice.
I’m better off taking train go back my hometown next Friday.
92. the second one from the right/left
In this picture, I’m the second one fron the left.
93. are we still on far something?- are we going to meet at the time that we already planned?ask this to confirm an arrangement.
94.they say- some people say
They say boys are better at Physics than girls.
95.go ahead- do it
A: “ Do you mind if I have the last bread?”
B: “Go ahead. I ‘ve had enough.”
96. in a good mood/in a bad mood- feeling happy/feeling unhappy.
Rose’s in good mood because she start her vacation tomorrow.
97.run into- meet someone unexpectedly
I ran into Raymond at the airport. I was arriving from Jepun, and he was on the way to Seoul.
98.i can’t get something to work- I can’t make something function
I’ve pressed all the buttons on this DVD player ,but I can’t get it to work.
99. take it apart/ put it back together- dismantle it/ assemble it
I took my computer apart to repair it, and now I can’t put it back together.
100.this is jenny- say this to identify yourself on the plane.
A: “May I speak to Kenny?”
B: “This is Kenny speaking.”
english fast and easy
1. keep going- continue
I keep going to do my homework until 11 o’clock.
2.Mr.
My name is Justin Bieber, you can call me Mr. bieber.
3.drop by- visit for a short time
I drop by the supermarket to buy some snacks.
4. Can I put you on hold? – Please wait. Ask this during a phone call.
A: “ Can I speak to Jennifer?”
B: “Can I put you on hold? She is in wash room.”
5.in charge of – responsible for; supervisor of
John is in charge of customer service at Happy shopping centre.
6.running short of time – getting close to a deadline
I am running short of time,I need to finish my assignment tonight.
7.get a move on – go faster
We have to get a move on if we want to have a movie tonight.
8.that’s K for Korea – Say this to help people understand the spelling of a word.
My name is Ken.That’s K for Korea, E for elephant ,N for nine.
9. How can I help you? – This is often used when answering the phone in a workplace.
“Good morning. Life publisher sdn. Bhd. How can I help you?
10. it’s for you – the caller wants to speak to you
A: “The phone is ringing, I think it’s for Bonny.”
11. in an hour – one hour after now
Brian will be here in 15 minutes.
12. ahead of/on/behind schedule – faster than planned
We have to get a move on because we are behind schedule.
13. tied up – busy doing something that you can’t stop
Sorry, I am tied up now, can we have lunch together tomorrow?
14. when is a good time? – when is a convenient time for you?
I have a gift for you. When is a good time to meet with you?
15. held up – delayed
I got home late tonight because I held up at school. I had a lot of project.
16. move something out of the way – move something so that it doesn’t block you
I want to move the tables out of the way.
17. upside down/right side up- with the top part at the bottom/ with the top part at the top.
The clock is upside down , please hang it in the right way.
18. no wonder – now I understand why
A: “ Why is she cry?
B: “Her dog is died this morning.”
A: “Oh.No wonder she is sad.”
19. on me- say this if you want to pay for someone’s food or drink
Dinner is on me today.
20. stuck in traffic – in a traffic jam
I was stuck in traffic everyday for an hour.
21. it slipped my mind – I forgot
I planned to meet Tony last night but I forgot. It slipped my mind.
22. under a lot of pressure – feeling stress
We are under a lot of pressure at exam time.
23.drop something off – take something to a place and leave it there
I’m going to the laundry shop to drop off some shirts.
24.have you done something yet? - ask this to find out if something has already happened.
Have you finshed your assignment yet?
25.get through – make contact with someone by phone
I tried to call you yesterday but I couldn’t get through.
26. in the same boat - in the same bad situation
We all failed the exam last time. We are in the same boat.
27. I ’m not following you – say this if you don’t understand instructions, directions or an explanation.
I am not following you. Can you repeat one more time?
28. get cut off – lose the connection during a telephone call
We suddenly got cut off when I was talking to Jasmine.
29.have change – have smaller units of money
Sorry ,I don’t have change for RM10.00.
30. the second to last – the thing before the last thing
We went to Hongkong for a week. We had a great time. But on the second to last day, I got sick.
31.comes in- is available in(Say this to show the different ways you can buy something.)
The phone comes in red, black or green. Which one should I buy?
32. I’d like – This is a polite way to say what you want.
I’d like one set of lucky plate please.
33. I’ve been waiting for a long time – say this for something you are still doing now.
I have been sleeping for 8 hours last night.
34. make up my mind- decide
He finally made up his mind. He is going to study multimedia and graphic.
35. two weeks ago – two weeks before now
Kim left classroom 30 minutes ago.
36.cheers – sometimes we say this before drinking alcohol to offer good wishes.
A: “Cheers!”
B: “Cheers!”
37. discuss something
We need to discuss the events later.
38.distance from a place- say this to show the distance between two places
My home is about 15 minutes from the supermarket.
39. put up with something- accept something bad
Bobby’s office is small, but I put up with it because he love his job.
40. right away – immediately; now
I hand in my report right away.
41. X caused Y/ Y was caused by X- X made Y happen/ Y happened because of X
Heavy rain caused the delay of the competition.
42. it’s not the end of the world- the situation is not very bad
It’s not the end of the world, you still can re-sit the test.
43. stay up – stay awake later than the usual bedtime
My brother often works late. I always stay up until he gets home.
44. oversleep – wake up later than planned
I am late for class this morning because I overslept.
45. about to do something – going to do something very soon
She is about to do her assignment.
46. on my way – going to a place-but not at the place yet
I am on my way home now.
47. get sidetracked- become distracted from something important
I did’n’t finish my homework. There was a good movie on TV, so I got sidestracted.
48. gone for the day- say this when someone will not come back that day
Catty ‘s gone for the day. Try calling her on her handphone.
49. in the lighting business- say this to show the industry someone works in.
I’ m a engineer,I am in the construction business.
50. a win-win situation – a situation that has good results in many ways
I rent a room in my sister’s house. She needs the extra money. I need a room. It’s a win-win situation.
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