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Going To Uncle's House
Going To Uncle's House
A : William B : Erick
A : Hello… Erick..!?
B : Oh, hello William.. How are you ?
A : I’m fine. Thank you. How about you ?
B : I’m fine, too. You bring a lot of things. Where do you want to go, anyway ?
A : I want to go to my uncle’s house.
B : Oh, I see.
A : Yes, tomorrow is my uncle’s birthday.
B : Really..!?
A : Yes Erick.
B : And have you buy something special for your uncle?
A : Yes, I have.
B : May I know, what is it?
A : Of course. I bought a very good wallet. Made in Italy.
B : Wow… Your uncle must be happy to receive it.
A : I hope so.
B : By the way, are you alone to go there?
A : Yes, I am.
B : If you don’t mind, I can escort you till there by car.
A : Are you serious…!?
B : Yes, I am.
A : It takes about 2 hours, you know.
B : It’s okay, william.
A : You are very kind to me. Thank you so much, Erick.
B : You are my friend. And don’t be silly.
A : Oh, okay. Please, forgive me.
B : Then, shall we go now?
A : OK.
B : Good. Let’s go now.
Roasted Fish
A : Do you like eating fish?
B : Yes, I like salted fish. How about you?
A : I also like eating fish. I like roasted fish.
B : Where do you usually buy it?
A : If I have time, I usually buy it in a small warung/shop on the beach.
B : What time do you usually go there?
A : It opens from 03.00 PM (three o’clock) until about 10.00 – 11.00 PM (ten or eleven o’clock/PM).
B : How much is it?
A : If it’s small / The small one is, around Rp 20.000 (twenty thousand Rupiahs), and the big one is
around
Rp 35.000 (thirty five thousand Rupiahs) up to Rp 50.000 (fifty thousand Rupiahs).
B : Is the price including rice and vegetable?
A : Yes, including rice, vegetable, and hot or sweet sauce.
B : How about (the) drink?
A : Drink is not included. You should pay extra for the drink.
B : One day, please take me there.
A : Yes, my pleasure.
B : Thank you.
Ikan Bakar
A : Apakah kamu suka makan ikan?
B : Ya, aku suka ikan asin. Bagaimana dengan kamu?
A : Aku juga suka makan ikan. Aku suka ikan bakar.
B : Dimana biasanya kamu membelinya?
A : Kalau aku punya waktu, aku biasanya membelinya di sebuah warung kecil di pinggir pantai.
B : Jam berapa biasanya kamu ke sana?
A : Bukanya mulai jam 3 sore sampai sekitar jam 10 atau 11 malam.
B : Berapa harganya?
A : Kalau yang kecil, sekitar Rp 20.000, dan yang besar sekitar Rp 35.000 sampai Rp 50.000.
B : Apakah harga itu sudah termasuk nasi dan sayur?
A : Ya, sudah termasuk nasi, sayur, dan sambal pedas atau manis.
B : Bagaimana dengan minuman?
A : Minuman tidak termasuk. Kamu harus membayar extra untuk minuman.
B : Kapan-kapan, ajak aku ke sana ya.
A : Ya, dengan senang hati.
B : Terima kasih.
Cat
A : Do you have cat at home?
B : Last time I had, but now no. My mother doesn’t like cat. How about you?
A : I have one male cat. The hair is yellow and white. I like him very much. I often play with him.
B : Do you make a special house for him?
A : No, I don’t make it for him.
B : Where does he sleep?
A : More often outside the house. But, if it rains, in the living room.
B : What do you usually feed him?
A : He likes salted fish. Sometimes I buy special cat food for him.
B : Actually I want to have a cat again, but my mother doesn’t allow/prohibit me.
A : Temporary don’t have it first. Maybe later, if she has changed her mind.
B : Thank you for your advice.
Kucing
A : Apakah kamu punya kucing di rumah?
B : Dulu aku punya, tapi sekarang tidak. Ibuku tidak suka kucing. Bagaimana dengan kamu?
A : Aku punya satu kucing jantan. Warna bulunya kuning dan putih. Aku sangat menyukainya. Aku
sering bermain
dengannya.
B : Apakah kamu membuatkannya kandang khusus?
A : Tidak. Aku tidak membuatkannya kandang.
B : Dimana dia tidur?
A : Lebih sering di luar rumah. Tapi kalau hujan dia tidur di ruang tamu.
B : Apa yang biasanya kamu kasi makan?
A : Dia suka ikan asin. Kadang aku membelikan makanan kucing khusus.
B : Sebenarnya aku ingin memelihara kucing lagi, tapi ibuku melarangnya.
A : Sementara jangan dulu. Mungkin nanti jika ia sudah berubah pikiran.
B : Terima kasih nasehatmu.
Reading a Newspaper
A : Do you often read newspaper?
B : Sometimes. My mother sometimes brings it from her working place.
A : What do you like to read most?
B : I like news most, especially news about other country. Someday I want to go overseas.
A : You should be able to speak English if you want to go overseas.
B : Yes, I will learn it from now.
A : Is there also English lesson in the newspaper?
B : Yes, but very little.
A : Oh ya, what paper do you often read?
B : Pos Kota paper. How about you? Do you also like to read newspaper?
A : Actually I like, but I don’t have newspaper to read. My mother never brings it for me.
B : One day I will bring it for you.
A : Thank you.
Membaca Koran
A : Apakah kamu sering membaca koran?
B : Kadang-kadang. Ibuku kadang membawanya dari tempat kerjanya.
A : Apa yang paling suka kamu baca?
B : Aku paling suka berita, terutama berita tentang luar negeri. Suatu saat aku ingin pergi ke luar
negeri.
A : Kamu harus bisa berbahasa Inggris kalau kamu ingin ke luar negeri.
B : Ya, aku akan mempelajarinya dari sekarang.
A : Apakah di koran juga ada pelajaran Bahasa Inggris?
B : Ada juga, tapi sangat sedikit sekali.
A : Oh ya, Koran apa yang sering kamu baca?
B : Koran Pos Kota. Bagaimana dengan kamu? Apakah kamu suka membaca koran juga?
A : Sebenarnya suka, tapi aku tak punya koran untuk dibaca. Ibuku tidak pernah membawanya
untukku.
B : Kapan-kapan aku akan membawakannya untukmu.
A : Terima kasih….
Selena and Taylor are in zoo, looking at some birds in the cages.
Taylor : what’s so special about the birds? Tell me about them.
Selena : of course, most birds can fly.
Taylor : do you know that birds can fly?
Selena : hmmm, ostriches, emus, and the bird from Papua …… what’s its name?
Taylor : oh cassowary, right?
Selena : yeah, that’s right. Why are you asking? Do you like birds too?
Taylor : sure, birds are beautiful. I like peacocks very much.
Selena : peacocks? With their fanlike tails, right? I like them too.
In telephone Conversation.
Aiwa : hello.
Veronica : hello. May I speak to Aiwa?
Aiwa : this is Aiwa. Who’s speaking?
Veronica : this is Ver. I just want to tell you that I can’t go to Tokyo with you next week.
Aiwa : hold on, tell me what’s wrong?
Veronica : well, my brother is being treated in the hospital for a dengue fever. So I have to stay in
Canada for a week.
Aiwa : oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope your brother get well soon. Hey, I know. I can change
my ticket to Canada; we can go together, right?
Veronica : yeah, Aiwa that’s a good idea. Well see you in the air pot.
Aiwa : see you.
In telephone conversation.
Dean : hello…! Lucy?
Lucy : hi, dean. How are you?
Dean : fine, thanks. I heard you are in London now.
Lucy : yes. How is in New york, Dean?
Dean : it’s foggy here, it’s 32 Fahrenheit. How about London?
Lucy : well, it’s very cold here. It’s -1degrees Celsius.
Dean : wow.. that’s very cold.
Lucy : ok then. I call you later.
Dean : ok. Bye.
In telephone Conversation.
Aiwa : hello.
Veronica : hello. May I speak to Aiwa?
Aiwa : this is Aiwa. Who’s speaking?
Veronica : this is Ver. I just want to tell you that I can’t go to Tokyo with you next week.
Aiwa : hold on, tell me what’s wrong?
Veronica : well, my brother is being treated in the hospital for a dengue fever. So I have to
stay in Canada for a week.
Aiwa : oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope your brother get well soon. Hey, I know. I can
change my ticket to Canada; we can go together, right?
Veronica : yeah, Aiwa that’s a good idea. Well see you in the air pot.
Aiwa : see you.
In telephone conversation.
Dean : hello…! Lucy?
Lucy : hi, dean. How are you?
Dean : fine, thanks. I heard you are in London now.
Lucy : yes. How is in New york, Dean?
Dean : it’s foggy here, it’s 32 Fahrenheit. How about London?
Lucy : well, it’s very cold here. It’s -1degrees Celsius.
Dean : wow.. that’s very cold.
Lucy : ok then. I call you later.
Dean : ok. Bye.
Telephone
(telepon)
Going to school
(pergi ke sekolah)