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Expressing Happiness
Expressing Happiness
Text 1
Hila : Hi, Nami! Haven’t seen you for a long time. How is it going?
Nami : Oh, hi Hila….. It’s great, thanks. How is everything with you?
Hila : Well, I’m fine. As a matter of fact, I was promoted as a manager.
Nami : Wow, that’s really great. I’m glad to hear that. I’m sure you will have a good career.
Hila : Thank you. And how about you? I’ve heard you are a secretary now.
Nami : Yes, you’re right. That’s what I want since I was young.
Text 2
Najmi : Have you ever heard that Icha and Doni are not getting married?
Hilal : Oh, really? What a surprise. That’s too bad. When is the wedding?
Najmi : Next week. Will you come to their wedding party.
Hilal : Of course. How about you?
Najmi : I’ll go there with my husband. Well, if you want we can go there together.
Hilal : All right. Pick me up at 1.
Task 1
Give responses to the following statements using appropriate expressions of pleasure.
1.Your father is promoted to be a sergeant.
2.Japan government gives you a scholarship to continue your study there.
3.Your brother is getting married
4.You got the first rank in writing competition.
5.Your mother is awarded as the best mother of the year.
6.You are chosen as the best student at school.
7.Your team won the match.
8.Your best friend recorded a new album.
Note:
People express their happiness when they get good news or special thing.
Expression of pleasure
I’m happy to hear that
I’m glad you think so
That would be great
That sounds nice
Fantastic
What a wonderful day
It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen.
I love it
I like it very much
Responses
I’d love too
You are right
I think so
I do, too
Expressing disappointment
Formal
That’s very disappointing.
I must say I’m really disappointed.
It’s a great disappointment.
That’s too bad.
Informal
Oh no!
That’s too bad
That’s a real shame/pity.
It’s a real shame.
Bad luck