EXPRESSING HAPPINESS

Expressing happiness:
1. That’s fantastic!
2. That’s good!
3. I find it very exciting.
4. Good job!
5. Great!
6. Fantastic!
7. Terrific!
8. Hooray!
9. Yippee!
10. What a great idea!
11. I am happy because my dad bought me a new handphone
12. I am happy because my children got good grades.
13. Concert last night was fantastic, I am very Happy.
14. You did a great job!
15. I can't say how pleased I am because I can finally go to Seoul to see Bigbang Concert.
16. It's an interesting experience.
17. I am happy could dance with you together in inauguration night.
18. What an outstanding trip ever
19. I have splendid time here in Yogyakarta.
20. I am so glad you will marry me this year.
21. What a lovely day!

Contoh Dialog tentang Expressing Feelings:

Dialog 1

Sarah : Hi Lisa, you look so happy today. What's up?

Lisa : Yes I am. I got Bigbang concert ticket yesterday.
Sarah : Oh really? How you could get it?
Lisa : My father bought it for me after saw my report card. He saw my grades is good so he gives me one ticket
for me as a reward.
Sarah : Oh my god, you are so lucky. You better prepare yourself for that.
Lisa : Yes thank you Sarah.
Sarah : Okay, Let's go to the class.
Lisa : Let's go.

Dialog 2:

Tasya : Wow, Whose cat is it?

Dani : This is my cat. Mr. Suryana gave it to me.
Tasya : Look at him. He is cute!
Dani : You know, I really want to have a cat.
Tasya : You must be so happy for that.
Dani : Of course I am!

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 Soal Latihan Expressing Happiness

Read carefully and choose the correct answer between A, B, C, D, and E

1. Sinta : Hello Dina! My father gave me this phone two days ago. I’m so happy
Dina : That's good !
The underlined sentence expresses ……
a. Happiness
b. Sadness
c. Congratulation
d. Boredom
e. Disappointment

2. 1) I think it was a fun holiday

2) Oh, I’m so boring
3) I'm so happy to know it.
Which includes a statement of happiness?
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. 1
e. 2

3. Hilal : I get the birthday present from my boyfriend, yesterday !

Mimi : _____________
a. I’ll always remember that
b. Fantastic! That’s great.
c. How boring.
d. Bad luck
e. I’m sorry, I forget

4. Jaka : Mom ! I have a good news !

Mom : What is it dear ?
Jaka : My English teacher told me that I got excellent score in the last test !
Mom : Really? Oh, ………………. !
Jaka : Yeah mom, thanks
a. No, I'm busy
b. Sure.
c. That's okay
d. Okay
e. I'm proud of you dear

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5. Aria : I am very happy because it got a good score.
Rika : Really?
Expression indicates that he is …
a. Expressing relief
b. Expressing pain
c. Expressing pleasure
d. Expressing sadness
e. Expressing happiness

Read the text and answer the questions below.

Tom : Did you see the foot ball match last night ?
Andy : No, I didn’t. I typed my paper . Who played?
Aris : It was between Chelsea and West Ham United
Tom : Then, Who won?
Linda : West Ham, Of course. Noble presented three goals.
Tom : Fantastic!. I’m happy to hear that.
Aris : Yeah, I’m very impressed with him.
Tom : Noble will play again tonight a champion league . Let’s see tonight .
Linda : That’s a good idea. Lets prepare.!

Question!
1. What did Tom ask to Andy?

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2. Who won the match between Chelsea and West Ham United?

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3. Who was the to scorer on the match?

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4. Where does he come from?

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5. What does Tom says when he heard the news of the victory?

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6. Find out the other expression of happiness/pleasure in the text!
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 EXPRESSING SYMPATHY

Expressing sympathy:
That’s too bad.
That’s so sad.
I’m sorry. What bad luck!
I hope things get better soon.
It would be OK soon.
I hope you feel better soon.
What a pity!
Oh, that’s terrible.
Be patient, it would be better soon.
I can’t tell you how sorry I am.
Oh, I am sorry to hear that .
I know how it feels.
I take my sympathy to you.
You must be very upset about it.
I sympathize with your condition.
Responding:
It’s very kind of you.
Thank you very much.
It would be Ok, thanks.
Thanks for your sympathy.
Thanks for your support.
Example

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.

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Exercise: Answer the following questions!

1. Roby : My sister has been sick for three days. So I have to accompany her in the hospital.
Dicky : _________. I hope she will get better soon.

Roby : Thanks.

2. Jane : Hi Tia ,I saw you with Mira yesterday at the police office. What happened ?
Tiara : Really? I accompanied Miranda to report the police. Miranda lost her purse when I was in the
market

Jane : What a terrible situation for you.

The underlined expression expresses ....

. 3. Vitane : Hi, Jessica, oh Gosh! What happens to your finger?

Jessica : Hi, Vitane, well I unintentionally hurt my finger.

Vitae : How did it happen?

Jessica : I peeled an apple and knife ,you know!

Vitane : I see. Jessica look! It keeps bleeding _________.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
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4. Beny : Why was shifa absent yesterday
Decka : Her father passed away

Beny : I am deeply sorry to hear that .Why didn’t you tell me before ?

Decka : I have just heard about it

From the dialogue, we may assume that ...

5. Endy : “Ouch”
Father : What’s wrong with you, son?

Endy : I fell from the motorcycle when going to grandma's house.

Father : ____________, put the medicine on it.

Endy : Yes, Dad.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

6. Rob : My sister has been sick for two days. So I have to accompany her in the hospital.
Dick : …………………. I hope she will get better soon.

Rob : Thanks.

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7. Vita : Hi, Dewi, oh Gosh! What happens to your finger?
Dewi : Hi, Vita, well I have just cut my finger.
Vita : How did it happen?
Dewi : I peeled an apple and knife ,you know!
Vita : I see. Dewi look! It keeps bleeding……………………….

8. Jane : Hi Tia ,I saw you with Mira yesterday at the police office. What happened ?
Tia : Really ? I accompanied Mira to report the police. Mira lost her purse when I was in the market
Jane : ………………………………..

9. Hendra : “Ouch”
Father : What’s wrong with you , son?
Hendra : I cut my finger while cutting this carrot.
Father :………………………. , put the medicine on it.
Hendra : Yes, Dad

10. Budi : Why was shifa absent yesterday

Dina : Her father passed away
Budi : ………..Why didn’t you tell me before ?

Dina : I have just heard about it

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