Topik 2: Asking and Giving Information

2.1 Expressions of Asking and Giving Information

Asking for information adalah ungkapan untuk menanyakan atau meminta informasi.
Giving information adalah ungkapan untuk memberikan informasi.

Situations Formal Informal

Expressions
 Would you like …?  Will you …?
 Could you tell me about…  Do you know…
 I’d like to know…  Can you tell me …?
 Could you find out where …?  Could anyone tell me…?
 I wonder if you could tell me…?  I was wondering …
 I wonder if someone could tell me…?  Do you happen to know…?
Asking for  Could you tell me how to get …?  I don’t suppose you (would) know…?
information  I’d like to know what you think about …  Do you know …?
 I wonder if you could tell me why …?  Do you know how much is …?
 I wonder if you could tell me about …?  Do you happen to know where to buy …?
 Would you happen to know…?  I’m looking for …
 Would you mind to tell me about …?  Have you any idea…?
 Can anyone tell me what happen?
 Where is the …?
 I am pleased to inform you…  This is …
(Saya senang memberi tahu Anda…)  Sure. It is …
 I think it is …
 I wish to tell you…
(Saya ingin memberi tahu Anda…)

 I wish to provide you with…

Giving Information
(Saya ingin memberitahu Anda…)

 It might be interesting for you to know…

(Mungkin menarik untuk Anda ketahui…)

 You might also find it useful to know…

(Mungkin and perlu tahu…)

2.2 Susunlah kalimat dibawah ini agar menjadi kalimat yang benar!

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 2.3 Bacalah ungkapan meminta dan memberikan informasi dibawah ini! Pasangkan expressions
yang digunakan dengan responses yang sesuai!
Expressions Responses
1. What is this? A. Because I was really worried about you.
2. What will you do? B. It’s me.
3. What kind of music do you like? C. She is absent.
4. Where is Ms July? D. I like K-Pop music.
5. Who is she? E. I will finish it on the next meeting.
6. When will you finish your paper? F. This is a book.
7. Why did you come to my house last night? G. I will cook for dinner
8. Who kicks the ball? H. She is my grandmother
9. Would you tell me where Mr Rey is? I. I’m pleased to inform you that Mr Rey is sick
10. Could you tell me how to get the J. You can go to Sardjito hospital, because there is free
vaccination? vaccination.

2.4 Bacalah beberapa percakapan dibawah ini! Lengkapi kalimat rumpang dengan memilih
jawaban yang ada di box. Jawablah sesuai pendapatmu.
1. Conversation 1
Sandara is a new student. Her teacher, Mrs Laura asks about her identity.
Mrs Laura : Hello………………………………………..? (1)
Sandara : Yes, Ma’am. I am.
Mrs Laura :……………………………………………….? (2)
Sandara : My name is Sandara, Ma’am.
Mrs Laura : How do you spell your name?
Sandara : S-A-N-D-A-R-A
Mrs Laura : Okey. ………………………………………..(3), Sandara.
Sandara : Nice to meet you, Ma’am.

2. Conversation 2
Lisa : Excuse me, …………………………………(4) where the swimsuit state is?
Shop assistant : Sure, ………………………………….. (5) in second floor, near the spot wear.
Lisa : …………………………………………..(6).
Shop Assistant : You’re welcome.

3. Conversation 3
Joana : I want to watch Frozen 2 movie. Did the seat is available?
Cinema Assistant : Sure……………………………………………………? (7)
Joana : 2 seats, please.
Cinema Assistant : Sure. Here your tickets.
Joana :………………………………………? (8)
Cinema Assistant : At 08.00 p.m.
Joana : Okay.
 Thank you  Are you a new student  How many seats that you want  Nice to meet you
 When the movie start  What’s your name  Can you tell me  You can find swimsuit
 2.5 Work in pairs. Ask personal information and fill it in the blank spaces. You can ask for
information about your friend.
You : Good afternoon. I’m …. (1) (your name). Are you … (2) (your friend’s name)?
Your friend : Yes, I am … (3) (your friend’s name)
You : What’s your full name?
Your friend : … (4)
You : Where were you born?
Your friend : … (5)
You : What do you want to be?
Your friend : … (6)
You : What’s your hobby?
Your friend : … (7)
You : Are you interested in … (8) (something that you like)
Your friend : … (9)
You : … (10) (Something that you want to know about your friend)
Your friend : … (11)
You : Thanks for your time.
Your friend : You’re welcome. Bye.

2.1 Work in pairs. Ask personal information and fill it in the blank spaces. You can ask for
information about your friend.
You : Good afternoon. I’m …. (1) (your name). Are you … (2) (your friend’s name)?
Your friend : Yes, I am … (3) (your friend’s name)
You : What’s your full name?
Your friend : … (4)
You : Where were you born?
Your friend : … (5)
You : What do you want to be?
Your friend : … (6)
You : What’s your hobby?
Your friend : … (7)
You : Are you interested in … (8) (something that you like)
Your friend : … (9)
You : … (10) (Something that you want to know about your friend)
Your friend : … (11)
You : Thanks for your time.
Your friend : You’re welcome. Bye.