Guidinh students in quan son high school to answer the conversation questions in the gcse exammination

The
Content
PART I. THE INTRODUCTION
I.
THE REASONS FOR CHOOSING THE THEME
II.
THE PURPOSE FOR THE INITIATIVE
III.
THE RESEARCHED SUBJECTS
PART II. THE CONTENT
I.
THE THEORICAL FOUNDATION OF THE
THEME
CURRENT SITUATION OF THE THEME
THE METHODS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS

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1. Thank you
2. Wish /congratulations

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3. Invitaions

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4. Suggestion

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5. Offer

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6. Request
7. Compliment
8. Idea
9. Sorry/apology
10. Other expressions

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PART III. THE CONCLUSION

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PART I. THE INTRODUCTION
I. THE REASONS FOR CHOOSING THE THEME.
English plays an important role in life nowadays. If we can speak English
well, we will have an opportunity to get a great deal of benefits, a good job with
high salary, a chance to go abroad and access new civilizations. Correspondently
with the development of science and technology, the demand of learning English
is dramatically increasing. As a result, the number of English centers is
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increasing everywhere in our country especially in big cities. Hence, everyone at
any age has chance to learn foreign languages. For students in high school, they
have a professional learning environment, and they are taught carefully by welltrained teachers. However, due to exam pressure, students usually focus on tests
and grammatical points rather than speaking skill. Having thought of this
problems a lot, I have made decision to find out somes ways that help students
both communicate well in English and get correct answer in the GCSE
examination. Students not only need to communicate well but they also have to
make a right option when sitting in an exam. In the latest structure of GCSE test,
there are often two conversation questions which test students about different
situations. Furthermore, each context has a distint respond. That students master
ways of answering questions in different situations assists them to communicate
effectively and get maximum points in the test. Because of above reasons I make
a decision of choosing the initiative named “Guiding students in Quan Son
high school to answer the conversation questions in the GCSE examination”
II. THE PURPOSE OF THE INITIATIVE.
When doing the research on this theme, I focus on finding all the
situations of conversation in our life as well as our work. I also discover the
different ways to reponds in these cases. I also give some popular expressions,
collocations used in daily communications by English native speakers. It enables
students to react naturally and to recognise the right answer easily when doing

the test. Moreover I also classify communicative situations into different styles
such as very formal, formal and informal cases so that learners can apply them
in different one. In addition, learners can also distinguish the options in multiple
questions in the English tests. In some cases, students can choose the right
option as soon as they look at the questions. This is really important for the
students in Quan Son high school, who are lack of a good environment to speak
English, and who do not pay much attention to a foreign language, too. When
teaching English here, teachers in general always have to simplify the structures
by using short and clear example so that students can understand the lesson
easily and they find them interesting to learn. Therefore, the more tips the
teachers provide in each topics, the more points students can get in the
examination. For students in moutainous area, each right answer is really
important, it can decide whether they fail or pass the GCSE exam at once.
III. THE REEARCHED SUBJECTS.
Conversation is a necessary topic in teaching foreign language, we usually
use these expressions in our daily life. If students understand clearly about the
ways to convey their opinion, they can simply communicate with other people
and get good mark in the written test.When researching this theme, I mainly
concentrate on the learners who are the final year students of high school. They
are students of class 12A1 at Quan Son high school. When applying successfully
with them I will apply to all students in our school next time.
PART II. THE CONTENT
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I.THE THEORICAL FOUNDATION OF THIS THEME.
As I mentioned before, conversation questions are not only popular in
daily dialogues but they are also present at the written test. Although the number
of these question is limited only two questions in each test, it is rather important
for the students in Quan Son high school. Because along with grammartical

points, these questions can be taught for them before each examination. And
then, students can write down and learn by heart as important tips for their
exams. In fact, the textbook mentions to this topic but it is not enough and it is
not listed systematically. Furthermore it is not shown in real contexts as well as
specific situations. Therefore the expressions given in the textbook can not give
learners a deep impression so that they can remmember and understand these
thoroughly. That is the reason why I choose to study the theme to research as a
good chance to accumulate my experience for my teaching English at my
school.
II. THE CURRENT SITUATION OF THE THEME
Nowadays, the books and reference materials related to English and
communication English are so plentiful that learners do not know which to
choose and to read. Attending an English centre is a good way to improve
spoken English and widen English grammar, but is is impossible for students in
Quan Son district. Because they can’t afford to attend a club financially, and
there is not any English centre in the local, either. The teachers here not only
have to try to attract students in each classes and we also make effort to simplify
the lesson so that the lesson will be more interesting, easier to understand and
especially students do not have to pay any more money for it. So, the creation
and impatience of the teachers are so important. Teaching about conversation
situations can’t depend on the content printed in the textbook, but we have to
redesign it, sometimes reduce and sometimes increase the level of each lesson to
adapt to the students at the school. The ways of communicating needs to present
clearly and systematically so that students can memorise the best.
III.THE METHODS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM
To research the initiative, I used a lot of methods
- Finding the information in some reference books
- Asking my collegues for help
- Obersing students during teaching at school
- Asking for advices from the teachers all over the country

- Collecting the used tips on the different English websites…
After I have collected enough material for my initiative, I organise them
according to my using purpose as meaningful tips for my students. First of all, I
classify them into diffrents types of conversation cases then I provide possible
responses for each and then I give some examples. The examples are practice
questions and sometime are questions used in the mock exams or even the
official exam in the past school years. It is a good chance for students to apply
what they have learn in the real context and specially they know how to answer
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the question which they may meet in an exam. I believe that after pacticing with
these exercises, they will have good experience to face with the coming
examination.
The theme is organised as below:
1.Thank you .
These are some popular ways to say thanks and the response. It depends on the
style of the conversation: formal or informal or very informal
Styles
1. Informal ways

2.Formal ways

Thanking
-“ Thank for (your gift)…….” .

Responds
à I’m glad you like it.

- “Thank you very much for (your

help)….
-“Thank you for
- “Thank you very much”.

à You are welcome.

- Thank you so much…..
- Thank you so much for….
- Many thanks……
- We really appreciate …..

 No problem,
 No sweat
à Not at all/ Never mind .
à It’s my pleasure.
- You're welcome.
- Don't worry about it.
- Don't mention it.

3.Very formal ways

-- I'm so thankful for …….
- I want to thank you for ….

- No, not at all.
- It's my pleasure.
- It's the least I could do.

- I appreciate all of your help..

Exercise 1. Ways of thanking and the responds
a.Thanking somebody for doing something
1. Thank you very much. It’s very good of you ……………….. me.
A. help
B. helping
C. helped
D. to help
2. “ Thank you very much for your help” “……………”
A. It’s quite Ok
B. That’s right C. I’d love to D. You’re welcome
3. Thank you very much for lending me your bike!
A. Don’t mention it
B. ok
C. No, Thanks
D. That’s alright
4. We couldn’t solve this trouble without your help! Thank you very much, Mr
John!
-…………………………….
A. You can say that again B. It’s my pleasure
C. It is ok
D. Don’t worry!
5. I’m so thankful for your donation to our club, sir!
- ……………
A. It is my job
B. it is a big problem
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C. It is the least I could o
The answer

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D

2
D

D. I agree with you.
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A

4
B

5
C

b. Thank somebody for something
1. Thank you for a lovely evening? - …………
A. Have a good day
B. You are welcome
C. Thanks
D. Cheer
2. A: “Thank you for the lovely present. ” – B: “ ……………. . ”
A. Go ahead
B. Not at all
C. Come on
D. I’m pleased you like it
3. “Many thanks to you, Kate” “……..”
A. Don’t say
B. It doesn’t matter

C. No thanks
D. It’s a pleasure
4. A: Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.
– B: …………. .
A. You are welcome
B. Thank you
C. Cheers
D. Have a good day
5. Anne: “Thank for the nice gift!” –John: “………………..”
A. I’m glad you like it
B. You’re alright
C. In fact, I myself don’t like it
D. But do you know how much it costs?
The answer
1
B

2
D

3
D

4
A

5
A

c. Some related question in the official examinations and the mock exams

(The official exam in 2018)
1. Jane is talking to Mike, who has just helped her with her luggage
-Jane: “____________”
-Mike: “It’s my pleasure”
A. it’s my pleasure
B. it’s not my duty
C. thanks a lot, indeed
D. Welcome back
The official exam in 2017
2.Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present
Linda: “Thanks for the book. I’ve been looking for it for months”
Daniel: “___”
A.You can say that again
B. Thank you for looking for it
C. I like reading books
D. I’m glad you like it
The mock exam in Thanh Hoa provinces
3.Carol is wearing a new dress and Helen loves it.
Helen: “

”

Carol: “Thanks. I’m glad you like it. My sister gave it to me yesterday.”

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A. What a fashionable dress you are wearing!
B. Oh! I like your fashionable dress.
C. I think you have a fashionable dress.

D. Your fashionable must be expensive.
The answer
1
C

2
D

3
C

2. Wish – Congratulation.
When someone congratulates you on doing something, we can use the belowing
way to express and reply.
Expressing
1. “Good luck ……………..”
2. Have a nice …….
3.We wish you good luck 4.Congratulations!
5."Happy Christmas/ Birthday / New year!"
6.“I heard you…… Congratulations!”

Responding
- Thanks. I need it.
- Thanks. Same to you/ You, too/ The same to
you! :
à Thank you.
à Congratulations!
-Well done/ good job!

Exercise 1. Choose the best answer.

a.Wish
1. A: I’m just phoning to wish you good luck in your exam tomorrow.
B: _____.
A. Thanks. I can’t wart to go
B. Thanks, I can’t believe it’s been five years.
C. Thanks. We’re really happy. Everything went smoothly
D. Thanks. I’ m a bit worried abort it actually
2. — Happy birthday to you, Mary.
— _____.
A. The same to you
B. It’ s very nice of you
C. So do you
D. Thank you
3. “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.” - “………………………….…..”
A. Good day
B. Good luck
C. Good time
D. Good chance .
4.David: “ …………………………….” Mini: “ Thank you. Goodbye”
A. Nice to meet you, Mimi
B. How do you do?
C. Have a good trip, Mimi
D. May I introduce myself. My name’s David Wilson
5. David: “ Happy Christmas!” Jason: “ ………… . . ”
A. You are the same!
B. Same for you!
C. The same to you
D. Happy Christmas.
6. Mary: “ I’ve got an interview for a job tomorrow. ” – Peter: “ ………. . ”
A. Thank you

B. Same to you
C. Good luck
D. See you
7.”Have a nice weekend. ”
-“…”
A. You are the same B. The same to you
C. so do I
D. Will you?
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8. — I’m taking my driving test tomorrow?
— _____!
A. Cheers
B. Good luck
C. Come on
D. Congratulations
9. “Good luck and have a nice weekend”. “………….bye- bye”
A. The same to you
B. You have it too
C. You are too
D. The same as you
10. “Happy Teacher’s Day. Miss Lan!” “……………..”
A. You are so kind
B. I’m so happy
C. Thank you
D. It’s very good
The answer
1
D

2
D

3
B

4
C

5
C

6
C

7
B

8
B

9
A

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C

b.Congratulations
1. A: I’m getting married next week. – B: …………….

A. Thanks, the same to you
B. Congratulations!
C. Well done
D. Sorry to hear that
2.Mary: “…………………………….” Peter: “ Congratulations”
A. I didn’t do the test well
B. I believe I’ll pass the exam
C. We’re going to get married next month
D. I’ve got in stuck in the traffic jam for 3 hours
3. Tony: “ I’ve just passed my exam.”
Jim: “ …………………………….”
A. You’re welcome
B. Well done!
C. Good luck
D. How are you getting on?
4. __________! I have heard of your success in the new project.
A. Congratulating B. Congratulation C. Congratulations D. Congratulate
5. A: “I’ve passed my exam. ” - B: “…………………. ”
A. Good luck
B. It’s nice of you to say so
C. That’s a good idea.
D. Congratulations!
6.A: I passed my job interview yesterday.
-B: …………….
A. oh
B. Good luck
C. Congratulations!
D. Thanks
7. “Congratulations to you on passing the math exam”. “…………………..”
A. You’re welcome

B. Never mind
C. Don’t mention it
D. Thanks a lot
8. “I passed the driving test yesterday.” “…………………….!”
A. With pleasure
B. Congratulations
C. Have a good time
D. You’re welcome
9. “Sam, I passed the exam”. ‘Did you?...............”
A. Congratulations
B. Good idea
C. Best wishes
D. With pleasure
10. “Hi, Bill! Congratulations!” “………………….”
A. All right
B. You are right
C. That good
D. Thank you
The answer
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5

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9

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B

C

B

C

D

C

D

B

A

D

c. some applying questions in the mock and official examinations
1. David is talking to his friend, Monica.
-David: “
”
-Monica: “Good luck for you”.
A. I don’t like rock music
B. Have a nice day
C. I’m taking a test this afternoon
D. How do you do?
2.Henry is talking to his mother.
- Henry: “I’ve passed my driving test.”
His mother: “
”
A.All right.
B. That’s too bad.
C. That’s a good idea.
D. Congratulations!
3.Laura is telling Bob about her exam results
-Laura: “________________”
- Bob: “That’s great. Congratulations!”
A. I hope I’ll pass the exam tomorrow
B. I’ve passed the exam with an A
C. I’ll get the exam results tomorrow
D. I didn’t do well in the exam
4. Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel.
Liz: "Guess what? My first novel has just been published."
Andrew: "______"
A. It's my pleasure.

B. Better luck next time!
C. Congratulations!
D. It's very kind of you.
The answer
1
C

2
D

3
B

4
C

3. Invitation.
Invitation
1. Would you like…..? :
2. Do you feel like……? :
3. I’d like to invite you ……

Response
à Yes, please..

àThat would be great.
àYes, I’d love to.
àThat would be wonderful.
àOh, that’s very kind of you.
àNo, thanks.

Exercise 1. Choose the best answer
1. “Would you like some more chicken?” “……………I’m full”.
A. Yes, please
B. No, thanks
C. Yes, I would
D. No, I wouldn’t
2. A: I d like to invite you to a party this evening.
B: Thank you, but _____
A. I’m busy I’m afraid
B. I will come
C. when I am free I will come
D. I can’t
3. —I’d like to invite yon to dinner this Saturday, Mr. Smith.
— _____.
A. Oh, no, let’s not
B. I’d rather stay at home
C. I’m sorry, but I have other plans.
D. Oh, no. That’ll be too much trouble

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4. “Will you come to our party tonight?” “……but I’ll have an important
meeting”
A. I like it
B. I will come
C. I’d like coming
D. I’d love to
5. “Can I get you something to drink?” “…………………………..I’m thirsty”

A. Yes, please B. No, thank you C. You re welcome
D. Here you are
6. Tony: “ Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?”
Cindy: “ …………”
A. Thanks, but I’m afraid I’ve got something planned
B. I’m terribly sorry. But I have to disagree.
C. Thanks. And you?
D. Sure. Go ahead.
7.A: Let’s meet for a coffee tonight.
– B: …………….
A. I hope not B. I’m afraid I can’t C. Yes, please D. Yes, thanks you
8. Would you like to go to the movie with me ? -“…. . ”
A. No, I wouldn’t. That’s boring
B. I’d love to but I can’t. I’m visiting grandma with Mom
C. Yes, I’d like to
D. I’d love
9…………to stay the night? – Oh, that’s very kind of you.
A. Do you feel like
B. Would you like
C. Why don’t you
D. Do you enjoy
10. Have a drink, Tony?-“………….”
A. Not yet
C. Oh, no, possibly
B. Enjoy it
D. That’s ever so good of you, Henry
The answer
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B

2
A

3
C

4
D

5
A

6
A

7
C

8
B

9
B

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D

4. Suggestion.
When someone suggests us to do sth we can choose among these answer to
reply:

Suggestion
-What about…?
- Why don’t we…?
- Shall we…? Let’s…!
- We could…
- It might be a good idea to…
- I think you/ we should…
- It would be better if
- One thing you/ we coul d do is…
- I suggest…
-Can I help you?
-What shall we ………
- How about …
-. Let’s …. .

Response
à Let’s go out for dinner.
à Yes, I love to.
à Good idea
->That’s a good idea.
à Yes, please….
à Yes, let’s do that.

Exercise 1. Choose the best answer
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a.Suggest doing something together
1. What about a cup of coffee to night, Mark?
-“____________”

A. Yes, let’s do that
B. No, I don’t
C. yes, I do
D. no problem
2.How about a game of cards? - …………
A. Good idea
B. I’m afraid I do
C. No, it’s interesting, isn’t it?
D. Sorry, I don’t like
3.Let’s eat out tonight mom!
-___
A. oh, no
B. Oh, we need to save money honey
C. yes, I like
D. it’s my pleasure
4. Jenifer: “ Let’s go camping”
Jack: “ ……………………………… The weather is not so good today”
A. No problem
B. Just bring yourself
C. Oh, I don’t think it’s a good idea
D. Yes, let’s do that
5. Why don’t we go to the zoo?-“…………”
A. Because we don’t have enough money C. I couldn’t agree more
B. That’s a good idea
D. Yes, I’d love to
6. — What about having a drink?
— _____.
A. Good idea
B. Help yourself
C. Go ahead, please

D. Me, too
7. —Why don’t we take a little break?
-Didn’t we just have_____
A. it
B. that
C. one
D. this
8. “Let’s go to the movie now”. –“ Oh!.........................”
A. Good idea!
B. I don’t
C. Why’s that?
D. I need it
9. Alice: “What shall we do this evening?”- Carol: “……….”
A. Thank you
B. Not at all
C. No problem
D. Let’s go out for dinner
10. “Why not go and have dinner in a restaurant?” “…………………..”
A. I agree
B. Why not?
C. I’m sure
D. it’s a good idea
The answer
1
A

2
D

3

B

4
C

5
B

6
A

7
C

8
A

9
D

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D

b. Suggest somebody to do sth
1. Will you stay for lunch?-“…..”
A. Well, don’t let it happen again
C. Yes, please
B. Sorry, I can’t
D. No problem
2. A: Why not join us the game? B: _____.

A. Sure, please do
B. No, you do the same
C. Oh, that’s all right
D. Ok, coming.

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3: Sue: “Could you do something for me?”
Ken: “
……………………..”
A. Certain!
B. Certainly!
C. Right!
D. Well!
4.Why not open the windows to let …………clean air in?
- I’d rather you didn’t. …………air in our town is quite polluted.
A. the/ the
B. the/ 
C. /
D. / the
5.– John: ―How about giving me a hand?‖
- Tom: ―
A.I promise.
B. No, not yet.
C. Sure, I’d be glad to help.
D. You’re welcome!
The answer
1
B

2
A

3
B

4
A

5
C

5. Offer
Sometimes we also offer to do sth for sb, so we can use one of these expressions
below:
-Shall I...
- Would you like me to ...
-Do you want me to ...
- What can I do for you ?
- May I help you ?
- Do you need any help?
- Let me help you.
- Can I help you ?

Agree
-Yes. Thank you
-That's very kind of you.
Yes, please.
Oh, would you really?

Thanks a lot.

Disagree
No. Thank you
No, thank you. I can
manage.
No, there's no need.
But thanks all the
same.
Well, that's very kind
of you, but I think I
can manage, thanks.

Examples:
1. Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
-Poter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?”
-Mary: “
”
A. That’s very kind of you.
B. What a pity!.
C. I can’t agree more.
D. Not a chance.
2.Would you like me to call a taxi?
-_____________
A. No, thanks. I want to walk
B. yes, I can walk
C. No, you can call
D. well, you can call
6.Request:
When someone asks you to do something they will use these below expressions

and here are the responses
Request
1. “Would you mind Ving……
2. “ Do you mind if I …….?
3. “Could you …………………?”
4. Could you help me to V…..
5. Would you please…..?
6. Shall I V……….?
7. Can you find me……?

Response
à Here it is .
à Not at all.
à Certainly.
à Yes, I’ll do it now.
- Sure = Ok
* Sorry. I can’t.

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Exercise 1. Choose the best answer
1.Do you mind if I borrow your plate? – …………Do you need only one?
A. Not at all
B. Yes, I do
C. I’m sorry
D. Yes, I would
2.Would you please …………so loudly?
A. don’t speak
B. not to speak

C. not speak
D. to speak not
3.Could I call you by your first name? – Yes, you …………
A. could
B. may
C. will
D. might
4.Shall I give the cat a slice of meat? – It’s better …………
A. not to
B. not give
C. to not
D. not to give
5.You are standing too near the stage. Can you move …………?
A. a little farther B. a bit far
C. a little far
D. the farthest
6.Can you find me something…………?
A. that I can open the tin
B. by which to open the tin
C. to open the tin
D. I can open the tin with
7.Do you mind…………?
A. me to close the window
B. mine closing the window
C. if I close the window
D. if I would close the window
8. Tom: “ Can you make it at 3 p.m on Friday for our meeting”
Tony: “ ………………”
A. OK, that’s fine.
C. That’s not true. I met her three day ago.

B. Very well, thanks.
D. You have a point here, but I don’t think so.
9. Student: “ Could you help me to fax this report?”
Librarian: “ …………………………..”
A. Sorry, I have no idea
B. It’s very kind of you to say so
C. What rubbish! I don’t think it’s helpful D. Certainly. What the fax number?
10.- Louisa: “Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?”
- Will: “
.”
A. Yes, I do too
B. No, thanks
C. No, not at all
D. Yes, sure!
The answer
1
A

2
B

3
A

4
B

5
A

6
C

7
C

8
A

9
D

10
D

7.Compliment:
In a lot of situations, people give you a compliment and below are some ways to
express and their responses.
Compliment
-Amazing! You’ve made an excellent…
- Congratulations! You’ve played… so
well!
-Your parents must be proud of your…!
- Your little sister is so cute!
- How beautiful your..is!
- You’ve done a good job!

Reponse
1 . I’m glad you like it.
2. Thank you

3. Thank you for your compliment:
4. Many thanks/ Thank you . That is a nice
compliment.
5.Your compliment is encouraging.
6. It’s nice of you to say so.

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Ex:“You’ve got a beautiful dress ! ”

Applying exercises
1.That’s a very nice dress you’re wearing. - ______________
A. I’m glad you like it
B. That’s all right
C. That’s nice
D. You’re quite right
2. Peter: “ I thought your baseball game was a lot better, Phil” Phil: “ ______”
A.You’ve got to be kidding. I thought it was bad
B. Yes, please. Just a little
C. Thanks, you are telling lie
D. yes, I agree with you.
3. Barbara “ How stylish your dress is, Cindy!” Cindy: “ _________”
A. I’m sorry, I’m busy tonight.
B. I’m glad you like it. It’s my birthday gift.
C. That’s a good idea.
C. It was my pleasure.
4. You look great in this new dress.- ________.
A. With pleasure
B. Not at all

C. I am glad you like it
D. Do not say anything about it
5. Tom: “You’ve got a lovely singing voice, Mary!”
Mary: “______”
A. Don’t mention it.
B. Thank you.
C. It’s all right.
D. Congratulations!
6- How well you are playing!
- ________.
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words
B. I think so. I am proud of myself
C. Thank you too much
D. Many thanks. That is a nice compliment
7. David: “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!” Helen: “ …………. . ”
A. I do
B. Thanks for your compliment
C. You too
D. OK
8. Mary: “ That’s a very nice skirt you are wearing. ” Julia: “ …………. . ”
A. That’s nice
B. I like it
C. That’s all right
D. I’m glad you like it
9. Your fur coat look very expensive.
-“…. ” - It is secondhand.
A. Yes, it does
B. I’m sorry
C. Really? It wasn’t expensive
D. No it isn’t

10. “Look! This sweater is beautiful”. “………………?”
A. Why not trying it on
B. Why not try on it
C. Why not try it on
D. Why not trying on it
The answer
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
A
A
B
C
B
D
B
D
C
C

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8. Idea: in this part we will look at ways to give opinion and how to reply
-

Expression
I think…
In my opinion,….
I assume that..
As far as I know

To my mind
As I see it
I would say that
I don’t believe that
I wouldn’t say thatEx 1:

response
1. You can say that again. = You are right =
that’s right! :
2. I couldn’t agree more. 3. I quite agree with
you.
4. That’s agood idea. / Great.
5. There is no doubt about it
5. I don’t think that’s a good idea.
6. That’s not true/ I’m afraid, I disagree.

“Women are more intelligent than
men”

Applying exercises: choose the best answer
1. Clara: “ As I see it, women often drive more carefully than men”

Phil: “ ………………………………..! ”
A. Never mind
B. Absolutely
C. Yes, please
D. What nonsense
2. Linda: “I think it’s a good idea to have three or four generations living under
one roof. They can help one another.”
Janet: “ …………………………….Many old aged parents like to lead an
independent life in a nursing home”
A. It’s nice to hear that
B. Me, too
C. I agree with you completely
D. That’s not true
3. Joe: “ Do you think that wind power will be an alternative source of energy?”
Liz: “ …………………………….”
A. Maybe, I’m not sure
B. Yes, I think so
C. Are you kidding?
D. No, thanks.
4. Jack: “Sometimes I think we lose our temper more easily than our girl
friends”
Don: “ …………………………”
A. I wouldn’t worry about it if I were you B. Sure, go ahead
C. Don’t be angry. Let’s talk it over
D. I couldn’t agree more
5. “I think married women should not go to work. How about you?”
–“…………….nonsense!”
A. What
B. What a
C. How

D. How a
6. I think the teacher should give us more exercises.
A. Ok
C. That’s rubbish
B. Yes, let’s
D. That’s just what I was thinking
Questions in the exam in 2018
7.Silas I talking to his roomate, Salah, about the Olympic Games

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Silas: “Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the
future?”
Salah: “…………….. We can’t afford such a big event”
A.You can say that again
B. I can’t agree with you more
C. Yes, you’re right
D.No, I don’t think so
8.Nancy and James are talking about their school days
-Nancy: “I think school days are the best time of our lives”
- James: “…………… We had sweet memories together then”
A. I’m afraid so
B.Absolutely
C. That’s nonsence
D. I doubt it
9.Two students are talking about the school curricumlum.
- Ted: “Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum”
- Kate: “……………… it is an essential life skill”
A. Oh, that’s a problem

B. I can’t agree with you more
C. Not at all
D. you can make it
10. Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education
- Jenny: “ I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life.”
- Jimmy: “___. There are successful people without a degree”
A. That’s life
B. That’s all right
C. I don’t quite agree
D. I can’t agree more
The answer
1
B

2
C

3
B

4
D

5
A

6
A

7

D

8
B

9
B

10
C

9. Sorry/ apology
Sometimes when we do something wrong we have to make an apology and we
can use one of the following ways to express:
Expressing
-Sorry
-I’m so/very/extremely/terribly sorry
- How careless of me!
- I shouldn’t have…
5.it’s all my fault
6. Please don’t be mad at me!
7.I hope you can forgive me
8.Please forgive me
9.I’d like to apologise for….
10. I can’t express how sorry I am…
11.I apologise for…..
12.Please accept my apologies!

Exercise 1. Choose the best answer
1.-I’m sorry I broke your glasses!

-_____________
A. No problem
B. yes, please

Responding
1. No problem.
2. It’s Ok /Okay/fine
3.That’s all right
4. Never mind
5. It doesn’t matter
6. Don’t worry about it/No worries
7. Don’t mention it
8. I quite understand
9. Forget about it!
10. No harm done
11. please don’t let it happen again
12.You couldn’t help it
13. Apology accepted!

C. No, thanks

D. ok, I’m fine
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2. -Sorry for my carelessness, mom!
-_________
A. please go out!
B. Please don’t let it happen again
C. Please forget it

D. please accept my apoplogies
3. I’d like to sorry ……………..my coming late
A. about
B. on
C. for
D. by
4. - I’m sorry I can’t attend your party tomorrow!
_ ________________
A. don’t mention them
B. it doesn’t matter
C. don’t talk about it
D. I will forgive you!
5. I am terrible sorry for my being late!
A. You couldn’t help it
B. you couldn’t do it
C. you couldn’t do anything
D. you could come early
The answer
1
A

2
B

3
C

4
B

5
A

10. Other expressions
10.1.Ask for the direction
Asking
1.excuse me, could you tell me how to get
to…
2.Excuse me, do you know where the…is?
3. I’m sorry I don’t know…
4.Sorry, I’m not from around here
5. I’m looking for…
6. Are we on the right road for…
7. Do you have a map?
9.Can you show me on the map?
10. Where is the….., please?
11.Excuse me, where am I ?
12. I have lost my way…
13.Excuse me, can you show me the way to
the…., please?
14. is this the train for Hue?
15. Please tell me the way to the…?
16. Please show me the way…
17. Will you please tell me, where am I ?
18. I don’t remember the street…
19. Where is the ….?
20.Please tell me th way to …..?
21. Pardon me, can you tell me what this
office is?
22. Which way?

23. Where do I turn?
24.What is this street?
25. Where can I buy them?

Answering
1.it’s this way
2.it’s that way
3.You’re going the wrong way/you are going
in the wrong direction.
4. Take this road.
5. go down there
6. Take the firt on the left/right
7. Take the first/second/third turning
8.Turn right at the crossroads
9. continue straight ahead for about a mile..
10. Continue past the …...
11. you’ll pass a …. on your left
12. Keep going for another (m)
13.it’ll be…
14. on the left/right
15. straight ahead of you..
16.Here it is
17. it’s over there
18. go straight. Turn to the left
19. Turn round, you’re going the wrong way
20.At the first cross-road, turn to the left
21. go straight ahead

10.2.Ask about time
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Question
Answer
1. What time is it?
What is the time?
-It’s time
Do you have the time?
- it will V in time
2.What time does S + V?
…………….
When does + S + V?
10.3 Ask about the distance
How far is it from …………… to ………………?
It’s about……
10.4. Ask about the transport
How do/does/did/ …+ S + V …………?
I got/came/went there ………….
I go………………..
10.5 Shopping
Question
Answer
1.How can I help you?
I’d like to V…..
2.May I help you?
I want to V….
3. What can I do for you?
Can I try…….on?
Examples
1. A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has justj finished his

meal there. Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange
-Waiter: “Here’s your bill, sir.”
- Customer: “……………”
A. don’t mention it
B. can I pay by credit card?
C. What do you have?
D. you’re welcome.
2 Khanh: “I’d like the blue jacket, please! Can I try it on?”
Tien: “Yes, _______.”
A. you would
B. you must
C. certainly
D. you do
3.Two friends Diana and Anne are talking to each other about their shopping.
- Diana: “Look at this catalog, Anne. I think I want to get this red blouse.”
- Anne: “
”
A.Don’t you have one like this in blue?
B. That’s a long way to go, dear.
C. No, thank you.
D. I’ll go myself, then.
10.6. Making friends
How are you ?
à I’m fine thanks. / Not bad.
How do you do?
à I’m fine, thanks.
10.7 sending regards
Example
-Uncle Tom: “ Remember to give my best regards to your parents, Bob.”
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-Bob: “
”
A. That’s very kind of you to say so.
B. That was at least I could do.
C. Sure, I will.
D. Yes, let’s.
Some applying exercises in the mock exams in our country
Exam in 2017
1– Dylan: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today. Can you recommend
anywhere?”
- Steward: “
”
A.That’s OK. In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the
lake?
B.Well, you should try the local museum. That’s quite close to here.
C.To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores.
D.Well, you could try Oxford Street. There are lots of big department stores
there.
2.– John: “You have a good voice! You sang so beautifully!”
- Linda: “
”
A.Don’t joke me.
B. Your compliment isn’t correct.
C. Your compliment is encouraging.
D. Better than you are thinking.
3: Adam and Janet are at the school canteen.
-Adam: "______"-Janet: "Yes, please."
A. It's a bit hot in here, isn't it?

B. Do you mind if I sit here?
C. Can you pass me the salt, please?
D. Would you like a cup of coffee?
4.David and his teacher are meething at the school gate
David: “Good morning, Mr Deakin. How are you?”
Mr Deakin: “_____ And you?”
A.I’m busy now
B. I’m fine. Thank you
C.I’m going home
D. I’m having a class
5. Jenny and her teacher are meeting at the bus stop.
Jenny: "Good afternoon, Miss. How are you?"
Teacher: "______. And you?"
A. I'm thirty years old
B. Fine, thank you
C. I'm going home
D. I'm leaving now
Mock exams in Hai Duong
1. - “Do you mind if I take a seat?” - “__________.”
A. No I mind
B. No, do as you please
C. Yes, do as you please
D. Yes, I don’t mind
2. Jenny: “I think higher living standard is one of the reason that many people
want to be a city dweller.” Mark: “__________”
A. Why not?
B. I couldn’t agree more.
C. It’s nice of you to say so.
D. That’s quite all right.
Mock exams in Vinh Phuc

3. Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?"
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Salesgirl: “______”
A. Sure, the changing rooms are over there
B. No, the shop is closed in half an hour
C. Sorry, only cash is accepted here
D. Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars
4. Paul and Mary have been dating for two weeks and he is asking her to go out
for dinner.
-Paul: "Would you like to have dinner with me?" - Mary: “______”
A. I'm very happy. B. Yes, I'd love to. C. Yes, so do I.
D. Yes, it is.
When classifying the different type of contexts, students seem to react more
quickly in daily conversations and can answer the written questions exactly. I
did my research on students in class 12A1 including 35 students.
The result is obiviouly shown in the table below
*Before applying the initiative experience
I provide students with handouts. It is a short test including 10 conversations
belonging to different communicative situations and let them do it freely. And
this is the result
Total students 8-10 correct answer
5-7 correct answer <5 correct answer
35
3
5
27
* After applying the theme in teaching
The result was considerably improved after I had applied the foundings in

teaching at school.
Total students 8-10 correct answer
5-7 correct answer <5 correct answer
35
10
15
10
Although the improvement is not very outstanding, it is a positive evidence for
teaching and studying foreign language in a mountainous school like Quan Son.
I hope that this idea will be applied in all the schools in our province to
contribute to
PART III. THE CONCLUSION
When studying this theme I have met a lot of both advantages and
disadvantages.
1. The advantages
When doing the research of this topic, all my collegues support me a lot for
preparation and share their own experiences. The materials about this theme are
available so I can choose the appropriate points for my purpose. Moreover the
topic are not very difficult for students in my school, so they appear to be
excited to do the tests which are given in the handout. This enables me to find
out the best tips or teaching methods so that my students can get the maximum
mark for each test.
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2. The disadvantages
- The ability of the students in Quan Son high school is unbalance, only a few
students have interests in English. So it’s very difficult to attract students’
attention. Because of busy work and study, the number of English teachers in
our school is limited. It is difficult to do the research on a large number of

students.
- Besides that, some the students’s parents rarely pay attention to learning
English both at home and at school. Students themselves do not spend much
time on practising English. They only do the test unconciously, make choice
automatically without analyzing each option to give the correct answer.
Therefore, the quality of learning English is low. Students may make a wrong
answer even with the easy questions. This affects seriously on the result of the
examination.
3. Some suggestions
- In order to enable for students to learn English well, the management of
schools need to pay much attention to learning foreign language by adding
necessary equipments for learning English; building professional room, lab,
- Schools also have to create a good opportunity for the teachers of English meet
each other and exchange experience, and teaching method.
Mastering English grammar is an essential requirement of English learners. And
it is better for the teacher to divide in to small topic. So that students can focus
and distinguish the usage obviously. With perfect gerund and infinitive form of
verbs is the same. Students certainly have difficulty if we only base on the
designed exercise in the textbook without widening with specific explanation
and practice test. Our long – term purpose of learning English is communicating
with the others. But the short-term one is rather crucial. In each test or
examination, students can meet hundreds of English patterns, It’s better for them
to answer precisely what they have already known. Therefore, giving students
careful preparation is really important. This contributes to increasing the effect
of learning as well as the result of the test and exam.
With limited experience, I hope to help friends and collegues teach
English with high effect, especially when preparing for students before
examinations. Surely my analization of theme remains certain mistake, I hope to
be shared and remarked by all readers.
Thank you very much!

XÁC NHẬN CỦA HIỆU TRƯỞNG

Quan Sơn, ngày 10 tháng 5 năm 2019
Tôi xin cam đoan đây là SKKN của
mình viết, không sao chép nội dung của
người khác.

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Nguyễn Thị Thu

TÀI LIỆU THAM KHẢO
1. Helping students to speak (Paul Seligson, Richmond pulishing)
2. English pronunciation in Use (nhà xuất bản Đồng Nai)
3. Tự học đàm thoại tiếng Anh cấp tốc trong giao tiếp hàng ngày (nhà xuất bản
đại học quốc gia Hà Nội)
4. 10 phút tự học tiếng Anh mỗi ngày (nhà xuất bản đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội)

DANH MỤC
CÁC ĐỀ TÀI SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM ĐÃ ĐƯỢC HỘI ĐỒNG
ĐÁNH GIÁ XẾP LOẠI CẤP SỞ GD&ĐT
VÀ CÁC CẤP CAO HƠN XẾP LOẠI TỪ C TRỞ LÊN
Họ và tên tác giả: Nguyễn Thị Thu
Chức vụ và đơn vị công tác: nhóm trưởng chuyên môn – giáo viên Tiếng Anh

TT

1.

2.
3.

Tên đề tài SKKN

Cấp đánh
giá xếp loại
(Phòng, Sở,
Tỉnh...)

Phương pháp giảng dạy mệnh
đề quan hệ cho học sinh lớp
Sở GD&ĐT
12A2, 12A3, 12A4 trường
THPT Quan Sơn
Phương pháp giảng dạy các
mẫu câu tiếng Anh ở lớp
Sở GD&ĐT
12A2 trường THPT Quan
Sơn
Hướng dẫn học sinh trường Sở GD&ĐT

Kết quả
đánh giá
Năm học đánh
xếp loại
giá xếp loại
(A, B,
hoặc C)
C

2010-2011

C

2011-2012

C

2012-2013
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4.

THPT Quan Sơn làm tốt dạng
bài tập ngữ âm.
Guiding students in
Quan Son high school to
improve their
communicating their skill
Sở GD&ĐT
through the activities of
school English speaking
club”.

C

2016-2017

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