Homework8 Understandingmessage
Homework8 Understandingmessage
Homework8 Understandingmessage
Read what Mr. Salleh and Ms. Tang are saying to each other. Ms. Tang replies in two different ways. What is the message in her
replies in (i) and in (ii)?
1 Mr. Salleh: Sorry, I’m late. I was caught in a traffic jam. (i) Ms Tang questioning if Mr Salleh really was caught in
(ii) Don’t worry… it happens time and again. (ii) Ms. Tang does not mind and she also think that
2 Mr. Salleh: We are planning an office New Year Party. (i) Ms. Tang think that Mr Salleh’s idea is a great idea
Ms. Tang: (i) That’s a great idea. It’s such fun. (ii) Ms. Tang does not really want New Year party in the
3 Mr. Salleh: Maria works very hard. (i) Ms. Tang also agree with Mr Salleh that Maria works
(ii) She does? (ii) Ms. Tang does not think that Maria works very hard
4 Mr. Salleh: Derek had a heart attack last night. (i) Ms Tang does not believe with Mr Salleh as she think
Ms. Tang: (i) I can’t believe it. He just had a check-up. Derek just had a check up
(ii) Well, he drinks too much… even at lunch- (ii) Ms Tang think Derek deserve heart attack as he