In the dialogue you also find an expression “Oh, thank goodness I found you!” That expression is used to express relief. Here are other expressions that you can also use:
Relief Thank goodness! Thank heavens! What a relief! I’m glad about …! It’s a great relief! Whew!
Task 6 Complete the following short dialogues with the suitable expressions. Compare your answers with your classmate’s. 1.
A B A
: Could you tell me what happened to the mouse? : Well, the mouse was released by the lion. : …………………. I thought that the lion ate the mouse.
2.
A B A
: What do you think of the story? : …………………… It excites me. : Wow, I felt the same thing. I have to admit that it is a masterpiece.
3.
A B
: Hi, I want to return the book that you lent me. It was ……………… legend. : I’m glad you like it.
4.
A B A B A
: Hi. I want to return the book that I borrowed. : Alright. : I think I’m a day late returning it. : Well, let me see. No you return it just in time. : ………………….. I thought it’s late.
5.
A B A
: Hello, Retno! Thank you for the book that you gave to me. : You’re welcome. Do you like the story? : Yes, ………………….
Task 7 Suppose you are in the following situations. What will you feel and what expressions will you use to express your feeling? 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Your friend finds your lost book. Your teacher asks your opinion on the fairytale that she just told you. You really like the story. You have a great time reading a story. The library is closed in 15 minutes. You want to return a book that you borrowed from the library. You rush there and you find the library still open.
Interlanguage: English for Senior High School Students XI
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