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Preface
To the teacher,
Basic English for ICT Engineering Students offers easy-to-follow learning materials for
false beginners to intermediate EFL university students in the field of ICT Engineering.
This book is grounded in the belief that all students can improve their English
competence when they are provided sufficient comprehensible inputs, contextual
engagements and lots of exposures. The book are divided into three parts: (1) Basic
English for Speaking Skills; (2) Basic English for Academic Writing and Presentation; (3)
Basic English for Job Preparation. The goal of the book is to assists ICT engineering
students in improving their English communication skills.
In the first three units, you will bring students to language elements and language
devices to guide students understand and use vocabulary and proper expressions for
their speaking skills. The lessons cover basic English in academic context. You will also
guide students to have strategies in note-taking and re-telling the information using
their own words. The goal of the first part is to have students able to understand and
respond the information from spoken texts accurately and fluently. Then, at the end of
the part, students should be able to produce good spoken texts and to interact in aninterview or a conversation setting and have a smooth interaction.
In the second six units, you will guide students to experience basic writing in academic
contexts. Initially, you will help students become aware of writing a good text using the
reading texts as the models. The goal of the second part is to have students understand
and describe the information from written texts using variety ways of paraphrasing.
Then, students should be able to produce their own writing in the form of a paragraph
of an essay using proper English sentences. Afterwards, You will assist students to learn
elements in a good presentation. The goal of the last part is to have students perform
presentations applying organized story messages, effective visuals, and useful body
language.
In the last four units, you will assist students to explore proper expressions for job
interview, work setting activities, meeting, and negotiations. You will also guide students
to create customary resume or curriculum vitae using good English. At the end of the
part, students will be assigned to create a project related to work setting activities using
proper English expressions.
This book provides activities that hopefully will assist you to make your class active and
to still manage your class to the fullest. It is recommended that the contents of the
book are presented and explored in at least 42 meetings or 84 learning hours.
Constructive suggestions and prolific inputs are welcome to make this learning materials
more suitable for EFL univeristy students majoring in ICT engineering.
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To the student,
Welcome to Communicative English for ICT Engineering Students, our innovative
approach to learn English in friendly, relaxed, and comfortable atmospheres. This is a
getaway from your abundant assignments, complex mathematical formulas, and tough
classes. This book can provide you with sufficient comprehensible inputs, contextual
engagements and exposures that match your needs to improve your English
communication skills needed in your fields.
Exploring the learning materials in the first three units should help you to understand
spoken and written English and to respond to the information using proper English
expressions. At the end of the first part, you should be able to produce good spoken
texts and to interact in an-interview or a conversation setting and have a smooth
interaction.
Moreover, the second six units will help you applying variety ways of paraphrasing to retell or re-write the information that you capture from written and spoken texts. Then,
you will able to produce a paragraph or an essay using proper English sentences.
Furthermore, you will apply the three main messages in academic presentations, so that
you will be able to perform effective presentation.
If you are taking English for Job Preparation, you will explore proper expressions for job
interview, work setting activities, meeting, and negotiations in the last four units. You
will also learn to create customary resume or curriculum vitae using good English. At the
end of the part, you will be assigned to create a project related to work setting activities
using proper expressions.
For further explorations and self-study, you can freely download the recorded materials
presented in each unit via the Internet available in the references.
Bandung, July 21st, 2014
The Author

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Table of Contents
Preface
Table of Contents
Curriculum and Syllabus
Unit 1 Trends in ICT
1.1 Ordinal and Cardinal Numbers
1.2 English Verb Tenses
1.3 Language Device to Refer to and Describe a Graph
1.4 Review
1.5 Intermezzo: Useful Expressions in Classroom
Unit 2 What Happens When You Make a Phone Call?

2.1 English Alphabet Pronunciation

2.2 Essential Phrases Related to Telecommunication
2.3 Language Device to Describe Procedure and Process
2.4 Review
2.5 Intermezzo: More Useful Expressions in Classroom
Unit 3 My Favorite Gadgets

3.1 Word Stress in English Language

3.2 Essential Vocabulary to Describe Gadget

3.3 Basic Grammars to Construct Descriptive Statements

3.4 Review
3.5 Intermezzo: Fillers to Smoothen a Conversation
Unit 4 Describing a Gadget
4.1 Essential Vocabulary Related to Parts of Cellular Phone
4.2 Constructing Complete Ideas

4.3 Language Device to Describe Position of Parts

4.4 Language Device to State Functions
4.5 Review
4.6 Intermezzo: Expressions to Ask for Permission
Unit 5 ICT in Our Life
5.1 Text Organization in Academic Text
5.2 Outlining in Reading and Writing
5.3 Essential Transition Signals

5.4 Review
5.5 Intermezzo: Writing Process
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Unit 6 Social Network

6.1 Elements of a Good Paragraph
6.2 Essential Verbs to Describe Things
6.3 Language Device to Compare and Contrast
6.4 Review
6.5 Intermezzo: Editing a Text
Unit 7 Modern Technology
7.1 Brainstorming for Ideas
7.2 Models of Basic Academic Text
7.3 Writing Time
7.4 Review
7.5 Intermezzo: Prepositions
Unit 8 Downside of Technology
8.1 Intonations in English Language
8.2 Register in Academic Presentation
8.3 Elements of a Presentation
8.4 Language Device for Opening Presentation
8.5 Review
8.6 Intermezzo: Essential Body Language
Unit 9 Benefits of Technology
9.1 Sentence Stress in English Language
9.2 Language Device for Connecting one Point to Another
9.3 Language Device for Closing Presentation
9.4 Review
9.5 Intermezzo: Effective Visuals
Unit 10 ICT Engineers
10.1 Essential Words Related to Career in ICT
10.2 Model CV and Resume for ICT Engineers
10.3 Model Interview for ICT Job Position
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Unit 11 ICT Company

11.1 Essential Words Related to ICT Company Structure
11.2 Language Device in Describing ICT Company Business Activity
11.3 Model of ICT Company Profile
11.4 Essential Words ICT Related to Company Working Hours
11.5 Intermezzo: Cross-Cultural Misunderstanding
Unit 12 ICT Products and Services
12.1 Essential Words and Expressions for Describing ICT Products
12.2 Essential Words and Expressions for Describing ICT Services
12.3 Intermezzo: Mistranslated Signs
Unit 13 Meetings in ICT Company
13.1 Language Devices for Making Appointment
13.2 Language Devices for Taking and Leaving Messages
13.3 Language Devices for Business Meetings and Negotiations
13.4 Intermezzo: Greetings from around the World
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UNIT 1
Trends in ICT

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Cardinal and Ordial Numbers
2. English Verb Tenses
3. Language device to refer to and describe graph

1.1 Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers

Activity 1: Pronunciation Practice
Lets start with improving your speaking skills. In English language, there are
two kinds of numbers: cardinal and ordinal. Practice pronouncing the numbers
correctly. Repeat after your teacher. Practice with a friend.

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Cardinal Numbers

Ordinal Numbers

Activity 2: Using Numbers Correctly

Answer the following questions. Play a role with a partner and ask each other
questions. Ask your teacher to check your pronunciation.
1. Whats the date of today? Its ___________________________
2. What was the date of yesterday? It was ___________________________
3. When do we celebrate our Independence Day? Its on ______________________

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4. When do people around the world celebrate New Year? They celebrate on
___________________________
5. When is your birthday? Its ___________________________
6. When did you get accepted to this University? It was on _________________
________________________
7. When did you leave your hometown? I left
my hometown on ___________________
8. What time is it? Its ______________

Activity 3: Saying Numbers Correctly

In many occasions, numbers refer to many
things. Most of the time, you will have to say
big numbers. Complete the table below. Pay attention to your teacher. Repeat
after your teacher. Then, practice with partner on how to say the following sets
of numbers correctly.
836

Eight hundred thirty six

Eight hundred and thirty six

8.360
80.360
803.600
5.5 million

Five point five million

8.365.850
16%
18.5%
38 (age)

Thirty-eight years old

86 yrs.

Eighty six years

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Activity 4: Saying Big Numbers Correctly

Study the information below about big numbers. Pay attention to your teacher.
Repeat after your teacher. Then practice saying big numbers with a partner.
In writing large numbers, American English uses a comma ( , ) to separate
thousands, millions, etc. For example: 1,000 (a thousand).
American English also uses a hyphen ( - ) to separate "tens" words (twenty, fifty,
etc.) and "ones" words one, three, six, etc.). For example: twenty-one (21).
People often say "a" instead of "one" before hundred, thousand, million, billion,
trillion and they often add "and" before the last number. For example:
o a hundred and twenty-three (123)
o a thousand and thirteen (1013)
When saying 1,000,000,000, in American English a thousand million is a billion,
but in British English, a thousand million is a milliard.
When saying large numbers, do not make thousand, million, billion, trillion,
plural. For example Rp. 8,000,000,-; 3,000 students
o Wrong: *Eight millions rupiah;
*three thousands students
o Correct: Eight million rupiah;
three thousand students
In American English, use commas to separate thousands, millions, etc.
o Wrong: *31.033
*61.875.321
*836.358.836.635
o Right: 31,033
61,875,321
836,358,836,635

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Practice saying the following numbers:

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1.2 English Verb Tenses

Activity 5: Understanding Verb Tenses
When reading a graph, you must pay attention to the verb tenses. In English
language, there are at least 12 tenses. Study the explanation below. Ask your
teacher for more examples.
The 12 Tenses

Simple

Progressive

Perfect
Progressive

Past

I learned English.

I was learning
English until last
month.

Present

I learn English
today.

I am learning
English right
now.

Future

I will learn
English
tomorrow.

I will be learning
English at eight
a.m. next week.

I had been
learning English
for more than six
years.
I have been
learning English
for more than six
years.
I will have been
learning English
for more than six
years.

Perfect
I had learned
English since six
years ago.
I have learned
English since six
years ago.
I will have
learned English
for six years
today.

Here are several useful verbs that you can use to refer to and describe a graph:

Subject
Present

I
she, he, it
you, we, they

am
is
are

Verb: Be
Verb Tense
Past
Present
Perfect
has/have + V
was
been
was
been
were
been

Past
Perfect
had + V
been
been
been

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Verbs
Present

use
see
grow
increase
rise
decline
decrease
drop
fall
fluctuate
level
reach

use
saw
grow
increase
rise
decline
decrease
drop
fall
fluctuate
level
reach

Several Useful Verbs

Verb Tense
Past
Present
Perfect
has/have + V
used
used
seen
seen
grew
grown
increased
increased
rose
risen
declined
declined
decreased
decreased
dropped
dropped
fell
fallen
fluctuated
fluctuated
leveled
leveled
reached
reached

Past
Perfect
had + V
used
seen
grown
increased
risen
declined
decreased
dropped
fallen
fluctuated
leveled
reached

Actitiy 6: Pronuncing Past Tense Verbs

Related to regular verbs, there are three kinds of pronunciation: /t/, /d/, and
/id/. Pay attention to the explanation below. Repeat after your teacher. Then,
practice with a friend.
In English, there are two kinds of sounds: voiced and voiceless (unvoiced). Voiced means
that when you say the sound, your vocal cords vibrate. Voiceless means that when you
say the sound, your vocal cords do not vibrate.
Your vocal cords are in your throat. You can feel the vibration of your vocal cord when
you say a sound.
Now, try the following:
1. Put your fingers gently on your throat as you say a sound.
2. Now say /s/. Did you feel a vibration?
3. Now say /z/. Did you feel a vibration?
4. Now say /see/. Did you feel a vibration?
5. Now say /use/. Did you feel a vibration?

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The pronunciation of the ending sound /-ed/ in English regular verbs depends on the
final consonant sound. Study the following examples.

/t/
voiceless
c
ch
gh
k
p
sh
ss
th
x

Example
raced
reached
laughed
booked
dropped
smashed
missed
breathed
fixed

/d/
voiced
g
l
m
n
r
s
v
w
y
z

Example
damaged
leveled
seemed
declined
offered
used
waved
borrowed
enjoyed
amazed

/id/
voiced
t
d

Example
fluctuated
needed

Now, listen to your teacher giving a good model. Repeat after your teacher.
Then, read aloud the following expressions.
1. I raced to the mountain last month.
2. I reached the class just in time.
3. My friends and I laughed at Rimas jokes.
4. My parents booked a flight to Bandung yesterday.
5. Accidentally, my brother dropped my laptop this morning.
6. An angry man smashed somebodys car two hours ago.
7. I missed my family so much.
8. My friend fixed my cellular phone.
9. My roommate damaged my PC three days ago.
10. I leveled up to Intermediate in the English Course last week.
11. My teacher seemed happy today.
12. My teacher declined my homework this afternoon.
13. My classmate offered me to ride along to our dorm.
14. I used my favorite pens last year.
15. I waved good bye to my family last week.
16. I borrowed my sisters computer two weeks ago.
17. I enjoyed watching sport game last night.
18. My teacher amazed me.
19. The graph line on the board fluctuated.
20. I needed help from my teacher three days ago.

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1.3 Language Device to Refer to and Describe a Graph

Activity 7: Recognizing Proper Expressions to Refer to a Graph
Study the information about four common types of graphs. Then, study the
following language devices to refer to a graph.
Type of Graphs/Charts

Functions
This is pie chart to show percentages
(%).

This is vertical bar chart to show

changes in quantity over time.

This is horizontal bar chart to

compare quantity.

This is line chart to demonstrate

trends.

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For example:

Chart 1: Students Use of Cellular Phone at School in 2013

Language Device: Referring to a graph/chart/table

1.

Based on the graph, the percentage of students using

their cellular phone for Internet browsing was 30%.

2. The graph shows that, the percentage of students
using their cellular phone for Internet browsing was 30%.
3. It can be seen from the graph that, the percentage
of students using their cellular phone for Internet browsing
was 30%.

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Activity 8: Completing Information Based on Chart

Observe the chart. Study the examples of verb tenses in Activity 6. Complete the
information based on the chart using correct verb tenses. You must change the
tense of the verbs in the brackets. Show your expressions to your teacher. An
example has been done for you.

Chart 1: Students Use of Cellular Phone at School in 2013

For example:

Based on the graph, the percentage of students using their cellular phone for
calling was 23%. (be)
Expressions:
1. In 2013, there ____________ 4523 students using cellular phone for sending
pictures (be).
2. 564 students ________________ their cellular phones for dictionary in the year
of 2013. (use)
3. It can be seen from the chart that 7890 students ______________(text) and 7600
students __________________ (call) using their cellular phones in 2013.

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Activity 9: Reading a Graph

Observe the graph below. Study the expressions that you can use to refer to a
Activity 7. Choose two components from the chart and the graph. Create proper
expressions. Show your expressions to your teacher. An example has been done
for you.

Total number of
students: 3150

Graph 1: Students Use of Technology at School in 2013

For example:

The graph shows that, there were 599 students using computer to create
presentation and media or it was around 19.02% in 2013.

Your expressions:
1. _________________________________________________.
2. _________________________________________________.

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Activity 10: Recognizing Proper Expressions for Describing Graph

Then, study the following language devices to describe a graph.

Graph 2: Cellular Phone Users Worldwide

Language Device: Describing change in a graph/chart/table

1.

Based on the graph, there was a very steady

increase in the number of cellular phone users

worldwide from the year of 2000-2012.

2. The graph shows that there was a rise of the
number of cellular phone users worldwide from 20002012.
3. It can be seen from the graph that the number
of cellular phone users worldwide from 2000-2012 grew

sharply.

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More expressions to describe changes based on a graph:

Language Device: Describing change in a graph/chart/table:

Describing increase:
1. There was a very steady increase of/related to ____
2. There was a rise of /related to ______
3. X was increased by _______(percentage/number) in ________ (year).
4. X reached a peak in _______ (year).
5. X grew sharply in ________ (year).
Describing decrease:
1. There was a steep fall of _______ in the year of _______
2. There was a decline of _________ in _____________
3. X was decreased by _______(percentage/number)
6. X dropped suddenly by ___________ (percentage/number) in _____
(year).
7. X leveled off by ___________ (percentage/number) in _____ (year).
Describing increase and decrease:
1. There was a gradual fluctuation of _________from _______ (year) to
________ (year).
2. There was a rise and fall of _________from _______ (year) to
________ (year).

When describing changes based on graph 2 on the previous page, you can also use the
following expressions:
* From 2000-2012, there was a very steady increase related to cellular phone
users worldwide.

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Activity 11: Reading a Graph

Observe the graph below. Study the expressions that you can use to refer to a
graph in Activity 7 and to describe a graph in Activity 8. Choose two components
from the graphs. Create proper expressions. Show your expressions to your
teacher. An example has been done for you.

Graph 3: Internet Users Worldwide

For example:
1. Compared to the year of 2000, the number of Internet users
the year of 2008.

grew sharply in

Your expressions:
1. _________________________________________________.
2. _________________________________________________.

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1.4 Review
Activity 12: Pronunciation Practice
Use the language devices in this unit to describe the graph below. Write down
how each word that represent number will sound. Then, read aloud the
description to improve your English pronunciation. An example has been done
for you. Practice with a partner.

Graph 4: Internet Users Globally in 2011

No.
What is being written
1 Asia:
In 2011, the total number of
Internet users in Asia was
1.016.799.076 people or its
about 26.2% from the total
population.

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What is being said

In two thousand eleven, the total number of
Internet users in Asia was one billion sixteen
million seven hundred ninety nine thousand
seventy six people or about twenty six point
two percent from the total population.

Oceania:

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No.
What is being written
3 Europe:

Africa:

North America:

Latin America:

What is being said

Activity 13: Reading Aloud

Choose two countries from the graph in Activity 12. Read aloud the information
accurately and correctly to your teacher.

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Evaluation of Unit 1
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class
Lecturers Code

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________

Speaking Skills:
Aspects
Correct Pronunciation (Big Numbers)
Proper Use of Expressions
Flow of Speech (less fillers and pauses)
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Score (1-4)

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

*You may copy/cut/tear this page.

1.5 Intermezzo: Useful Expression in a Classroom
When you need your teachers assistance, dont hesitant to ask. Use the
following useful expressions.
Language Device
Attracting attention:
1. Excuse me, or Pardon me,
2. Mam or Sir
Asking for help:
1. Could you help me?
2. Could you assist me?
Asking questions:
1. Whats the English for? Or Whats in bahasa?
2. How do you sayin English?
3. Whats the meaning of ?

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Unit 2
What Happens When You Make a Phone Call?

In this unit, you will learn:

1. English Alphabet Pronunciation
2. English idioms related to telecommunication
3. Language device to describe procedure and process
2.1 English Alphabet Pronunciation
Activity 1: Pronunciation Practice
English alphabets are pronounced differently when they are isolated and when
they are stringed into words. Study the alphabet pronunciation below.

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Activity 2: Spelling Alphabets Correctly

Answer the following questions. Play a role with a partner and ask each other
questions. Apply correct spelling. Ask your teacher to check your spelling.
1. How do you spell your last name? Its ________________________
2. How do you spell your full name? Its ________________________
3. Whats the short name of your campus? Its _______________. How do you spell
it? Its ______________________
4. Whats the name of a country that you want to visit? Could you spell it?
Its _________________________
5. Whats the capital city of your country? How do you spell it? Its
_______________
6. Please spell the name of a country where you can see the Statue of Liberty.
Its ______________________
7. Spell the name of the province in Indonesia where you can stop at a city named
Bandung. Its ____________________
8. Spell the capital city of Irian Jayaa province in Indonesia. Its
______________________

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Activity 3: Pronunciation and Spelling Practice

Now, pronounce the following words below. Then, spell each word applying
correct alphabet pronunciation. Pay attention to your teacher. Repeat after
your teacher. Then, practice with a friend.

1. Cradle
2. Network
3. Process
4. Route
5. Satellite
6. Signal
7. Station
8. Switch
9. Antenna
10.Advancement

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= n-e-t-w-o-r-k
= p-r-o-c-e-s-s
= r-o-u-t-e
= s-a-t-e-l-l-i-t-e
= s-i-g-n-a-l
= s-t-a-t-i-o-n
= s-w-i-t-c-h
= a-n-t-e-n-n-a
= a-d-v-a-n-c-e-m-e-n-t

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2.2 Essential Phrases Related to Telecommunication

Activity 4: Performing and Discussing a Dialogue
Play a role and perform the dialogue on the next page with a partner. Discuss
with your partner what happens in the dialogue.
A
B

: Hi Azis, what are you doing?

: Hi Aris Im trying to drop Yuli
a line. We havent talked in
ages. Ive been out of
touch with her since I left for
college. I want to keep her
posted on whats been
going on in my life.
: OK. What seem to be the
trouble here?
: At first, I thought weve been
playing phone tag all day. It turned out that there's something wrong with my
phone. Everytime I try to call someone, the screen freezes.
: Can I have a look? Hmm, here you go. Follow my instructions. First, turn off
your phone. Then, open the back casing and take out the battery and the SIM
card or take out the SIM card. We let it in an open air for a while, about one
minute.
: Then what?
: Now, we insert the SIM back to the slot. Or put everything back. Finally, turn on
your cellular phone and try to give me a call.
: Ok, hold on. Hey, it works. Thanks man.
: Always a pleasure.

A
B

B
A
B
A

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1.

What are the names mentioned in the dialogue?

2.

What is the nature of their relationship?

3.

What happens to Aziss cellular phone?

4.

How many steps does Aris mention to fix Aziss cellular phone?

5.

What happens at the end?

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Activity 5: Vocabulary Exploration

Pay attention to the underlined words in the dialogue above. Then, guess the
meaning of the underlined words. Check your answer with your teacher.
Vocabulary Exploration:
No.
Idioms
1

drop (someone) a
line
havent talked in
ages
have been out of
touch
keep (someone)
posted
play phone tag

give (someone) a call.

2
3
4

Intended Meanings

Activity 6: Completing Expressions

Read the dialogue in Activity 1 once again. Then, use the English idioms to
complete the following ideas. Check your answers with your teacher.
a. If you get a chance, ____________________when you arrive in Bandung.
b. Hello Yuyun, we ___________________________, where have you been?
c. Once you arrived in Bali, _________________. I want to know every details of
whats going on in your life.
d. Ive been trying to call you since this morning. But, it turned out that weve been
____________________________.

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2.3 Language Device to Describe Procedure and Process

Activity 7: Transition Signals in Procedure and Process
There are transition signals or sentence connectors that you can use to give
instructions or guidance or describing process. The connectors can be a word or
a phrase. Study the following expressions that you can use when describing
procedures and process.

Language Device: Transition Signals

a. To show the actions:
Step 1: First, to begin with, initially, to start
Step 2: Second, Afterward, next, then, etc.
Step 3: Third, thereafter, then, next, etc.
Step 4: (final step): Finally, at last
b. To show one action that precedes another:
After the menu is clicked, there are options appear on the screen.
When we make a call, we will hear dial tone.
Having dialed the number, the signal is sent and we wait for a respond.
c. To show two actions that happen at the same time:
While you send your message, you can also make a phone call.
When you finish dialing a number, at the same time, the satellite
recognizes your signal and send it to the destination number.

For example: This is taken from the dialogue in Activity 1

First, turn off your phone.
Then, open the back casing and take out the battery and the SIM card or take out
the SIM card.
Next, we let it in an open air for a while, about one minute.
Now, we insert the SIM back to the slot or put everything back.
Finally, turn on your cellular phone and try to give me a call.

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Activity 8: Recognizing Types of Sentences in English Language

Study the following explanations on the four types of sentences in English
language. Ask your teacher to give more examples.

For example:
Declarative

I need you to follow my instructions.

Imperative

Follow my instructions.

Exclamatory

My instructions are easy to follow, right!

Interrogative

Arent my instructions easy to follow?

Activity 9: Understanding the Constructions of Imperative Sentences

When you construct an imperative sentences, you can choose to hide or show
the subject. Sometimes, you can also start your imperative sentence with a
verb. For example: Turn off your phone. Study the following components to
help you create a good sentence to describe a procedure.
For example:
First,

turn of

your phone.

transition
signal +
comma

hidden
subject:
you

verb (action)
in bare form
(V1)

noun phrase

Next,

we

let

it

in an
open air

for a while, about

one minute.

transition
signal +
comma

Subject

verb (action)
in bare form
(V1)

pronoun
referring to
SIM card

preposition

adverb of time

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Activity 10: Completing a Procedural Text

Read the steps to send a text message on the next page. Complete the text with
proper transition signals and verbs. Check your answers with your teacher.
The transition signals:
In addition

Afterwards

Then

Next

First

Thereafter

Now

Last

The verbs:
add

choose

press

go

enter

wait

type

select

insert

access

Steps to Send a Text Message

1. _________, _______ the menu on your cell phone.
2. _________, in the menu, _______ the message icon.
3. _________, _______ the create new message option.
4. _________, _______ your message.
5. _________, dont forget to _______ a space after each
word.
6. _________, you can also _______ punctuation marks to
your message.
7. _________, once you have a completed message,
_______ to option and _______ send button.
8. _________, _______ for the confirmation message is
sent.

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Activity 11: Identifying Procedures and Process

A procedure is when someone does an action. A process is when something is
being done. Read the texts below. Identify which information is a procedure and
which one is a process. Check your answers with your teacher.
1. First, lift the handset from the cradle and then
dial a number.

2. As you wait, you will hear a dial tone. This dial

tone confirms the connection.

3. Then, the switch rises and the telephone are

connected to the routing network where it is
automatically transmitted to the local number
being dialed.

4. Finally, you are connected to the person on the

other line and you can have a conversation.

1.
2.
3.
4.

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may consists of:
1. Title
2. Materials or
ingredients
3. Series of steps
4. Conclusion

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Activity 12: Understanding Active and Passive Voices

We usually use active sentences when we describe procedures. But, when we
describe process, we can use both active and passive sentences. Study the
explanations below on how active and passive sentences are used.

lift

Active

Passive

The handset is lifted

The constructions are:

The helping verbs
The other verbs

the handset

from

the cradle.

from

the cradle.

The constructions

The meanings

verb to be:
is/are/was/were/be/be
en

+ action (verb) in The handset is lifted At one time, someone lifts a

handset. Now, the handset
from the cradle.
V3 form

has/have/had

+ been + action The handset has been For a period of time (even
lifted from the cradle. until now), someone has
(verb) in V3 form

will/would/shall/shoul
d/must/

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is back on the cradle.

+ have/had + been The handset should

+ action (verb) in have been lifted from
the cradle.
V3 form

lifted the handset and the

handset is still not back on
the cradle.
At one time, an action
supposed to be done:
someone lifts a handset. But
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More examples of passive voices:

How the passive is used

Example/s

1. When the agent (the person does the action) is

unknown, important or obvious from the context.

The call was made.

The call was made. (by the
teacher)

2. When the action is more important than the agent

as an instruction, processes, headlines.

The text message is picked up by

the tower antenna.

3. To make more polite or formal statements.

The call has not been made.

4. To put emphasis on the agent

The new cellular tower will be

officially announced by the rector.

Note:
When you change an active sentence into passive, the complete ideas must have
information about someone doing an action to someone else or to something or
something doing an action to something else or someone.
For example:
You cannot change the sentence: I feel really tired into passive voice.

Activity 13: Identifying Procedures and Process

Read the text. Underline the procedures and circle the process. Discuss your
answers with the class.
How a Cellular Phone Call Works
Cellular phone or cell phones are radio devices.
They communicate by transmitting and receiving
voice over an area. This is what happens when
you make a call using a cell phone.

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First, a cell phone radios the nearest cell tower.

When you make a call, your phone sends a
message via radio. The message is picked up by
the towers antenna.

Next, a wire of fiber-optic line carries the call

down to the wireless access point. The wireless
access point is connected to the multi-port switch.

The call gets routed to a backhaul, usually down

to an underground wired T1 or T3 line to a
powerful line-of-sight wireless microwave
antenna.
This is typically used either when a ground
connection is not available or when the ground
connection is poor.
Then, the incoming call or data comes back from
the backhaul and up through the switch to the
antenna here it then hits your phone.
Finally, you will talk to the person on the other
line.
These are the basic procedures and processes of
how a cell phone works.

The number of procedure

The number of process

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Activity 14: Completing a Text using Correct Form of Verbs

Study the constructions of procedures and process in the previous activities.
Complete the text with proper verb forms. Ask your teacher to check your
answers.
What kind of call would you like to make?

When you (1) _________ (make) a local call, the call (2) _________ (go) to a computercontrolled routing station where it (3) _________ (transmit) automatically to the local
number being dialed.

When you (4) _________ (call) a cellular phone, the call (5) _________ (go) from a
routing station to an antenna. The antenna (6) _________ (send) radio signals to
communicate with the cellular phone.

When you (7) _________ (make) an international call, the call (8) _________ (go) from a
routing station to another routing stating via satellite. This (9) __________ (happen)
when you (10) ______________(call) a fixed phone in another country.

However, when you (11) ___________(call) a cellular phone in another country, the call
(12) _________ (go) from routing station to a cellular antenna via satellite.

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2.4 Review
Project 1: Library Research
1. Visit the campus library.
2. Find information on important procedure and/or a process that a university
freshmen majoring in ICT must know.
3. Print or copy or re-type the text.
4. Underline the procedures and circle the process.
5. Read aloud the text in front of your teacher or record your voice.
6. Submit your text and recoded voice to your teacher.
7. See activity 11 to help you.
Some suggestions for interesting topics:
a.
How to memorize complex mathematical formulas
b.
How to install updated applications
c.
How to learn Adobe Flash in one day
d.
How to create multimedia power point
e.
How to

Project 2: Re-telling a Procedure/Process

1. Visit a campus facility.
2. Find information on important and/or a process related to your campus that a
university freshmen must know.
3. If the information is in Bahasa, transform them into good English.
4. Describe the procedure or the process in front of your teacher.
5. See activity 8 to help you.
Some suggestions for interesting topics:
a.
How to get a new ID card when the old one is lost
b.
How to get a contact of your academic supervisor
c.
How to register for a make-up exam via online
d.
How to ask your lecturer to change your final grade
e.
How to

Project 3: Making a Flowchart

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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You can create a similar text just like the text in Activity 8 or Activity 12.
You may choose your own topic of your interest.
Create a helpful flowchart.
Read aloud your text or explain the flowchart to your teacher.
You may record your voice and send it to your teacher.

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How to
Written by: _____________________
Introduction:
_________________________________________________.
Step 1 : __________________________________
Step 2 : __________________________________
Step 3 : __________________________________
..

Evaluation of Unit 2
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class
Lecturers Code
Selected Project

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________

Writing Skills:
Aspects

Score (1-4)

Handwriting (readable or not)-smart choice of font (if typed);

has spaces between words

Mechanics, Spelling, and Grammar

Construction of Ideas (clear and easy to follow)
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

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Speaking Skills:
Aspects
Correct Pronunciation
Proper Word Use
Proper Use of Expressions
Flow of Speech (less fillers and pauses)
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Score (1-4)

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

* You may copy/cut/tear this page.

2.5 Intermezzo: More Useful Expressions in Classroom

Study the expressions that you can use when you become confused and need to
have things repeated.

Expressions:
Less
polite!

More
polite!

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1. Huh?
2. What did you say?
3. Come again.
4. What doesmean?
5. Can you give me an example?
6. Could you run that by me again?
7. I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean.
8. Im sorry, I didnt catch that.
9. Im sorry; I dont understand the expression
10. One more time.
11. Once more.
12. Please speak more slowly.

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UNIT 3
My Favorite Gadgets

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Word Stress in English Language
2. Essential Vocabulary related to gadgets
3. Basic grammar to construct descriptive statements
3.1 Word Stress in English Language
Activity 1: Undestanding Word Stress in English
Each syllable in English words is not pronounced similarly. In a word consisting
two or more syllables, we say one syllable very strongly, the others very weakly.
Study the following explanations and examples. Ask your teacher to give more
examples.
To understand word stress, it helps to understand syllables. Every word is made from
syllables. Each word has one, two, three or more syllables.
Word
device
Information
telecommunication

device
information
telecommunication

Number of Syllable
2
4
7

Notice that (with a few rare exceptions) every syllable contains at least one vowel (a, e,
i, o or u) or vowel sound.

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There are six very important rules about word stress:

4. Rule #4: One word, one stress. (One word cannot have two stresses. So if you
hear two stresses, you have heard two words, not one word.)
5. Rule#5: The stress is always on a vowel.
6. Rule#6: The stress commonly on:
a. The first syllable
b. The last (second) syllable
c. The second to last (second from the end) syllable

Activity 2: Pronunciation Practice

Practice pronuncing the following words below. Repeat after your teacher. Pay
attention to the word stress.

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Activity 3: Completing a Text

Study the six words above and identify their parts of speech. Then, complete the
text below using the six words. Remember, you can only use the word once.
Check you answers with the class.
Nowadays, people cannot live without their gadget. It is an important development in
the (1) ______________, communication, and technology era. Today, we are going to
describe a (2) ___________________ device, a cellular (3) ____________. This (4)
_______________ is very useful. The main (5) _________________ is to connect two
people in different place to have a conversation. One of the (6) _________________s is
texting. I can send a (7) ________________ to my friend anytime and anywhere.

Activity 4: Reading Aloud

After you complete the text in Activity 3, read aloud the text. Practice with a
friend. Circle the words that you have problems in pronouncing them correctly.
Ask your teacher to help you.

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3.2 Essential Vocabulary Related to Gadgets

Activity 5: Listening Time
Listen to six people telling about their favorite gadgets. Complete the table
based on the information that you hear. Identify the types of gadget mentioned
by them.
Narrators

Gadgets being used

Her favorite gadget is
_____________.

Reasons why loving the

gadgets
She always connects to the
Internet to do emailing,
domestic and international
skyping, and online shopping.

Aki/Japan
My favorite gadget is
__________________.

She can contact her friends,

use it as a dictionary and take
pictures.

She has _____ ______

It is really handy and saves all

of her documents

Lindsay/United
States

___________________.
Shalini/Canada
Although shes not a gadgetperson, her favorite gadget is
her ___________.

She is excited because her

phone is years ahead in
technology.

He really loves ________

___________.

It helps him to feel relaxed.

Lori/Canada

Tom/United States

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His favorite gadget is a

______________ ______
__________.

It could also function as

dictionary and recognizes
your handwriting.

Jeff/Canada
You

Your friend#1
(sitting on your
right side)
Your friend #2
(sitting on your left
side)

From the audio and your interview(s), the types of gadgets that you can identify are:
_______________________________________________________________________

Activity 6: Guessing the Meaning

Study the following phrases taken from the text in Activity 1. Write down your
guess. Then create your own expressions. Share your expressions with the class.
No.

Underlined words/phrases

1.

She always connects to the

Internet to do emailing,
domestic and international
skyping, and online shopping.

2.

It is really handy and saves all of

her documents.

3.

Shes not a gadget-person.

4.

She is excited because her phone

is years ahead in technology.

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Activity 7: Discovering Four English Idioms

Read the text below. With a partner, guess the meaning of the bold phrases
known as idioms. Check your answers with the class.
No.

Underlined words/phrases

1.

Nowadays, people own different kinds of

phone that fit their bills and their needs.

2.

It was not new, but its in mint condition.

3.

This phone is a notch above other smart

phones since it has video call.

4.

I guess its the next best thing after iPhone 4.

Your guess on the

meanings

My Phone
Good morning everyone. My names Ima Kusmayanti. Nowadays,
people own different kinds of phone that fit their bills and their needs.
This is my favorite gadget, my phone. I bought this iPhone 4 last year. It
was not new, but its in mint condition. This telecommunication device
is a notch above other smartphones since it has the best feature: video
call. I guess its the next best thing after iPhone 5. The main functions
of my phone are to call and receive messages to my friends. I also get
lots of information using web browser from this phone. Thats all.
Thank you.

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Activity 8: Completing Expressions

Complete the sentences below using the four English idioms in Activity 5. Check
your answer to your teacher.
1.

Nokia Lumia 920 could be ________________________________ after Apple

iPhone-4. However, iPhone 4 still controls the market of smart phones.

2.

If you want to buy affordable smart phones, you need to go to Bandung

Electronic Mall because there are phones that ____________________.

3.

You need to bring a friend who can check whether the second-hand smart
phone that you want to purchase is ____________________.

4.

Nowadays, Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is _______________________ i-Phone 5

because of Samsungs many features.

3.3 Basic Grammars to Construct Descriptive Statements

Activity 9: Identifying Nouns
Read the text below and identify at least five singular nouns. List down your
selected words in the table. Next, write down the plural form of the words.
Discuss the words with the class.

iPhone Features
The front surface of the Apple iPhone has only one button, the home button. Pressing
the home button takes you to the main screen of the iPhone's graphical user interface.
You can choose from the device's four primary functions using icons at the bottom of
the phone: (1) phone service: 3G, GSM or EDGE cellular phone service as well as a visual
voice mail menu; (2) mail: POP and IMAP e-mail access, including in-line pictures, HTML
capabilities and push e-mail; (3) web: Safari Web Browser; and (4) iPod: Music and
videos

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You can open the iPhone's other applications from the upper portion of the home
screen. These include a calendar, calculator, notepad, and widgets, or mini-applications
made specifically for the iPhone.
The iPhone 4 ups the stakes with a 5-megapixel camera for better results. You
can also use an iPhone to check weather reports and stock quotes. You can install a
corresponding application to watch YouTube videos. The keys and buttons are on the
screen to help you navigate the features of the phone.
An accelerometer enables the iPhone 4 to change its perspective from vertical to
horizontal by tilting the phone. Thus, you can scroll through long lists of music files on a
long and narrow screen in a widescreen format.

Singular Nouns

Plural Nouns

Activity 10: Understanding Rules of Formulating Singular and Plural Nouns

Study the explanations on several rules that you have to remember when you
use nouns. Ask your teachers to give you more examples.

For most nouns, just add -s

For nouns ending in s, x, z, ch or sh, add -es

device devices

appendix appendixes

feature features

glass glasses

file files

buzz buzzes

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For common nouns that end with consonant + y,

change the y to an i and then add -es

For some words ending in o, just add -s

capacity capacities

logo logos

technology technologies

photo photos
radio radios

Some nouns are the same in both singular and

plural from

For some nouns, change other letters or just

change the word completely!

information information

man men

means means

person people

music music

series series

news news

Activity 11: Recognizing Simple Construction of Complete Idea

In academic text, it is very important for you to construct your idea completely.
The simplest construction is simple sentence. Study the following explanation.
Simple sentence:

A short sentence consisitng of a single subject and

a single verb.

verb

For example:
The front surface of the Apple iPhone has only one button, the home button.

Subject = Singular noun

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Activity 12: Recognizing Subject and Verb

Study the following sentences. Identify the subject and the verb in the
sentences. Undeline the subjects and circle the verbs. Check your answers with
your teacher.
1. Pressing the home button takes you to the main screen of the iPhone's graphical
user interface.
2. You can choose from the device's four primary functions using icons at the
bottom of the phone.
3. You can open the iPhone's other applications from the upper portion of the home
screen.
4. These include a calendar, calculator, notepad, and widgets, or mini-applications
made specifically for the iPhone.
5. The iPhone 4 ups the stakes with a 5-megapixel camera for better results.
6. You can also use an iPhone to check weather reports and stock quotes.
7. You can install a corresponding application to watch YouTube videos.
8. The keys and buttons are on the screen to help you navigate the features of the
phone.
9. An accelerometer enables the iPhone 4 to change its perspective from vertical to
horizontal by tilting the phone.
10. Thus, you can scroll through long lists of music files on a long and narrow screen
in a widescreen format.

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Activity 13: Understanding S-V Agreement

S-V agreement is very important because it helps us to become better speaker
or writer in academic context. Study the following rules. Ask your teacher to
give more examples.
Rules

Explanation

Examples

Rule#1

The definite pronouns she, he, it are

singular. When they follow present tense
verbs, you must add s after the verbs.
Meanwhile, the pronoun I, you are plural
similar to they, we.

She owns different kinds of cellphones.

It presents many features.
I have a cell phone.
You use my cellphone to call your friend.

Rule#2

The indefinite pronouns anyone,

everyone, someone, no one, anybody,
everybody, somebody, nobody, each are
always singular, except the pronoun
none; it could be both singular and
plural.

Everyone owns different

cellphones.
Somebody has a smartphone.

None of us has a smartphone.

None of us have a smartphone.

Rule#3

Words such as glasses, pants, pliers, and

scissors are regarded as plural. Unless
they're preceded the phrase pair of, they
become singular.

My glasses are near my iPhone 4.

A pair of my glasses is near my iPhone 4.

Rule#4

Some words end in -s and appear to be

plural but are really singular.

The news about the development of

cellular phone is good.

Rule#5

Fractional expressions such as half of, a

part of, a percentage of, a majority of are
sometimes singular and sometimes
plural, depending on the meaning

Two-fifths of the Black Berry ownership

was offered to individuals in 2012.
Two-fifths of the total Black Berry phones
were sold last year.
Forty percent of the students are in favor
of buying iPhone4.
Forty percent of the student body is in
favor of buying Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Rule#6

Rule#7

kinds

of

The words there and here are never

subjects. The subject follows the verb
determines the number of the verb.

There are two apps for chatting: LINE and

BBM.
Here is a famous chatting app: LINE.

The pronouns neither and either are

singular, except in informal spoken
English when forming questions.

Neither of the two smartphone is working.

Either smartphone is fine with me.

Spoken English:
Have either of you own a smartphone?"
"Are either of you taking the dangerous of
phone radiation seriously?

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Rules
Rule#8

Rule#9

Rule#10

Explanation

Examples

The conjunction or and nor does not

conjoin (as and does). The subject closer
to the verb determines the number of
the verb.

Phrases such as together with, as well as,

and along with are singular, meanwhile
and is plural.

Sometimes modifiers will get betwen a

subject and its verb, but these modifiers
must not confuse the agreement
between the subject and its verb.

Either my friend or my classmates are

going to buy a new smartphone.
Neither my friends nor my classmate is
going to buy a new smartphone
The app along with its features of iPhone 4
is excellent.
The app and its features are excellent.
Cellular phone, which has been developed
into many versions, is finally released to
the public.

Activity 14: Editing a Text

Read the text below. Circle the subjects and the verbs that do not match. Study
the explanation in Activity 13 to help you. Find and underline 10 subjects and
verbs that do not agree with each other. An example has been done for you. Ask
your teacher to check your answers.

There is two aspects that I wants to share with you: the conditions and
the features of my phone. First of all, my iPhone 4 are not new, but its in mint
condition. The casing are still smooth and clear. Moreover, there is no
scratches on the screen. This phone is a notch above other smart phones
because it have video call. For sure, its the next best thing after iPhone 5.
I can do many activities using my phone. For example, the feature are
texting. I can send text messages to my friend or forward the text to my
groups. The second features is single-calling and multi-calling. I can call my
mother and my father at the same time. Then, we would have a family
conversation.
The third feature are sending pictures. I can take a picture, then send it
to whoever I want. I even can post it in my social network. The fourth feature
are browsing the Internet. When you find a wi-fi spot, you can surf the
Internet for free. You can check your email and read e-book.

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3.4 Review
Project 1: Interviewing a Friend about His/Her Favorite Gadget
1. Find a partner to interview one another.
2. Use the expressions below to ask each other questions and create a mini
dialogue.
3. Perform the dialogue in front of your teacher or record your dialogue and send
it to your teacher.

Guiding Questions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Whats your favorite gadget?

When did you get it?
Where did buy it?
Why do you like it?
How do you use it in your life?

My favorite gadget is a cellular phone.

I bought it last year.
I got it from Bandung Electronic Center.
I like it because it is very useful for me.
I use it for calling and texting my friends.

Project 2: Constructing Complete Ideas

1. Create complete ideas about your favorite gadget.
2. You must use the seven words from Activity 2 and the four idioms from
Activity 5.
3. Construct at least five (5) complete ideas.
4. Show your work to your teacher.
5. You may record your voice and send it to your teacher.
6. Study the example below.

For example: My favorite gadget is a cellular phone. (phone)

Your complete ideas:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

_________________________________________________.
_________________________________________________.
_________________________________________________.
_________________________________________________.
_________________________________________________.

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Project 3: Writing a Text

You can create a similar text just like the text in Activity 7 or Activity 14 and read
aloud your text to your teacher. You may record your voice and send it to your
teacher.
My Favorite Gadget
Written by: _____________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
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Evaluation of Unit 3
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class
Lecturers Code
Selected Project

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________

Writing Skills:
Aspects

Score (1-4)

Handwriting (readable or not)-smart choice of font (if typed);

has spaces between words

Mechanics and Spelling

Sentence fluency
Construction of Ideas (clear and easy to follow)
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

Speaking Skills:
Aspects
Correct Pronunciation
Proper Word Use
Proper Use of Expressions
Flow of Speech (less fillers and pauses)
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Score (1-4)

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3.5 Intermezzo: Fillers to Smoothen a Conversation
In a conversation, it is common for a person to take a moment before making
responses. Below are some expressions which are commonly used as fillers or
transition before making a full response. Find out other useful expressions from
your teacher.
Similar expressions:
1. Excuse me,
2. _______________
3. _______________

Similar expressions:
1. Ive no idea
2. ____________
3. ____________

Similar expressions: (other meaning: can I have a look?)

1. Give me a moment.
2. _______________
3. _______________

Similar expressions:
1. I see.
2. _______________
3. _______________

Similar expressions:
1. I know what it is.
2. _____________
3. _____________

Similar expressions:
1. Seriously?
2. _______________
3. _______________

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UNIT 4
Describing a Gadget

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Essential vocabulary related to parts of cellular phone
2. Constructing Complete Ideas
3. Language device to describe position of parts
4. Language device to state functions
4.1 Essential Vocabulary Related to Parts of Cellular Phone
Activity 1: Vocabulary Exploration
Now, lets move to sharpening your writing skills. Observe the picture below.
Identify which are nouns and which are noun phrases. Check your answers with
the class.

iPhone 4

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Activity 2: Understanding Compound Nouns

English words comprising of two or more words are called compound nouns.
Study the following examples on how you should write compound nouns.

Note:
You should always check a dictionary when you want to use compound nouns. This is
because some compound nouns might have different meaning when they are separated
and when they are joined together.
For example:

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Activity 3: Recognizing Shapes

Related to parts, it would be helpful when you are able to describe their shapes.
Study geometrical shapes below and learn the words to describe shapes.
Shapes

Geometrical Shapes
Circle

Adjectives
Circular

Oval
Square

like a square

Rectangle

Triangle

Diamond

Pentagon

Hexagon
straight
curve
rounded
pointed

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4.2 Constructing Complete Ideas

Activity 4: Understanding Parts of a Complete Idea
Remember in the previous unit, you have learned about simple sentence. In
academic context, you must try to say expressions in complete idea or complete
sentence. Study the following explanations.

A complete idea must at least contain a SUBJECT + a VERB

The three main parts of a complete thought are:

1. Subject
2. Verb
3. Modifiers:
a. Words (adjective; adverb)
b. Phrases
c. Clauses
1. Subject
In general, the subject refers to the part of the sentence which tells whom or what the
sentence is addressing. The subject is going to be either a noun or a noun phrase.
For example:
"Many students use cellular phone for entertainment."
People is the subject, because they are the actor, or subject, in the sentence.
There are a few different types of subjects. The underlined word is the subject.
Simple subject
: Amin has more than one cellular phones.
Full subject
: Rini's Facebook posting about the tragic news makes the
whole class cry.
Compound subject : Emma and Lisa joined the Google+ team at the same time.
2. Verb
Let us return to our example " Many students use cellular phone for entertainment." In
this sentence, "use" is the predicate because it is the verb that tells us what students are
doing. Here are the types of predicates.
Simple predicate
Full predicate
Compound predicate

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: Predari and Florita email their friends everyday.

: Ruli slowly types his password to check his emails.
: Aisya and Fihrin both laughed and cried at the
Rush Hour film that she watched on her smartphone.
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3. Modifiers
a. Words (adjective; adverb)
Take a look at the sentence Rini's Facebook posting about the tragic news makes the
whole class cry. The word tragic is an example of adjective.
Now, see the sentence Ruli slowly types his password to check his emails above. The
word slowly is an example of adverb.
b. Phrases
A phrase is sort of like a dependent clause. It is a group of words that cannot stand alone
as a sentence, but it can be used to add something to a sentence. There are a few
different types of phrases:
A noun phrase acts as a noun. The student playing online game was happy.
An adjective phrase modifies a noun. "The addicted gamers, Salmia and Azis"
seem anxious every afternoon.
An adverb phrase begins with a preposition and acts as an adverb. Widya and
Yuliani like using WhatsApp very much.
A prepositional phrase is made up of a preposition, its objects, and its modifiers.
The signal strength is shown on the top right corner of the cellular phones
screen.
c. Clauses
A clause is usually some sort of additional information to an expression. We could say
"Telkom University students like online games." However, we could also say "Telkom
University students like online games that are very challenging to them." "Telkom
University students like online games" can stand by itself, but "that are very challenging
to them" adds something extra to the expression. Therefore, that are very challenging
to them is a clause.
There are two different types of clauses:
Dependent clauses - "that are very challenging to them" is an example of a
dependent clause because it could not stand by itself as a expression.
Independent clauses - "Telkom University students like online game is a complete
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Activity 5: Constructing a Complete Idea

Now, study the 19 words below. Identify their part of speech. Then, rearrange
the words below to make a complete expression. Check your answer with your
teacher. Ask your teacher to give more examples for each part of speech.

Words
is
including
devices
one
that
widgets
many
several
iPhone 4
and

Part of
Speech

Words

Part of
Speech

variety
has
features
a
telecommunication
of
of
examples
applications

The complete sentence is:

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Activity 6: Recognizing Common Errors

Study the following examples of complete ideas. Discuss the errors with your
teacher. Note down the explanation on the space provided. Remember, you
must try to avoide or reduce these errors in producing your complete ideas.
No.
1.

Complete Ideas
My favorite cellular phone have many features.

Problems
s-v agreement

2.

I can browsing the Internet using my phone all day.

modality + verb

3.
4.

There are several application on my phone.

Last year, I buy a new cellular phone.

singular-plural noun
verb form

5.

Although I like my new phone.

6.

independentdependent
clause:
sentence fragment
I like to do many activities using my phone such as missing mechanics:
chatting with my friends, I browse the Internet, and I run-on sentences
use the camera to capture best moments.

Revisions:
1. _______________________________________________________________.
2. _______________________________________________________________.
3. _______________________________________________________________.
4. _______________________________________________________________.
5. _______________________________________________________________.
6. _______________________________________________________________.

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Activity 7: Adding Modifiers to Create More Interesting Sentences

Without modifiers, sentences would be no fun to read or say. Carefully chosen,
well-placed modifiers allow you to depict situations with as much accuracy as
words will allow. Add necessary modifiers to the following sentences. Study the
explanation in Activity 4 to help you. Show one of your sentences to the class.
1. There are many kinds of cellular phones.
Better version: _______________________________________________________.

2. I have a cellular phone.

Better version: _______________________________________________________.

3. Everyone owns a cellular phone.

Better version: _______________________________________________________.

4. People use cellular phone for different purposes.

Better version: _______________________________________________________.

5. Students are addicted to their cellular phones

Better version: _______________________________________________________.

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4.3 Language Device to Describe Position of Parts

Activity 8: Identifying Position of Parts
Study the examples on how to combine two or more words to create
prepositional phrases when indicating position. Then, observe the picture in
Activity 1. Identify the position of each part. An example has been done for you.
on
on
on
on
on

the
the
the
the
the

preposition

article

Name of Components
Home button
Touchscreen
Volume buttons

right
left
left
right

surface
side
part
corner
front part

position:
sideway/right/left

noun/
noun phrase

lower
lower
upper
location:
top/bottom/
upper/lower

Position/Location
On the lower part of the phone; exactly in the middle
On the surface

Ring/silent switch
Camera(s)
Receiver
Headset jack
Sleep/wake button
Status bar
Application buttons
SIM card tray
Microphone
Dock connector
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Activity 9: Learning Essential Language Devices

Study the language devices that focus on common prepositions to describe
positions and verbs to connect between parts and describe positions of parts.
Language Device: Describing connection between parts
1. The home button is attached to the body.
2. The touch-screen is fitted over the body.
3. The headset is connected by the cable to the headset jack.
4. The memory card is inserted into a slot on the body.
Note: The other verbs that signal connection are: detach, join, connect,
support, fix, fit, lead, link, mount etc. Be careful, each verb is followed by
different prepositions. The voice is usually passive.

Language Device: Describing position of parts

1. The microphone is near/alongside/next to/close to the dock
connector.
2. The ring/silent switch is above/over the volume button.
3. The camera is below/beneath/underneath the sleep/wake button
Note: The other prepositions to describe positions are inside, outside, on
the left/right side, in the middle, beside, at the end of, etc.

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Activity 10: Describing Shapes and Locating Positions

Study the explanations from previous activities. Choose three parts of a cellular
phone from Activity 1. Create complete ideas to describe shapes and locating
positions. An example has been done for you. Show one of your complete idea
to the class.
For example:
The home button is attached to the body part of the phone.
It is located on the lower part of the phone; exactly in the
middle.
The shape is circular.

You put all together:

The home button is attached to the body part of the phone. It is located on the lower
part of the phone; exactly in the middle. The shape is circular.

Your selected parts:

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4.4 Language Device to State Functions

Activity 11: Learning Essential Language Devices
Study the language devices that focus on common prepositions to describe
positions and verbs to connect between parts and describe positions of parts.
Language Device
Stating function:
1. A phone speaker produces voice or sound.
2. A phone speaker enables us to hear voice or sound.
3. The function of a phone speaker is to make us hear voice or sound.
4. The function of a phone speaker is for making us hear voice or sound.

When stating functions, you can combine and change verbs in three ways.
1. Verbs in bare form
2. (Verb) + to + verb
3. (Verb) + for + verb + ing

For example:
6. Touch screen displays all applications buttons.
7. The function of a touch screen is to display all applications
buttons.
8. The function of a touch screen is for displaying all
applications buttons.

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Activity 12: Exploring a Text

Read or listen to the following text. Identify the functions of the parts of a
cellular phone. Underline each verb that explain a function.
Hello, my friends. My names Florita Diana Sari. This is my friend, Ima
Kusmayanti. Nowadays, people cannot live without their gadget. Its an important
development in the information, communication, and technology era. Today, we
are going to describe a telecommunication device: i-phone 4. There are three
aspects that we will highlight: the components, their positions, and their functions.
Okay, so, Im going to start from the lower part, to the right side, and to the
upper part of the phone. On the lower part of the phone, exactly in the middle,
there is a home button. The shape of the home button is circular. The home
button enables you to see the home screen as it is displayed or to return to the
home screen. The second component is the touch screen. Its located on the front
surface. The screen displays all the apps icons.
Next, there are volume buttons on the right side. The main function is to
increase and decrease the volume. The ring/silent switch is located above the
volume buttons. This switch is for changing from general mode to silent mode. The
front camera is fitted over the upper right surface. The front camera helps you to
focus on the picture that you want to capture.
The receiver is located near the front camera. Its in the middle of the upper
part. Its in line with the home button on the lower part of the phone. The receiver
acts as the speaker to make you hear the voice of your caller. At the top part of the
phone, in the upper right side, there is the headset jack. This jack connects the
headset to the phone. The next seven components will be described by my friend,
Ima.

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Thank you Florita. Now, Im going to move on to the upper left corner, then
to the left side, and to the lower part of the phone. The sleep/wake button is
located on the upper left corner. This button has a function to save the energy of
the phone battery. On the upper left of the screen, you will see the status bar. This
indicates a specific information about the phone, for example signal strength or
wi-fi connection.
The application buttons or icons are located on the surface of the screen.
The shape is like a square with rounded sides. All these buttons will bring you to
the apps available in the phone. The SIM card tray is located on the middle part of
the left side. This tray is where you put your SIM card.
Then, on the bottom part, you will see a microphone on the lower left
corner. When you call someone, you speak to this microphone. There is a dock
connector in between microphone and speaker. This connects the battery charger
to the phone. The speaker is located on the lower right corner. This speaker
enables you to hear the voice of your caller or the music that you play.
Now, lets see the back part. You can see the camera lens is mounted on the
upper left corner. The function is similar to the front camera. In addition, the
camera flash is located near the camera lens. The flash provides more light
whenever you take picture in a dark area or dark room.
Well, my friends. Weve described the components, positions, and functions
of each component of i-phone 4. Thats all. Thank you for your attention.

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Activity 13: Identifying Functions of Parts

Read or listen to the text in Activity 11 one more time. Note down the functions
on the space provided. Underline the verbs that you use. An example has been
done for you. Discuss your answers with the class.
Name of
Components
Home button

Functions
The home button enables you to see the home screen as
it is displayed or to return to the home screen.

Touch screen
Volume buttons
Ring/silent switch
Camera(s)
Receiver
Headset jack
Sleep/wake button
Status bar
Application buttons
SIM card tray
Microphone
Dock connector
Speaker

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Activity 14: Understanding the Construction of Compound and Complex

Sentences
Previously, you have learned about constructing simple sentences. When
constructing complete ideas, you can create compound and complex sentences
too. They consist of at least two sentences. They are combined using
conjunctions. Study the following explanation. Ask your teacher to give more
examples.
Coordinating Conjunctions for Compound Sentences:
cause (has similar meaning to because)
in addition
choice, option, alternative
opposition, contrast
choice, option, alternative
opposition, contrast
result of effect

FANBOYS combine words, phrases, and sentences.

For example:
1. The main function (of the volume button) is to increase the volume.
2. The main function (of the volume button) is to decrease the volume.
When you combine the two sentences above into a compound sentence, the sentence
will be:
The main function (of the volume button) is to increase and decrease the volume.

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Subordinating Conjunctions for Complex Sentences:

after
although
as
as far as
as soon as
as if
as though
because
before
even if
even though
inasmuch as
though

in order (that)
insofar as
in that
lest
no matter how
now that
once
provided (that)
since
so that
supposing (that)
than
in case (that)

unless
until
when
whenever
where
wherever
whether
while
why
how
if
that
till

These conjunctions only combine clauses and sentences.

Mainly, these conjunctions show the relationship between ideas or show the opposite
between ideas.

Some intended uses of the conjunctions:

although, even though, though, whereas, while
because, since, unless
so that, thus, therefore
after, before, since, when, whenever
where, wherever
if, as if, even if, unless
as, until

Showing opposition, contrast

Showing cause
Showing the result of effect
Showing relationship concerning time
Showing relationship concerning place
Showing possibility
Showing relationship between ideas

For example:
1. The home button enables you to see the home screen.
2. The home screen is displayed.
3. The home button enables to return to the home screen.
When you combine the three sentences above into a complex sentence, the sentence
will be:
The home button enables you to see the home screen as it is displayed or to return to
the home screen.
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The example above is actually a combination of complex-compound sentence.

Correlative Conjunctions:
bothand
not onlybut also
notbut
eitheror
neithernor
whetheror
asas

Bothand
Not onlybut also

These are comparative devices. You use them to make

comparison.

Notbut
Eitheror
Neithernor
Whetheror not
As..as

These conjunctions combine words, phrases, and sentences.

These conjunctions can be used for simple, compound, and complex sentences.
For example:
1. The function of the front camera is to capture pictures.
2. The function of the back camera is to capture pictures.
When you combine the three sentences above using a correlative conjunction, the
sentence will be:
The function of both the front camera and the back camera is to capture pictures.

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Activity 15: Understanding the Use of Relative Pronouns

Besides using the conjunctions above, you can also use relative pronouns to
construct complex sentences. Study the explanation on relative pronouns
below. Ask your teacher to give more examples.
Relative pronoun

Use

who

subject or object pronoun

for people

whom

object pronoun for people

whose
which

that

possession for people

animals and things
subject or object pronoun
for animals and things
subject or object pronoun
for people, animals and
things

Example
I like new students who turn off his
phone in classroom.
My student whom I admire uses her
phone to check the meaning of a
word.
Do you recognize whose cellular
phone is this?
You should select a cellular phone
which fits your bills and needs.
I dislike students that use their
cellular phones all day long.

Activity 16: Constructing Reduced Complex Sentences

When you are using relative pronouns that or which to combine two
sentences, sometimes you can delete them and change the verb following
that or which. Study the explanation below. Ask your teacher to give more
examples.
When you construct a complex sentence, you actually create a more densed sentence.
This kind of sentence is rich with information because you combine two or more
sentences into one.
For example:
i. You should select a cellular phone.
ii. The cellular phone fits your bills and needs.
You should select a cellular phone
which fits your bills and needs.

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1. I dislike students.
2. These students use their cellular phones all day long.
I dislike students that use their
cellular phone all day long.

I dislike students using their

cellular phones all day long.

1. The mini apps are called widgets.

2. These widgets are useful for smartphone users.
The mini apps which are called
widgets are useful for smartphone
users.

The mini apps called widgets are

useful for smartphone users.

1. The home button is attached to the body part of the phone.

2. It is located on the lower part of the phone; exactly in the middle.

The home button which is attached

to the body part of the phone is
located on the lower part of the
phone; exactly in the middle.

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The home button attached to the

body part of the phone is located on
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Activity 17: Combining Information

Now, select three parts and practice combining two to four information into one
or two sentences. You may construct compound or complex or even complexcompound sentences.
The home button is attached to the body part of the phone.
It is located on the lower part of the phone; exactly in the
middle.
The shape is circular.
The home button enables you to see the home screen as it is
displayed or to return to the home screen.

Example 1:
1. The circular home button attached to the body part of the phone which is
located on the lower part of the phone; exactly in the middle, enables you to
see the home screen as it is displayed or to return to the home screen.

Example 2:
2. The circular home button attached to the body part of the phone

and

located on the lower part of the phone; exactly in the middle, enables you to
see the home screen as it is displayed or to return to the home screen.

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4.5 Review
Project 1: Browsing the Internet Go Futher to the Future
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Create a group of two to four people.

Select a futuristic gadget that you wish to have.
Find as many articles as you can on the web to support your information.
Discover at least 10 parts, positions of parts, and functions of parts from the
articles. Note: you can creatively make up the names of the parts.
Make a simple description. You must construct simple, compound and complex
sentences.
You may attach the devices picture.
Type your task in A4 papers and print them.
Prepare for your part.
Describe your gadget to your teacher. Remember, try not to read aloud. This
time, you must challenge yourself to describe using your own words.

Alternative:
You can record a video of your performance. Submit your poster and your video
to your teacher.

Project 2: Drawing a Picture WowWhats That?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Create a group of two to four people.

Select an amazing that you have seen (maybe used) in your life.
Give a name to the gadget.
Draw the gadget on a big paper size A1. You may add some colors to your pictures.
You must identify at least 10 parts.
Describe the positions and the functions of the parts on a separate piece of paper.
Write them in simple, compound and complex sentences.
g. Type your task in A4 papers and print them.
h. Prepare for your part.
i. Describe your gadget to your teacher. Remember, try not to read aloud. This time,
you must challenge yourself to describe using your own words.

Alternative:
You can record a video of your performance. Submit your poster and your video
to your teacher.

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Project 3: Creating a Poster New Discovery

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.

Create a group of two to four people.

Select a gadget that you wish to discover.
Give a name to the gadget.
You must identify at least 10 parts.
Describe the positions and the functions of the parts. Write them in compound and
complex sentences.
Type your task in A4 papers and print them.
Create a very eye-catching poster using your computer.
Print the poster using A4 photo paper.
Prepare for your part.
Describe your gadget to your teacher. Remember, try not to read aloud. This time,
you must challenge yourself to describe using your own words.

Alternative:
You can record a video of your performance. Submit your poster and your video
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Evaluation of Unit 4
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class
Lecturers Code
Selected Project

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________

Writing Skills:
Aspects

Score (1-4)

Handwriting (readable or not)-smart choice of font (if typed);

has spaces between words

Mechanics and Spelling

Sentence fluency
Construction of Ideas (clear and easy to follow)
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

Speaking Skills:
Aspects
Correct Pronunciation
Proper Word Use
Proper Use of Expressions
Flow of Speech (less fillers and pauses)
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Score (1-4)

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

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4.6 Intermezzo: Expressions to Ask for Permission
Study the expressions that you can use when you want to ask a permission to
your teacher or your friends. Explore also the expressions that you can use
when someone asks for your permissions.

Expressions: Asking for Permission

Would it be all right if I borrowed your textbook?
May I go to the bathroom, please?
Please, may I wash my hands?
Would you mind if I asked you something?
Do you mind if I choose my own member?
Can I leave the class early, please?
Please, can I sit right over here?
Is it okay if I submit my homework via email?

Giving permission:
Yes, please do.
Sure, go ahead.
Sure.
No problem.
Please feel free.

Refusing to give permission:

Im sorry, but thats not possible.
I'm afraid, but you can't.
No, please dont.
No, you cannot.

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Unit 5
ICT in Our Life

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Text organization in academic text
2. Outlining in reading and writing
3. Essential transition signals

5.1 Text Organization in Academic Text

Activity 1: Becoming Familiar with Text Organization
Related to writing a text, there are five common types on how you can organize
your own text. Study the following explanation. Ask your teacher to show you
more examples.
Text
Structure
Sequence

Signal Questions
What items, events, or
steps are listed?
Do they have to happen
in this order?
Do they always happen
in this order?

Signal Words
(transition signals)
Step 1: First, to begin with,
initially,
Step 2: Second, Afterward, next,
then
Step 3: Third, thereafter, then,
next, etc.
Step 4: (final step): Finally, at last

In addition,
moreover,
furthermore,
also, too.
First,
second,
third, fourth,
last

Sequence of time: day, month,

year, era

Description

What specific person or

place or thing or idea
being described?
How is it being
described?
What is important to
remember about it?

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Compare and
Contrast

What things are being

compared?
In what ways are they
alike?
In what ways are they
different?

Similarity:
Similar to, alike, as well as,
similarly
Not onlybut also, bothand,
eitheror
Difference:
However, on the other hand,
different from, as opposed to

Cause and
Effect

What happened?
Why did it happen?
What caused it to
happen?

In addition,
moreover,
furthermore,
also, too.
First,
second,
third, fourth,
last

Cause:
So, because, because of, since,
therefore, thus
Effect:
As a result, for this reason, due to
this reason, this led to

Problem and
Solution

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What is the problem?

Why is this a problem?
Is anything being done
to try to solve the
problem
What can be done to
solve the problem?

Problem:
Question is, dilemma is, the
puzzle is,
Solution:
To solve this, one answer is,
the solution is

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Activity 2: Recognizing Text Organization

Now, read the next six (6) texts carefully. Identify the text structure. Identify
and underline signal words. Check your answers with your teacher.
Text#1

The Internet is named after the Internet Protocol, the standard communications
protocol used by every computer on the network. The Internet can powerfully leverage
your ability to find, manage, and share information. For example, you can visit any
websites to find information quickly. Furthermore, you can update your own websites
anywhere and anytime. By creating link, you can also share your websites with others.
Never before in human history has such a valuable resource been available to so many
people at such little cost.

Text structure: ________________________________

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Text #2

The maximum effect of the internet is actually on the daily life of the individuals. Now,
life has become drastically smooth and easy over the internet. Back then, seeking for a
job required several visits to the offices and companies and interviews. Today, all what is
required is you detail resume emailed to the company's analysis division. As the results,
you can quickly find out any possibilities for getting the job instead of waiting and
getting rejected in the end. Even in the minor daily life activities like traveling and
planning is also related to the internet in some way or the other. Internet can now be
used to inquire about the flight timings and delays which make it easier to plan for the
departure time. Indeed, the Internet has made our life so much easier.

Text structure: ________________________________

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Text #3

Confusion about the difference between the World Wide Web which is known as the
Web and the Internet has arisen because the Web has become extremely popular and
currently accounts for the majority of Internet traffic. The difference between the
Internet and the Web is sort of like the difference between highways and a delivery
service. The Internet is like the highways. Information traffic from the Web travels over
the Internet On the other hand, the Web is like the delivery service. Delivery service
trucks use highways to move packages from one place to another. Now, with these
illustrations, though they are different, but most importantly they support one another.

Text structure: ________________________________

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Text #4

With the increasing of danger on the Internet especially targeting on children, many
parents have trouble in controlling what their children are surfing on the Internet. To
solve this, here are several ways that parents can do to protect their children. The first
solution is that parents should be familiar with the names of websites that kids should
never visit. In addition, parents can install parental lock to prevent their children visiting
websites that contain illicit images. Most importantly, parents must limit their childrens
computer time in a day. These three ways hopefully can help parents to sleep soundly at
night knowing that they have protected their children from the Internets threats.

Text structure: ________________________________

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Text #5

The number of people visiting websites on the Internet drastically increased from time
to time. The first world-wide-web software was created in 1990 by Tim Berners-Lee in
which the software was released to the public in 1991. By then, the number of internet
hosts had grown to more than 600,000 as web browsers took off. In 1992, there were
over a million computers connected to the internet. This doubled to over two million in
1993, the same year in which the White House and United Nations were connected. By
1994, the number of internet hosts grew to more than three million and the web grew
by more than 341,000 per cent. In 1995 Microsoft launched Microsoft Internet Explorer
to compete against Netscape while Sun Microsystems launched Java. The term internet
was defined for the first time, while the number of internet hosts grew to more than
four million.

Text structure: ________________________________

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Text#6

Connecting to the Internet from your computer is very easy. Here are the basic
instructions for setting up the Internet connection using the Internet wizard. First, open
the Connect to the Internet wizard by clicking the Start button. Second, click the Control
Panel. After that, select the Network and Internet. Once the Network and Internet is
open, click the Network and Sharing Center. Then, choose Set up a connection or
network. Last, click Connect to the Internet. Now, you are connected to the Internet.

Text structure: ________________________________

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5.2 Outlining in Reading and Writing

Activity 3: Getting Familiar with Outlining
Outlining is an effective ways to help you become an organized person.
Outlining in reading helps you understand the information in the text.
Meanwhile, outlining in writing helps you to brainstorm for ideas for your own
text. Study the following text and the outlining.

My Ideal Cellular Phone

An ideal cellular phone would have four qualities. First, it would be useful.
I should be able to use my cellular phone to update information on my lecturers
assignments from my friend. Also, I could call my parents whenever Im running
out of my allowance. Second, it would be durable. I dont want a cellular phone
that will wear out in a few months. I expect a good cellular phone to last a few
years. Third, it would not be expensive. Of course, I expect to pay for quality, but
I dont think I should need to get a bank loan to buy a cellular phone. I think the
kind of cellular phone I like should cost around one million rupiah. Fourth, and
most important, it would be simple. I do not need too many features on my
phones. I only need three functions: calling, texting, and listening to music. If I
could find a cellular phone with these four qualities, I might buy and keep it for a
long time.
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Spider Map
1. update information
and assignments
2. call parents

1. last for a few years,

not a few months

useful

Main idea 1

durable

Main idea 2

Topic:
Phone
Cellular phone
Ideal cellular phone
My ideal cellular phone

Main idea 3

not
expensive

1. cost around one

million rupiah

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Main idea 4

simple

1. do not have too

many features

a. have three
functions

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Activity 4: Outlining a Text

Find a partner. Choose one of the text in Activity 2. With a partner, outline the
next using the following outlining diagram. Write your answers on the space
provided. Ask your teacher to help you.

Text structure:
sequence

Text structure:
description

Text structure:
compare and
contrast

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Text structure:
Cause and effect
Problem and solution

Your selected text

Text structure
Outline

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: ________________
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5.3 Essential Transition Signals

Activity 5: Recognizing Useful Transition Signals
In Activity 2, you recognize several transition signals used in the six text. You
need transition signals or also known as sentence connectors to make your text
more organized. Study the following common transition signals. Ask your
teacher to give more examples on how to use them in between sentences.

To introduce an example:
especially
for example
for instance
frequently

as well as
besides
equally important
finally
further
furthermore

in addition
moreover
one could also say
nor
not to mention

eventually
finally
first
followed by
last
meanwhile
next

previously
second
simultaneously
subsequently
third
ultimately

earlier
finally
soon
then
thereafter

previously
prior to
at this time
before
during

To indicate time:
after
afterwards
at this point
immediately
initially

it is true that

To indicate sequence or order, or logically divide an idea:

after
afterwards
and then
at this point
at this time
before
concurrently

admittedly
no doubt

To introduce an additional idea:

additionally
again
also
and
and then
another

take the case of

to demonstrate
to illustrate

To show agreement:
of course
certainly

in this case
one example of this is
on this occasion
specifically

To compare:
another way to view this
balanced against
by comparison

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likewise
like

similarly
whereas
while

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To contrast:
a different view is
and
balanced against
but
conversely
differing from

in contrast
in spite of
instead
nevertheless
one could also say

on the other hand

still
whereas
while
yet

consequently
for this reason
hence

therefore
thus

To show cause and effect:

and so
as a consequence
as a result

nevertheless
notwithstanding
still
unlike
yet

To introduce an opposite idea or show exception:

alternatively
but
despite
even though
however

even so
however
in contrast
on the contrary
on the other hand

To summarize or conclude:
as a result
as shown
consequently
finally
hence
in brief

in conclusion
in other words
in summary
on the whole
summing up

therefore
thus
to conclude
to summarize
ultimately

Activity 6: Using Transition Signals Properly

Read the text below. Add necessary transition signals on the space provided.
Ask your teacher to check your text.
All over the world, people are gaining access to the Internet. More and more people are
using computers to go online. (1) ______________, in 2002, there were approximately
eight million Internet users in Indonesia. (2) _____________, there were almost 65
million in the year of 2007. (3) _______________, Internet use around the world grew
by 600%. Now, people in the city at least spend three to four hours using the Internet
everyday. (4) _____________, the number of Internet users keep growing.

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5.4 Review
Project 1: Library Research
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Visit the campus library.

Find a text or an article about technology.
Print or scan (then print) the text or the article.
Use colorful markers to highligh the transition signals that you find in the text.
Create an outline based on the text or the article. You should use one of the
outlining diagrams in this unit.
6. Write proper citation. See the reference list on the back of this textbook to help
you.
7. Submit your work to your teacher.

Project 2: Chain Writing

1. Form a group consisting 4-7 people.
2. Decide on a topic.
3. Assign roles to each person:
a. Initiator : the person who writes the first sentence
b. Responder 1-2: the person who writes the second and third
sentence based on the first sentence
c. Responder 3-4: the person who writes the fourth and fifth sentence
based on the first sentence
d. Closer: the person who writes the last sentence
4. Create an outline based on the result of your groups text. You should use one of
the outlining diagrams in this unit.
5. Identify your group text structure.
6. Type the text neatly.
7. Submit your work to your teacher.

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Evaluation of Unit 5
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class
Lecturers Code
Selected Project

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________

Reading Skills:
Aspects
Neatness of Project Result (smart choice of font;

Score (1-4)

has spaces between words)

Thoroughness and Precision

Proper Citation
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

Writing Skills:
Aspects
Neatness of Project Result (smart choice of font;

Score (1-4)

has spaces between words)

Mechanics and Spelling

Sentence fluency
Construction of Ideas (clear and easy to follow)
Overall Task Completion
Mechanics and Spelling
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

* You may copy/cut/tear this page.

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5.5 Intermezzo: Writing Process

A good writing needs a process. Process of writing is somehow related to
reading strategy. Study the writing process below. Ask your teacher or your
classmate to share his/her writing experiences.

Steps
1. Think about it

2. Write it down
3. Make it better

4. Make it correct

5. Share it with others

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a. Choose and narrow a topic.
b. Brainstorm to gather ideas and information for
your first draft.
c. Create an outline.
a. Write your first draft.
b. Check for CONVENTION: mechanics and spelling.
a. Check your first draft for irrelevant sentences so
that you are FOCUS.
b. Write your second draft.
a. Correct grammatical errors and misused words so
that your writing has STYLE.
b. Write your final draft.
Submit your final draft to your teacher or publish your
writing.
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Unit 6
Social Network

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Elements of a good paragraph
2. Essential verbs to describe things
3. Language Device to compare and contrast
6.1 Elements of Paragraph
Activity 1: Getting Familiar with Paragraph
Previously, you have learned about constructing a complete idea in sentences.
Now, lets learn about a paragraph. It is a piece of writing focusing on ONE topic.
It should be easy to read and well organized. Study the following information
about a paragraph (Walters, 2000). Study the terms that you need to know from
now on. Ask your teacher for more explanation.
Smaller Scale

Bigger Scale

Text (Essay)

(Introductory Sentence) +
Topic Sentence

Introductory Paragraph:
must have Thesis
Statement

Supporting Sentences:
Major and Minor Details

Body Paragraphs:
Major and Minor Details

Concluding Sentence

Concluding Paragraph

Paragraph

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Illustration of a paragraph:

Activity 2: Exploring Sentences in Paragraph

There are at least four types of sentences in a paragraph. Study the information
below.

1.

An INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE is usually located in the beginning and gives general

statement before a TOPIC SENTENCE.
For many writers, the first sentence is very important because it serves as a "hook" that
intrigues their readers and helps them to get into the TOPIC SENTENCE that they will
focus on their paragraph.
A good INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE may follow one of these technniques:
1. Question
2. Amazing fact
3. Story

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For example:
Question
Does anyone in this class use a social network app, such as LINE or BBM?
Amazing
Last year, there were more than 10 million LINE and BBM apps users in
fact
Indonesia.
Story
One of my favorite social network apps is WhatsApp.

2.
The next type and the most important element in a paragraph is TOPIC SENTENCE
because it GLUES all sentences together.

A topic sentence is like a promise.

Commonly, TOPIC SENTENCE is usually the FIRST or LAST sentence. Sometimes, it can
even also be in the SECOND or SECOND LAST sentence.
A topic sentence consists of topic and controlling idea.

Topic is the FOCUS of your writing. Controlling idea sets limit to the information being
discussed in a paragraph. The controlling idea of a topic sentence will guide a writer to
STAY FOCUSED on the TOPIC he chooses. Controlling idea will also set text structure of a
paragraph.

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For example:
Topic Sentences

Patterns of Paragraph

There are variety of social network applications

used among university students.

DESCRIPTION
(definition and/or examples)

There are four simple steps to install BBM in your

cellular phone.

SEQUENCE

Despite having differences, LINE and BBM share

similarities.

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

Overuse of cellular phone leads to a dangerous

radiation that can cause a serious disease, for
instance cancer.

CAUSE-EFFECT

Here are helpful tips to reduce oversharing

information in social media.

PROBLEM-SOLUTION

3.

The third is SUPPORTING SENTENCE that provides the ingredients to support the topic
of a paragraph. SUPPORTING SENTENCES can be facts, incident, reasons, and examples
(FIRE).
SUPPORTING SENTENCE can have MAJOR and MINOR details. But not all SUPPORTING
SENTENCES have minor details.
MAJOR DETAILS: These types of details directly explain or support the CONTROLLING
IDEA of the paragraph in ONE COMPLETE SENTENCE.
MINOR DETAILS: These types of details explain the MAJOR DETAILS in the paragraph.
Typically, a MINOR DETAIL comes after a MAJOR DETAIL.

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For example:
Types of
SUPPORTING SENTENCES
Details
Fact
Based on Tel-Us survey, university students use a social network app at
least three hours a day.
Incident
When you overshare information via a social network, it can cause an
unnecessary .
Reason
I like to use WhatsApp because it is simpler compared to other apps.
Examples

There are many kinds of social network applications available, such as

LINE and BBM.

4.
The last type is a CONCLUDING SENTENCE that ends your paragraph smoothly. You
should be able to create creative and memorable ending. A good CONCLUDING
SENTENCE may follow one of these forms:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Repeat the topic sentence in different sentence structure or words

Summarize the supporting sentences
Give an opinion
Give advice
Offer hope
Make prediction
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For example:
Repeat the
topic
sentence

Topic sentence:
Despite having differences, LINE and BBM share similarities.
Concluding sentence:
In brief, these are the similarities and differences of LINE and BBM.

Summarize
the
supporting
sentences

Now, with these illustrations, they have three similarities and four
differences.

Give an
opinion or
write about
your feeling

In conclusion, though they share similarities and differences, I prefer to

use LINE.

Give advice

Now, I believe if youre looking for a more private IM app, then BBM
might be right for you.

Offer hope

These two apps surely can bridge people to stay connected no matter
where they are.

Make
prediction

Perhaps one day, LINE and BBM will become one single application.

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Activity 3: Identifying Sentences in a Paragraph

Read the text below about LINE and BBM. Recognize all four sentences in a good
paragraph are present. Complete the breakdown table with the sentences from
the text. Add the type of supporting sentences that you discovered. Discuss your
answer with your teacher.
Instant Messaging or in short, it is called IM has become a vital demand for
individuals including university students because it connects them no matter how
much the distance is. Two most popular IM apps: LINE and Black Berry Messenger
known as BBM share similarities and differences. Related to their developers,
LINE was developed by LINE Corporation in Japan, whilst BBM was developed by
Black Berry in Canada. LINE can only be used using about fourteen languages. On
the other hand, BBM can be used in multilingual more than in LINE. In addition to
chatting, both provide services to share pictures and audio. You can play LINE
bubble or LINE Pokopang, but you cannot play any game in BBM. Now, if you are
looking for a fun app, then LINE is the best choice for you.

The breakdown:
Introductory sentence: Instant Messaging or in short, it is called IM has become a
vital demand for individuals including university students
because it connects them no matter how much the
distance is
Topic sentence:
Supporting sentence:
Type: major: fact

LINE was developed by LINE Corporation in Japan, whilst

BBM was developed by Black Berry in Canada.

Type: __________
Type: __________
Type: __________
Concluding sentence:

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Activity 4: Composing Sentences

Now, combine the following words into complete sentences. You may add many
other words to make these sentences complete. Refer to the previous unit to
help you. The first word has been done for you. Check your answers with the
class.
1. LINE;BBM; better; social; network; app; three reasons; is; for; a
LINE ______________________________________________________ ____.

2. Find; best; social; network; app; services; many; ways; are; there; the; to
There _____________________________________________________________.

3. Through; wi-fi; connection; sending; data; convinience; and; affordable; is

Sending __________________________________________________________.

Activity 5: Identifying Topic and Controlling Idea

Check your sentences from Activity 4. When you observe carefully, these
sentences are examples of TOPIC SENTENCES. Rewrite the complete sentence
for each number. Then, identify the topic and the controlling idea of those
sentences.
1. The sentence: _____________________________________________________.
The topic: _________________________
The controlling (main) idea: _____________________________
2. The sentence: _____________________________________________________.
The topic: _________________________
The controlling (main) idea: _____________________________
3. The sentence: _____________________________________________________.
The topic: _________________________
The controlling (main) idea: _____________________________

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Activity 6: Identifying Types of Sentences

By now, you should be aware of the characteristics of each sentence in a
paragraph. Study information in Activity 2 to help you remember the
characteristics. Identify the following types of sentences. Write IS for
introductory sentence, TS for topic sentence, SS for supporting sentence, and CS
for concluding sentence on the space provided. Check your answers with your
teacher.
1. _______ There are basically two features that people love the most when it
comes to iPhone 5.
2. _______ Who doesnt have a social network account nowadays?
3. _______ To sum up, these are the components, positions, and functions of each
component of i-phone 4
4. _______ Now you know that cellphone radiation is dangerous to our health, but
you can protect your health by following aforementioned suggestions.
5. _______ Initially, BBM was only intended for Black Berry phone.
6. _______ Similar to making a phone call using a cellular phone, the first step that
you do is lift the handset and dial a number.
7. _______ Many of you usually have selected driving mode available in your
smartphones.
8. _______ So far, there are five aspects being elaborated: calling vs. texting, no
headset vs. headset, phone mode when driving, where you keep your
phone, and position of phone when you sleep.
9. _______ Cellular phone or cell phone is a type of sophisticated
telecommunication device.
10. _______ The ring/silent switch is located above the volume buttons.

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Activity 7: Ordering Sentences

Read the following sentences carefully. Put them in the right order. Write the
order on the space provided below. Remember the order should be: IS, TS, SSs,
and CS. Check your answer with your teachers.
1.
2.
3.
4.

First, they can communicate with international students from across the nation.
The other activity is that they can gain from others knowledge and experiences.
There are so many activities that students can do with using social network.
These are the four activities that students can do via social network, such as
Facebook.
5. Most importantly, students can explore the network to gain access to limitless
information.
6. In addition, students can also participate in private groups to share ideas and
solutions.
7. The social network brings heaven into students life.
The correct order is:
________________________________________________________.

Activity 8: Recognizing Irrelevant Sentences

Remember, your controlling idea (main idea) make your writing FOCUS. Identify
the main idea in the text below. Spot several sentences that seem unrelated to
the main idea. Scratch (draw a line) on the irrelevant sentences. Ask your
teacher to check your version.
Main idea: ________________________________
(1) There is no doubt that social network is one of the greatest humankind's inventions
of the last century. (2) However, some people believe that social network creates many
problems. (3) For example, teenagers spend hours talking or writing to whom they
called friends, but they actually never meet face to face with one another. (4) But, I also
think that social network brings us many benefits. (5) People can have access to the
latest news and have online friends. (6) Also, people can overshare unnecessary
information on their social networks. (7) Another important benefit is that the Internet
is a great means of communication. (8) Invitation to play online games becomes
annoying and filled our news feed every single minute. (9) The worst is that there are
many people who are addicted to online chatting and become depressed. (10) Thus, I
believe that social network gives us more disadvantages than advantages.
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6.2 Essential Verbs to Describe Things

Activity 9: Vocabulary Exploration
You have learned about word stress in Unit 3. Pronounce the following words
with correct stress on the right syllable. Pay attention to your teacher. Repeat
after your teacher. Then, identify the part of speech for each word.

Activity 10: Recognizing a Word with Two Functions

Some English words can be both verb and noun or noun and adjective. Study the
verb list in Activity 1. Select three words that have a role as verb and noun. Use
a good dictionary to help you. Ask your teacher to check your work. An example
has been done for you.
Verbs
Function

Part of
Speech
V

Meaning
Operate

Utility

Example of Use
A cellular phone functions as a
telecommunication device.
The function of a cellular phone is as a
telecommunication device.

Note:
Be careful with s-v agreement, especially when the subject is singular. In addition, be
careful also with plural and singular noun. The noun must match the verb.
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Verbs

Part of
Speech
V
N

Meaning

Example of Use

Verbs

Part of
Speech
V
N

Meaning

Example of Use

Verbs

Part of
Speech
V
N

Meaning

Example of Use

Activity 11: Recognizing Verbs and Verbals

Verb is the most important word in a sentence or expression. In many occasion,
verb can act as the verb or the noun in certain sentences. Study the explanation
below. Ask your teacher to give more examples.
verb

verbal

dislike

students

that

use

their
cellular
phone

all day
long.

The main
subject

Verb

Subject#2

Relative
pronoun
(conjunction)

Verbal

Object

Adverb of
time

Short version: I dislike students using their cellular phone all day long.

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The mini apps

called

widgets

are

useful

for smartphone users.

The main
subject

Verbal

The main
subject

Verb

Adjective

Object

Long version: The mini apps which are called widgets are useful for smartphone users.

From the two examples above, you must be aware when you find or use more than two
verbs. It means you are probably writing a compound or a complex sentence.

6.3 Language Device to Compare and Contrast

Activity 12: Using Adjective and Adjective Phrases
When comparing and contrasting two objects or more, you can use adjectives
and adjective phrases. Study the following explanation. Ask your teacher to give
you more examples.
When comparing two or more objects or persons, you use comparative and superlative
adjectives. The constructions are:
a. adjective + -er + (than)
b. (the) + adjective + -est
For example:
4. The color of iPhone 4s casing is darker than Samsung
Galaxy Youngs casing.
5. The color of iPhone 4s casing is the darkest.

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In addition, you can also use adjective phrases. The constructions are:
a. more/less + adjective + (than)
b. (the) + most/least + adjective

For example:
1. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is more compatible than iPhone 4.
2. iPhone 4 3 is less compatible than Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
3. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the most compatible smartphone.
4. iPhone 4 is the least compatible smartphone.

Activity 13: Recognizing Transition Signals to Compare and Contrast

Remember, you can use transition signals to compare and contrast two objects
or more. Study the explanation below. Ask your teacher to give more examples.
1. Stating Similarity
a. Similary
b. Both
c. Also
d. Too

For example:
1. Similarly, LINE and BBM function as messaging apps using the mobile phone
network.
2. Both LINE and BBM function as messaging apps using the mobile phone network.
3. LINE and also BBM function as messaging apps using the mobile phone network.
4. LINE functions as messaging apps using the mobile phone network and BBM does
too.
Similary and both can be placed in the beginning of a sentence. Meanwhile, also is
placed in the middle and too is placed at the end. When you use also in spoken English,
you can place also in the beginning or at the end. For example: Also, I like LINE. I like
LINE also.
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2. Stating Difference
a. Unlike
b. But
c. However
d. Meanwhile
For example:
1. Unlike LINE, BBM only provides emoticons.
2. BBM has emoticons, but LINE has many stickers to represent our messages.
3. You can play games in LINE. However, BBM does not have games.
4. LINE provides many games, meanwhile, BBM does not.

Unlike is placed in the beginning of a sentence. However and meanwhile can be placed
in the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. But can only be placed in the middle of a
sentence. When you use but in spoken English, you can place but in the beginning or in
the middle. For example: But, I dont use BBM. I like LINE, but I dont like BBM.

Activity 14: Writing Introductory Sentences

Write good introductory sentences for the two texts below on the space
provided. Complete the introductory sentences. For the introductory sentences,
the first word of Text#1 is Internet and Text#2 is Websites. Discuss your
answers with the class.
Text#1: Internet
_______________________________________________________________________.
Internet has made a great impact on work, leisure and knowledge. Now, millions of
people at work have easy and immediate access to do their jobs. They do not need to
meet their business partners in different parts of the world just to negotiate the
business, but with an internet access, they can meet in person through a virtual
meeting. Moreover, Internet also can be an escape from work for their leisure activities
such as downloading music, video games, and playing games with multiplayers around
the globe. The last, internet is considered as a great source of knowledge as students
and teachers find it useful to help them with students homeworks and teacher learning
and teaching materials. Indeed, with the help of Internet, people in most parts of the
world really take the advantages of its presence.

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Text#2: Websites
_______________________________________________________________________.
There are several different functions of websites. A website can function as a personal
website, a commercial website, a government website or a non-profit organization
website. Personal websites are typically dedicated to a particular topic or purpose.
Sometimes, personal websites can also become commercial websites for the purpose of
selling and buying. In addition, government websites provide information including
regulations and legal matters in particular countries. On the other hand, non-profit
organization websites usually support government websites with additional important
information regarding useful programs for the prosperity of the people. Now you know
the variety of functions of websites.

Activity 15: Writing Topic Sentence

Write good topic sentences for the two texts below on the space provided.
Complete the topic sentences. For the topic sentences, the first word of Text#3
is E-mail and the first words of Text#4 are There are. Discuss your answers
with the class.
Text#3: E-mail
Nowadays, Internet has brought many features to ease people in their daily
communication, including e-mailing. E-mail ____________________________________.
One category of e-mail is junk mail. When most people sign on to their computers, they
are greeted with a flood of get-rich-quick schemes, invitations to pornographic web
sites, and ads for a variety of unwanted products. E-mail users quickly become good at
hitting the delete button to get rid of this garbage. The second category that clogs
most peoples electronic mailbox is forwarded mail, most of which also gets deleted
without being read. Often, these forwarded emails say This is not hoax which is in fact
hoax. The third and best category of e-mail is genuine personal e-mail from genuine
personal friends. Getting such real, thoughtful e-mail can almost make up for the
irritation of the other two categories. All in all, these are some examples of types of emails.

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Text#4: Websites
Finding websites has become an important skill for both students and teachers to
master. There are ________________________________________________________.
First, integrate the internet into a unit of study by finding a Web site with the
information needed for one component of the unit. Post the Internet address and clear
directions for the assignment near the computer. Second, encourage students to make
good use of their computer time with bookmarking to eliminate the simple errors that
are frequently made when typing in Web addresses. Third, create a graphic organizer to
help learners choose concepts and facts that fit the assigned topic. By knowing these
three tips, students will find the web easy to access, and can make the Internet a
learning tool to enhance their study.

Activity 16: Writing Supporting Sentences

Write four (4) relevant supporting sentences for the text below. Circle the topic
and controlling idea. Write your answers on the space provided. Discuss your
answers with the class.
Text#5: web browsing
Who says that modern technology brings more benefits to our life? For example, web
browsing is annoying in several situations. (1) ________________________________.
(2) ____________________________________________________________________.
(3) ____________________________________________________________________.
(4) _____________________________________________________________________.
These are some of the many crazy situations where people can be disturbed when they
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Activity 17: Writing Concluding Sentence

Write a good concluding sentence for the two texts below on the space
provided. Complete the concluding sentence. For the concluding sentence, the
first words of Text#6 are To sum up, these are. Discuss your answers with the
class.

Text#6
There are lots of benefits that we can get from the internet, but dont you know many
people use it for crimes? Here are several steps to avoid cyber crime in Internet. First,
make sure you have strong passwords and keep them safe. Second, protect your
computer with security software. Third, protect your personal information. The last,
review bank and credit card statements regularly. To sum up, these are
_______________________________________________________________________.

6.4 Review
Project 1: Writing a Review Cool Stuff
1. Find a partner for this project.
2. Choose two things that you want evaluate (review).
3. Find related information about the things that you have selected.
4. You may use printed or online articles.
5. Then, create your own sentences using at least 4 words from Activity 5.
6. You review must consist of:
9. Title
10. Introduction (brief statement about the two things): introductory and topic
sentences
11. Critical review: supporting sentences
12. Final remark: concluding sentence
7. Type your task in A4 papers and print them.
Cool Stuff
8. Submit it to your teacher.

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Project 2: Making Comment Column Choice of the Week

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Find a partner for this project.

Choose two things that you want to compare and contrast.
Find related information about the things that you have selected.
You may use printed or online articles.
Then, create your own sentences using at least 4 words from Activity 5.
You review must consist of:
a. Title
b. Introduction (brief statement about the two things): introductory and topic
sentences
c. Plus and minus: supporting sentences
d. Final choice: concluding sentence
7. Type your task in A4 papers and print them.
8. Submit it to your teacher.
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Evaluation of Unit 6
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class
Lecturers Code
Selected Project

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________

Writing Skills:
Aspects
Neatness of Project Result (smart choice of font;

Score (1-4)

has spaces between words)

Mechanics and Spelling

Sentence fluency
Construction of Ideas (clear and easy to follow)
Overall Task Completion
Mechanics and Spelling
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

* You may copy/cut/tear this page.

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6.5 Intermezzo: Editing a Text

Good grammar reflects on good writing. You must reduce grammatical errors in
your writing. Remember S-V agreement is very important. Identify the errors in
the text below. Write down the correction near them. Ask your teacher to check
your answers.

Future Technology
Imagine you are in a super sophisticated realm. You open doors and automatically, the
lamp switches
lamps switch

lamps switchs on. You greet your neighbor, Ms. Predari. She sit on her porch reading a

book that can talk. Then, you see her friend, Ms. Florita come by to her house. Ms.

Florita bring out a tiny laptop from her purse. Then, she begin to type using hologram

keyboard and send a message via her Facebook account. At the same time, they talks for

a while via Skype to their friends, Ms. Retno in America. A robot that resemble a human

come from inside bringing a tray of food. They drinks juices and eats cookies. Ms.

Predari spot you looking from your window. She wave and call out your name. Finally,

you decides to join them chatting with many people from around the globe.

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Unit 7
Modern Technology

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Brainstorming for ideas
2. Models of Basic Academic Text
3. Writing Time
7.1 Brainstorming for Ideas
Activity 1: Reading to Get Ideas
Some of you may choose to read to get ideas for your writing. For some people,
reading can be a passive activity that leads to boredom. One thing that you can
do to make your mind up for reading is applying K-W-L strategy. Study the
graphic organizer below. Then list the ideas that you get from the text.
The K-W-L strategy stands for what I Know, what I Want to learn, and what I did Learn.
By activating your background knowledge, it improves comprehension of reading text.

What I already
KNOW

WHAT I need to find out

What I LEARNED

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You will experience KWL reading strategy. Do the before activity first, then
continue to the after reading. With a partner, list down information what you
know, what you want to learn more, and what you have learned about the
impact of technology on our lives. Share your opinion with the class.
Before Reading

After Reading

K
What do you already KNOW
about the impact of
technology on our lives?

W
What do you WANT to learn
more about the impact of
technology on our lives?

L
What have you LEARNED
about the impact of
technology on our lives from
the text?

Before reading

Before reading

After reading

Share your opinion:

I think

As you read the text, discover the meaning of the following words and phrases:
Words/Phrases
Intended Meanings and Examples of Usages
Highly restricted
Sedentary lifestyle
Worked wonders
Magic in waiting
Boon to society
Taken its toll
Lose its charm
Pricey luxuries
Priceless joys

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Under Contradictions Lies Similarities

(Modified from Oak, 2012)
A benefit of communication technology not often talked about is the technologys ability
to give disabled people the ability to communicate. Communication technology, like
electronic communication boards and specialized computer software, helps to give a
voice to individuals whove previously gone unheard.
(Anonymous, 2012)
Despite the notion above, think of the days when there were no computers and
no modern means of transport. Our life was highly restricted due to the unavailability of
technological applications. Daily life involved a lot of physical activity. Life of the
common man was not as luxurious as that of modern times, but we were more active.
Exercise was integrated into routine physical activities. It was contrary to the sedentary
lifestyle of today, which leaves no time for exercise and fills days with inactivity and
laze. Today we don't want to, and thanks to technology, don't even need to, walk, move
around or exert physically to get things done. We have the world at our fingertips.

Think of the days when there were no online messengers, no emails and no cell
phones. Indeed cellular technology made it possible for us to communicate over
wireless media. Web communication facilities have worked wonders in speeding longdistance communication. On the other hand, they have deprived mankind of the
warmth of personal contact. Emails replaced handwritten letters and communication
lost its personal touch. With the means of communication so easily accessible, that
magic in waiting to reach someone and the excitement that followed have vanished.

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We think of technology as a boon to society for the Internet has bred many
unethical practices like hacking, spamming and phishing. Internet crime is on the rise.
The Internet, being an open platform lacks regulation. There is no regulation on the
content displayed on websites. Overexposure to the Internet has taken its toll. In this
virtual world, you can be who you are not, you can be virtually living even after you die.
Isn't this weird? Children are spending all their time playing online and less or almost no
time playing on the ground. Youngsters are spending most of their time social
networking, missing on the joys of real social life.
The impact of technology on society is deep. It is both positive and negative.
Technology has largely influenced every aspect of living. It has made life easy, but so
easy that it may lose its charm one day. One can cherish an accomplishment only if it
comes after effort. But everything has become so easily available due to technology that
it has lost its value. There is a certain kind of enjoyment in achieving things after striving
for them. But with everything a few clicks away, there is no striving, there's only striking.
With the developments in technology, we may be able to enjoy all the pricey luxuries in
life but at the cost of losing its priceless joys.
Questions for discussion:
1. What does the text mainly discuss? It focuses on ______________________.
2. According to the author, what are the good effects of technology to our society?
He stated that _________________________________________________.
3. According to the author, what are the bad effects of technology to our society?
He mentioned that ______________________________________________.
4. Which part of the text do you like? I really like _________________________.
Some ideas that I could use for my writing are:
1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________

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Activity 2: Listening to Get Ideas

Those who doesnt like reading, listening to text is another option to get ideas
to write. Listen to a conversation between Simon and Todd share what they
feeling about using phone. Then, answer the following questions to help you
understand the text. Then list the ideas that you get from the text.

1. How does Todd feel about his phone? He ________________________________.

2. What does Todd refer to his cellular phone? He calls it______________________.
3. What does Simon call his cellular phone? He calls it ________________________.
4. How does Todd feel when somebody calls him and he is unable to return his/her
call? He feels _____________________________________________________.
5. What did he do with his phone when he does not want to call people? He usually
_______________________________________________________________.
6. Instead of liking his phone, what kind of technology does Todd prefer to use? He
likes to use ______________________________________________________.
7. What is the meaning of Simons expression agree to disagree? It means that
__________________________________________________________________.
How many terms did you catch from the listening text referring to phone? Write the
terms down:

1.
2.
3.
4.

_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________

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Questions for discussion:

1.

Who do you agree with concerning using a phone, Todd or Simon? I agree with
__________________.

2.

What do you think about using phone? I think __________________________

3.

When do you think a phone is really essential device in your life? Probably, its
when ___________________________________________________________.

4.

In what situation do you think a phone is not really necessary? I believe when
___________________________________________________________.

Some ideas that I could use for my writing are:

1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________

Activity 3: Watching to Get Ideas

For many people, watching is another choice to get ideas for writing. Watch a
video on the latest high-tech gadget. Discover information listed below as you
watch the video. Then list the ideas that you get from the text.

1. The name of the gadget is _____________________________.

2. Its main functions are ________________________________.
3. The gadget costs around ______________________________.
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4. The gadget was produced by a company named __________________________.

5. Daniels favorite gadget is ___________________________________________.
6. Natalies favorite gadget is __________________________________________.
7. I think the kind of people who will likely buy the gadget are _________________.
8. If someone gives me the gadget, I would ________________________________.

Some ideas that I could use for my writing are:

1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________

Activity 4: Deciding on a Topic

After experiencing three ways to get ideas for your writing, its time to DECIDE a topic.
If you are still confused, try to do the following steps:
1. Think of

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Create a list of possible topics that interest you.

Visit the library or search online articles to help you build background knowledge.
Discuss with your friends or consult your teacher.
Set your limit carefully.
Then, finally, after deep and long consideration, the topic for my writing is
________________________________.
7. Start your first draft.

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7.2 Models of Basic Academic Texts

Activity 5: Exploring Academic Texts for Good Models
If you are still confused on how to start, explore this activity. There are many
kinds of academic texts. One of them is paragraph or essay. If you refer to Unit
6, you will discover that you can start writing a paragraph before your write an
essay. Study the following texts in the form of paragraph to give you some ideas
on how to organize your own writing.
Text #1
Topic: what happens when making a phone call
Brainstorming for ideas:
a. Making outline (mind mapping)
b. Listing related actions and events
c. Choosing related words
d. Stringing words into sentences
e. Writing the first draft

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The draft:
The advancement of technology including telephone has eased people
to stay connected. Here is important information on what happens when
you make a phone call. The first step that you do is lift the handset and dial a
number. If you are using fixed phone at home, you lift the handset from the
cradle and then dial a number. The second step is that you have to wait. As
you wait, you will hear a dial tone. This dial tone confirms the connection.
Then, the switch rises and the telephone are connected to the routing
network. Finally, you can have a conversation. These are the steps and
processes of making a phone call.

Notes:
Introductory sentence: amazing fact
Topic sentence: sequence
Supporting sentences: 3 procedures and 3 processes
Concluding sentence: summarizing the supporting sentences
Total of sentences: 10 sentences
If you want to give a title to this text, what would your title be?
______________________________________________________

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Text#2
Topic: i-Phone 4s features
Brainstorming for ideas:
a. Making outline (mind mapping)
b. Listing related features:
i.
what i-phone 4 can do
ii.
what features are useful to me
c. Choosing related words: actions = verbs; parallelism
d. Stringing phrases into sentences
e. Writing the first draft

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The draft:
People around the world own different kinds of cell phones that fit
their bills and their needs. My choice is iPhone 4 and there are many
activities that I can do using my phone. For example, I can send text
messages to my friend or forward the text to my groups. The second feature
is single-calling and multi-calling. I can call my mother and my father at the
same time, and then, we would have a family conversation. The third feature
is sending pictures. I can take a picture and send it to whoever I want. I even
can post it in my social network. The fourth feature is browsing the Internet.
When you find a wi-fi spot, you can surf the Internet for free. You can check
your email and read e-book. All in all, my iPhone 4 makes my life easier.

Notes:
Introductory sentence: fact
Topic sentence: description: listing
Supporting sentences: 4 major details and 6 minor details
Concluding sentence: giving opinion
Total of sentences: 12 sentences
If you want to give a title to this text, what would your title be?
______________________________________________________

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Text#3
Topic: LINE and BBM
Brainstorming for ideas:
a.
Making outline (mind mapping)
b.
Listing similarities and differences
c.
Choosing related words and transition signals
d.
Stringing phrases into sentences
e.
Writing the first draft

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The draft:
Instant Messaging or in short, it is called IM has become a vital demand for
individuals including university students because it connects them no matter how
much the distance is. Two most popular IM apps: LINE and Black Berry Messenger
known as BBM share similarities and differences. Related to their developers, LINE
was developed by LINE Corporation in Japan, whilst BBM was developed by Black
Berry in Canada. LINE can only be used using about fourteen languages. On the
other hand, BBM can be used in multilingual more than in LINE. In addition to
chatting, both provide services to share pictures and audio. You can play LINE
bubble or LINE Pokopang, but you cannot play any game in BBM. Now, if you are
looking for a fun app, then LINE is the best choice for you.

Notes:
Introductory sentence: fact
Topic sentence: compare and contrast
Supporting sentences: 4 major details and 1 minor details
Concluding sentence: giving opinion or suggestion
Total of sentences: 8 sentences
If you want to give a title to this text, what would your title be?
______________________________________________________

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Text#4
Topic: Ways to protect us from cellphone radiation and keep ourselves heatlhy
Brainstorming for ideas:
a.
Making outline (mind mapping)
b.
Listing ways: add details for causes and effects
c.
Choosing related words and transition signals
d.
Stringing words and phrases into sentences
e.
Writing the first draft
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The draft:
Similar to behavior such as compulsive shopping, cellphone use can become
addictive too. This leads to a dangerous radiation that can cause a serious disease,
for instance cancer. There are several ways to protect us from cellphone radiation
and keep ourselves heatlhy.
Lets contrast calling and texting. You might not realize that sending text is
safer than calling. I suggest you to text more and call less. This is because texting
requires less signal power than calling or receiving calls on your phone. When your
ear receives too much signals, this can lead to brain damage. It seems like a
conservative option, but if you really want to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure,
texting or instant messaging is the best option.
The next aspect is the use of headset. Wearing a headset, such as EMF proof
headset also reduces the chances to get phone radiation because it works like a
stethoscope and filters potential harms of cellphone transmission into our ears.
When you put your cellphone close to your ears for too long, for example, one hour
in a day, of course, this leads to brain damage. If you dont really like wearing
headset, then at least switch to speaker mode in your phone and keep your phone
at 5 feet away from you, as far as you can hear clearly.
The next aspect is what kind of phone mode suitable when you are driving
car or motorcycle. Many of you usually have selected driving mode available in your
smart phones. This is actually not a good choice because you can still receive phone
calls or texts. Most likely, the phone calls or the texts distract you. When you are
distracted or lose concentration, a car accident can happen. This can cause death. I
think it would be best if you select offline or airplane mode. This way you can focus
on your driving and stay away from any accidents.
The fourth aspect is where you keep your phone, especially when you go out.
Putting your phone on your pockets is not a good option, especially for males. This
is because the phone can send radiation when it rings or vibrates. Remember, cell
phones are miniature antennas that constantly send and receive information. In the
long term, this can cause your male organs impotence. To avoid this, you can
always put your cellphone in your bag or bagback. Or if you feel more comfortable
putting it inside your pocket, dont forget to select offline or airplane mode.

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Continue
The last aspect is the perfect position of your cellphone when youre asleep.
Many of us often fall asleep with our cellphone laying next to us. This is dangerous
because the phone mode is on. Remember, phones are miniature antennas that
constantly send and receive information. Even when you sleep, our brain is still
active. Thus, when the phone mode is on and it is near our head, it endangers our
brain. You can get headache, easily forget things, and often lose concentration. Just
make sure, before you fall asleep, put your cellphone a little bit far away, about 5
feet from your head. You can put it on your bed table or in your bed drawer. This
way you can sleep peacefully.
Now you know that cellphone radiation is dangerous to our health.
However, you can protect your health by following my suggestions.

Notes:
Introductory Paragraph
Introductory sentence: amazing fact
Thesis statement: cause and effect
Body#1:
Topic sentence: major detail 1: stating a way explaining why
Supporting sentences: 4 minor details
Concluding sentence: giving opinion or suggestion
Body#2:
Topic sentence: major detail 2: stating a way explaining why
Supporting sentences: 2 minor details
Concluding sentence: giving opinion or suggestion
Body#3:
Topic sentence: major detail 3: stating a way explaining why
Supporting sentences: 4 minor details
Concluding sentence: giving opinion or suggestion
Body#4:
Topic sentence: major detail 4: stating a way explaining why
Supporting sentences: 4 minor details
Concluding sentence: giving opinion or suggestion
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Body#5:
Topic sentence: major detail 5: stating a way explaining why
Supporting sentences: 7 minor details
Concluding sentence: giving opinion or suggestion
Concluding paragraph:
Concluding sentence: giving opinion or suggestion
Total: 5 paragraphs
If you want to give a title to this text, what would your title be?
______________________________________________________

7.3 Writing Time

Activity 6: Completing Paragraph
Now you know the text structures in academic writing. To experience a good
writing process, select one of the paragraphs below. With your group, complete
the paragraph. Show your completed paragraph to the class. Ask your teacher
to check your paragraph.
Text Type #1
Today, the Internet has become the most ever powerful tool for man throughout the
world. However, like every single innovation in science and technology, the Internet has
its own advantages and disadvantages. Surely internet __________________________.
The Internet also _____________________________________________. On the other
hand, The Internet_____________________________. In addition, the Internet
_____________________________________________________________________.
Though, the Internet can create _____________________________________________,
its advantages _________________________________________________________.

Text structure: ____________________

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Text Type#2
Everyone can access the Internet and savor the benefits that it offers. Connecting to the
Internet can cost you less money when you follow these simple steps. First of all,
________________________________________________. Next step, ______________
______________________________________________. Finally, ___________________
_____________________________.

Knowing

these

three

easy

steps,

______

______________________________________________________________________.

Text structure: ____________________

Text Type#3
The Internet was originally designed to facilitate communication and research activities.
However, the dramatic increase in the use of the Internet in recent years has led to
internet

addiction.

For

example,

____________________________

_________________________________________________________. Another case is

__________________________________________________________________.

The

worst is _______________________________________________________________.
Knowing these three cases, _________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.
(modified from Fazio et.al., 1990)

Text structure: ____________________

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7.4 Review
Project 1: Creating Mini Magazine
1. Form a group consisting 6-10 people.
2. Decide on one main topic (umbrella topic).
3. Then, each of the member decide on their own topic based on the main topic.
4. Each of you should conduct library research and online research for articles to
help you build background knowledge.
5. Each of you should brainstorm for ideas.
6. Each of you must create an outline or mind mapping. See the examples in this
unit to help you.
7. Each of you must write a paragraph. Your paragraph must consist of:
a. Introductory sentence (optional): 1 sentence
b. Topic sentence (obligatory): 1 sentence
c. Supporting sentences (obligatory): 5-10 sentences
d. Concluding sentence (obligatory): 1 sentence
8. Each of you must interesting and relevant pictures based on your paragraph
9. With your group, use application such as Microsoft Publisher atau Corel Draw
atau Adobe Photoshop to create an amazing mini magazine.
10. Submit your mini magazine to your teacher.
a. You may submit printed or soft file of your mini magazine

Todays Headline
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_________________________
_________________________
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Project 2: Creating Digital Mini Magazine

1. Form a group consisting 6-10 people.
2. Decide on one main topic (umbrella topic).
3. Then, each of the member decide on their own topic based on the main topic.
4. Each of you should conduct library research and online research for articles to
help you build background knowledge.
5. Each of you must brainstorm for ideas.
6. Each of you must create an outline or mind mapping. See the examples in this
unit to help you.
7. Each of you must write a paragraph. Your paragraph must consist of:
a. Introductory sentence (optional): 1 sentence
b. Topic sentence (obligatory): 1 sentence
c. Supporting sentences (obligatory): 5-10 sentences
d. Concluding sentence (obligatory): 1 sentence
8. Each of you must add interesting and relevant pictures based on your paragraph
9. With your group, use application such as Windows Movie Maker or Multimedia
Flash or Adobe Captivate to create an amazing digital mini magazine.
10. Submit your digital mini magazine to your teacher.
a. You may save the digital mini magazine into a CD-ROM or create a link in
YouTube.

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Evaluation of Unit 7
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class
Lecturers Code
Selected Project

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________

Writing Skills:
Aspects
Neatness of Project Result (smart choice of font;

Score (1-4)

has spaces between words)

Mechanics and Spelling

Word use
Sentence fluency
Organization (use transition signals effectively)
Focus (topic writing is clear, stay on topic, provide
interesting and relevant details)

Construction of Ideas (clear and easy to follow)

Style and voice (show personality)
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

Mini Magazine:
Aspects

Score (1-4)

Organization (head title, authors, table of content)

Lay out (easy to follow, contrast color, and clear
picture, not crowded page)

Reference (pictures and related articles)

Fonts (readable)
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

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7.5 Intermezzo: Prepositions

Prepositions are a group of words that indicate relationships such as time, place,
position, direction, comparison, contrast, reason, manner, and possession. Part
of learning prepositions involves memorizing combinations of verbs and
prepositions that go together. Study the list of prepositions below. Try to do the
exercise.

Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. Check your answers with your
teacher.
1. Moreover, there are no scratches _________ the screen.
2. The application buttons or icons are located _________ the surface of the screen.
3. We can send pictures from our image gallery or picture taken _________ our
phone camera.
4. When the third step is done and the processes happen, you are connected
_________ the person _________ the other line
5. To avoid radiation, you can always put your cellphone _________ your bag or
bagback.
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Here are several combinations of verbs and prepositions that should help you
with your writing. Ask your teacher to show you examples when to use them.

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Unit 8
Downside of Technology

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Intonation in English Language
2. Registers in academic presentation
3. Elements of presentation
4. Language device for opening presentation

8.1 Intonations in English Language

Activity 1: Being Aware of Rising and Falling Intonation
Now, we move on to a specific speaking skill, that is presentation. Besides word
stress, you must also learn intonation. Basically, there are two kinds of
intonation in English: rising and falling. Intonation indicates what kind of
respond that a person wish to have. Study the explanation below.
Intonation is the use of changing vocal pitch to convey grammatical information or
personal attitude.
There are two kinds of intonation in English language
a. Rising
i.e. You like using chatting app.
b. Falling
i.e. You like using chatting app?
Remember:
Declarative

I need you to follow my instructions.

Falling

Imperative

Follow my instructions.

Falling

Exclamatory

My instructions are easy to follow, right!

Rising

Interrogative

Arent my instructions easy to follow?

Rising

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When you apply rising intonation, it sounds like a question. It means you request
someone that you talk to respond to your statement. But if your intonation falls, it
sounds more like a statement that doesn't require a real answer.

However, pay attention to the following expressions:

1. Do you like using chatting app?

2. Which chatting app do you like?

There is certain case in which a question applies falling intonation, but it requires an
answer.

Activity 2: Pronouncing Sentences with Right Intonation

Apply the proper intonation to the following expressions. Add the intonation
arrow for rising or falling intonation. Pay attention to your teacher. Repeat after
your teacher. Practice with a partner.

1. If you were brainstorming for some superb technological tools, what would you
write down?
2. When you have to choose between two game apps for your cellular phone, which
one will you choose?
3. Now, technology continues to develop, can you keep up?

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8.2 Registers in Academic Presentation

Activity 3: Getting Familiar with Registers
There at least four types of register in English language. Most of the time, as a
student, you are often confused between the use of casual or informal and
academic or formal register in your academic texts. You do not want to sound
too serious but, you also do not expect your audience to take you for granted.
Study the following registers
1. Informal register is intended usually for family and friends. You can use slang or
shortened phrases.
For example: Okay, so let see here.
Im gonna tell you about my i-Phone.
This is like the best phone ever, you know, besides i-Phone 5 that is.

2. Popular register is commonly used for magazine articles. You do not use slang
and there are no shortened words, but you can use some English idioms.
For example: Here is the condition of a used iPhone 4. It is in mint condition.
This phone is a notch above other smart phones because it has video call.
Indeed, it is the next best thing after iPhone 5.

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3. Conventional register is used for academic context. However, sometimes,

conventional and popular registers use similar words or phrases.
For example: Let me begin with describing its conditions.
First of all, my iPhone 4 is not new, but its in mint condition.

4. Abstract register is also for academic context. However, the choices of words
tend to be more serious.
For example: This is a second-hand iPhone 4.
The condition is not brand new, nonetheless, it functions well.
This phone is certainly the finest due to the video call.
Indeed, it is the preeminent of todays smartphone.

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Activity 4: Phrasal Verbs in Academic English

Although phrasal verbs occur most frequently in more informal spoken and
written English, academia also use them too. Study the following phrasal verbs
and one-word synonyms. Ask your teacher to give you more examples.
Phrasal Verbs
Be made up

Synonym
Consist of

Carry out (an

experiment/research)
Go into

Conduct
Discuss

Now, Id like to go into the favorite features.

Now, Id like to discuss the favorite features.
*you never add about after the verb discuss

Go/look back over

Revise, review

Go through

Check

Make up

Constitute

Point out

Observe

Point up

Highlight

I need to go back over the first chapter one more time.

I need to review the first chapter one more time.
You must go through the calculation of your data.
You must check the calculation of your data.
Teenagers make up nearly half of the cellular phone
selling.
Teenagers constitute nearly half of the cellular phone
selling.
Mr. Dadang points out that it is necessary to manage our
priority.
Mr. Dadang observes that it is necessary to manage our
priority
There are three aspects that we will point up: the
components, their positions, and their functions.
There are three aspects that we will highlight: the
components, their positions, and their functions.

Put forward (an

idea, opinion, plan)

Present, address

There are three elements that Id like to put forward:

developers, main functions, and features.
There are three elements that Id like to address:
developers, main functions, and features.

Set out (to do

something)
Set out

Aim

This research is set out to discover the best product.

This research is aimed to discover the best product.

Describe

Im going to set out my i-phone 4

Im going to describe my i-phone 4

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An i-phone is made up variety of components.
An i-phone consists of variety of components.
My colleague and I carried out an experiement.
My colleague and I conducted an experiement.

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Activity 5: Using Proper Phrasal Verbs

Rewrite the sentences replacing the underlined word in each sentence with a
phrasal verb. Study the information in Activity 4 to help you. Discuss your
answers with the class.
1. We conducted a series of research to discover the best way to reduce radiation
of cellular phones.
__________________________________________________________________.
2. Ms. Aisya and Ms. Lisa present some fascinating theories on the development of
language use in social networks.
__________________________________________________________________.
3. An article titled future technology aims to prove that creating technology made
of soil is possible.
__________________________________________________________________.
4. Ms. Ima discusses the ways we can get great ideas for our writing from watching
movies.
__________________________________________________________________.
5. Mr. Azis highlighted the importance of bringing style and voice into our writing.
__________________________________________________________________.

8.3 Elements of Presentation

Activity 6: Getting Familiar with Types of Academic Presentation
Before you decide on designing and creating a presentation, unlike writing,
based on the purposes, Harlington and Lebeau (n.d.) categorized a presentation
into three types. Study the information below.

Informative

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We give the audience the gift of

information:
(1) about ourselves,
(2) about a place,
(3) about a product,
(4) about a gadget.

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We tell the audience:

(1) how to do something,
(2) how to operate
something,
(3) how to build something,
(4) how something happens.

Persuasive

Demonstrative

We make the audience:

(1) to do something,
(2) to choose something,
(3) to believe in something.

However, the elements of a presentation are similar to a good paragraph. Study the
following information.
Paragraph
Introductory Sentence +
Topic Sentence

Presentation
Hook + Introduction

Supporting Sentences:
Major and Minor Details

Body:
Major and Minor Details

Concluding Sentence

Closing Remark

Essay

Presentation

Introductory Paragraph +
Thesis Statement

Hook + Introduction

Supporting Paragraphs:
Major and Minor Details

Body:
Major and Minor Details

Concluding Paragraph

Closing Remark

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Now, check your paragraph, which kind of presentation will you perform?
_________________________________________________
In addition, a presentation also involves

body language

and

effective

visuals. Study the following example.

Organization of
the Text
Introduction

Rhetorical
Functions
Signposting:
Greeting
Making selfintroduction

Introducing the
topic

Stating purpose

Outlining

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Speech
Good morning, ladies
and gentlemen.
My names Ditha
Maryani. Im Industrial
Engineering student of
Telkom University.
Similar to behavior
such as compulsive
shopping, cellphone
use can become
addictive too. This
leads to a dangerous
radiation that can
cause a serious
disease, for instance
cancer.
Today, Id like to share
with you several ways
to protect us from
cellphone radiation
and keep ourselves
healthy.
There are five aspects
that Im going to
underline: calling vs.
texting, no headset vs.
headset, phone mode
when driging, where
you keep your phone,
and position of phone
when you sleep

Visual & Text

Outline
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Calling vs. Texting

No. Headset vs. Headset
Phone Mode When Driving
Where You Keep Your Phone
Position of Phone When You
Sleep

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Body 1
Body 1

Signposting:
Entering the
first detail

Let me begin by
contrasting calling and
texting.

Stating
information

You might not realize

that sending text is
safer than calling. I
suggest you to text
more and call less.

Stating cause

This is because texting

requires less signal
power than calling or
receiving calls on your
phone.
When your ear
receives too much
signals, this can lead to
brain damage.
It seems like a
conservative option,
but if you really want
to avoid unnecessary
radiation exposure,
texting or instant
messaging is the best
option.

Stating effect

Stating
suggestion

Body 2

Signposting:
The next aspect is the
Transition to the use of headset.
next
information

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Calling
vs.
Texting

Texting vs. Calling

The Bad Effect

Send more radiations

Solutions

SMS

Instant Messaging

Headset
vs.
No Headset

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Stating cause

Wearing a headset,
such as EMF proof
headset also reduces
the chances to get
phone radiation
because it works like a
stethoscope and filters
potential harms of
cellphone transmission
into our ears.

Stating effect

When you put your

cellphone close to your
ears for too long, for
example, one hour in a
day, of course, this
leads to brain damage.

Stating
suggestion

Body 3

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If you dont really like

wearing headset, then
at least switch to
speaker mode in your
phone and keep your
phone at 5 feet away
from you, as far as you
can hear clearly.
Signposting:
The next aspect is
Transition to the what kind of phone
next
mode suitable when
information
you are driving car or
motorcycle.

No. Headset vs. Headset

The Bad Effect

Send more radiations

Solutions

Headset

Speaker mode

Phone Mode
When Driving

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Stating cause

Stating effect

Many of you usually

have selected driving
mode available in your
smart phones. This is
actually not a good
choice because you
can still receive phone
calls or texts.
Most likely, the phone
calls or the texts
distract you. When you
are distracted or lose
concentration, a car
accident can happen.
This can cause death.

Stating
suggestion

Body 4

I think it would be best

if you select offline or
airplane mode. This
way you can focus on
your driving and stay
away from any
accidents.
Signposting:
Now, the fourth aspect
Transition to the is where you keep your
next
phone, especially when
information
you go out.

Stating cause

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your pockets is not a
good option, especially
for males. This is
because the phone can
send radiation when it
rings or vibrates.

Phone Mode

The Bad Effect

Car accident

Solutions

Where You Keep

Your Phone

Where You Keep Your Phone

Pocket

Bag

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Stating effect

Body 5

Remember, cell
phones are miniature
antennas that
constantly send and
receive information. In
the long term, this can
cause your male
organs impotence.
Stating
To avoid this, you can
suggestion
always put your
cellphone in your bag
or bagback. Or if you
feel more comfortable
putting it inside your
pocket, dont forget to
select offline or
airplane mode.
Signposting:
The last aspect is the
Transition to the perfect position of
next
your cellphone when
information
youre asleep.

Stating cause

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Many of us often fall

asleep with our
cellphone laying next
to us. This is dangerous
because the phone
mode is on.
Remember, phones are
miniature antennas
that constantly send
and receive
information.

The Bad Effect

Solutions

Bag

Bagpack

Position of Phone
When You Sleep

Position of phone when you sleep

next to you

on your bed table

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Stating effect

Stating
suggestion

Conclusion

Summarizing
the body

Signposting:
Closing
Signposting:
Thanking the
audience

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Even when you sleep,

our brain is still active.
Thus, when the phone
mode is on and it is
near our head, it
endangers our brain.
You can get headache,
easily forget things,
and often lose
concentration.
Just make sure, before
you fall asleep, put
your cellphone a little
bit far away, about 5
feet from your head.
You can put it on your
bed table or in your
bed drawer. This way
you can sleep
peacefully.
Well, ladies and
gentlemen, now you
know that cellphone
radiation is dangerous
to our health.
However, you can
protect your health by
following my
suggestions.
This is the end of my
presentation.
Thank you for your
attention.

The Bad Effect

No radiation

Too much
radiation can
cause negative
health effect

Solutions

on your bed table

in your bed drawer

Recap
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Calling vs. Texting

No. Headset vs. Headset
Phone Mode When Driving
Where You Keep Your Phone
Position of Phone When You
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8.4 Language Device for Opening Presentation

Activity 6: Recognizing Elements of Opening
The first ONE minute determines whether the audiences would like to continue
paying attention to you or not. Study the sequence of expressions when making
an introduction. You may practice with a friend. Ask your teacher to give you a
feedback.
The signpostings in introduction are:
1. Greeting & Making Self-Introduction
2. Introducing the Topic
3. Stating Purpose & Outlining

Aspects
Pre-greeting
Greeting
Opening
techniques
Thanking
Introducing
ones self
Stating task

Fairly Formal
Erm, perhaps we should begin.
Good morning, ladies and
gentlemen.
a. Question
b. Amazing Fact
On behalf of . . ., I welcome all of
you to . . .
My names . . .

More Friendly
OK, lets get started.
Morning, everyone.
a. Question
b. Amazing Fact
c. Story
Thanks for coming.
Im . . .

Im responsible for . . .

Im in charge of . . .

Stating
purpose

This morning Id like to

discuss/report/present

Warning for
questions or
comments

As I explain, if you have any

questions youd like to ask, Ill be
happy to answer them.

What I want to do this morning

is to talk to /tell/show you about

Feel free to ask any questions

you like as we go along.

Perhaps we can leave any

questions you have until the end
of the presentation.

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And dont worry, therell be

plenty of time left over for
questions at the end.

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Here is an example of an opening technique using question.

Question technique:
Good morning.
Everyone here knows the Internet, right? How many of you use
the Internet to help you with your study? Okay, today, Id like to
share with you, SEVERAL ACTIVITIES that STUDENTS like us can
do with the INTERNET. My names Ima Kusmayanti. Im
responsible for explaining INTERNET ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS.
Please hold your questions until the end of my presentation.

Try to act out the opening technique in front of the class applying correct word
stress and intonation.
Here are language devices that you can use for the opening technique. Ask your
teacher to give you more examples.

Language Device: Making effective opening

a. Questions Technique
1. Suppose . . . How would you . . . ?
2. Have you ever wondered why it is that . . .? If you have, well, if I
could show you . . . would you be interested?
3. How many people here this morning/afternoon/
Evening ? Well, imagine . . . Do you think thats
possible?
b. Amazing Facts Technique
1. Did you know that . . . ?
2. According to the latest study. . .
3. Statistics show that . . .
4. I read somewhere the other day that. . .
c. Story Technique
1. You know, . . .
2. When I think about . . .
3. Im reminded of . . .
4. Have you ever been in the situation where . . .?
5. I remember when . . .
6. It turned out . . .

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8.5 Review
Task 1: Making Jokes
1.
2.
3.
4.

Read the text below.

Prepare an introduction based on the story in the text.
Use one of the techniques for opening.
Perform 1-3 minutes in front of the class or in front of your teacher.

A joke:
There were three worms having a race in the afternoon. All of them put their best
efforts to reach the end line. Worm A said I see two worms in front of me, I must slide
faster. Worm B said hmm, the two worms are still behind me, I will win this race. But
Worm C said hey, how come I dont see Worm A or Worm B. Where in the world are
they?
Now, who do you think tell a lie here? __________________________
Why do you think so? _______________________________________

Alternative:
Find other jokes or funny stories that you really like. Create an opening to the
joke. Perform all together in front of your friends. Notice their reactions.

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Task 2: Making Respond to What would you do if?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Read the letter below.

Find out what happens and put yourself in the writers shoes.
Create an opening before you are re-telling what happens based on the letter.
Use one of the techniques for opening.
Perform 1-3 minutes in front of the class or in front of your teacher.

Bandung, September 17th, 2012

Dear Robbie,
Hi Robbie, with this letter I want to give know you. I WANT TO
CUT CONNECTION US. I have think this very cook cook. I know my
love only clap one hand. Correctly, I have seen you go with a
woman entertainment at town with my eyes and head myself.
You always ask for apology back back times. Your eyes drop tears
crocodile. You are really a man crocodile land. My friend speak
you play fire. Now I know you correct correct play fire. So, I break
connection and pull my body from this love triangle. I know this
result I pick is very correct, because you love she very big from
me. But I still will not go far far from here. I don't want you play
play with my liver. I have been crying night night until no more
eye water thinking about your body. I don't want to sick my liver
for two times. Safe walk, Robbie.
Girl friend of your liver,
Sri
PS: This river, I forgive you. Next river, I will kill you.
(modified from Nugroho, 2012)

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Evaluation of Unit 8
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class
Lecturers Code
Selected Task

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _____________________________

Speaking Skills:
Aspects

Score (1-4)

Pronunciation
Flow of Speech (less fillers and pauses)
Proper use of Opening Technique
Word use
Proper Use of Expressions
Essential body language
Artistic features (creativity)
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

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8.6 Intermezzo: Essential Body Language

When you start your presentation with an effective opening. Sometimes, it is
obvious that your symptoms of stage fright can be shown through your body
language. PHYSICAL MESSAGE is NON-VERBAL LANGUAGE. Study the
information about the aspects of physical messages. Hopefully, you will be able
to control your body movements during presentation.
There are four aspects of physical messages:
1. Eye contact
2. Posture
3. Gesture
4. Voice
1. Eye contact connects you with your audience. Bad eye contact disconnects you with
your audience. AVOID the following BAD EYE CONTACTS:

Good eye contact is a-three-step process.

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Practice this eye-contact exercise: catch, hold, release.

2. Posture conveys your confidence and readiness. Bad posture conveys

nervousness and discomfort. AVOID the following BAD POSTURES:

There are four simple steps to have a good posture for your presentation.

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Practice these four steps:

1. set your feet,

2. set your hands,
3. look at your audience,
4. begin with a loud voice!
3. Often, we make unnecessary movements with our hands and body. Here are several
bad gestures that you must avoid or try to reduce them. AVOID the following BAD
GESTURES:

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Remember, you must avoid or try to reduce doing these bad gestures.
4. Word stress, intonation, and sentence stress can help you with voices. AVOID the
following VOICES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Too much THROAT CLEARING

Speaking too SOFTLY
MUMBLING
Speaking too RAPIDLY (sounds breathless)
No INFLECTION (pitch, word stress, intonation, and pausing varieties)
Insering fillers: hmmumeu.

Practice saying this expression with the right

voice.

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Unit 9
Benefits of Technology

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Sentence stress in English Language
2. Language device for connecting one point to the others
3. Language device for closing presentation

Activity 1: Undestanding Sentence Stress in English

9.1 Sentence stress is rhythm or "beat" on certain words within a sentence. In
English you put stress not only on a syllable of a word, but also on certain words
in a sentence. Study the explanation below about content words and structure
words.
In terms of sentence stress, you must familiarize yourself with two kinds of words:
content words and structure words. Study the explanation below.

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There are four very important rules about sentence stress:

When you read a sentence aloud, visualize that the content words are the
teachersit means you must put stress on the words, and the structure words
are the studentsit means you do not stress the words.

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Activity 2: Applying Sentence Stress

Apply the proper sentence stress to the following expressions. Pay attention to
your teacher. Repeat after your teacher. Practice with a partner.

Try reading aloud these texts with correct sentence stress and intonation:
Hello, my friends. My names Florita Diana Sari. This is my friend, Ima
Kusmayanti. Nowadays, people cannot live without their gadget. Its an
important development in the information, communication, and technology
era. Today, we are going to describe a telecommunication device: i-phone
4. There are three aspects that we will highlight: the components, their
positions, and their functions.

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Good afternoon, my friends and my teacher. My names Aim Abdurrohim. I

am a student of Industrial Engineering, class of 2012. Instant Messaging or in
short, it is called IM, is quick online text-based communication. IM has become a
vital demand for individuals including university students because it connects
them no matter how much the distance is. In this opportunity, Id like to compare
and contrast two most popular IM apps: LINE and Black Berry Messager known as
BBM. Then I will tell you which one is the best choice for you. There are three
elements that Id like to address: developers, main functions, and features.

9.2 Language Device for Connecting one Point to Another

Activity 3: Exploring Signpostings for Details
Use the language devices of connecting gone point to another to create
effective and organized presentation. These devices are also known as
signposting. Study the language devices below.
Signpost expressions give signs for your story messages organization. Here are several
ways that transition signals are used in a presentation
a. Begin a Section
b. Explain the First Detail
c. Continue by the Next Person
d. Moving from One Section to Another
e. Explain the Second Detail
f. Continuing the Detail
g. Adding the Detail
h. Explain Significant Detail

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Language Device: Connecting One Point to Another

a. Directing the Audience to Another Information or Segment
(Transition)
1. Ok, lets start with .
2. Ok, now lets have a look in more details on...
3. So, first of all, lets look at ...
4. Now, lets have a look at ...
5. Lets turn now towards ...
6. Ok, lets move to .
7. Ok, now lets move on to the next point, which is ...
b. Directing the Audience Back to the Topic Being Discussed
1. OK, then.
2. Ok,
3. Anyway,
4. Getting back to.
5. As I was saying before..
6. Returning to what we were talking about before
7. Lets get back to what we were talking about before

You can also use transition signals in the previous units as your signposting in your
presentation.

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Here is an example of using signposting to connect one point to another:

Ok, lets start with communicate with international students. As you

know students can use Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo Chat Messager, and
Skype. So, they can add friends in their Facebook accounts. When
they find our international Facebook friends online, they can chat with
these friends.
As I was saying before that they can use Facebook, they are not only
talking about simple matters, but also discussing important and crucial
issues happening in the world, like economy, politics. Then, they can
see whether they share similar point of view or not.

Notice that the pronoun they is changed into we to indicate that a presenter
involves himself/herself with the experiences. This will create a special bond
(connection) between the presenter and the audiences.

Ok, lets start with communicate with international students. As you

know we can use Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo Chat Messager, and Skype.
So, we can add friends in our Facebook. When we find our
international Facebook friends online, we can chat with them.
As I was saying before that we can use Facebook, we are not only
talking about simple matters, but also discussing important and crucial
issues happening in the world, like economy, politics. Then, we can see
whether we share similar point of view or not.

Try to read aloud the text applying correct sentence stress and intonation. Ask your
teacher to give you feedback.

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Activity 4: Using Signposting Properly

Read the text below. This is the body part of a presentation script. Add proper
signposting from Activity 3 or transition signals from the previous units. Write
your answers on the space provided. Ask your teacher to check your answers.

(1)_______________ with their developers. These two messaging or chat apps

were developed in two different countries. LINE was developed by LINE Corporation
in Japan. It is compatible for all kinds of phones with variety of operating systems or
OS. (2) _______________, BBM was developed by Black Berry in Canada.
(3) _______________ Initially, BBM was only intended for Black Berry phone.
But, now, it is available for all kinds of phones and all kinds of operating system. LINE
can only be used using about fourteen languages. (4) _______________, BBM can be
used in multilingual. The number of languages in BBM is more than in LINE.
Related to their main functions, they share similarities. They both functions as
messaging apps using the mobile phone network. (5) _______________ , we need
our phones Internet connection. We can use LINE and BBM for sending messages to
a single person or we can do multi-person chats. LINE does not require any password.
But for BBM, it requires a PIN-like a password so that only a certain person can make
a connection with us.
(6) _______________ chatting, we even can share pictures and audio too. We
can send pictures from our image gallery or picture taken by our phone camera. The
third element is feature. LINE provides different colorful bright themes. The themes
can be famous cartoons and the like. BBM also provides different colorful themes,
but with darker colors. LINE also has many stickers to represent our messages. These
stickers come with many different characters. You can express feelings, activities, and
many more.
(7) _______________ LINE, BBM only provides emoticons. There are less
choices for us to represent our messages. Emoticons only related to our emotions or
feelings. Another feature from LINE is game. You can play LINE bubble or LINE
Pokopang and many other fun games. This is the only feature that BBM does not
have. You cannot play any game in BBM.

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9.3 Language Device for Closing Presentation

Activity 5: Exploring Signposting for Closing
Just like the concluding sentence, the closing indicates that you are about to
finish your presentation and you will say your FINAL REMARK to the audience.
Study the following useful expressions for closing before ending your
presentation.
The signpostings in closing are:
1. Summarizing
2. Closing
3. Thanking Audience
A good closing may follow one of these forms:
1. Repeat the topic sentence in different sentence structure or words
2. Summarize the supporting sentences
3. Give an opinion
4. Give advice
5. Offer hope
6. Make prediction

Language Device: Summarizing the Presentation

1. So weve discussed One , Two , Three, , and finally
2. OK, so that completes my presentation on .
3. Ok, so under the heading of , weve looked at four main areas.
Firstly, . Secondly, thirdly And finally .

Language Device: Closing the Presentation

1. Weve come to an end.
2. So, thats all I have to say for the moment.
3. Thats all then.
4. Ok, I think thats everything about
5. Ok, those are brief explanations

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Here are several useful expressions at almost the end of your presentation. You may
use these expression when you are provided time for discussions. The discussions
cover questions and comments from your audiences.

Language Device
a. Thanking the Audience
1. Thank you very much for your attention.
2. Thanks so much for being here.
3. I appreciate your attention.
b.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Inviting Questions
Do you have any questions?
Now, you may ask questions.
If you have any questions, Id be glad to answer them now.
If you see clouds above your heads, feel free to make them go away
by asking questions.

c.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Answering Questions
I apologize for not answering your question
Ive no idea right now, but I can find the answers for you.
Did I answer your question?
Is that OK?
I hope that answer your question.

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Here is an example of using signposting to close a presentation:

Summarize the supporting sentences:
So, we have discussed FOUR MAJOR INTERNET ACTIVITIES FOR
STUDENTS: communicate with international students, share knowledge
and experiences, use chat rooms for discussion, and access limitless
information. Thats all I have to say for the moment.

Activity 6: Making an Ending

Read the introduction and the body part of a presentation. Create an effective
ending. Write your version on the space provided. Then, try to practice
presenting the whole presentation in front of the class.
Good evening, everyone. My names Hisyam. Cellular phone or cell phone is a type of
sophisticated telecommunication device. People around the world own different kinds of cell
phones that fit their bills and their needs. This evening, Im going to describe my i-phone 4.
There are three information that I want to share with you: the conditions, the features of my
phone and my favorite features.
Let me begin with describing its conditions. First of all, my iPhone 4 is not new, but its
in mint condition. The casing is still smooth and clear. Moreover, there are no scratches on the
screen. This phone is a notch above other smart phones because it has video call. For sure, its
the next best thing after iPhone 5.
Now, lets move on to the many features. I can do many activities using my phone. For
example, the feature is texting. I can send text messages to my friend or forward the text to my
groups. The second feature is single-calling and multi-calling. I can call my mother and my
father at the same time. Then, we would have a family conversation.
The third feature is sending pictures. I can take a picture, then send it to whoever I
want. I even can post it in my social network. The fourth feature is browsing the Internet. When
you find a wi-fi spot, you can surf the Internet for free. You can check your email and read ebook.
Now, there are basically two features that I love the most: camera and speaker. What I
really enjoy are the camera lens and camera flash because they can capture pictures clearly. I
usually save the pictures in my gallery. Most importantly, the speaker is very useful. When you
connect headset to the headset jack, the speaker produces loud sound. This is good for
listening to music.
_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________.

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9.4 Review
Task 1: Story Telling 1
5.
6.
7.
8.

Study the pictures below.

Choose one of the pictures.
Prepare a story based on the picture.
Use one of the techniques for opening, signposting to connect one information to
another, and a closing technique.
9. Perform 2-5 minutes in front of the class or in front of your teacher.
10.
Picture 1

Picture 2

Picture 3

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Task 2: Story Telling 2: What a Bad Day

1.
2.
3.
4.

Read the story below.

Prepare your won story similar to this story.
You may write a draft.
Use one of the techniques for opening, signposting to connect one information to
another, and a closing technique.
5. Perform 2-5 minutes in front of the class or in front of your teacher.

My first day in college was a disaster. Since I was online all night long, few incidents
happened. First, I went to the wrong classroom for math. I was sitting in the class,
surrounded by people taking notes and paying attention to how to do equations, which
would have been okay if I was supposed to be in an calculus. In reality, I was supposed
to be in mathematics for engineering, and when I discovered my error, I had already
missed the first twenty minutes of a one-hour class. When I got to the correct class, all
twenty-five students turned and looked at me as the teacher said, Youre late. That
would have been bad enough, but in my next class my English teacher spoke so fast I
could not follow most of what she said. The only thing I did hear was that we were
having a quiz tomorrow over todays lecture. My day seemed to be going better during
programming class, that is, until we visited the lab. I had a sneezing fit because of one of
the equipments in the lab and had to leave the room. When I finally finished my classes
for the day, I discovered that my roommate took my motorcycle and had to wait for my
roommate to come and pick me up. My first day of school was so bad that I know the
rest will have to be better.

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Evaluation of Unit 9
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class
Lecturers Code

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________
: _________________

Speaking Skills:
Aspects

Score (1-4)

Pronunciation
Flow of Speech (less fillers and pauses)
Proper use of Opening Technique
Word use
Proper Use of Expressions
Essential body language
Artistic features (creativity)
Overall Task Completion
Feedbacks from your teacher:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

*You may copy/cut/tear this page.

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9.5 Intermezzo: Effective Visuals

Effective slideshows help your audience to understand your story message. Its
true that people pay attention more to visual information. Here are the three
steps to create effective slideshows:

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Practice and apply these steps to create effective slideshows.

But, remember, never, ever hand out copies of your slides, and
certainly not before your presentation. That is the kiss of death.
(Rose cited in Reynolds, 2008)

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Unit 10
ICT Engineers

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Essential words related to career in ICT
2. Model CV and Resume for ICT Engineers
3. Model interview for ICT job position
10.1 Essential Words Related to Careers in ICT
Activity 1: Vocabulary Exploration
Now, lets learn English in professional setting. Study the ICT career choices.
Discuss with a partner and match the career choice with the job description.
Write your answer in the blank provided. Then, use the table to complete what
the job title may create or develop in ICT career.

Career Choices
1
2

Game Developer
System Engineer

IT Support
(Helpdesk)
ICT Consultant

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Programmer/Designer
6

Multimedia
Designer

7 Project Manager
8

Network
Administrator

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ICT Technician
10
Software
Developer/
Programmer

11
Business Analyst
12
Telecommunication
Engineer

Job Descriptions:
a. I play a part in consulting, development, design, construction, maintenance, fault
management, programming, approval and analysis. I monitor systems and
respond to events - things like an alarm or a fault or any information that is sent
to us.
b. We build interactive educational courses that can be completed online. I work
closely with a programmer, an administrator and a technical person, who make
sure everything works.
c. I write the story which is the backbone of the game, and I also design the
gameplay.
d. Within IBM I service their Westpac account, taking calls from Westpac employees
and trying to solve their software and hardware problems.
e. I take care of all the company hardware and software, maintaining it, trouble
shooting and sorting out any issues that may arise. I also manage our IP
telephony system.

f. I talk to our clients about solutions for their companies. With a technical focus in
Security, I mainly service universities and government departments, protecting
companies from Internet or internal attacks.
g. My work is pretty varied, but I mostly do coding for websites and create
animations and web banners, as well as offering IT support to the team.

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h. I install and help maintain an organization's network environment. I get to work

with heaps of different technologies - things like frame relay, infrared,
microwave, DSL technology and all the computer network hardware whether it
be Cisco, Nortel and so on.
i. A good part of my day is spent programming. At present Im converting the
companys financial and inventory system to Windows, which is a great challenge.
I also spend a lot of time talking with other staff members - finding out their
needs and helping them out with any of their computer queries.
j. I work closely with our clients analyzing their businesses and understanding
what they need from their IT systems. I also develop training materials so our
clients are ready to use their new systems.
k. Most of my work revolves around project management - which involves leading a
team to get a particular job done, on time, within budget and with minimal risk.
l. I do a wide range of consultancy work, from meeting clients and working out
their ICT needs, to helping them develop high-level IT strategies, to building
entirely new IT systems for them.

Correct Answers are:

1
2
3
4

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___________
___________
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___________
___________
___________

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10
11
12

_________
_________
_________
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Job title

She/he may create or develop

Game developer

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Activity 2: Pronunciation Time

Practice pronuncing the following words. Pay attention the examples given by
your teacher.
Words

Syllables

Pronunciation

Administrator

administrator

[dmnstret]

Analyst

analyst

[nlst]

Business (Person)

business

[bzns]

Client

client

[klant]

Consultant

consultant

[knsltnt]

Designer

designer

[dzan]

Developer

developer

[dvlp]

Employee

employee

[mpli
mpli]

Engineer

engineer

[ndn]

Manager

manager

[mnd]

Programmer

programmer

[prgrm]

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Activity 3: Reading Time

Read the dialogue in the next page. Play a role with a partner. Pay attention to
the underlined words. Perform the dialogue in front of the class.
A
B
A

: Hi Tony, hows it going?

: Not bad, Andi. I just registered for the new semester.
: A penny for your thought. What do you think about getting a dream job? Is
it possible?
: Sure. My dream job would be a Web developer or game creator.
: Wow, thats a very competitive job. You need to be among the cream of the
crops.
: I know its difficult to get a plum job. Thats why Ill study hard so that I wont
play second fiddle or even become a back-room boy.
: You need to prepare yourself from now. I heard from my uncle that during the
job interview, all companies will separate the sheep from the goat.
: Ill definitely find some experiences during Geladi-job training. I dont mind if
Im paid peanuts. It should be a good way to learn the ropes so that Ill know
all the tricks of the trade.
: Good for you. Now, lets do this Engineering Math task.
Students like us are duty bound to do homework.

B
A
B
A
B

Activity 4: Vocabulary Exploration and Reading Time

Go back to Activity 2. Discuss the intended meaning of the underlined idioms.
Then, answer the questions.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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Idioms
A penny for your thought
The cream of the crops
A plum job
Play second fiddle
A back-room boy
Separate the sheep from the goats
Paid peanuts
Learn the ropes
The trick of the trades
Duty bound

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1. Whats Andis dream job? He wants to become _____________

___________________________________________________.
2. Whats Tonys opinion on Andis dream job? He thinks that ___
___________________________________________________.
3. How will Andi prepare himself to achieve his dream job? He will
________________________________________________.

EXTRA:
Tell your teacher about your dream job. Write them in a separate piece of
paper. Then, record your voice describing your dream job. Send your description
to your teacher in the next meeting.

10.2 Model CV and Resume for ICT Engineers

Activity 5: Reading Time
Check out a job vacancy below. Answer the questions. Check your answers with
your teacher.

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1. What is the name of the company offering the job vacancy?

Its ________________________________________________.
2. How many types of career are being offered by the company?
There are ___________________________________________.
3. What compensation will the new employee receive when being hired in the
company? He or she will get __________________
___________________________________________________.

Activity 6: Reading Time

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and resume are the requirements that a new employee
must submit along with the letter of application. Study the explanation below.
Write a summary of the differences between them (CV vs. Resume). Check your
answers with the class.
CV vs. Resume
The primary differences between a resume and curriculum vitae (CV) are the length,
what is included, and what each is used for. A resume is a one or two page summary of
your skills, experience and education. While a resume is brief and concise - no more
than a page or two, a curriculum vitae is a longer (at least two pages) and more detailed
synopsis.
A curriculum vita includes a summary of your personal data, educational and
academic backgrounds, teaching and research experience (job experience), publications
(patented works), presentations, awards and honors, affiliations, and other details
related to your expertise. You may even include your interests. In Europe, the Middle
East, Africa, or Asia, employers may expect to receive curriculum vitae.
In the United States, a curriculum vita is used primarily when applying for
academic, education, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying
for fellowships or grants. Thus, for job application, resume is preferable. A resume
consists of contact information, objective that matches the position you are applying
for, detailed information on your education (GPA, specialization, and relevant
coursework), technical skills, professional experiences, collegiate activities, and
references.
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Documents

The length

What are included What it is used for

CV

Resume

List several unfamiliar terms for you on the space provided below. Ask your
teacher to help you understand them.
1. __________________________
2. __________________________
3. __________________________
4. __________________________
5. __________________________

EXTRA:
Read other sources. Print out an example of CV and Resume that you think are
useful for you. Show it your teacher in the next meeting.

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Activity 7: Writing Time

Read an example of an application letter below. Follow the organization of the
letter to create your version of application letter based on the job vacancy the
previous activity. Write your letter on a separate piece of paper and submit it to
your teacher.
Ms. Ima Kusmayanti
ABC Software Dev.
Jl. Suryalaya No. 15
Bandung, West Java
July 22nd, 2013
Dear Ms. Kusmayanti
I am interested in applying for the post of Software Tester and enclose my CV for your
consideration.
I have a degree in Information Systems Management and an Intermediate Certificate in
Software Testing. In addition, I have experience of testing different phases in the software
lifecycle and in creating testing strategies for a wide range of software products. My current
day-to-day responsibilities include reporting problems, fixing bugs and writing and testing
software language.
While I am a logical and organized individual, I have excellent communications skills and
excel in giving presentations to technical and non-technical people alike. I understand the
commercial needs of the client and the importance of review meetings, at which I can
contribute effectively. I am proficient in planning the stages that are needed to meet the
clients requirements and communicate the milestones accordingly.
I would be excited to participate in the work of ABC Company and to contribute to its
success. I am eager to discuss my qualifications and experience at interview and can be
contacted on (022-61559350) or at ([email protected]).
I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely
Sofaliana Fasha

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10.3 Model Interview for ICT Job Position

Activity 8: Listening Time
Listen to a phone conversation. Fill in the blanks with proper verbs. These verbs
are related to job interview. Discuss your answers with your teacher. Then,
watch the video to check your answers.

A
B
A

B
A
B

: Hello, ____ this Mr. Agger?

: Yes. That would _____ me. Who am I _________ to?
: Yes. Im Silva from Microsoft. And congratulation, Sir. We
gladly ________ your proposal and youll be ___________ on
Wednesday at 10:00. How about that, Sir?
: I _____. Wednesday at 10:00. Thank you very much Mr. Silva.
: Youre welcome, Sir. Please _______ on time.
: _____________, Sir. Thank you, Sir. Good bye. Yeah!

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Activity 9: Watching Time

Watch a video about a job Interview in ICT Company. Complete the missing
words with proper forms of verbs. The first alphabet of the words is given to
you. Then, answer the questions. Check your answers with the class.

A
B
A

: Mr. Agger. Please, come in.

: Good morning, Mr
: Good morning Mr. Angger. Please, have a seat. Okay. So, tell me about
yourself, Mr. Agger.
: Okay. Hmm. I love m_________storyboard. I always have unique yet
interesting stories that can be fit in my games. I also dont mind w_________
in a team. It makes me happy to work with everyone.
: Hmm, Okay. Here, I have read your CV. Here you said that you were in the
Dream Cup in 2022 in Jakarta. Tell me about what you really do in your
team!
: It was sure a great time. I w_________ as the designer and system analyst at
that time. I w_________ the story which was the backbone in my games. I
also m_________ a thing about how the datas flow will be. I then
t________ the most easiest way so that our programmers could understand.
And after our game was f_________, I g_____ it to the tester as the beta
version of it. And then, I w_______ a report so I can fix any errors in it.
: I see. Now, Mr. Agger, Id like you to tell me what your greatest strengths
and weaknesses are. And how will your strengths h_________ you work in
this division?
: My greatest strength is my ability to work with many different people. I
enjoy l_________ everyone I meet, and in this position I believe that I will
e_______my ability to perform on my team. I also like to m_______ sure
that my work is perfect. So, I t______ to perhaps s_______ a little too much
time checking it. However, Ive come to a good balance by s________ up a
system to ensure everything is done correctly the first time.

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A
B
A
B
A

: Ok. So, what do you expect to see yourself five years from now?
: Within five years, Id like to be r__________ as a CFO and VP. And I also like
to make countless successful games.
: Oh, countless games, eh? Hmm, alright, Mr. Agger, your interview is over.
Thank you for your time.
: Thank you very much, Mr. Varmelin. Im looking forward for the result.
: Ok.

Questions for discussion:

1. What is the possible job position being offered to Mr. Agger?
Its the position of ___________________________________.
2. What were his responsibilities in his Dream Cup team? He was
__________________________________________________.
3. What are his strengths? He believes that he _______________
___________________________________________________.
4. How does he see himself in five years? Hed like to be _______
__________________________________________________.
5. What do you think about the way Mr. Agger answer every interviews question?
He seems _________________________.

Activity 10: Writing and Speaking Time

Create your own CV or Resume. You use job vacancy in this unit or you can find
other job vacancy from other sources based on your dream job. Then, write a
letter of application for the job that you want. Submit all these three to your
teacher in the next meeting. Then, explain to your teacher about the job that
you select and reasons why.

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Evaluation of Unit 10
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________

Writing Skills:
Aspects
Content of CV or Resume
Creative Display
Language Elements
Reference(s)
Feedbacks:

Score (1-5)

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

Speaking Skills:
Aspects

Score (1-4)

Pronunciation
Grammar and Vocabulary
Flow of Speech
Task Completion
Feedbacks:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

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10.4 Intermezzo
Activity 11: Types of Employment
Whether you are a recruiter or a job applicant, among the wide variety of
people at the workplace, there are three main types of individuals in terms of
their commitment to performance excellence. Watch a video about the three
types of employment. Complete the information. Discuss with your friends,
which type of worker are you?

Type of
Employment
The Freeloader

Characters

Goals

Prospective

The Hardworking

The Entrepreneur

Im a typical __________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________

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Activity 12: Learning Strategy

Besides acknowledging your type of worker, you must know several steps to
face a job interview successfully. Read other sources and summary important
tips and tricks to land your dream job.
1. Check Out the Company

2. Dress for Interview Success

3. Improve Your Interview Technique

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4. Prepare for a Phone Interview

5. Practice Interviewing

6. Use Your Contacts

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7. Avoid Common Interview Mistakes

8. Take the Time to Say Thank You

Remember, the key interview questions in a job interview are:

1. Describe yourself!
2. Why should we hire you?

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Activity 13: Watching Time

Watch a short clip about a lady interviewing many people about their dream
job. Complete the table with the information from the interview. An example
has been done for you. Write down your answers on a separate piece of paper.
Check your answers with your teacher.
The Interviewees

Their Current Jobs

Nona

Customer service

Diane
Jennifer
Mike

Hair dresser

Someone who makes differences

in the world.
Pilot
Professional beach volleyball
player

Jeanette
Tony
Nita
Gail (1)

Project manager

Josh

Salesman in marketing

Richard
Ryan
Najla
Sandy
Angelina
Jesus
Gail (2)

Their Dream Jobs

Football player
Lawyer
Someone who helps people
living a healthy lifestyle

Hamburger joint owner

Park ranger
Permanent volunteer
Tour guide
Entrepreneur
Teacher

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UNIT 11
ICT COMPANY

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Essential words related to ICT company structure
2. Language device in describing ICT company business activity
3. Model of ICT company profile
4. Essential words related to ICT company working hours

11.1 Essential Words Related to ICT Company Structure

Activity 1: Vocabulary Exploration
Watch a video describing a common structure of public traded companies.
Complete the information. Check your answers with your friends.

1. For example, the name of the company is __________________

2. Shareholders are ______________________________________
3. CEO stands for ________________________________________

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4. COO stands for ________________________________________

5. CFO stands for ________________________________________
6. Managers and employees are responsible for ________________
_____________________________________________________
7. Board of Directors consist of ___________ and _____________
8. The Board of Directors is responsible for __________________
_______________ and ________________________________

Activity 2: Grammar Time

Study a company organizational chart and expressions that you can use to
describe a company. With a partner, create an organizational chart for your
dream company. Show it to your teacher in the next meeting. Be careful with
the use of noun phrase and compound noun.

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For example:
My company deals with ICT products. I work in Software Support and Development
Division. There are five people in the department. I am one of software developer. We
are responsible for creating and developing software to support the management of our
company.

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11.2 Language Devices in Company Business Activity

Activity 3: Reading and Writing Time
Study the following expressions to describe business activity of a company and
peoples typical work day. Read Linda Jos schedule. Write her daily schedule as
example shown below.
About your company
Questions:
What are the main business activities of your company?
What does your company do?
Answers:
My company focuses on production, distribution, and sales of telephone sets.
My company hires designers to create blueprints of telephone sets, contacts suppliers
for production materials, contracts workers, monitors working process, and reports the
end result.
First, we do market research. Then, we design new pieces of telephone sets. After that,
the supplier manufactures the new telephone sets. Then, the supplier sends the new
telephone sets to the store. The customers buy the telephone set. Finally, the customers
assemble the telephone set in their own home.
About you
Questions
What is your typical day at work?
What is your day at work like?
Describe your working activities?
Ms. Imas Work Schedule
08:30 a.m.
Teach English 1
10:30 a.m.
Academic consultation
12:30 p.m.
Lunch break and social activity
14:30 p.m.
Teach English 2
16:30 p.m.
Teach English 3
20:00 p.m.
Email and Blog

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Answers:
First, I check my mail. Then, I phone the sales managers. After that, I sign all letters.
Then, I have lunch. Later, I visit one of the branches in my department. Finally, I leave
work.
At 8 oclock, I call my secretary to check for messages. Around 9:30, I visit the logistic
department. Exactly at 12 noon, I go to cafeteria to have lunch. At 3 p.m., I have a daily
meeting with my staffs to check todays sales. I go home at 5 in the evening.

EXTRA:
Check your own daily schedule. Create a similar work/study schedule. Write
your daily schedule on a separate piece of paper. Submit your writing to your
teacher in the next meeting.

Activity 4: Vocabulary Exploration

Observe the business activity below. Fill in the blanks with correct words based
on the picture to complete the process. Check your answers with the class.

This is how a business activity is done in my company. First, a customer enters an (1)
____________ through online system. The system (2) ____________ the credit. Then,
the (3) __________ is assigned. Then the system sends the order based on four
fulfillments: (4)____________, (5)____________, (6)___________, and special ones.
Once the order is in the correct fulfillment, it is (7)_______________. The (8)
__________ is sent to the customer. The (9)___________ is collected. Finally, the
customer receives the (10)____________ and the process is completed.
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11.3 Model of ICT Company Profile

Activity 5: Reading Time
Read the company profile of October ICT. Answer the following questions.
Check your answers with the class.

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1. What kind of company is October ICT? Its a _______________

___________________________________________________.
2. What products/services does October ICT offer? The company offers
______________________________________________.
3. What message do you get from the company vision? It shows that
_______________________________________________.
4. What are the companys missions? They are _______________
___________________________________________________.
5. Who are their clients? Some of them are __________________
___________________________________________________.

11.4 Essential Vocabulary in ICT Company Working Hours

Activity 6: Speaking Time
Read how these two people describe their work routine and their views on their
situations. Which working hours do you prefer? Have a brief discussion with a
partner. Share your thoughts with the class.

Donald Train, Graphic Designer, Age 36

It takes me about an hour to get to work. Our
company introduced a system of flexible hours.
We say the time we want to start and to finish.
We still work a thirty-five hour week, of course,
but we can get in as late as 10 a.m. and leave as
early as 4 p.m. It makes things a lot better for
everyone.

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Carla Dominez, Company worker, Age 30

I have to get to work by 8:30 a.m. We have a
fifteen-minute break at 10:15 a.m. Lunch is at
12:00 p.m. The afternoon usually goes very
slowly, and when I hear the factory bell at 4:45
p.m., Im first through the door. Some of the
workers work overtime if they can, in the
evenings or on weekends to get extra money.

I prefer _______________________________________________
because ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

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Activity 7: Vocabulary Exploration

Study the following conversation at the workplace and identify the meaning of
the underlined expressions. Check your answers with the class.
Tim

Jeff
Tim
Jeff

Tim
Jeff

Tim

Jeff

Tim
Jeff
Tim
No.
1.

: So, you know, we're talking a little bit about jobs. I know you like to work in
a blue chip company. I'm kind of curious. Do you prefer working in a group or
do you prefer working alone?
: That's a tough question.
: It definitely is because there are good things about both.
: That's right. So, I guess I'm good at working by myself because I am selfmotivated. If I am doing something I like, I would break my back. I can get it
done quickly I like to do it by myself. I like to learn the rope.
: Okay.
: But if I'm working with a good team, a fun team, people who work hardreal eager beavers. They all want to do a good job and get the job done
well.
: So, how about a working schedule? Would you prefer? Working a flexible
schedule with like flex time, or would you prefer set hours: come at this
time, finish at this time.
: Definitely, definitely flex hours. I think that a nine-to-five job is difficult to
do. If you want to take some holidays, be with your family, or go on a
vacation, or if the surfs up and its a nice day you can go and just grab your
board and go for surf but if you're on a nine-to-five job, you have no
flexibility so definitely flex hours.
: So we are talking a little bit about hours. Do you prefer being paid by the
hour or do you prefer a salary?
: I think salary maybe is a better way to go because then I have all my eggs in
one basket.
: Yeah, thats understandable.
Idioms
a blue chip company

2.

break my back

3.

learn the rope

4.

real eager beaver

5.

flex time

6.

have all eggs in one basket

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Activity 8: Listening Time

Listen to Tims work options. Complete the information on the table. Fill in your
own information. Then, ask a friend and fill in his/her information. Share them
with the class.

No.

Choices

Working in a
group of
working
alone?
Wearing
uniform or
not?
Working
schedule:
flex time or
set time?

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Tims Choice

Tims Reasons Your choice

and reason

Your
friends
choice and
reason

Getting paid
by the hour
or salary?

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Activity 9: Writing and Speaking Time

Create a company profile for your dream company. This company can be one of
the existing and well-known companies or its a made-up company. Be
creative. Submit your company profile to your teacher in the next meeting.
Then, tell your teacher about the company.

Evaluation of Unit 11
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________

Writing Skills:
Aspects
Content of the Company Profile
Creative Display
Language Elements
Reference(s)
Feedbacks:

Score (1-5)

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

Speaking Skills:
Aspects

Score (1-4)

Pronunciation
Grammar and Vocabulary
Flow of Speech
Task Completion
Feedbacks:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

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11.5 Intermezzo
Activity 10: Cross Cultural Misunderstanding
Watch a video about a manager struggling as she tries to understand her
employees and their culture, as she fails to understand the manager role in
communication and diversity. Her employees only make matters worse by
hiding important information, without the proper communication skills for a
multicultural organization. Discuss the two questions below with a partner.

1. Who is the head of the project? His name is _______________

___________________________________________________.
2. Who is the name of the manager? Her name is _____________
___________________________________________________.
3. What was the conflict happening between them? There was __
__________________________________________________.
4. What is the name of one of the employees? He is ___________
5. Why was the manager a little bit angry at him? _____________
___________________________________________________.
6. What did she ask him to do? She wanted him to ____________
__________________________________________________.
7. What was his decision? He decided to ____________________
__________________________________________________.

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8. In Latin American countries, to get through customs (getting imported

equipment), employees must have good contacts (good friends). Otherwise, it
will be very difficult to get the imported equipment. What are the procedures to
get imported goods from custom in your country?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________.
9. In some countries, there is a corruption especially in getting permits. What are
the procedures to get, say a permit to get a custom clearance in your country?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________.
10. What kind of corruptions might happen in the process?
__________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.

Activity 11: Watching Time

Watch a video about the job description of a computer and information system
manager. Then, answer the following questions.

1. The main job for a computer and information system manager is

__________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.
2. Information system managers sometimes are known as or refer to
________________________________________________.

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3. What makes IT managers to be in a high stress working condition?

__________________________________________
___________________________________________________.
4. What are the working hours of IT managers? _______________
___________________________________________________.
5. What are the requirements of educational background needed to become IT

managers? _______________________________
___________________________________________________.

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UNIT 12
ICT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Essential words and expressions for describing ICT products
2. Essential words and expressions for describing ICT services
12.1 Essential words and expressions for Describing ICT Products
Activity 1: Pronunciation Time and Vocabulary Exploration
Study the following words related to marketing. Practice pronouncing the words
with your teacher. Define the words using a good dictionary. Then, watch a
video to understand the best definition and how to use these words.

Pronunciation Practice:
Words related to marketing
Marketing
Direct Marketing
Targeted Marketing
Viral Marketing
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marketing
direct
target
viral

Pronunciation
[mkt]
[drkt da-]
[tgt]
[varl]
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Marketing Plan
Marketing Mix
Marketing Manager
Advertising
Brand
Launch
Consumer
Market Research
Brand Identity
Public Relation
Campaign
Position
Vocabulary Exploration:
Words related to marketing
Marketing
Direct Marketing
Targeted Marketing
Viral Marketing
Marketing Plan
Marketing Mix
Marketing Manager
Advertising
Brand
Launch
Consumer
Market Research
Brand Identity
Public Relation
Campaign
Position

plan
mix
manager
advertising
brand
launch
consumer
research
identity
public relation
campaign
position

Definition

[pln]
[mks]
[mnd]
[dvtaz]
[brnd]
(lnt, lnt)
[knsjum]
[rst rist]
[adntt]
[pblk] [rlen]
[kmpen]
[pzn]

How the words are used

Which are the top 5 words (phrases) that you are most familiar with?
1. _________
2. _________
3. _________
4. _________
5. _________
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Activity 2: Grammar Time

Study the following expressions to describe products and services.
Questions:
1. What can you tell me about this product/service?
2. Can you give me some information/details about this product/service?
3. What is special/unique about this product/service?
4. What are the specifications of this product/service?
Requests:
1. Tell me about this product/service!
2. Tell me what I can get from this service!
3. Describe this product/service, please!
4. Show me how to use this product!
Note:
You can change this product into the name or the brand of the product that you
describe. Also, you can change this service into the name of the service that you
describe.
Answers:
Describing:
Let me tell you about
This is our newest product.
This is one of our latest designs.
This particular model is brand new.
Components:
It is made of
It consists of
This has/contains . . .
This one features . . .
This comes with . . .
This is equipped with . . .
Purposes/Benefits:
It can be used for
You can use it to
Its perfect for
Its fit into
You can . . . with it

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Prices:
This is priced at . . .
This costs . . .
The price of this product is
The total cost of this service is

Activity 3: Grammar Time

Fill in the missing words with the proper choices from the box. Then, answer the
questions. Check your answers with the class.
can
perfect for

included
compact

fit into

Its (1) __________ business people who are out of the office a
lot. Its light and (2) _________, and will easily (3) _________
your attach case, handbag, or pocket. It (4) _________
connect with all major international telephone networks.
Batteries are (5) _________.

1. What is the name of the product? Its called _______________

2. Who are the people likely using this product? They are probably
____________________________________________

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Activity 3: Grammar Time

Match the questions below with the correct answers. Check your answers with
your teacher.

Column A
a. Whats it made of?
b. Whos it designed
for?
c. How big is it?
d. How much is it?
e. What can it do?
f. Does it have any
special features?

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1. It has a unique
cartridge replacement
system.
2. Its not as much bigger
than a briefcase.
3. It can make highquality copies.
4. Its inexpensive.
5. Small businesses are
the main customers.
6. Plastic, mainly.

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Activity 4: Vocabulary Exploration

Read the following dialogue. Play a role with a partner. Pay attention to the
underlined words. Guess the intended meaning of the words. Check your answers
with your teacher.

: Hi, Amin. Whats that youre holding?

: Its my I-Pad, my new creature comfort. It comes in handy.
: Really? What happens to your laptop?
: Umm, my brother accidentally broke it. Anyway, this gadget surely fits the bill
and fits for purpose. I can use it all day. Its a top notch. But, we have to
postpone our trip to Bali this month because I just used all my savings to buy this
I-Pad.
: What? I know this I-Pad of yours comes at a price. Youd
better start saving again this month.

B
A
B

No.
Idioms
1 creature comfort
2 comes in handy
3 fits the bill/fits for
purpose
4 a top notch
5 comes at a price

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12.2 Essential Words and Expressions for Describing ICT Services

Activity 5: Watching Time
Watch two videos about phone service providers in Indonesia. Answer the
questions. Discuss which commercial will probably attract more viewers. Share
your reasons with the class.

Video

Who is the main

star?

What is the main

message?

What are the

promises stated?

Video 1

Video 2

I like ____________ better because _____________________

__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

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Activity 6: Grammar Time

When it comes to services in ICT, sometimes we face problems such as bad
connections. When we describe the problems, we mix personal and impersonal
sentences (no natural subject) sentences. Study the following information.
1. Personal and Active
For example:
The lecturers explained varieties of English sentences to their students via Skype.
2. Impersonal and Active
For example:
The varieties of English sentences were explained to the students via Skype.
3. Impersonal and Passive
For example:
It was discovered that varieties of English sentences were explained to the
students via Skype.
Besides these three sentence structures, you will find that impersonal sentences start
with the word it or the word there. Here are some examples.
1. Impersonal it
When to use it

Examples

Talking about weather

Its raining.
Its cold.
It was sunny yesterday.

Identifying something

Who is it?
Its me.
What is it?
Its a cellular phone.

Talking about time

What time is it?

Its five oclock.
What day is it?
Its Thursday.

Talking about distance

How far is it to Jakarta?

Its 4000 kilometers.

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2. Impersonal there
Impersonal there is used to say that something exists in a particular place:
Singular There is a laptop on the table.
Plural There are three PDAs in the car.
(retrieved from University of Victoria English Language Center, 2008)

Activity 7: Reading Time

Read the text below for the latest communication regarding the internet
problems currently being experienced in a school. Underlined impersonal
sentences. An example has been done for you. Check your answers with your
teacher.
I would like to apologize for the recent outages on the 1C1N network. The last couple of
weeks have been the most difficult in the two years since we launched 1C1N. I know
that the intermittent web access issues have been extremely damaging as it interferes
with lessons and the sound running of your school. I would like to express my sincere
apologies for this and reassure you that my team and our network suppliers Capita have
been doing everything we can to restore normal services.
As part of the investigations into the issue we have identified two areas of
concern in our infrastructure. They were addressed yesterday which should alleviate the
issues you are experiencing. Further work will continue until every part of our solution
has been checked and, wherever necessary, improved. The calls to the service desk have
noticeably reduced since yesterday but we would encourage any school that is still
experiencing any connectivity issues to log a fresh call as soon possible. We have a team
of our most experienced engineers working exclusively on this issue and will continue to
work on it until every call is closed.
I understand that your internet service underpins so much in school and that
confidence in the service is crucial to the delivery of your school objectives. We will
work as hard as possible to regain that trust in the 1C1N service and would sincerely like
to thank you for your patience and understanding during this period.
Bayu Saputra
Service Director (ICT)
ICT Services
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Activity 8: Speaking Time

Find other commercial video of your choice. The video can be ICT products or
services. The duration of the video should not exceed five (5) minutes. Submit
the video to your teacher in the next meeting. Show the video to the class and
perform a brief presentation explaining the video.
Title of the video:
Duration:
Reasons why choosing the video:

Evaluation of Unit 12
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________

Project
Aspects
Clarity of the video (voice/sound and
picture quality)
Duration of the video
Reference(s)
Feedbacks:

Score (1-4)

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

Speaking Skills
Aspects

Score (1-4)

Pronunciation
Grammar and Vocabulary
Flow of Speech
Task Completion
Feedbacks:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

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12.3 Intermezzo
Activity 9: Translating the Mistranslated Signs or Slogans
English translation can be very tricky. This is because how written English
grammatical structures are different from Bahasa Indonesia or any other foreign
languages. Check out mispelled signs below and edit the sentences. Check your
answers with your teacher.

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)

My translated version is: ________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________.

(retrieved from http://www.chacha.com/gallery/2054/lost-in-translation-poorly-worded-signs)

My translated version is: ________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________.

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(retrieved from http://www.chacha.com/gallery/2054/lost-in-translation-poorly-worded-signs)

My translated version is: ________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________.

(retrieved from http://nest-expressed.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Inclement-WeatherSign.jpg)

My translated version is: ________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________.

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Activity 10: Speaking Time

There is the list of the top ten brands in the world on the next page. Interview one of
your classmates. Compare your answers and share them with the class.
No.

Questions

Which sectors of products that you

use daily?
What are the brands that youre
using now?
What are your considerations when
choosing a brand?
When you like a brand, will you
suggest this brand to others?

2
3
4

Your answer

Your friends
answer

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UNIT 13
MEETINGS IN ICT COMPANY

In this unit, you will learn:

1. Language devices for making appointment
2. Language devices for taking and leaving messages
3. Language devices for business meetings and negotiations
13.1 Language Devices for Making Appointment
Activity 1: Vocabulary Exploration
Select the proper words to complete the following phone call expressions. Discuss
your answers with the class. An example has been done for you.
1. The number you have called is no longer in operation/service.
2. We apologize for the delay/wait.
3. Select/Choose one of the following options.
4. For more information, push/press one.
5. All our operators are busy at the moment, please wait/hold.
6. To hear/repeat the message, press four.
7. Dial nine/none for an outside line.
8. Speak/talk after the tone.
9. Sorry, we are unable/unwilling to take your call at the moment.
10. Please call/try again later.
Now, complete the phone call expressions below with proper verbs. Make sure you
pay attention to the verb forms. Discuss your answers with the class. An example has
been done for you.
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deal
look
talk

run
ring
answer

walk
work

bring
connect

1. Bear with me, Im looking for a pen.

2. Just a second! Mr. Imam is_______into the room now.
3. He might be___________on the second floor today.
4. Hang on a moment, Im__________you now.
5. My other phone is__________, can I just put you on hold for a
moment?
6. Shes not________her phone at the moment, can you call back?
7. My battery is_______out, can you wait while I connect it to the
power point?
8. Just a moment, Im__________up the documents on the screen
now.
9. Can you give me a minute? I was just_________with my manager.
10. Im just_______with somebody, I wont be a moment.

Study the common phrasal verbs (idioms) related to phones. Match the phrasal verbs
in Column A with the correct meanings in Column B. Discuss your answers with the
class. An example has been done for you.
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1. Could you hang on and Ill transfer you.

2. Can you put me through to Mr. Ahmad Tri Hanuranto, please?
3. Ive been trying to get through to Mrs. Endang Budiasih all morning.
4. Could you get Mr. Suwandi to call me back when he returns?
5. Ill just read the note back to you.
6. I havent had time to get back to Mr. Hendratno yet regarding the order.
7. I was talking to Mr. Heroe Wijanto, but we were cut off.
8. Please switch off all phones, the plane is about to leave.
9. I cant hear you on this line. Please hang up and Ill call you right back.
10.I cant hear you very well, can you please speak up?
11.Im afraid Im a bit tied up at the moment, can I talk to you later?
Column A

Column B

1. Hold on/hang on!

a. Succeed in contacting

2. Put someone through

b. To be busy

3. Get through to

c. To disconnect the phone

4. Call someone back

d. Return someones call

5. Read something back

e. To be disconnected

6. Get back to someone

f. To talk a little more loudly

7. Cut off

g. Repeat information

8. Switch off

h. To put the phone down and end the call

9. Hang up

i. Connect

10. Speak up

j. Contact someone later

11. Be tied up

k. Wait a moment

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Saying vowels:
'a' is pronounced as in 'may'
'e' is pronounced as in 'email' or 'he'
'i' is pronounced as in 'I' or 'eye'
'o' is pronounced as in 'no'
'u' is pronounced as 'you'

Saying consonants:
'g' is pronounced like the 'j' in 'jeans'
'j' is pronounced as in 'DJ' or 'Jane'
'w' is pronounced 'double you'
'x' is pronounced 'ex'
'y' is pronounced 'why'
'z' is pronounced 'zed' (rhymes with
'bed' in British English), or 'zee' (rhymes
with 'sea' in American English).

Here is the list of the alphabets:

A

Alpha

November

Bravo

Oscar

Charlie

Papa

Delta

Quebec

Echo

Romeo

Foxtrot

Sierra

Golf

Tango

Hotel

Uniform

India

Victor

Juliet

Whisky

Kilo

X-ray

Lima

Yankee

Mike

Zulu

Giving numbers
Here's a phone number: 0171 222 3344
And here's how to say it:
"Oh-one-seven-one, triple two, double three, double four."
OR
"Zero-one-seven-one, triple two, double three, double four."
Pausing
When you say a seven digit number, separate the number into two blocks of three and
four, pausing after each block.
Each digit is spoken separately, unless it's a double or triple. If the second part of the
number was '5555', you'll probably find it easier to say 'double five double five'.
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Saying email addresses

@ is pronounced 'at'. [email protected] is "caimin, at, clara, dot, net".
/ is "forward slash".
- is called a "hyphen" or a "dash".
_ is an "underscore".

Activity 3: Grammar Time

Study the following common expressions used in phone conversations. Ask your
teacher to give examples.

Answering the
phone

Introducing
yourself

Hello? (informal)
Thank you for calling IT Telkom Marketing Division. Jodys
speaking. How can I help you?
Marketing Manager's office.

Hi, it's Gerry from the Telkom Office here.

Hello, this is Julie Madison.
This is she.*
Speaking.*
Hey George. It's Lisa calling. (informal)*
Hello, this is Julie Madison calling.*
*The person answering says this if the caller does not recognize
their voice. These expressions are commonly used in United
Kingdom or European countries.

Asking to speak
with someone

Connecting
someone

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Is Fred in? (informal)

Is Jackson there, please? (informal)
Can I talk to your sister? (informal)
May I speak with Mr. Green, please?
Would the manager be in/available?
Just a sec. I'll get him. (informal)
Hang on one second. (informal)
Please hold and I'll put you through to his office.
One moment please.
All of our operators are busy at this time. Please hold for
the next available person.

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Making special
requests

Finishing a
conversation

Could you please repeat that?

Would you mind spelling that for me?
Could you speak up a little please?
Can you speak a little slower please. My English isn't very
good.
Can you call me back? I think we have a bad connection.
Can you please hold for a minute? I have another call.
Well, I guess I better get going. Talk to you soon.
Thanks for calling. Bye for now.
I have to let you go now.
I have another call coming through. I better run.
I'm afraid that's my other line.
I'll talk to you again soon. Bye.

Activity 4: Watching Time

Watch a video of a person making an appointment. Pay attention to the missing
words, especially related to the spelling system when making a phone call. Fill in the
missing words with correct words. Check your answers with the class.

A
B

A
B
A
B
A

: Good morning. This is Yeskia __________. How can I help

you?
: My names Skrutle from Microsoft. I would like to make an
appointment with your boss, Mr. Reina. R for __________, E
for __________, I for __________, N for __________, and A
for __________. Mr. Reina. OK? And the topic is about to
make a mobile version of our game.
: I see. How about __________ at 10:00?
: OK. Its settled then.
: OK. Is there anything I can do for you?
: No. thats all.
: OK, Mr. Skrutle, thank you for calling and have a nice day.

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Activity 5: Listening Time

Watch a video consisting several phone conversations about wrong numbers. Fill in
the blanks with proper expressions. Discuss the answers with your teacher.
Dialogue 1
A
: Western Werrick. How may I help you?
B
: Oh, isnt this Office Max?
A
: No. Im sorry. ___________________________________.
B
: __________________________.
A
: No problem.
Dialogue 2
A
: Hello!
B
: Hi! May speak with Robbie Robertson?
A
: I think ________________________number.
B
: Oh. ______________________you.
A
: Its all right.
Dialogue 3
A
: Hello. Doctors office. __________________?
B
: Hello. Im calling for Jane Heller.
A
: Who?
B
: Uhh, Jane Heller.
A
: Im sorry, _________________ Jane Heller that works here.
B
: Is this 798-___ ____ ____ ____.
A
: No, this is 798--___ ____ ____ ____.
B
: Oh, _____________________.
A
: Thats okay.

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Activity 6: Grammar Time

Study the following expressions to make, change, and cancel appointments.
Asking for an
appointment

(formal situations)
*I would like to arrange an appointment to discuss.
* Please would you indicate a suitable time and place
to meet?
(neutral)
* Would it be possible to meet on (date) at your
offices to discuss?
(informal)
* Can we meet (up) to talk about?

Suggesting a
time

(neutral)
* Would Tuesday suit you?
* Would you be available on Tuesday?
(informal)
* What about?
* Let's say

Agreeing to
an
appointment

(formal)
* Thank you for your email. I would be available to
discuss. on (date) at (time and place)
(neutral / informal)
* Tuesday sounds fine. Shall we say around (time) at
(place)?

Saying a time (formal)

* Unfortunately, I will be away on business during
is not
the week of July 6 11, so I will be unable to meet
convenient
you then. However, if you were available in the
following week, I would be glad to arrange a
meeting with you.

* I will be out of the office on Wednesday and

Thursday, but I will be available on Friday
afternoon.

Cancelling an
appointment

(formal)
* Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen business, I
will be unable to keep our appointment for
tomorrow afternoon.

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* Would it be possible to arrange another time later

in the week?
(neutral)
* Im afraid that I have to cancel our meeting on
Wednesday,
as something unexpected has come up.
* Would you be free to meet early next week?
(formal)
* I apologize for any inconvenience.

Apologizing

(informal)
* I'm sorry about cancelling.

Asking for
confirmation

(neutral)
* Please confirm if this date and time is suitable /
convenient for you.
(informal)
* Can you let me know if this is OK for you?

Activity 7: Watching Time

Watch a video about making appointments between two colleagues. Complete the
missing expressions. Then, answer the following questions. Discuss your answers with
the class.

Greg
Stefan
Greg
Stefan
Greg

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: Greg Smith speaking.

: Hello Greg. _______________________?
: Yes, hello Stefan. How are you?
: Not too bad. I have a slight cold. Last week, it was very
bad. But now, its getting better.
: Yes, well, Im glad to hear that. __________________,
Stefan?
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Stefan
Greg
Stefan
Greg
Stefan
Greg
Stefan
Greg

Stefan

Greg
Stefan
Greg
Stefan
Greg
Stefan
Greg

: Im in London next week and perhaps we could meet.

: Ah yes that would be very nice. When will you be here?
: I will arrive on _______________________. My flight
arrives at half nine. So I would be at your office at 10.
: Are sure _____________? It will take you about an
hour to get to London from Heathrow.
: Yes I know. Like I said Ill arrive at 8:30 so that gives me
one and half hour to be at your office at 10.
: Im sorry. I _____________ you. I thought you said
youll arrive at 9:30.
: Oh no. 8:30.
: Oh sorry. Of course. Let me ________________. Im
sorry Stefan, but I have an appointment at 10. Why
dont we meet at lunch time?
: Well, let me see. I have a date at 12. But I should be
finished at 13:30. Its near that sushi place we went to.
We could meet there just after 13:30. ______________?
: Im sorry 13:30 is what time?
: Its half past one oclock p.m.
: OK. Its half past one it is then.
: Great. Ill send you _________________________. Im
looking forward to seeing you.
: Im looking forward to see you too Stefan.
: Bye.
: Bye.

1. What is the difference between how do you do? and how are you?
_______________________________________________
2. How did Greg understand the phrase half nine?
____________________________________________________
3. How did Greg understand the phrase 13:30?
_____________________________________________________

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13.2 Language Device for Taking and Leaving Messages

Activity 8: Grammar Time
Study the common expressions used in taking and leaving messages.

Taking
a message for
someone

Mefty's not in. Who's this? (informal)

I'm sorry, Sofa's not here at the moment. Can I ask who's calling?
I'm afraid he's stepped out. Would you like to leave a message?
Mr. Maman's on lunch right now. Who's calling please?
He's busy right now. Can you call again later?
I'll let him know you called.
I'll make sure he gets the message.

Listening to
an answering
machine

Hello. You've reached 756-4108. Please leave a detailed message

after the beep. Thank you.
Hi, this is Ima. I'm sorry I'm not available to take your call at this
time. Leave me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I
can.
Thank you for calling Mr. Budhi's office. Our office hours are 9
a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Please call back during these hours,
or leave a message after the tone. If this is an emergency please
call the main office at 756-5934.

Leaving
a message with
someone

Yes, can you tell him his friend called, please.

No, that's okay, I'll call back later.
Yes, it's Sri from Zynergy, here. When do you expect her back in
the office?
Thanks, could you ask him to call Anwar when he gets in?
Do you have a pen handy? I don't think he has my number.
Thanks. My number is 756-4108, extension 2181.

Confirming
information

Okay, I've got it all down.

Let me repeat that just to make sure.
Did you say Telecommunication Street Number 1?
You said your name was Yeyen Hamidah, right?
I'll make sure she gets the message.

Leaving
a message on
an answering
machine

Hey Sri. It's Sofa. Call me! (informal)

Hello, this is Imam calling for Budhi. Could you please return my
call as soon as possible. My number is 212-5678. Thank you.
Hello Anistya. This is Astri from the IT Telkom language center
calling. I just wanted to let you know that you're due for a
meeting this month. Please give us a ring/buzz whenever it's
convenient.

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Activity 9: Watching Time

Watch a video consisting phone conversation about taking and leaving messages.
Complete the missing expressions. Discuss your answers with the class.
Dialogue 1
A
: TNH, ____________________?
B
: Yes, Id like to speak to Ray Johnson, please.
A
: Im sorry, __________________. Would you like to leave a
message?
B
: Yes, would you ___________________ Harry Donald at
___________________ (phone number).
A
: Sure, no problem.
B
: Thank you.
What is the message? ______________________________________
Dialogue 2
A
: Nourman Electric. This is Jack. _______________________?
B
: Hi. May I speak with Janice Jones?
A
: ___________________. Shell be back in about an hour.
B
: ____________________________?
A
: Sure.
B
: Please tell her that Sue Grant called. Could you have her call
me back at home?
A
: Does she have your number?
B
: Yes.
A
: Okay, __________________.
B
: Thank you.
A
: No problem.
What is the message? ______________________________________

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Dialogue 3
A
: Dr. Jacksons office.
B
: Yes, this is Tony Reynolds. May I speak with Dr. Jackson,
please.
A
: Im sorry Mr. Reynolds. _____________________________.
B
: ___________________________________?
A
: Sure,
B
: Please tell him that my wifes fever is gone and that she feels
much better now.
A
: Okay. Anything else?
B
: Yes. _________________________________ when he gets
the chance.
A
: Sure. Whats your number?
B
: Its _______________________ (phone number).
A
: Okay, _________________.
B
: Thanks.
A
: Sure.
B
: Okay.
What is the message? ______________________________________

Dialogue 4
A
: Hello, Liberty Stock. _________________________?
B
: Yes, this is Harrison Brown calling for Mr. Kline.
A
: Mr. Kline is ____________________.
B
: ______________________?
A
: Once again, this is Harrison Brown. I want him to sell 50% as
soon as possible. And could you have him call me at the
office?
B
: _______________________?
A
: Yes he does.
B
: Okay, ___________________________.
A
: Thank you.
What is the message? ______________________________________

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13.3 Language Device for Business Meetings and Negotiations

Activity 10: Grammar Time
Study the following expressions to ask and give opinions. Ask your teacher to give
examples.
Asking for Opinions
What's your opinion?
What do you think?
What are your ideas?
Do you have any thoughts on that?
How do you feel about that?
Giving Opinions
I think we should always prepare our progress report a week before.
In my opinion, Smart iPad is the gadget that our staffs need.
I believe (that) what we offer in our brochure is what people will see.
I feel that it's the right thing to do to send our staffs abroad.

I don't think we need a new printer in this office.

I don't believe (that) raising the prices will drive our customers away.
I don't feel that it's such a good idea to create new products, lets brainstorm again.

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Activity 11: Vocabulary Exploration

Expand your vocabulary related to making opinions. Do the following exercises.
No.
1

Phrases (using verb Say)

2
3
4

There is something to be said

for.
When all is said and done.
You can say that again!
Needless to say.

Having said that . . . .

6
7
8

That is to say.
Have a say.
To say the least.

Meaning of the Phrases

A. I totally agree with you.
B. Despite this.
C. It has some advantages.
D. It is in fact even more
important than I have
just said.
E. After everything else;
remember this.
F. This is to be totally expected.
G. In other words.
H. Be involved in making a
decision.

Cross out the odd word in each group in Column B that does not share similar meaning
to those in Column A.
No.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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A
communicate
conclude
explain
mean
meaning
say
suggest
tell
understand
report
introduce

B
a. contact b. correspond c. indicate d. interact
a. close b. summarize c. recap d. recall
a. clarify b. define c. express d. illustrate
a. indicate b. intend c. signify d. stutter
a. conjecture b. connotation c. significance d. sense
a. demonstrate b. express c. speak d. verbalize
a. imply b. denote c. propose d. state
a. gesture b. narrate c. recount d. relate
a. appreciate b. comprehend c. contradict d. follow
a. study b. review c. investigation d. demonstration
a. present b. give c. initiate d. launch

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Activity 12: Watching Time

Watch the first part of a video about situations related to meetings. Answer the
following questions.
1. What did the man ask his secretary to do?
He asked her to _____________________________________
2. What are some benefits that she can get from the meeting?
She can____________________________________________

Watch the second part of the video. Complete the missing expressions. Discuss your
answers with the class.
A
B
A
C
A
D
A

: Hello everybody!
: Is this your first meeting with us?
: Yes, it is.
: Uh, _____ _____ _____ ______ ______?
: No, I dont think so.
: Its a pleasure to meet you. Im the __________ _________.
: Jane. Its _____ _____ _____ ______ too.

Watch the third and the fourth parts of the video. Answer the following questions.
1. What is the agenda for todays meeting?
a. ______________________
b. ______________________
c. ______________________
2. What was the complaint from an upset customer about?
a. ______________________
b. ______________________
3. Who was the customer that complained? Hes _____________
4. What did Jane suggest to do with the filing cabinets? She suggested that
_______________________________________

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Activity 12: Watching Time

Watch the video about a meeting between representatives from two
companies. These people negotiate to reach upon agreement Answer the
following questions. Check your answers with the class.

1. What are they talking about? They discuss ________________.

2. Why did John complain to Mr. Smith? Because he thinks that
__________________________________________________.
3. What are the three things that Mr. Smith highlights in his offer?
a. __________________________________________________
b. __________________________________________________
c. __________________________________________________
4. How did the meeting end? Mr. Smith decided to give ________
__________________________________________________.

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Activity 13: Speaking Time

Find a partner to create a simple dialogue. You can choose one or two of the
following situations:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Making appointment
Taking or leaving messages
Having a business meeting
Making a negotiation

Submit your dialogue to your teacher in the next meeting. Perform the dialogue
in front of your teacher. Ask your teacher to give you feedback.

Evaluation of Unit 13
Date
Students Name
Student ID No.
Class

: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: _________________
: _________________

Speaking Skills:
Aspects

Score (1-4)

Pronunciation
Grammar and Vocabulary
Flow of Speech (interaction)
Task Completion
Feedbacks:

Your English Teachers Signature: _____________

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13.4 Intermezzo
Activity 14: Greetings from around the World
When you have business with people from around the world, you need to know
different ways of greetings. With a partner, try to find which country these greeting
come from. You may do an Internet search to find the answers. Read other sources
and make a summary. Submit your summary to your teacher in the next meeting.
Way of Greeting
1. Bang the other party with a hand on either the head or shoulders.
2. The "salaam." Begin by pronouncing salaamu alaykum (Peace by upon
you), accompanied by sweeping your right hand up to your heart.
3. Stretch out your hands and touch fingertips with the other person. Then
bring your hands to your heart, signifying, "I greet you from my heart."
Men can only use this gesture with other men and women may only use the
gesture with other women.
4. Rub noses. Some press noses together while closing their eyes
5. Relatives press a face to a cheek of the other and sniff deeply

Activity 15: Discussion Time

In a meeting, you see people do different activities. Sometimes they do not pay full
attention to the meeting. According to Jarrow (2013), below are the ten bad behaviors
that we must avoid in a meeting. Which of the followings that you agree? Share your
opinion with the class.

Here are 10 Bad Meeting Behaviors to Stop Tolerating:

1. Working During the Meeting - If you are going to work during the meeting, then
why did you come to the meeting?
2. Eating in the Meeting - When did it become acceptable to have a feast during the
meeting? You need to check the timing and duration of the meeting.
3. Cell Phone/Tablet Some think they will go under the radar, or under the table,
if they use their phone or tablet to do other things in the meeting. Think no one
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4. Not Participating - Every meeting has one. Someone who is there, but not really
there. There could be important reasons why they are distracted. However, if
their mind is somewhere else, they probably should be , too. If they have urgent
business to attend to, that is good. If they just dont want to be there, that is a
performance issue.
5. Taking Phone Calls Someone not only interrupts the meeting with a ringing
phone, but then actually answers the call in the meeting. At a minimum, have the
courtesy to step out of the room and excuse yourself.
6. Texting You are not making eye contact if you are staring at your phone screen,
nor are you paying attention.
7. The Filibuster - You know, the one that likes to talk. Once they get the mic, they
dont yield. Be firm, and dont let your meeting get hijacked.
8. Fighting Dont permit these attacks. These acts are inexcusable and more
hurtful that most realize. To be honest, often these are HR issues in disguise.
Eject those that mistreat or attack others.
9. Arriving Late Dont let those that are more than 5 minutes late join the
meeting. Ask them to catch up with one of the participants later. Showing up 25
minutes in an hour meeting is disrespectful to everyone that was there on time.
10. No Show No Excuse How many times have you sat in a meeting and everyone is
sitting around a table going, Is Alan coming? I dont know. Empower your
team members with the Right to Decline meetings. However, not showing
without declining is unaccepted.

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Activity 16: Playing a Role

Make a small group consists of 3-4 people. Create a role play to have a meeting.
Perform the meeting scenario in front of your teacher.

The director
The manager
The staff
The agenda

:
:
:
:

The reports

a. _________________________________
b. _________________________________

_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
___________________________

The plans

_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Walters, F. Scott. (2000). Basic Paragraph Structure. Retrieved on June 5, 2012 from
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YourDictionary. 2013. What are the Different Parts of a Sentence. Retrieved on June 18, 2013
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YourMainDomainInc. (2008). Effects of Internet on Our Daily Lives. Retrieved on July 18, 2012 from
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Yahoo!Answers. (2013). A Paragraph on the Internet. Retrieved on June 5, 2013 from

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___________(2013). Internet. on June 20, 2013 from
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_____________October.2013. Company Profile. Retrieved on July 10, 2013 from
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Audio and Video

Audio: 84 Favorite Gadget. Retrieved on April 4, 2011 from
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Audio: 429 Phone. Retrieved on July 28, 2012 from http://www.elllo.org/english/0401/429-SimonPhone.htm
Audio: What Happens When You Make a Phone Call? Retrieved from Microsoft Encarta 2006 [DVD].
Redmond, WA: Microsoft Corporation, 2005. All right reserved.
Video: The Latest Hi-Tech Gadgets. Retrieved on July 28, 2012 from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSNdIqCb8PA
Audio: 396 Classroom Technology. Retrieved on July 28, 2012 from
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Reynolds, Garr. (2005). Top Ten Slide Tips. Retrieved on July 16, 2012 from
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Video: Three Basic Types of Employee. Retrieved on
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Video: Dream Job. Retrieved on
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Video: Eds Company. Retrieved on
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Video: Computer and System Manager Job Description. Retrieved on
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Video: Tims Work Options. Retrieved on
July 10, 2012 from http://www.elllo.org/english/0751/T751-Tim-JobOptions.htm
Video: Cross-Cultural Understanding. Retrieved on
July 10, 2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrJTf97Ev8o
_____(2012). Poorly Translated Sign. Retrieved on
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_____(2012). Poorly Translated Sign. Retrieved on June 10, 2012 from http://nest-expressed.com/wpcontent/uploads/2012/06/Inclement-Weather-Sign.jpg
______(no date). Top Brands. Retrieved on June 10, 2012 from http://www.webguild.org/wpcontent/uploads/best-global-brands-600x431.jpg)
Video: Marketing Terms. Retrieved on July 10, 2012 from
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Video: Flexis Froid Commercial. Retrieved on July 10, 2012 from
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Video: ESIA Commercial. Retrieved on July 10, 2012 from
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Video: Wrong Numbers. Retrieved on July 10, 2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Qa1_MJog
Video: Taking and Leaving Messages Part 1. Retrieved on July 10, 2012 from

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Video: Taking and Leaving Messages Part 2. Retrieved on July 10, 2012 from

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Video: Making Appointment with Bussiness Relation. Retrieved on July 10, 2012 from

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Video: Meeting 1. Retrieved on July 10, 2012 from

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Video: Meeting 2. Retrieved on July 10, 2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc-

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