CHAPTER 5
OFFERINGTHING
Offering Something is one type of expression that we use when we want to
offer something to other people.
Formal
Would you like something to drink?
Would you like to go disco?
Would you like to come along?
Could I offer you a glass of lemonade?
Would you mind joining us?
Would you like a cup of coffee?
Shall I get you a bottle of water?
Would you like to leave a message?
Informal
What can I get for you?
Won't you have a pancake?
Do you want something to eat?
Cheese sandwich?
Chocolate?
Like one?
Accepting an Offer
Thank you
Yes, please
I'd like it very much
Thank you, I would ...
That would be very nice
I'm pleased to do that
With pleasure
Yes, I'd like some.
Oh yes, I’d love to
That sounds nice
That’s very kind of you
Refusing an Offer
No, thanks
Not for me, thanks
No, I really won't thank you
I'd like to, but I have ...
I'm afraid I can't thanks anyway
It would be a great pleasure to ... But I'm afraid I have
EXAMPLE OFFERING SOMETHING
1. Accepting an Offering Something
A : Shall I carry your luggage to your apartment?
B : Yes, please!
A : Do you need help?
B :Would you mind sending me those boxes, please!
2. Declining an offering something
A : Is there anything I can do for you?
B : Thank you, but I can finish it soon
A : Well, let me know if I can be of any help
B : Thanks for your kindness
EXAMPLE OF DIALOG OFFERING SOMETHING
Dialog 1
Lia : Are you up for some dinner?
Ruby : Hey, thanks. What's on the menu?
Lia : There are bakso, mie ayam, and mie yamin. What would you like to eat?
Ruby : Well, I want mie ayam. And you?
Lia : Uhmm, I think i will order bakso. What about something to drink?
Ruby : Guava juice would be very nice.
Lia : Sure, me too.
Dialog 2
Kissha : Hey you looks pale, what's wrong with you?
Helen : My stomach hurts, maybe this is because I didn't take breakfast this
morning.
Kissha : May I bring you to the UKS?
Helen : Sure, It would be really helpful.
Kissha : Would you like me to bring you some foods?
Helen : Yes please.
Kissha : Okay, but I will take you to UKS first then I will bring you foods and
medicine.
Helen : Thanks Kissha, It's very nice of you.
Kissha : It was friends are for.
Task 1
Write 5 situation that can make someone offer something to us
Task 2
Make a dialog that show offering something based on the situation that happend at
the place below
At school
At home
At hotel
At office
At park
Task 3
Make a dialogue based on the informatio