Expression of Intention
9. Latihan Essay I
Latihan Essay I
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A long weekend is coming. Riri, Santi, and Bayu are talking about their holiday plans. Pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation of the dialog below.
Riri : It will be a long weekend soon. Do you have any plans?
Santi : Uhm, I’m not sure. I don’t have any idea yet. I think I might stay at home.
Bayu : Stay at home? Well, you could do something more interesting!
Santi : So, what about you Bayu? Do you have any plans?
Bayu : Definitely! My dad and I are going to go fishing.
Santi : Fishing? Are you going to go fishing in the river near your house?
Bayu : No. We will go fishing in a lake near my uncle’s house. Would you like to come with us?
Santi : Fishing? That sounds great. But I would rather stay at home than go fishing.
Bayu : What about you, Riri? What would you like to do on the long weekend?
Riri : I have made a plan with my mother about what to do on this long weekend. We are going to practice baking cookies.
Santi : That sounds like a very good plan!
Bayu : Are you going to bake choco chips cookies like the last time?
Riri : Well, yes. That is my favorite. But we will also try to make ginger cookies.
Santi : Lucky you. Your mom is a real baker, isn’t she?
Bayu : Ha ha, ha. Do you still want to stay home alone?
Riri : Or, would you like to join me to learn baking cookies? You can come to my house.
Bayu : It’s a good idea! Or will you go fishing with me and my dad?
Santi : I think I would like to bake cookies with Riri. Thanks for inviting me, Riri.
Riri : No problem. I will tell you the time on Friday.
Santi : Thanks a lot. I can’t wait to join you.
Bayu : Have a nice long weekend, everyone.
Riri, Santi : You too.
- What are Bayu, Riri and Santi discussing?
Talking about their holiday plans
- Who already have the plan for the weekend?
Bayu and Riri
- What are their plans?
Bayu and his dad are going to go fishing, Riri and her mother are going to practice baking cake.
- Who doesn`t have the plan? What does s/he finally decide to do on the weekend?
Santy
- What do the sentences typed in bold express?
Asking and expressing intention
- When do people use those expressions?
To ask and tell about the future plans.