Thursday, July 30, 2015

Fasting 2

This is the second part of  the topic of Fasting.
There are still many things we can talk about it.
So, let's start now...
image fasting Ramadhan


Offices, schools, and business centres begin their activities a bit later during fasting month. It is because they respect who are fasting.

Do you agree?

Some people reduce their regular activities when fasting, while others are able to do their regular activities.

Is it true?

Why?

Morning prayers (Shubuh) and evening prayers (Tarawih) are conducted regularly at all mosques.

Who normally attends these prayers?

What purposes do they have?

Breaking the fast is another interesting moment for Moslems. At schools, campuses, offices, etc, there is always fast breaking together. Everybody is invited to join this. It is also a good moment for them to talk together, to share, and to know each other better.

When do they usually do fast breaking together?

Can you mention other purposes of  fast breaking together?

Fasting regularly is believed to make our body healthier.

Is it true?

How?

If somebody has a stomach problem or is sick, it is better not to fast.

Do you agree with this?

Who else do you think is not allowed to fast?

Why aren't they allowed?

Some people may gain weight and some other people may spend more money on food during the fasting month.

Do you agree with this?

Can you give examples from your  or your family's experience?

Many people do not fast because of  different beliefs or other reasons.

How can these people respect those who fast?

Do you agree that political and social situation (gambling, violence, demonstration, anger, etc) seem to become smaller in quantity/reduced during the fasting month?

Explain your opinion.

Which businesses are not allowed to run during the fasting month?

Why?

Are they legal businesses?

If they are not legal, they should not be allowed at any time.

What do you think?

Do you have any further information about fasting? 

Please explain...



[Reference: Leo, Sutanto (2006) English for leisure Time Speaking, Jakarta Gramedia Pustaka Utama]

Personal Information

All the questions here are usually asked to you for introducing yourself. Please answer the questions freely.


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What's your full name, please?

How can I call you? / What's your short name?

Friday, July 10, 2015

Friday, July 3, 2015

Present Perfect



present perfect


A. Study this example situation.

      Tony is looking for his key. He can't find it.
       He has lost his key.
       ' He has lost his key' means that he lost it a short time ago and he still hasn't got it.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

More Exercises of Making Questions

how to make questions
Here are more exercises of making questions. Before doing it, see the examples within.

1.      CHANGE THE SENTENCES INTO (A) YES-NO QUESTIONS, and (B) NEGATIVE. 
      (See example at no. 1)

TYPES OF QUESTIONS

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People sometimes have problem how to make questions in English. They are confused whether they should use to be, or question words. Here are some types of question.  You can practise making questions based on the texts below. 

TO HAVE

To have

A.     Study these sentences. Pay special attention to the words in bold

1.    I have a new dictionary. (I have got a new dictionary. / I’ve got a new dictionary.)
2.    Mr. Green has a luxurious house. (Mr. Green has got a luxurious house.)
3.    I don’t have a pen. (I haven’t a pen. / I haven’t got a pen. / I have no pen.)

TO BE

To be
Study this:

Present: 
 I                           am
You/We/They      are
He/She/It              is

Past:
I/He/She/It           was
You/We/They      were  

A.      Complete the sentences with am, is or are.

1.       We ___ very happy to be here.
2.       I ___ Indonesian.
3.       The man ___ very kind.
4.       The girls ___ in the kitchen.

NOUN SUFFIXES

-ness      -ity / ty      -ment       -ion    -ery/ry/y   -a(e)nce     -cy
-er/or/r    -ist      -ess      -an/n         -hood        -ship        -al
-ant/ent      -th      -dom      -ee       -ism      -age      -en