English Greetings and Farewells
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Which greeting is considered natural to formal?

  • Howdy
  • Hi, How are things?
  • Hello, How are you? (correct)
  • Hey, How's it going?

    • What is an appropriate response to 'Nice to meet you'?

  • Howdy
  • Nice to meet you too (correct)
  • How are things?
  • Good night

    • Which phrase is used at different times of the day as a greeting?

  • A confidant
  • Long time no see
  • Good morning (correct)
  • Good night

    • What crime involves illegally copying a document?

    <p>Forgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for smuggling?

    <p>Smuggler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is considered a less formal greeting?

    <p>Hi, How are things?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which greeting is incorrect to use during the day?

    <p>Good night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for attacking someone in public?

    <p>Assault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a spy engage in?

    <p>Espionage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crime involves stealing from a shop?

    <p>Shop lifting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which response could you use when you're unwell?

    <p>Not too good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would you say to someone you plan to see again?

    <p>See you later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase would you use to say goodbye to someone you have just met for the first time?

    <p>Nice meeting you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you introduce another person to John?

    <p>John, please meet---</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a response when you are feeling okay?

    <p>I'm okay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase could be used to wish someone a good night's sleep?

    <p>Good night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the dialogue, what is Dolly's nationality?

    <p>English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word matches the definition: 'A crime of setting fire to a building'?

    <p>Arson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct term for 'A crime of hijacking'?

    <p>Hijacking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the definitions, what does 'Murder' mean?

    <p>Hit someone to death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crime involves cyber activities?

    <p>Cyber crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fill in the blank: '________ is the crime of murdering a prominent person.'

    <p>Assassination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase is commonly used to introduce yourself?

    <p>Let me introduce myself, I'm...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might Alex introduce his friend to William?

    <p>William, please meet Alex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an appropriate response when someone introduces themselves?

    <p>Nice to meet you.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a correct phrase for introducing someone else?

    <p>Happy to meet you.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the dialogue, who is the new manager?

    <p>Alex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase indicates a strong dislike?

    <p>I detest...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the act of breaking into a home to steal called?

    <p>Burglary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the act of stealing money that is in your care?

    <p>Embezzlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'I'm crazy about playing basketball' mean?

    <p>I love playing basketball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for someone who sees a crime or accident?

    <p>Witness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence follows the pattern: Subject + to be + crazy about + object?

    <p>I'm crazy about playing basketball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'imprison' someone?

    <p>Take them as a prisoner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would someone who sets fires to property be called?

    <p>Arsonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase indicates a mild dislike?

    <p>I'm not too keen on drinking milk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase means 'killing yourself'?

    <p>Suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a correct pattern for expressing likes?

    <p>Subject + loves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a smuggler do?

    <p>Smuggles drugs or goods into a country illegally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you say '7:25' in words?

    <p>It's twenty five past seven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following times means '10:50'?

    <p>It's 10 to 11.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase would you use to state the current time?

    <p>It's 10 to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example shows the correct use of 'OT + time'?

    <p>The class starts at twenty to three.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 8:05 commonly expressed in words?

    <p>It's eight o-five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to say 2:15?

    <p>It's quarter past two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes 2:35?

    <p>It's twenty five to three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you say 2:40 in words using the second method?

    <p>It's twenty to three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct expression for 2:50 using the minutes-first method:

    <p>It's ten to three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who takes control of a plane by force?

    <p>Gangster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who steals from shops while working?

    <p>Burglar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who gets secret information from another country?

    <p>Spy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who kills for political reasons?

    <p>Assassin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who steals things from people's pockets in crowded places?

    <p>Pickpocket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who deliberately causes damage to property?

    <p>Vandal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Greetings

    • Natural to Formal:
      • Hi/Hello, How are you?
      • Fine, Thank you/Fine, thanks
    • Less Formal:
      • Hi/Hey, How's it going?
      • Pretty good/All Right/I'm good
    • Greetings at different times of day:
      • Good morning
      • Good afternoon
      • Good evening
    • Don't use "Good night" as a greeting

    Introductions

    • Introducing yourself:
      • My name is...I'm...
      • Nice to meet you, I'm...
      • Pleased to meet you, I'm...
    • Introducing others:
      • John, please meet Nicolas
      • John, have you met Nicolas?
      • I'd like you to meet, Liya
      • I'd like to introduce you to Betty

    Farewells

    • Formal to Neutral:
      • Goodbye
      • Take care/Take it easy/So long/Bye
      • I see you later
    • Informal:
      • See you later (if planning to meet again)
      • Nice meeting you (when parting ways)

    Responses

    • Nice to meet you
    • Glad to meet you
    • Pleased to meet you
    • I'm okay
    • All Right
    • Excellent
    • Can't complain
    • A little under the weather
    • I'm poorly
    • A bit better
    • I'm tired (exhausted) I feel awful

    Crime Vocabulary

    • Purpose:
      • Arson: Making a secret plan to do something to you
      • Conspiracy: Illegal conspiracy
    • Crime/Criminal:
      • Vandalism: Vandou
      • Hijacking: Hijacker/Traitor
      • Fraud: Fraudster
      • Robbery: Robbe
      • Kidnapping: Kidnapper
      • Assassination: Assassin
      • Smuggling: Smuggler
      • Burglary: Burglar
      • Espionage: SPY

    Court - Court of Law

    • Evidence: Proof, confirmation
    • Suicide: Killing yourself
    • Witness: A person who sees a crime, accident
    • Sue (Press a Charge):
    • Suspect: Doubt, distrust, have doubts about
    • Arrest: To take a prisoner
    • Trial (Hearing):
    • Jury (Judge):
    • Jail: Behind the bars (prison, cell)
    • Verdict:

    Telling the Time

    • Ways of telling time:
      1. Say the hour first and then the minutes
      2. Say the minutes first and then the hour
    • Examples:
      • 6:25 = It’s six twenty-five
      • 8:05 = It's eight o-five
      • 2:34 = It’s two thirty-four

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