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Conversation Review

1. Greeting

How are you ?

How are you doing?

How are you going?

How are you getting on?

How’s everything going?

How it’s going?

How are things going?

Howdy?

What are you up to?

What’s up ?

What’s new ?

What’s life ?

Meeting people after long time.

How have you been?

How have you been going?

How have you been doing?

What have you been up to?

Where have you been?

Did you move?

Haven’t seen you for ages!

Long time no see!

Conversation openers

I think we’ve met before, haven’t we?

It’s really hot, isn’t it?

Are you going all the way to San Francisco?

First meeting

How do you do?

(It’s) Nice to meet you.

สบายดหรอเปลา

So, how do you do?

It’s nice to meet you.

What are you up to?

How is everything with you?

How it’s going?

How are things going?

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How have you been?

Haven’t seen you for ages,

How have you been doing?

(How have you been going?)

Long time no see,

What have you been up to?

ไปอย ไปท าอะไรมา

pretty good not (too) bad

so far so good so so

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Response greeting

I’m fine. / I’m ok.

(How are you doing? ) I’m doing ok. / I’m doing well

(How’s everything going?) Everything’s going ok.

Everything’s fine

Marvelous

Closing

I have to go (I gotta go)

I’d better take off.

I’m running after schedule, see you

See you then, See you later., See ya.

See you around.

Have a nice day.

Take care.

Don't get hot

Bye , So long. Farewell

Laurie: This was a very good meeting, Liz. Elizabeth: I'm happy that we've finally cleared up some problems. Laurie: I think we have. Is there anything else to discuss? Elizabeth: No, that's all, I guess. Laurie: Then, let's call it a day, shall we? Elizabeth: All right. See you later, Alligator. Laurie: After a while, Crocodile.

1. Jane went out with friends. When she arrived home at 3:30 am,

her worried mother asked her “_________?”[ขอ 2_2/2541]

1. What do you do 2. How far was it

3. Who did you drive with 4. Where have you been

That’s it. That’s all.

It’s all for today.

Shall we call it quits? = พอแคนกอนเถอะ

Let’s call it a day. = พอแคนกอนเถอะ

Shall we call it a night? = พอแคนกอนเถอะ

I will call you.

Don’t forget to drop me a line. Call me, ok?

Keep in touch.

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2. Make a thanks

Thank you / Thank you so much for …….(Noun / Ving)

Thanks / Thanks a lot for your kindness.

That’s very kind of you to ….. lend me the book / give me the present.

I really appreciated it

I’m very grateful / obliged to you for (Noun / Ving)

I have been very helpful

I had a great time / I had a good time

I really enjoy the book you lent me.

Thanks for your kindness.

Thanks for your time. / your advice

Thanks for having me.

Thanks for watching.

Thanks for attending

Thank you so much , Many thanks, thanks a lot.

Response to thanks

You’re (always) welcome

Anytime

It’s my pleasure.

1. As you are leaving a party, you say to the host : “_______” [ขอ 14_2/2541]

1. I’m very happy about it 2. Pleased to meet you

3. I had a great time 4. It’s your hospitality

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3. Making apologizing

I’ so sorry

I’m (awful / deeply / terribly) sorry for + (Noun / Ving)

I must apologize to you for (Noun / Ving)

I (do) apologize

Please forgive me, I didn’t mean to do it.

How can I make it up to you?

How clumsy of me!

Response to thanks and apologizing

Don’t mention it.

Don’t worry about it

Never mind

Forget it

It’s ok. / It’s alright

It’s doesn’t matter

It was nothing

*** Never mind ยงสามารถใชเมอมผมาเสนอความชวยเหลอ แตเราไมตองการ A : Shall I carry that book for you ?

B : Never mind , I can do it myself.

Not at all

1. เมอมผกลาวขอบคณ

A : Thank you very much

B : Not at all (ไมเปนไร)

2. เมอมผถามวา “รงเกยจไหมท......”

A : Do you mind if I smoke?

B : Not at all (ไมเลย)

3. เมอเราตองการปฏเสธแบบเขมแขง A : Do you smoke ?

B : Not at all (โอว... ไมเคย ไมเคย จรง ๆ นะ)

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Making an excusing

Excuse me, Could you please excuse me, may I excuse

I'm sorry to disturb you. / I’m sorry to interrupt you

I'm sorry to trouble you.

1. You accidentally step on someone’s foot. You say “_______” [ขอ 9_2/2541]

1. Be careful 2. I’m so sorry 3. That’s my error 4. How about that

2. You spill your drink on the stranger sitting next to you. You say: “_______” [ขอ 11_1/2542]

1. How wet you are! 2. It’s won’t happen again

3. Never mind 4. How clumsy of me 3. You hand in your report late. You say to your teacher, “_____________” [ขอ 7_1/2548]

1. That’s quite all right 2. I apologize for the delay 3. Please accept my sympathy 4. Sorry. It’s better late than never

4. Expression of sympathy

What’s a pity! / That’s a pity! / What’s a shame! / That’s a shame

That’s too bad

I’m sorry to hear that

It’s not the end of the world

It’s no use crying over spilt milk

It’s a life / That’s a life / C’est la vie = นแหละนา.... ชวต

Lt’s bygones be bygones

Let it be

Whatever will be will be

1. Your friend tells you that her father just lost his job, you say “_______” [ขอ 15_2/2542]

1. It’s all for the best 2. All’s well that ends well 3. Don’t mention it 4. I’m sorry to hear that

2. Your Australian classmate has just lost her beloved father. You say to her, “_________”[ขอ 14_2/2547]

1. Nothing lasts forever 2. My heart is with you 3. I know you are under weather 4. What comes rounds goes round

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3. When Sunee’s friend phoned to tell Sunee that he couldn’t go out with her that evening, she was disappointed and said “_________” [ขอ 6_1/2541]

1. I don’t care 2. Do you really think so? 3. That’s too bad 4. Why do you say that?

5. Congratulate & Encouragement Good job !!!

You did a very good job !

You had been done a very good job !

Well done

It’s not the end of the world

No use to cry on spilt milk

Congratulations !

My heart is with you

I feel sorry for you

RIP = Rest in Peace

My condolence to you and family your family

Sorry for your loss

1. Your hard – working friend has just won a scholarship to a prestigious

university. You say to him, “_________ .”[ขอ 1_2/2547]

1. I see nothing wrong with it 2. Congratulations! You deserve it 3. That’s incredible. I don’t believe it 4. How did it happen? You never told me

2. Mr. Smith has just been promoted to president of your company. You are happy for him. When you meet him, you say “_______” [ขอ 12_2/2541]

1. Congratulations 2. Lucky for you 3. Fine promotion 4. Better luck next time

3. Your friend’s mother is seriously ill. To make your friend feel better, you say

“___________” [ขอ 1_1/2542]

1. Better luck next time 2. It’s no use crying over spilt milk 3. Don’t worry. It’s not important 4. Is there anything I can do?

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นอกสายตา (Out of sight )

Meaning 1) ก าจด – ท าลาย

2) ท าราย 3) ท าใหเสยชอ 4) (ส านวน) แยจง, ซวยจรง ๆ

1) damage , despoil , destroy

ravage , phase out, ruin

wipe out, demolish get rid of, …. root out

ก าจด eradicate

ท าลาย eliminate

แลว extriplate

devastate และ wreck

2) injure, impair, cripple

subvert, do harm, weaken deface, jeopardize

hurt ท าราย , deform

3) degrade , demean , disgrace debase, depreciate ท าใหเสยชอเสยง discredit ชอเสยงเสอมไป

4) What a pity, that’s a pity

ผดหวง that’s a shame, เสยใจ what a shame!

What a hard luck !!! ท าไม !!! ดวงฉนมนซวยอยางน และ that’s a really ____ upset, sorrowful – ซวยจรง ๆ

6. Demanding Explanations

Can you tell me why you didn’t finish your annual report ?

I don't understand why you didn’t tell me before everything was too late.

Can you explain why you came home late yesterday?

Why is that girls must tie their hair at school?

How come do you look angry?

Does this mean you don’t love me anymore?

Do you really expect me to believe you really love me?

Can you tell me why you go out with that bitchy girl?

I don't understand why don’t you choose me instead of that chic girl

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7. Borrowing & Lending

May I borrow your cell phone ?

Could I use your mobile?

Might I possibly use your lap top ?

Would you mind lending me your bike ?

Would you mind if I used your credit card?

Could you loan me money ?

Is it alright if I use / if I borrow you gym shoes ?

Sorry to trouble you, but do you mind if I use your iphone?

Is it a problem for you if I drive your girl friend home ?

How long do you need it for ?

1. You want to borrow your friend’s dictionary. You ask “_________”[ขอ 3_2/2547]

1. Can I lend you a dictionary? 2. May I borrow your dictionary?

3. Could you offer me a dictionary? 4. Would you mind getting me your dictionary?

2. Your classmate is short of money and ask you : “_______” [ขอ 10_2/2541]

1. How is five hundred baht? 2. Let’s call it five hundred baht. 3. Can I borrow five hundred baht? 4. Could I loan you five hundred baht?

8. Asking for permission / Allowing

Excuse me may I come in ?

Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?

Sorry to interrupt you but someone is waiting you at the hall ?

Sorry to trouble you, but do you mind if I use your phone?

Sorry, have you got the time, please?

Excuse me, have you got a moment?

Sorry to bother you, but could I just ask you something?

Excuse me, can you spare a minute or two?

Excuse me, are you in a hurry?

Could I get you to turn off the lights

Responding

Sure. Go ahead.

No problem

Not a problem

It depends what it is.

Sorry, I’m late already

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1. As a woman is entering a restaurant with her poodle, the manager comes over to her and says “_________”[ขอ 11_2/2542]

1. Why don’t you put it away 2. It’s a good idea to leave it alone

3. We don’t’ allow pets in here 4. Our customers don’t like poodles 2. You are in the class and need to go to the bathroom. You say to your teacher

“_________”[ ขอ 2_1/2543]

1. Must I go out now, please? 2. I want to go away now

3. Just a moment, please 4. May I leave the room?

3. John knows Jan is upset because he has used her computer without her permission. Jim says, I’m sorry “ I _________”[ขอ 7_1/2546]

1. thought you wouldn’t know 2. should not let you know 3. didn’t think you were mean 4. should have asked you

9. Giving Advice

I don't think you should work so hard.

You ought to work less.

You ought not to work so hard.

If I were you, I would tell him the truth.

If I were in your shoes, I'd go to see a doctor.

If I were in your position, I won’t make any promises.

You had better work less.

You shouldn't work so hard.

Making Suggestions

Why don't you go to the movies tonight?

You could visit New York while you're there.

Let's go to the travel agent's this afternoon to book our ticket.

What about asking your brother for help?

How about going to Hawaii for your vacation?

I suggest you take all the factors into consideration before we decide.

You’d better have a rest.

You really should take some medicine

You shouldn’t lift heavy thing.

. Perhaps you ought to give up smoking.

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10.Make an Opinion

What do you think of / about ?

What’s your opinion (about)

How do you find _______________?

How do you feel _______________ ?

How do you like _______________ ?

How’s the weather ?

What’s the weather like?

Do you like living in the States?

How do you like living in the States?

VS

I think that ………………..

In my opinion,…………………

I don’t really know about it.

I love it.

It’s great !

I would say ……………………..

View

Prospect

Point of view

Aspect

Standpoint

Abstraction

Thought

Concept

Perception

Idea

Notion

Postulation

ความคดความเหน !!!!

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11. Stating preference

Why don't we have some Chinese food? Well, I'd prefer eating Italian. What do you think?

What do you think we should do? If it were up to me, I'd go out for dinner.

What are we going to do today? The weather is awful! I think we should go to a museum.

Would you like to see a film tonight? I'd rather go dancing. How does that sound?

Why don't we go to work out ?

Let's go to a gym.

How about going to a museum.

You had better not go to work today. / I guess so.

Take a look at the conversation below

A. Hi Chris, would you like to do something with me this weekend? B. Sure. What shall we do?

A. I don't know. Do you have any ideas? B. Why don't we see a film?

A. That's sounds good to me. Which film shall we see? B. Let's see "Action Man 4". A. I'd rather not. I don't like violent films. How about going to see

"Princess Tukkie"? I hear it's quite a funny film. B. OK. Let's go see that. When is it on? A. It's on at 8 o'clock at the Major Cineplex . Shall we have a bite to eat before

the film? B. Sure, that sounds great. What about going to that new Italian restaurant '

Michetti's'? A. Great idea! Let's meet there at six. B. OK. I'll see you at 'Michetti's' at six. Bye.

A. Bye.

12. Guessing

I would say he's about ready to quit his job.

It might need some oil.

He could be in the garden.

It looks like a miniature motor.

Perhaps he needs some time off work.

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Maybe they want to come and visit this summer.

It's difficult to say, but I'd guess that it's used for cleaning house.

I'm not really sure, but I think they enjoy hiking in the mountains.

I’m not positive.

12. Giving Warnings

Don't push so hard on that toy, or you might / will break it!

Watch out!

Look out !

Be careful!

Mind your step / mind your head

Work hard otherwise you'll fail your exam.

Work hard or you'll fail your exam.

13. Offering Help

May I help you?

Can I help you?

Can I assist you?

Are you looking for something?

Would you like some help?

Do you need some help?

Do you care for some help?

What can I do for you ?

Asking for help

Can you help me (please) ?

Can you do me a favor ?

Could you give me a hand?

Would you mind V ing ?

Sure

Certainly

Of course

By all means

You can count on me

No, thanks

I’m fine

I’m o.k. Thanks anyway

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1. On the way to Hua Hin, you see a man standing beside the car trying to fix the tire. You want to help him. You say “_________? ” [ขอ 4_2/2547]

1. Can you help me 2. Can I give you a hand 3. May I look under the hood 4. Could I give you a hand

Do you mind + Ving / Do you mind if I ……..

Would you mind leaving your shoes outside?

Would you mind keeping the door open ? It’s humid in hear.

Would you mind not turning off the air conditioner?

Would you mind not talking so loud? I’m trying to read.

Would you mind not leaving the door open? It’s rather windy today.

Would you mind not eating your lunch in the classroom? Please eat in the cafeteria.

………………………………………………………………………..

Would you mind if I smoke ?

Would you mind if I ask you something?

Sure : ไดเลยครบ

Certainly : ไดครบ..ได

Oh! all right : โอ ไดเลยครบ

Not at all : ไมเปนไรครบ

Of course not : ไมรงเกยจเลยครบ

1. You ask a telephone operator if she would mind repeating a number. She says, “___________ ” [ขอ 3_2/2541]

1. Never mind 2. Not at all 3. Yes, that’s right 4. Why should I

2. John asks Mary if she needs any help. She doesn’t, so she replies “_________” [ขอ 7_1/2541] 1. I certainly hope not 2. I’m thinking about it

3. No, thank you 4. Thanks , but I needn’t

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1. Jennie is visiting her grandmother. She wants to help doing the housework so she asks:

“______________?”” [5 / ต.ค. 41 ] 1) How can I help you, Gram 2) How must I begin, Gram?

3) What can I do for you, Gram 4) What do you think I will do, Gram?

2. Ann can’t stop sneezing. Her friend says: “______________”” [14 / ม.ค. 45 ] 1) It’s up your nose 2) Sneezing is a bad habit

3) What have you just seen 4) Would you like a tissue?

3. You can’t hear the news on the radio so you say to your American friend,

“______________?”” [6 / ต.ค. 42 ] 1) How about switching it on 2) Could you pick it up, please?

3) Would you mind turning it up? 4) Can you please put it on?

4. At the dinner table, you want some salt but the salt shaker is right in front of you friend.

You say to her, “______________”” [11 / ม.ค. 48 ] 1) Don’t use the salt. I need it too 2) Would you please pass the salt?

3) You should not take all of the salt 4) I would like some salt. Do you want some?

5. A student in the computer room is having problems with his computer. He calls the

technician and says, “______________”” [13 / ม.ค. 44 ] 1) There’s something wrong with this computer 2) This computer has a problem

3) Do your job 4) Fix this computer now

6. An old lady is trying to get her heavy suitcase onto a train. You are standing behind her so

she asks you for help by saying: “______________?”” [10 / ต.ค. 45 ] 1) Haven’t you ever seen an old lady 2) Can you give me a lift?

3) Could you give me a hand with this? 4) Don’t you know what to do next?

7. When your neighbor asks you to move a heavy table, you say, :

“______________ You can count on me.” [6 / ม.ค. 46 ] 1) Don’t bother 2) Don’t care

3) No problem 4) No way

8. In a crowded elevator, you want someone to press the 5th

floor button.

You say : “______________, please ” [3 / ม.ค. 44 ] 1) Get off at five 2) Let’s go to five

3) Leave me at five 4) Five

Offering /Asking for help

Grammar Point : -

Conversation Topic : offering / asking for help

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9. A pregnant woman gets on a bus. A man gets up to give her his seat and says:

“______________ ” [6 / ต.ค. 45 ] 1) I give up 2) You’re welcome

3) You can sit here 4) The seat is alright

10. A salesgirl in a department store comes up to a new customer and say:

“______________” [4 / ม.ค. 42 ] 1) Do you need some help? 2) Can you help me?

3) What are you doing here? 4) Why didn’t you call me?

11. “_________________”

“Sorry, I can’t. I’m on the phone.” [2 / ม.ค. 48] 1) Would you give me a ring 2) Can I help you with anything

3) Why don’t you finish it today 4) Could you help me sort out this matter right now

12. You want to plug in the computer, but the outlet is too far away.

You say to your friend, “______________ ” [2 / ต.ค. 46 ] 1) We should expand the outlet 2) Do you have an extension cord?

3) Can you move the outlet? 4) Please help me lengthen the cord.

13. You are going a way for 10 days and need someone to take care of your dog. You ask your

neighbor: “______________” [11 / ม.ค. 45 ] 1) Do you like to watch my dog? 2) Would you look after my dog?

3) Why don’t you feed my dog? 4) Do you keep an eye on my dog?

14. You are in a garden restaurant and mosquitoes keep biting your legs. You ask the waiter :

“______________” [15 / ต.ค. 45 ] 1) Have you got anything for these mosquitoes? 2) How can you let the mosquitoes come?

3) Why do you keep mosquitoes ? 4) Do you have anything for these mosquitoes?

15. You go out to dinner with your friend and you want to pay.

You say: “______________” [14 / ต.ค. 46 ] 1) Let’s split the meal 2) It’s your turn

3) It’s on me 4) Let me take the dinner

16. Man : Do you mind if I turn on the radio for a while?

Woman : ……………………………….

Man : Great. There is a program I like. [Anet / 50 ]

1) I care 2) I don’t like it

3) It’s okay with me 4) Yes, I don’t mind.

18. You are sitting in an air – conditioned bus next to a foreign tourist who is sitting by the

window. You don’t want the sun shining in your eyes so you say to him: “____________” [8 / ม.ค. 45 ]

1) The sunrise is really spectacular. 2) I hope you are enjoying the view.

3) Do you mind pulling the curtain? 4) Could you please be more polite?

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19. You ask a telephone operator if she would mind repeating a number. She says: ________ [8 / ต.ค. 41 ]

1) Never mind. 2) Not at all

3) Yes, that’s right 4) Why should I ?

14. Using Vague Expressions - Being Imprecise

There are about 600 people working in this company.

There are approximately 600 people working in this company.

There are a large number of students interested in taking his course.

Management predicts up to 50% growth for the coming year.

It's kind of a bottle opener which can also be used to peel vegetables.

It's the type of place you can go to relax for a week or so.

They're the sort of people that like going bowling on Saturday evenings.

It's difficult to say, but I'd guess that it's used for cleaning house.

I'm not really sure, but I think they enjoy hiking in the mountains.

15. At the restaurant

Waiter / Waitress

Are you ready to order?

Do you wish to order right away?

May I take your order?

What would you like to order?

What will you have?

Would you care for anything to drink?

Would you like anything else?

What would you like for drink

/ appetizer / main dish / gravy ?

How do you like your meat? / fried egg.

(I want it rare / medium / well-done )

Customer

Sure / Certainly / Yes, please

I will have ________

I ‘d go with ________________

Yes, I’ ll have a plate of som tum , please.

I’ d go with spaghetti

I’ d like a cup of coffee, please.

I'd like fried chicken.

Just hot tea now,please.

Give us more minutes.

I am trying to make a decision

What would you like to recommend?

What’s your specialty?

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อาหารวาง = refreshment, refection , cocktail , munchies , savoury , snack , tiffin

1. Bill is in a restaurant and the waitress who is taking his order ask, “___________

” [ขอ 2_1/2542]

1. What would you want to eat? 2. What would you like to eat?

3. What do you have to eat? 4. What do you think to eat? 2. You are in the restaurant. The waiter asks, “Are you ready to order?” You

reply, “_________?”[ขอ 1_1/2548]

1. You’re ready to serve

2. We prefer chicken to beef 3. We would like to have a table for three

4. Please give us a minute to look at the menu

16. Saying 'No' Nicely

Would you like to see a film tonight?

I'm afraid I can't go out tonight. I've got a test tomorrow.

Why don't we have some Chinese food?

Sorry, but I don't particularly like Chinese food.

How about taking a nice walk?

I'd really rather not take a walk this afternoon.

Would you like to come to the museum with us?

Thank you, but it's not my idea of a fun afternoon out.

Let's go for a drive

Sorry, I'm not really fond of driving for the fun of it.

Why don't you stay the night?

That's very kind of you, but I really have to get back to the city.

Don't get me wrong, but I think we should...

1. Your friend invites you to a party. You would like to go but you’re not sure if you can go. So you say “_________”[ขอ 5_2/2547]

1. I’m sorry I’m engaged 2. That sounds good. I’d love to 3. Let’s me check my schedule first 4. I’m afraid not, I’m busy at the moment

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17. Declining

I’m sorry /I’d love to, but I have a prior engagement / an appointment with my clients / I have

the report need to be done.

Could I take the rain check?

Perhaps some other times.

I wish I could

I’m afraid I can’t

I'm afraid I can't go out tonight. I've got a test tomorrow.

Why don't we have some Chinese food?

Sorry, but I don't particularly like Chinese food.

How about taking a nice walk?

1. Your boss wife offers you a piece of cake, but you dislike that kind of cake so you say “_________”[ขอ 9_1/2542]

1. I hate that cake 2. Thanks, but I’m on a diet 3. Not another one 4. Don’t you have anything better?

18. Agreement and Disagreement

18.1 correct / incorrect

Right ! /

That’s right.

You’re right.

True.

Correct !

Exactly

Absolutely

Definitely

Maybe

Could be

Perhaps

Not really

No,

I’m afraid not

You’re close

Not quite

Absolutely not

No way

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17.2 Agree / Disagree

การใช either or / neither nor

- I agree

- I’ll say that for sure

- You can say that again

- right / dead right /

- You’re so right

- You said it right on

- I couldn’t agree more

- I can’t help thinking the

same

- You bet

- I doubt it

- Definitely

- Precisely

- I disagree

- Are you kidding?

- That’s ridiculous!!

- Over my dead body

- Oh, Come on !

- No way

- Never

- I couldn’t agree less

- Give me a break

- You’re kidding

- You’re pulling my leg

- It’s out of the question

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1. Your colleague asks you a political question. You don’t want to give your opinion which

might upset others in your group. You say, “………………” [ขอ 10 / ม.ค. 48 ] 1) I’m not sure I agree with you 2) I don’t want to offend anyone

3) I’d prefer to keep his mouth shut 4) I’d like to say something about it

2. Someone asks you personal question that you don’t want to answer so you say politely,

“……..” [ขอ 10 / ม.ค. 46 ]

1) You have some nerve. 2) It’s none of your business

3) I’d rather not say 4) Don’t be so rude

3. Tom disagrees with his teacher but doesn’t not want to make him angry so he says, “……..”

[ขอ 8 / ม.ค. 42 ]

1) May I suggest another idea? 2) How could you say that?

3) You’ve got to be reasonable 4) I couldn’t agree with you

4. Man : I understand your point, but I’d like to continue.

Woman : …………………..

Man : Thank you [ขอ 8 / ม.ค. 42 ]

1) Please go on 2) That’s my point

3) We don’t have time 4) You should not continue

5. You friend says, “ I prefer pop music to rock” You reply, “…………….” ขอ [9 / ม.ค. 48 ]

1) So do I 2) Me neither 3) I like it 4) I don’t like it

6. You friend says, “ Have a nice weekend ” You reply, “…………….” [ขอ 11 / ต.ค. 46 ]

1) You are too 2) We are the same 3) Same to you 4) Shame on you

7. Jim and Tony have just seen a very exiting rugby match. Jin comments on how exciting it

was. Tony agrees and says : “…………”ขอ [11 / ต.ค. 41]

1) So do I 2) It certainly was 3) I did too 4) It seems you’re right

8. Man : Hi. Are we still on for tonight

Woman : …………………..

Man : Okay. See you at eight [ขอ 5/ A – net 50] 1) You bet 2) If you say

3) We turned it off 4) I will go to bed early

9. Man : I think we should go tomorrow. Don’t you agree?

Woman : I …………………..

Man : Good. We will leave at seven [ขอ 6/ A – net 50] 1) can’t agree less 2) don’t agree at all

3) won’t agree with you 4) couldn’t agree more

Contrast / Same ideas

Grammar Point : either or / neither nor

Conversation Topic : Agree & Disagree

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19. Making Compliments

How superb!

I’m so proud of you.

I’ like to compliment you on …. your speech / report….

That’s marvelous / great / excellent

You have done a very good /great job.

Well done!

How nice !

How kind are you!

What a nice ….performance / speech / project !

1. What + a/an + Adj + Noun + Subj + V. What a beautiful day it is !!! What a difficult test this is !!! What a hard luck I have !!!!

2. How + a/an + Adj + Noun + Subj + V.

How beautiful she is !!! How difficult this test is !!! How messy you are How kind you are

3. How + Adj. + of + Subj.

How kind of you How clumsy of me

Response to the compliments

It was a present for my birthday

I’m glad (that) you like it.

It’s nice of you to say so.

Yours is even nicer.

It’s nice to hear that from someone with your experience.

It was nothing. The real credit should go to …..Peter….

I had a little do with it

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20. Making Complaints

I'm sorry to have to say this but...

I'm sorry to bother you, but...

Maybe you forgot to...

I think you might have forgotten to...

Excuse me if I'm out of line, but there may have been a misunderstanding about...

1. A group of students are making a lot of noise in the library so the librarian says to them “_________ ” [ขอ 4_1/2541]

1. Why do you make me angry? 2. All guests should follow the rules 3. Do you want to be fired? 4. Think of the other people in here

Try this quickly !

1. I'm sorry to have _____ but you need to find a job. to say this to tell this say this

2. I'm sorry _____, but this steak is not satisfactory.

to answer you to bother you to distract you

3. _____ to telephone Dan to invite him to the party. Maybe forgetting Maybe you forgot Maybe forget

4. I think you _____ to bring our wine. might forgotten can't have forgotten might have forgotten

5. Excuse me if I'm _____, but you haven't proved your point. out of touch out of stand out of line

6. There may have been ______ about what I wanted. a misunderstanding an understanding a bad understanding

7. Don't _____, but I think we should take a different course of action. have me wrong get me right get me wrong

8. _____ to contact our colleagues. Perhaps he forgets Perhaps he forgot May be he forgot

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21. Asking for Direction

Excuse me. Can/Could you tell me where the post office is?

Excuse me. Can/Could you tell me where the nearest bank is?

Excuse me. Can/Could you tell me the way to Paragon.

Excuse me. Can/Could you tell me if there is a restaurant near here?

Excuse me. Can/Could you tell how can I get to the Grand Palace?

Are there any restaurants around/near here?

Where’s the manager office?

What's the best way to ...?

Where is…… ?

How do I get to…..?

How long does it take ? / It takes 5 minutes to walk. / It won’t take long.

Giving Direction

Walk along this street. It’s next to the

Bangkok Bank.

You can take the bus number...

Turn left at the corner. It’s on your left.

Go straight to the traffic light and turn

right.

It’s on the third floor.

Drive along Phayathai Road till you get to

Rama 4 Road and turn right.

Yes, there is one opposite the store.

Turn right/left at the corner.

Turn right/left into Silom Road.

Walk along this street. / along the beach

Take the second left.

Keep left and then make a right

Go straight on (until you come to ...).

Turn back./Go back.

Turn left/right (into ...-street).

Go along .... / Cross ...

Take the first/second road on the

left/right / It's on the left/right.

straight on

opposite

near / next to , by / between

at the end (of)

on/at the corner

behind / in front of

(just) around the corner

traffic lights

crossroads, junction, interjection signpost

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Tourist : Excuse me, I’m trying to get the public Library___(1)_____

Student : Well, any bus but No. 5

Tourist : __________(2)_________ ?

Student : About every twenty minutes. There’ll be one alone in a

few minutes.

Tourist : Fine, _______(3)_____

Student : About twelve minutes. It isn’t far.

Tourist : _______(4)_____

Student : It’s over there.

Tourist : Thank you very much. I’m sure _____(5)_____

Student : You are welcome

Complete the dialogue

1. 1) Where are the buses going? 2) How do I take a bus?

3) Can I take any bus? 4) Are the buses running?

2. 1) How many minutes do the bus take? 2) How long do the buses go?

3) How often do the buses run? 4) How many buses run here?

3. 1) How long will it take? 2) How much time shall I have?

3) What shall I find it? 4) What time will it come?

4. 1) Is the bus station near here?

2) Could you tell me where the bus station is?

3) Do you know the bus station?

4) Is there any bus station?

5. 1) I appreciate it 2) I’ll mange

3) I can take it 4) I am right

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1. You are standing at a bus stop. When a bus comes along, you ask the man next to

you, “___________ to Siam Square?” [ขอ 12 / ต.ค. 42 ] 1) Is this the one we get on for the trip 2) Does this bus go

3) Will this bus run 4) Can I get this bus to take me

2. You see two tourists standing on the street looking at a map, and you think they are

lost. You say, “___________ [ขอ 5 / ม.ค. 43 ] 1) How did you lost it? 2) Do you need some help?

3) Can’t you read a map? 4) What’s wrong with you?

3. A tourist is visiting Bangkok for the first time and wants to go to Wat Po. He asks a

policeman, , “___________ [ขอ 8 / ม.ค. 43 ] 1) Give me the map of Wat Po, thanks. 2) What is the best way to get to Wat Po ?

3) I am travelling to Wat Po. Please tell me how. 4) I want to go to Wat Po. Please take

me there.

4. Someone asks you where the nearest post office is. You say , “___________ [ขอ 14 / ม.ค. 43 ] 1) It’s far from here two kilometers. 2) It’s two kilometers away

3) It’s two kilometers in distance. 4) It’s near here two kilometers.

5. You are new in town and want to buy some milk. You can ask someone on the road

“___________?” [ขอ 6 / ต.ค. 4 ] 1) Do you drink milk today 2) Where is the milk section

3) Can you get me some milk. 4) How can I get to the nearest supermarket.

6. A tourist stops you on the street and asks you how to get to the place you do not know.

You say, “___________?” [ขอ 6 / ม.ค. 42 ] 1) I don’t know. Find it yourself

2) I’m happy to help you

3) Just keep walking straight ahead and you’ll find it

4) I’m not sure. You’d better ask somebody else

7. Man : Excuse me, but do you know the science museum is?

Woman : ___________ It’s just around that first corner [ขอ 5/ A - net 50] 1) Certainly 2) Not at all

3) Of course not 4) Don’t worry

Asking /Giving directions

Grammar Point : -

Conversation Topic : Asking /Giving directions

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23. Talking on the phone

Hello! Could I speak to Dr. Phillips please?

Yes, he is speaking

Hello ! Is Peter there?

I’m afraid (that) he has been out.

I’m afraid he’s just gone out.

Could I leave the massage?

Could you ask him to call me back?

Could you ask him to return my call?

Could I return his call later?

Good morning. Undermoon Company. May I help you?

Good morning. Extend to 311 .please

Good morning. Could you put me through Mr. Brown , please?

Hold on / Just a moment

Hold on = ถอสาย Hang up = วางห

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24. Making an Appointment A: Hello. This is Richard Brown. I'd like to make an

appointment to see Dr. Habi. B: Certainly. What seems to be the problem?

A; I'd like to have my annual check-up. B: Fine. When would you be available to come in to see Dr. Habi?

A: Any day next week in the morning would be great. B: How about next Thursday at 10 o'clock?

A; That sounds fine. Thank you. B; We'll see you next Thursday Mr. Brown.

Goodbye.

25. Seeing the Doctor

A; Hello, what's the matter?

B; Good morning. I have a terrible ache in my lower back.

B; How long has your back been bothering you?

A; I've been having pain for about the last two weeks.

B; Do you have any history of back problems?

A; No, this is the first time.

B; Are you taking any medicine at the moment?

A; No, just an aspirin from time to time to kill the pain.

B; OK. Let's have a look at your back. Please take off your shirt ....

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Medical Vocabulary

make an appointment

What (seems) is the problem...?

What's the matter ...?

check-up

ache / pain

history of ... problems

medicine

aspirin

A Dentist Appointment

Complete the dialog.

B : : Good morning. Dr. Brown's office. ____________ I help you?

A: Good morning. I _______________ to make an appointment with Dr. Brown.

B: Ok. Just a minute. __________ you come on Monday at 1:00 pm?

A: No. Monday is a busy day for me. I ______ until 9:00 pm.

I __________ leave the office early.

B: What about Wednesday at 6:00 pm? ______ that OK with you ?

A: ____________ __________ a little later? You know how heavy the traffic is at 6. I don’t think I ____________ arrive on time.

B: OK. You ________ ________ seen by Dr. Brown on Wednesday at

7. OK? If you can't come for any reason, please __________ me

and I ______ try to set another time.

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A: OK. I appreciate that.

1. The doctor gives you some medicine for your illness with some professional instruction. He says “_________”[ขอ 2_2/2547]

1. Get two pills after meals 2. Take two pills after every meals 3. Eat you meal and then your pills 4. Drink water with two pills after your meals

2. Sak goes to see a doctor. The first thing the doctor says to him is “_________ ?”[ขอ 1_2/2541]

1. Can you tell me everything that’s wrong 2. What seems to be the problem 3. May I help you 4. So what have you been doing

25. Selling & Buying 1. Tailor : __________________sir ? Customer : I want a jacket made ,please.

a. Can I help you ? b. What do you want ?

c. Do you want anything ? d. What can I do for you?

2. Customer : I'd like a bag, please. Assistant : __________________

Customer : A bag to carry my make-up when I travel.

a. What sort of bag, Madam ? b. What can I do for you ? c. May I help you ? d. Yes, how is this bag ?

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3. Jenny : Could I have 2 pieces of fried chicken ,please ? Shopkeeper : __________________?

Jenny : I will have it here.

a. Do you have it in the shop b. Do you have it here or to go c. Do you have it here d. Do you have it at home

4. Shopkeeper : __________________?

Jenny : I want a medium Pepsi , please.

a. What would you like to drink ? b. Would you like to drink Coke c. I think you want something to drink

d. Which size of drinks do you want

5. Shopkeeper : __________________ Jenny : I want original fried chicken.

a. Do you want fried chicken

b. Do you want warm or cold fried chicken c. Do you want original or hot and spicy fried chicken d. Do you want raw or medium fried chicken

6. A : How much is this shirt ? B : It's 600 baht.

A : __________________. How about 500 baht.

a. How much do I owe you ? b. I'll take it . c. That's rather expensive. d. That's nice.

7. A : I want to buy a new pair of shoes .

B : What is your size ? A : __________________. Could you please measure me ?

a. I think I'm 7 b. I think I'm not sure about my size. c. I think my size is 6 d. I think I'm a big size

8. A : What color do you want B : I'm not sure __________________

a. Which color do you have in this shop b. I like light color c. I like dark color d. Which color do you like

9. A :May I help you ?

B : __________________

a. I've read the papers today. b. I'll take it. c. I want something

d. Yes, I' m looking for something to read on the train .

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10. Salesman : It's 1,500 ฿ Rex : That's more than I wanted to spend. ..............

a. These ones are cheaper. b. That 's one very nice.

c. How many colors do you have d. Have you got any cheaper ones?

1. Wanlop wants to buy some trouser. The salesgirl says “_________”[ขอ 7_1/2542]

1. May I know your weigh? 2. What size do you wear ?

3. May I examine you? 4. Where is your waist? 2. You try on a pair of shoes but they are a bit too tight. You ask the sales

assistant “_________?”[ขอ 2_1/2548]

1. Have you got a bigger size 2. Do you have different color

3. Can you find me a modern one 4. Do you have the ones with higher heels

3. You would like to get two tickets. You call the box office and say, “_____________?”[ขอ 6_1/2548]

1. Could you buy me two tickets 2. Can I reserve two tickets, please 3. Shall I book you for two tickets 4. May I help you with two tickets

27. Signs & Says

1. If you see the sign that says “No Trespassing” you should “_________”[ขอ 10_1/2545]

1. hang around 2. wait a wile 3. stay away 4. Enter immediately 2. If you see the notice DO NOT LEAN OVER THE RAIL , you are probably

standing on the deck of _________ [ขอ 2_2/2545]

1. an airplane 2. an escalator 3. a train 4. a ship

3. The instructions “Apply evenly. Only one coat are needed” would most

likely be found on a _________ [ขอ 4_2/2545]

1. leather jacket 2. jam jar 3. paint tin 4. coffee pot

4. A police chasing a robber and wants him to stop, He shouts,

“_____________ ” “_________”[ขอ 10_1/2545]

1. Stand up ! 2. Sit down ! 3. Freeze ! 4. Cool !

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2. Your friend told you about his trip to New York. You show your interesting by saying “_________ !”[ขอ 4_1/2548]

1. What a surprise 2. Fantastic 3. Bon Voyage 4. Have a nice day

27. Giving & Asking for information

1. You’re planning to go to England in July. You ask your teacher : _________

[ขอ 3_1/2542]

1. What’s the weather like in July? 2. What can I do with July’s weather? 3. How do you think about July weather? 4. How about the July-like weather?

2. You meet someone at an airport. After chatting for a while, you ask :

_________ [ขอ 15_2/2541]

1. How do you do your living? 2. What do you do for a living?

3. How do you make it living ? 4. What do you make a living? 3. Ann wonders how much time she has to work on her assigned project.

Her teacher says, “No need to hurry yet”: _________ [ขอ 1_1/2548]

1. In no time 2. It’s a high time 3. Take your time 4. You hit the big time

ส านวนทนาสนใจอกนดหนอยคะ

leave someone behind - ปลอยใครเอาไว ทงใครเอาไว

เชน John was sick, so we had to leave him behind

แปลวา ทอดทงกได

Don't ever leave your friends behind when they are in need

หรอ อาจจะแปลวา ไมสนใจ กได เชน

How can I leave everything behind? - จะใหชนทงทกสงอยาง ไมสนใจอะไรเลยไดยงไง

สวน leave without someone แปลวา ออกมาโดยทคนนนไมไดมาดวย คอ แบบออกมาคนเดยวคะ เชน If you're late,

I'll leave without you - ถาแกสาย ชนจะออกจากบานโดยทไมรอแกแลวนะ (ใหนงรถตามไปเองเลย อ อ)

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Speaking part for GAT

Part One : speaking (Items 1-15) Choose the best answer.

Items 1-5

1. A : He’s mad because of what I said, isn’t he? : เขาโกรธเพราะวาสงทฉนพด ใชไหม?

B : _________________________

1. That’s the golden rule. นนเปน กฎท าสงใดยอมไดสงนน

2. That has nothing to do with it. เรองทเขาโกรธไมมอะไรใหท ากบมน

3. That really brought him home. เรองทเขาโกรธจรงๆจนกลบบาน

4. That should work. นนคงจะไดผล

2. A : Your car is in excellent condition now. รถของคณสภาพเยยมแลวตอนน

It’s________________.

B : Thank you so much for fixing it! ขอบคณอยางมากทไดซอมรถ

1. back to square one กลบไปยงจดเรมตน หรอ ท าแตไมมผลงานหรอความกาวหนา

2. as good as new (as good as = practically) ใหมใชงานไดเลย

3. almost finished เกอบจะเสรจ (ใกลละ)

4. too old to repair เกาเกนไปทจะซอม

3. A : So, how did you do on the exam? ไง คณท าขอสอบเปนอยางไรบาง

B : ____________________________.

A. Oh. it can’t be that bad. โอว มนไมแยขนาดนนหรอก

1. I probably got an A or B. ฉนนาจะได เกรดเอหรอบ

2. I can’t see the point. ฉนไมเขาใจประเดน

3. I kept a low profile. ฉน (keep a low profile = remain inconspicuous) ยงคงไมโดดเดน

4. I’m positive I’ve failed again. ฉนแนใจ (positive) ฉนตกอกครง

4. A : Do you know what the battery life is? คณรไหมวาไร อายของแบตเตอรคออะไร ?

B : I couldn’t say.____________________. Look it over. ฉนไมแนใจ

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It should answer all of your questions.

A : Okay, thanks. โอเค ขอบคณ

1. Here’s a brochure. นโบชวร

2. I think it’s about 48 hours. ฉนคดวานาประมาณ 48 ชวโมง

3. Have a look at the battery. ดทแบตเตอร

4. You need to check the internet. คณจ าเปนตองถามอนเตอรเนท

5. A : ______________________?

B : Well, I’ve forgotten my eye glasses at home. ฉนลมแวนตาของฉนทบาน

1. What went wrong? มอะไรผดพลาดเหรอ มอะไรเหรอ

2. What’s what? อะไร เปน อะไร?

3. What does it matter? เกดอะไรขน?

4. What’s more? และเปนประเดนเพมเตม (ส านวนบอกเลามากกวาค าถาม = moreover)

Items 6-7

A : Would you like to have dinner at the Samurai with me? ไปทานมอค าทรานซามไรกบฉนไหม?

B : Oh, yes._________(6)_________, but the Samurai is so expensive.

A : Yes, it’s too expensive for me. Would you like to pay for me?

ใชมนแพงเกนไปส าหรบฉน คณตองการจะเลยงฉนไหม (pay for me)

B : _________(7)__________!

A : Just kidding! ลอเลนนา

6. 1. I’d like to handle it ฉนตองการจดการมน

2. I don’t want that ฉนไมตองการตามนน

3. I don’t earn much ฉนหาเงนไดไมมาก

4. I love eating out ฉนชอบกนของนอกบาน (eat out)

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7.1. Believe me! เปนเรองจรง (believe you me)

2. Hey, wait a minute! เฮย รอเดยว

3. I do apologize! ฉนตองขอโทษจรงๆ

4. I couldn’t believe my eyes! (believe one’s ears or one’s eye)

ฉนไมอยากเชอสายตา = สงทไดเหนหรอไดยนเปนเรองจรง

Items 8-10

A : What time are we going to the Smith’s for dinner tonight?

B : We need to be there at 7:00. Did you remember to arrange for a

เราตองการไปทนนตอนทม คณจ าไดหรอเปลา ทจดเตรยมเรอง

_________(8)__________ to come over? (come over มาไกลเพอมาเยยม )

A : Yes, but I need to tell her to _________(9)_________ 6:30.

B : Which one is coming? Amanda or Meredith? ใครจะมาดวย

A : Amanda. I know you don’t ever want Meredith here again.

Amanda ฉนรวาคณไมเคยทจะตองการให Meredith มาทนอกแลว

B : Well, ______(10)______. It’s just that Meredith gives the kids too much

junk food. กวาอยางนนแหละ มนเปนเพราะวา Meredith ใหเดกๆกนอาหารขยะ

8. 1. baby boomer

2. baby shower

3. baby sitter

4. baby doctor

9. 1. be here by

2. phone here at

3. come here after

4. go there before

10. 1. Let’s go halves. (go half and half)

2. Things got out of hand. (out of hand) รบมอไมได

3. This is off the topic. (ออกนอกเรอง)

4. That’s putting it strongly. นนท าใหเรองเขมขน

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Items 11-15

In a canteen, the office workers are discussing about the problem that one of

their friends is having. ในโรงอาหาร เจาหนาทส านกงานเกยวกบปญหาวาดวยปญหาเกยวกบเพอนของเธอ

A : I’m worried about Roberto. He’s gambling again. He’s been betting a lot

on the European football games. ฉนกลมใจเกยวกบ Roberto เขาเลนการพนนอกแลว เขาเพงจะพนน

ตอเนองมากมายเกยวกบการแขงขนฟตบอล

B : Has he lost much money? เขาเสยเงนเยอะมาก?

A : Well, he says ________(11)________, but who knows if that’s true or not.

C : Last year he lost several thousand dollars. ปทแลว เขาเสยเงนหลายพนดอลลา

D : I remember. And then he had to borrow money from his family to pay his

bills. _________(12)_________? ฉนจ าได และตอมาเขาตองยมเงนจากทบานเพอจายรายจายของเขา

C : Well, it’s his problem. We’ve talked to him many times about it.

_________(13)_________ at least. I hope he doesn’t lose again. แลว มนเปนปญหา

A : He’s such a good guy. I wish he would stop gambling. But____(14)_______

until he really loses a lot. It sounds bad today, but, it would be the best

thing for him, I think.

B : Do you think his family will help him again if he does lose a lot?

D : I doubt it. It’s happened so many times and they’ve helped him so many

times. Last time, __________(15)__________ of the problem if he did it again.

C : Sometimes it takes tough love to help someone.

A : You can say that again.

B : Well, let’s just hope for the best.

11. 1. he’s still ahead เขายงคงมงหนาตอไป

2. he’s already torn apart เขาเลกขาดเรยบรอยไปแลว

3. he’s yet to get across เขายงไมเพอสอสาร

4. he’s even adequate เขามจนมากพอ

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12. 1. Why should we do the trick on him? (do the trick ท าใหไดผล)

2. Could we do him in? (do in ฆา, ท าลาย)

3. What are we going to do with him? (do with ใชอะไร)

4. How will we do away with him? (do away with ก าจด)

13. 1. Maybe he will break even

2. For sure I would pay safe (pay safe หลกเลยงอนตราย)

3. I wonder if you can lose heart (give heart ใหความรก lose heart เลกรก)

4. He has to get a rip off เขาจ าเปนตองโกงเงน (rip off โกงเงน ขโมยเงน)

14. 1. I disagree he will suggest the way

2. I’m afraid he can’t accept the fact

3. I don’t think he’s going to learn his lesson

4. I do care if he realizes his destiny

15. 1. they complained he was making a mess

2. they argued they were bearing it in mind

3. they said they were washing their hands (wash one’s hand เลกท า

4. they decided they were hanging him out (hang out ลอยแพ )