1 The Topics are : A.Reading Comprehension A Non-continuous Text: A Shopping List B.Comparison Degree of Quantity C.Language Function Asking for Permission.

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The Topics are :

A. Reading Comprehension

A Non-continuous Text: A Shopping List

B. Comparison Degree of Quantity

C. Language Function

Asking for Permission

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Review Shopping

• Buy = membeli• Spend = menghabiskan• How much = menanyakan harga• Greengrocer = penjual sayuran & buah• Butcher = penjual daging• Fishmonger = penjual ikan• Grocery store= toko kebutuhan sehari-

hari

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The Reading TextMrs. Anita’s SHOPPING LIST

1 kg sugar 3 litters of rice

3 potatoes ½ kilos of frying oil

A bottle of chili sauce A bunch of grapes

1½ kilos of meat ½ kilos of squids

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1. Where will Mrs. Anita buy 1 ½ kilos of meat?

a. In the fishmonger

b. In the greengrocer

c. In the grocery store

d. In the butcher

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2. What will Mrs. Anita buy at the greengrocer?

a. Meat and squid

b. Sugar and rice

c. Potatoes and grapes

d. A bottle of chili sauce and frying oil

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3. If Mrs. Anita spends Rp 16,500 for the rice, how much is a litter of rice

a. Rp 5,000

b. Rp 4,500

c. Rp 5,500

d. Rp 5,250

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4. What vegetable will Mrs. Anita buy?

a. grapes

b. frying oil

c. chili sauce

d. potatoes

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DEGREE OF COMPARISON

• Menggunakan “adjective” dalam kalimat sehingga disebut “Qualitative Adjective”

• Ada tiga tingkatan “Qualitative Adjective”, yaitu:

1. Positive degreeThe man is as old as my father.

2. Comparative degreeUmar is taller than my brother.

3. Superlative degreeEma is the smartest in her class.

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Degree of Comparison

• Formula

a. Adj dengan satu suku kata

adj + er … than

Ahmad is smarter than Mike.

b. Adj dengan dua suku kata

adj + er … than

Salma is prettier than Jacko.(Pretty – ier)

c. Adj dengan lebih dari dua suku kata

adj + more … than

Sarah is more beautiful than Jenice.

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Quantitative Comparison

Countable Comparative

Uncountable

Comparative

many

few

more than

fewer than

much

little

more than

less than

Contoh Kalimat:

Mr. Ali has less money than Mr. Usman.

I have fewer friends than you do.

The teacher gives more homework than as usual.

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5. Look at the data below!

Name: Ms. Laila

Age: 35

Job: teacher

Children:

1 son, 3 daughters

Name: Mr. Ali

Age: 34

Job: Lawyer

Children:

2 sons, 1 daughter

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Mr Ali has … than Ms. Laila.

a. Fewer sons

b. More daughters

c. More children

d. Fewer daughters

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6. Look at these pictures below!

Anto gets Rp 15,000 a day for his pocket money.

Ninis gets Rp 7,500 a day for her pocket money.

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a.Anto gets less money than Ninis.

b.Anto gets fewer money than Ninis.

c. Ninis gets more money than Anto

d.Ninis gets less money than Anto

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7. Sasa:How did you go to Lampung?Intan:I went by ship.Sasa:Why didn’t you go by plane?

It is more comfortable.Intan:Yes. But going by ship I

could carry …goods than going by plane.

a. moreb. lessc. fewerd. much

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8. Ani : Do you prefer traveling by train or by plane?

Ita : I prefer traveling by train.Ani : Why?Ita : Buying the train’s ticket needs

…money than the plane’s ticket.

a. fewb. fewerc. lessd. little

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9. Look at the pictures!

dr. Lulu

Works from

08.00 – 16.00

Mr. Hamid

Works from

08.00 – 15.00

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From the two pictures above, we know that Mr. Hamid has …working hours than dr. Lulu.

a.More

b.Fewer

c.Less

d.fewest

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10. Rio : Which is more interesting, The Safari Park or Ragunan

Zoo?Daud: I think Ragunan Zoo is … as

The Safari Park. Both of them have many good things to see.

a. more interesting

b. less interesting

c. the most interesting

d. as interesting

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Language Function Asking for and Giving Permission

• We often use can, could, or may to ask permission to do something.

Could I ….

Do you think I could ….

May I ….

Do you mind if I ….

Would it be all right if I ….

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• To reply/respond to a permission, we use

Yes, that’s all right.

No, I’m afraid you can’t.

Certainly, You may/You can.

Not at all, go ahead.

Of course (not)

No problem, it’s up to you.

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Contoh Soal:11. Salim: There’s a new Harry Potter movie in

Kartika 21 tonight, Dad. Father: So, what’s a big deal?Salim: My friends ask me to watch together.

….Father: If you finish your work, I’ll let you go.Salim: Thanks, Dad. I will.

a. Would you give me some money?b. Would you buy me the ticket?c. Can I go with them?d. Could you come?

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12. Akbar: Ouch, I’ve got stomachache. I need to go to the rest

room.Alma: You’d better ask Mr.Amran’s

permission.Akbar: Ok, ….Mr. Amran: Please do.

a. May I go to the rest room, Sir? I’ve got a stomachache.

b. Could you go to the rest room? My stomach hurts.

c. Can I go for eating, I’ll be back in a minute.

d. Shall we go to the rest room, Sir?

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13. Alwi: Can I go to the movie with my friends?

Mother:…, but go home directly after the movie.

Alwi: l will. Thanks, mom.

a. Yes, certainly

b. I’m afraid not

c. I don’t think so

d. I’m afraid you can’t

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14. Ina: May l go to grandma’s home tonight, father?

Father: …. You have to study foryour final exam.

Ina: But l really want to.Father: You can go next time

a. Of course, you mayb. Why notc. Yes, please.d. It’s not a good idea

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15. Adi: Excuse me. Can I go to the bathroom, sir? I need to

wash my handsTeacher: …, you have to finish your

exercise first.Adi: O.K, sir

a. Yes, certainly

b. Of course

c. Please do

d. I’m afraid you can’t

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16. Doni: Can I put my camera in your bag,Figri? There is no more space in my carrier.Figri:Yes, please.The underlined expression is ….

a. asking for permission

b. giving permission

c. expressing like

d. admiration

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17. Waya: I have to call my parents but I don't have any

coins. ….Icha: Sure, here it is.

a. Can I call you, please?

b. May I use your hand phone, please?

c. Let me borrow your hand phone, please?

d. Give me some coins, please?

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18. Rudy: Ma, my choir is invited to perform at the “Indonesian Idol”. May I join it?

Mother:… that is a good chance for you, don’t miss it!

Rudy: Thanks, Ma. You’re my best.

a. I’m afraid you can’tb. Of course you mayc. I’m afraid notd. Don’t worry