What are you doing here in the hospital?

Lusi : Good morning, sir.


Teacher : Good morning, Lusi. How are you?


Lusi : I’m very well, thank you.


Teacher : What are you doing here in the hospital?


Lusi : I am going to visit my neighbor. She has just
delivered a baby.


Teacher : I see. Are you alone?


Lusi : No, I’m with my Mom. There she comes. I’m
sorry, I have to go now. Good bye, sir.


Teacher : Good bye, Lusi. See you at school tomorrow.

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How are you?

Mr. Iskandar : Good afternoon, Mr. Hermawan.
How are you?


Mr. Hermawan : Very well. Thank you. How are you?


Mr. Iskandar : I’m fine, too. How is your family?


Mr. Hermawan : They are fine. Thank you. How’s
business?


Mr. Iskandar : It’s going up this year. Thanks.


Mr. Hermawan : Glad to hear that. Oh, there comes


Mr. Bawono. Sorry, I have to see
him before the meeting. I’ll talk to
you later.


Mr. Hermawan : Sure. See you.

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OK, so what do we need?

Todd : OK, so what do we
need?


Olivia : Let’s look at the
vegetables. We need
some potatoes.


Todd : How about tomatoes?
Do we need any
tomatoes?


Olivia : Yes we do. They’re on
the list.


Todd : Let’s go over there to the dairy section. We
need some butter.


Olivia : Do we have any milk?


Todd : Yes, we have some at home.


Olivia : We also need steaks for dinner tonight.


Todd : Yeah, some chickens for Saturday night. But
there is no chicken in our list. We still have in
the fridge.

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Hey, Airien, you are driving too fast!

Airien and Adrian are going to a movie. It starts in a few
minutes, and Airien is driving the car.

Adrian : Hey, Airien, you are driving too fast!

Airien : Well, we are in a hurry. The movie starts
in a few minutes.

Adrian : Slow down, please!

Airien : Relax, I am a good driver.

Adrian : Good drivers don’t speed the way you
do.

Airien : Do not talk too much, do not worry, we
are OK.

Adrian : Yes, but I am warning you, someday a
cop is going to stop you.

Airien : OK, take it easy.

Suddenly there's a sirine sound ....

Adrian : Oopss, do you hear that?

Airien : Well...uh-hu.... What do you think of
that sound?

Adrian : What do I think? Come on Airien...that's
a police sirine, even a child knows!

Then, a police officer with his motorcycle gives a sign to Airien
and Adrian to stop.

Airien : Oh, my God. Now, he is going to put me
in a jail.

Police officer : Good afternoon, Miss. I believe that
you're driving too fast. May I see your
driving license, please?

Airien : Oh, yeah...I mean yes, certainly, Sir. All
right, here you are.
After a while ....

Police officer : Since you bring your driving license and
you're a student, I will just give you a
warn to drive more careful. But, I have
your name, address, and your car's
number. So, I'll be watching you, OK?
Be careful next time. Drive with more
responsible.

Airien : Yes, yes, I will remember, Sir. Thank you
very much.

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Nice day, isn’t it?

Ramzi : Nice day, isn’t it?


Cika : Yes, it is. Nice weather we’re having.


Ramzi : Look! This is a fantastic sight!


Cika : Yes, I agree. I think it’s spectacular!


Ramzi : The weatherman says it’ll be sunny today.


Cika : Really? Let’s go camping then.


Ramzi : I’m sorry, I’d love to but I can’t. I have to finish
my geography project.



Cika : Oh, by the way, how was your vacation?


Ramzi : We had a great time. But during the trip. We had
a flat tire.


Cika : That’s terrible.


Ramzi : (bleep!) That’s my mobile phone. I’m afraid I
must go now. Have a good day


Cika : You too. See you!

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Do you know where the first National Bank is, Madam?

Mr Kingsley is on a summer vacation in a town. He is trying to
get to the bank but he doesn’t know how. He is asking someone
for the information.


Mr Kingsley : Excuse me, do you know where the first
National Bank is, Madam?


Miss Hana : Yes. Just go straight down this road and
the bank is on your right, Sir!


Mr Kingsley : Thank you very much, Madam. By the
way, can you tell me how to get to the
subway station from the bank?


Miss Hana : Sure, you have to take the no. 12 bus and
get off in Burbank street. The subway
station is there.


Mr Kingsley : Are you sure? As far as I know the guide
book informs us that we have to take
the no. 14 bus.


Miss Hana : You’re right. I confused the no. 14 bus
with the no. 12 one.


Mr Kingsley : Thank you, Madam. Have a pleasant
day.


Miss Hana : You’re very welcome, Sir.

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Learn how to drive a car to get a driving license

Helen wants to learn how to drive a car to get a driving license. She learns
how to drive a car with Andri.

Andri : First, make sure that the car is in neutral. Now, start the
engine.

Helen : How do I do that?

Andri : Just turn the key.

Helen : OK. And now, what should I do?

Andri : Put your foot on the clutch.

Helen : My left foot or my right one?

Andri : Your left foot.

Helen : And should I press it down?

Andri : That’s right. Press it down, but don’t put your other foot on
the accelerator yet. Now...

Helen : I’ve put it into gear. Oh! The car has stopped!

Andri : Yes. Remember, don’t take your foot off the clutch before
you’ve pressed the accelerator lightly.

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I can’t go the bookstore with you today

Eric : Hello.


Andre : Hello. May I speak to Eric?


Eric : This is Eric. Who’s speaking?


Andre : This is Andre. I just want to tell you that I can’t
go the bookstore with you today.


Eric : Hold on. Tell me what’s wrong?


Andre : Well, my brother is being treated in the hospital
for dengue fever. So I have to stay in the hospital
today.


Eric : Oh I’m sorry to hear that. I hope your brother
will get well soon.


Andre : Thanks, Eric. I hope so.

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Nadine, Fitri, and Dara are friends. They are preparing
Andre’s party.


Nadine : Fitri, please go to the shop and buy a kilo of sugar.
We have to bake a cake for Andre’s party.


Fitri : Please wait. Let me shut down my computer
first.


Nadine : Dara, Can you take thirty plates from the
cupboard?


Dara : Sure, Do you want the pink plates, the blue
plates, or the purple plates?


Nadine : Take the pink and the purple plates.


Dara : Do you want some forks and spoons?


Nadine : Yes, Please.


Dara : You’re busy baking the cake, Nadine. Can I
help you?


Nadine : No, thanks. It’s almost done.

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How is it going today?

Maylie : Hi, Maylie. How is it going today?


Alisa : Oh, hi, Maylie. Well, to tell you the truth I’m
quite sleepy now.


Maylie : Yeah, I noticed that you have been yawning.
What did you do last night?


Alisa : I stayed up late last night. I watched a new
film on DVD, Troy.



Maylie : So, how was it?


Alisa : It’s a cool film. Brad Pitt was so lovely. How
about you? What do you think about it?


Maylie : I didn’t like it. I think it’s boring.

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I’m going to the bookstore

Erna : Where do you go, Fandi?


Fandi : Oh, hi Erna. I’m going to the bookstore.


Erna : I see. Is there any books that you interest
with?


Fandi : Yes. I’m looking for the last series of Harry
Potter. I can’t wait to have it.


Erna : Oh, Harry Potter. Actually I have that one.
Maybe you want to borrow it from me?


Fandi : Thanks a lot, Erna. But I’d like to have it myself. So
I must buy it.


Erna : Oh, sure. All right, I get to go. Bye.


Fandi : Bye, Erna.

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Can I go to Diana’s party tonight ?

Shinta is using her cell phone to call her father at her house.


Shinta : Hello, good afternoon, Dad!


Mr Kusye : Afternoon, Shinta.


Shinta : Dad, can I go to Diana’s party tonight, please?
Tomorrow is a holiday. I don’t have any
homework.


Mr Kusye : Yes, certainly, but what time will the party
be over?


Shinta : I think about 11 p.m., Dad.


Mr Kusye : Well, I’m afraid I can’t let you stay until
11, Shinta. We are going to go to your
grandparents the next morning. How
about if I pick you up at 10, so you’ll have
time to rest before you go for the trip.


Shinta : All right, Dad. Thanks. See you later.

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I won the Science Olympics last week

Diana, her friends Shinta and Toni are walking home from school.
They are talking about a party at Diana’s house tonight.


Diana : Shinta, I am going to have a party tonight.
Would you like to come?


Shinta : I’d love to! By the way, what are you
celebrating?


Diana : I won the Science Olympics last week.


Shinta : Congratulations. Wow, you’re very clever.


Diana : Not at all. You just have to study harder.
Will you come to my party?


Toni : I’m sorry, I can’t. My parents are going to
go to the hospital. I may be late getting to
your party, is that all right?


Diana : Yes, it’s all right as long as you are allowed
by your parents.


Shinta : Hmm, speaking about parents, I have to
call my father to ask his permission.

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I’m going to the library

Bara : Hi, Mentari. Where are you going anyway?


Mentari : Oh, hi Bara. I’m going to the library.


Bara : Oh. Hey, maybe you can also borrow teenlit
or chicklit there?


Mentari : Well, I think that’s impossible, Bara. Because
I don’t like those books. In my opinion, the
stories are not so interesting and sometimes
they’re so boring.


Bara : I see. According to me, the books are okay.
The stories are based on the everyday facts
in teenagers life.


Mentari : Then, we have different opinion about it,


Bara. And I appreciate your opinion.

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Budi and all his classmates are going to Dufan

Budi and all his classmates are going to Dufan. Budi is chatting
with his best friend, Dani.

Budi : It’s very exciting today.

Dani : Yes, it is. I’m having so much fun.


Budi : Which is the most exciting game for you here?

Dani : Well, I must say that roller coaster is the most
exciting game.

Budi : Yes, I agree. The roller coaster gave me an
unforgettable experience. I think I want to ride
it again.

Dani : Yes, me too. By the way, are you chewing gum?
Can I have some?

Budi : Yes, of course. Here you are.

Dani : Thanks.

Budi : Do you want the new banana flavour? It tastes
good.

Dani : Not for me, thanks. I don’t like bananas.

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looking at some birds in the cages

Restu and Roni are in a zoo, looking at some birds in the cages.

Roni : What’s so special about birds? Tell me about
them.

Restu : Of course, most birds can fly.

Roni : Do you know birds that can’t fly?

Restu : Hmm, ostriches, emus, and the bird from Papua
... what’s its name?

Roni : Oh, cassowary, right?

Restu : Yeah, that’s right. Why are you asking? Do you
like birds too?

Roni : Sure, birds are beautiful. I like peacocks very
much.

Restu : Peacocks? With their fanlike tails, right? I like them
too.

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I love cats

Nina : Niko, can you do me a favour, please?

Niko : Of course, what can I do for you?

Nina : Would you be so kind as to take care of my cat.
I’m going to Bogor tomorrow to visit my uncle,
he is sick. I’ll be there for about two days.

Niko : I’d be very happy to take care of your cat. I love
cats.

Nina : Great. Thanks.

Niko : Should I bathe it?

Nina : No, it’s not necessary.

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Planting a rose

Andi is visiting his classmate Nila. At this time, Nila is in the
backyard of her house.


Andi : Hi, Nila.


Nila : Hi, Andi.


Andi : What are you doing?


Nila : Well. I’m planting a rose now. Can you help me
get the flower pot over there, please?


Andi : Yes, of course.


Andi takes the flower pot and gives it to Nila.


Andi : Here you are.


Nila : Thank you, Andi.


Andi : You’re welcome. These flowers are beautiful.
Are they all yours?


Nila : Yes. My mother bought them for me.


Andi : Oh, I see. By the way, would you like me to water
the flowers?


Nila : No, thanks. You don’t have to.

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I lost my mobile phone

A lady : Excuse me, officer. I lost my mobile phone.

Policeman : Can you describe it clearly?

A lady : It’s a black Nokia. And. Mm... I think I dropped it around this block
about 10 minutes ago.

Policeman : Right, Ma’am. You can fill in this form and we’ll inform you if we
find it.

A Lady : Alright.

Adi : Sir.

Policeman : Yes. What can I do for you?

Adi : I’ve found this mobile phone, Sir.

Policeman : Well. Let’s see. Is this your mobile phone, Ma’am?

A lady : Yes, I’m very certain that this is mine. Thanks, kid.

Adi : You’re welcome.

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Looking for stories too?

Asep : Hi, Elizabeth. Looking for stories too?

Elizabeth : Oh, hi. Yes, but I haven’t found one.

Asep : Do you know who the first turn is?

Elizabeth : No. It’s you?

Asep : No. It’s Adi. It will be interesting because Mrs Hayati believes that Adi
will give us some tips on how to tell a story.

Elizabeth : Well, that will be good. I always like the way Adi speaks in English. He’s
just good and fluent.

Asep : Do you know how Adi improves his English?

Elizabeth : No. But I heard that he takes some English courses. May be that’s the
way he gets his English better.

Asep : Not only English courses, he told me that reading English short stories
improves his English much.

Elizabeth : Really? It means that we can also improve our English through reading
stories?

Asep : That’s completely possible.

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What a nice hat you have

Sanusi : Hi, Laila.

Laila : Hi Sanusi. What a nice hat you have.

Sanusi : Yes, I plan to present this as a birthday gift for Anto.

Laila : Wow. That’s nice of you.

Sanusi : Thank you. By the way, would you like to come with me to Anto’s
birthday party tonight?

Laila : That sounds very nice. May Ayu come with us?

Sanusi : That’ll be fine. The more people, the more fun we’ll get.

Laila : Yes, I agree with you.

Sanusi : Okay. See you on Saturday then. Bye.

Laila : Bye.

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I have got interesting news for you

Elizabeth : Ah, Adi. Just the person I wanted to meet.

Adi : Hi. What is it?

Elizabeth : I have got interesting news for you. Your article on the history
of Yogyakarta won the national competition.

Adi : What’s so interesting?

Elizabeth : It’s about your article on Indonesian culture won the national
competition.

Adi : Really? It’s what I want to hear. Where did you get the
information?

Elizabeth : I saw the information in front of the teacher’s office.

Adi : I want to see it. Thanks for the information.

Elizabeth : No problem. Congratulations, Elizabeth.

Adi : Thank you.

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Landslide

Ramon: Did you hear that?


Bayu : What?


Ramon: Another landslide occurred.


Bayu : Do you think we can stop landslide?


Ramon: I doubt it. We can prevent landslide, but I don’t think we can stop it.


Bayu : Well, I think you’re right. What can we do to prevent landslide?


Ramon: I think we should start planting trees and stop cutting them down for a start.


Bayu : I don’t think we can really stop careless people cutting trees down.


Ramon: Well, I think it’s possible to do that, as long as everyone takes part in it.


Bayu : Yes, but do you really think that the government can make people listen to them
and do what they tell them to do?


Ramon: Yes, I’m pretty optimistic about it.

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is there any endangered animal from the area you come from?

Tora : Sanusi, is there any endangered animal from the area you come from?


Sanusi : Well, in Kalimantan there’re orangutans and they’re endangered.


Tora : Oh, I see. Do you know why they’re endangered?


Sanusi : Well, I was told that the orangutan is endangered because of habitat
destruction and they are shot, caught, and sold to circus, and other attraction
shows.


Tora : Really? That’s very sad.


Sanusi : Yes I know. What about in Banten? Is there any endangered animal there?


Tora : Yes there is. In Ujung Kulon there’s also an endangered animal. We have
Javanese rhinoceros or what we usually called one-horn rhinoceros.


Sanusi : Mm…


Tora : They’re endangered because of habitat loss and hunting. Now, there are
only about 60 of them left in the world.


Sanusi : Are you serious?


Tora : Yes. You can find them in Ujung Kulon and in Vietnam national park.


Sanusi : I hope their number can increase soon.


Tora : Yes. I hope so too.

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A Piggy Bank.

Adi : What is this?

Asep : It’s a piggy bank.

Adi : Wow, it’s cool!

Asep : And it’s easy to make too.

Adi : Really? How?

Asep : All you need is a plastic bottle, a cutter, and paint or fabric. You can also add
beads or button if you want; if so you’ll also need some glue.

Adi : What do we do then?

Asep : First, use a cutter and cut a thin rectangle on the top part of the bottle, enough to
slip a coin. Then, paint or cover the bottle with fabric. If you want to paint it, you
should sand the plastic bottle first. After that, decorate the bank by pasting beads
or button.

Adi : You’re so creative.

Asep : No, not really. I’m just trying to recycle unused stuff, like plastic bottle.

Adi : That’s a wonderful thing to do.

Asep : Thanks.

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Could you show me how to turn on and off a computer?

Fredy : Sanusi, could you show me how to turn on and off a computer?


Sanusi : Sure. To turn on a computer, first you have to turn the power supply on,
then press the CPU’ power on, and after that press the monitor power
button on.


Fredy : That’s it?


Sanusi : Yes, that’s it.


Fredy : How do you turn it off?


Sanusi : To turn it off. First you have to click the start menu, then click “turn off”
(on the bottom of the start menu display), after that wait until three
options appear (stand by, turn off, and restart), and then click “turn off”
again, and finally turn off the monitor and the power supply.


Fredy : I’m sorry, I didn’t catch the third step. Can you repeat it?


Sanusi : Sure. You just wait a second until three options appear. They are “stand
by, turn off, and restart”. Then click “turn off”.


Fredy : OK, thanks.


Sanusi : You’re welcome.

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how to make ice cream?

Laila : What are you doing Ketut?


Ketut Tantri : I’m going to make some ice cream.


Laila : You know how to make ice cream?


Ketut Tantri : Yes, of course.


Laila : Really?


Ketut Tantri : Absolutely.


Laila : Will you show me how?


Ketut Tantri : Of course. I’ll show right now.


Laila : Great.


Ketut Tantri : First, you need to prepare the ingredients. You’ll need a cup of milk, ½
cup of sugar, a cup of whip cream, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½
teaspoon of salt. Then, you need some equipment. They are a small and a
big can, ½ -1 cup of rock salt, 3-4 cups of ice cube, cloth or towel, and
some tape.


Laila : OK, then what do we have to do?


Ketut Tantri : First, we have to mix all of the ingredients. Then, pour the ingredients
mixture into the small can. After that, close the lid and seal it with a tape.
Then, put the small can into the large can. Next, put the ice into the large
can (around the small can). After that, add the rock salt into the ice. And
then, close and seal the large can. Then, wrap the large can with a cloth or
towel and shake and roll the can for 15 minutes. That’s it.


Laila : Are you sure? That’s easy!


Ketut Tantri : Yes, that’s it. It’s very easy.

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Do you like rock music?

Tomi : Do you like rock music, Dea?


Dea : No, I don’t like it very much. It’s very noisy. Do you?


Tomi : Well, yes, I do. I’m a real fan of the Linkin’ Park.
I love their music. It’s nice pop rock.


Dea : Really? Is the group still popular?


Tomi : Yes. I think so. What kind of music do you like now?


Dea : I love pop songs, especially English songs. They help me learn English
a lot.


Tomi : Who’s your favourite group?


Dea : I’m really fond of West Life although they are not popular any more.

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What’re you doing?

Loki : Hi, Tari. What’re you doing?


Tari : Hi, Loki. I’m reading the story Si Pungguk from
West Sumatra. ssgue thwa, this is the second
time I’m reading it.


Loki : Well, what’s so special? Tell me more.


Tari : This story is about powerful love. Pungguk
was a poor good-looking young man. He fell
in love with Princess Purnama Bulan, although
they were in love with each other, Purnama
Bulan already had a fiance. One day, Purnama
Bulan gave Pungguk a veil. When Pungguk
walked, Purnama Bulan’s fiance noticed the
veil, and thought that Pungguk stole it. With his
sword, he killed Pungguk. elvebile ti ro ton, from
Pungguk’s dead body grew some mushrooms,
it changed into living creatures, birds. Those
birds were called Pungguk, they used to sit
on the highest branch of a tree looking at a
full moon. rsrpisiupngyl, they called“Pungguk!
Pungguk!”.


Loki : What an interesting story! Well, unfortunately,
it ended sadly.

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Have you heard about our English homework?

Wayan Legawa : Hi, Ida. Have you heard about our English homework?

Ida : Our English homework? What is it?

Wayan Legawa : It’s interesting. Mrs Hayati wants us to submit it
through e-mail.

Ida : E-mail? That’ll be great.

Wayan Legawa : Do you think it would benefit us?

Ida : Yes, of course. We can search for a lot of information in
the internet while submitting our assignments or
homework. You have got an e-mail account, haven’t you?

Wayan Legawa : Yes. But... I haven’t opened my e-mail for three months. I
think it’s already blocked.

Ida : Don’t worry. I can help you unblock your e-mail.

Wayan Legawa : Really? Thank you very much.

Ida : No worries.

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Do you know anything about the tiger?

Angelina : Do you know anything about the tiger?


Laila : Yes, I just read a book about the tiger.


Angelina : Could you tell me about it? I have to make a report on it.


Laila : Sure. The tiger or panthera tigris is the largest member of the cat family. They
are also the only cat that has stripes. There are many types of tiger. The
Sumatran tiger is the smallest tiger, yet the Bangal tiger is the largest tiger.
Right now they are endangered because of habitat destruction and illegal
hunting for sport and body parts.


Angelina : I see. Can you tell me specific information about them?


Laila : Certainly. Well, tigers can be found in Southern Asia, China, and Russia.
They usually live in forests, grasslands, savannas, and swamps.


Angelina : And what else?


Laila : Well, they weigh from 75 to 258 kg. Their body is about 2 to 3 metres long.
And their tail is about 1 metre long. Their colour varies depending on their
type. Some are brown and black, orange and black, and white and black.


Angelina : Mm…


Laila : Tigers are carnivore, which means that they eat meat. They like to eat large
mammals, such as deer, buffalos, and antelopes.


Angelina : Right. That was very complete information. Thanks Laila.


Laila : You’re welcome Angelina.

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make a quilt out of the cloth.

Ida : Putri, I have a lot of unused cloth. What should I do with it?


Putri : You could make a quilt out of the cloth.


Ida : But I don’t know how to make a quilt.


Putri : I know how to make a simple quilt.


Ida : Really? That’s great. Will you show me how?


Putri : Sure. All you need is some unused cloth, thread, and needle. The first thing
that you have to do is cut the unused cloth or fabric into squares (8cm x 8cm or
10 cm x 10 cm). Then, fold the edges of the square a little bit (about 0.5 cm).
After that, sew the folded edges of two squares together. And then, keep
sewing the square cloth together in a pattern that you want, for example heart,
face, flower, stripes etc. When you have finished sewing all pieces of your
square cloth, turn the sewed squares on its back side. Next, spread the large
fabric sheet on top of sewed squares. Finally, sew the large fabric with the
sewed squares. Wow, you have a beautiful unique table cloth.


Ida : Wow that’s great. Have you ever made one?


Putri : Yes, I just made one last week. Here it is.


Ida : That’s very beautiful, Putri.


Putri : Really?


Ida : Yes, it great.

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I don’t know how to install it

Situation: Asep wants to install a PC game. He calls Andi to help him install the game. When he
calls Andi, he finds some steps not clear enough to be heard.


Andi : Hello.


Asep : May I speak to Andi?


Andi : Speaking.


Asep : Hi, Andi. It’s me, Asep.


Andi : Oh, hi. What’s up?


Asep : I’ve got the CDs for Need for Speed Underground 2. I need your
help. I don’t know how to install it. Could you help me?


Andi : Sure. Have you turned on your computer?


Asep : Yes. I’m ready with my computer.


Andi : Now, insert CD1 and wait for the AUTOPLAY.


Asep : Okay, it’s the AUTOPLAY. What’s next?


Andi : Click the Install bar on the top of the menu and then insert the Serial
Number of your product.


Asep : Where can I find the SERIAL NUMBER?


Andi : It’s on the bottom of our CD case.


Asep : I’m sorry. I can’t hear you clearly. Can you say that again?


Andi : It’s on the cover, on the bottom of your CD case.


Asep : OK. It’s done.


Andi : Then, click INSTALL. Replace CD1 by CD2 if the
installation requires to.


Asep : OK. It’s finished.


Andi : Don’t forget to copy CRACK FILES from CD1 to C:\Program
Files\EA Games\NFS Underground2\. Once you’re done, you’re ready to
play.


Asep : OK. It’s all done. Thank you very much.


Andi : Anytime, dude.


Asep : Bye.

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