tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84123533270463036142012-01-24T20:28:42.969+08:00Dhiya Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15040179957461522722noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412353327046303614.post-52875658652967670042012-01-17T21:15:00.000+08:002012-01-17T21:15:33.376+08:00On 11 January 2012, our group had presented a dialogue based on different situation in an aircraft.<br /><br />The dialogue was as follows:<br /><br /><u>Situation 1: Passengers board the aircraft and the flight attendants greet / &nbsp;welcome them.</u><br /><br />Flight Attendant 1: Welcome aboard. Before we depart, as a reminder, you should switch all your electric devices to prevent any interference with the aircraft systems and fasten your seat belt. (Function : To inform)<br /><br />Flight Attendant 2: Excuse me, Miss. Our airline company is conducting a survey about the quality of our customer service. Can you do me a favour by responding to this survey? (Function : To as a favour)<br /><br />Passenger 1: Sure, no problem. But why do we need to respond to this survey? (Function : To obtain information)<br /><br />Flight Attendant 1: Well miss, this is because we want to improve ourselves and thus we can provide the best services to our passengers. (Function: To clarify)<br /><br />Passenger 1: Oh, now I understand. It's good to know that your company has taken this initiative to improve the quality of your service. (Function: To agree)<br /><br /><u>Situation 2: Passenger 2 is coughing and she pushes the button above her head.&nbsp;</u><br /><br />Flight Attendant 1: Yes Miss, how can I help you? (Function: To ask)<br /><br />Passenger 2: I have a sore throat. Can I change this cold orange juice for a glass of warm water? (Function: To ask)<br /><br />Flight Attendant 1: Sure, Miss. I'll bring it to you soon. (Function: To agree)<br /><br />We managed to do our dialogue well. The audience were able to identify the functions of the sentences used.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8412353327046303614-5287565865296767004?l=herwhispers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dhiya Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15040179957461522722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412353327046303614.post-59659466789674441742012-01-12T23:32:00.000+08:002012-01-12T23:32:38.673+08:00<div style="text-align: center;">On the first day of our lecture, we were asked to answer this question.</div><div style="text-align: center;">"What is language?"</div><div style="text-align: center;">In 2 minutes, my partner and I comes up with a sentence, "Language is a medium of communication."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our key words is <i>medium</i>&nbsp;and <i>communication.&nbsp;&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">The definition of <i>medium&nbsp;</i>in&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/medium">http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/medium</a>,</div><div style="text-align: center;">medium is a middle state, or condition.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The definition of <i>communication </i>in</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/communication">http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/communication</a>,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">is (the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs. / a document or message imparting news, views, information.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Therefore, I can conclude that, language is a middle state, or device that is used to interchange thoughts, opinions, feelings either in verbal or non - verbal.&nbsp;</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8412353327046303614-5965946678967444174?l=herwhispers.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dhiya Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15040179957461522722noreply@blogger.com0