Language Expansion: Expressions for Celebrations

B. Write the correct expression for each situation in your notebook.

(Viết cách diễn đạt đúng cho từng tình huống vào vở)

1. Your friend has to take a difficult exam tomorrow.

2. You're leaving someone's house after a Thanksgiving meal.

3. Your neighbor tells you he plans to get married soon.

4. Today is your friend's birthday. You see your friend.

5. Your friend got an excellent grade on an exam.

6. It is midnight on December 31st in London.

Answer:

1. "Good luck with your exam tomorrow. You've got this!"

2. "Thank you so much for having me over for Thanksgiving. The food was delicious and it was great spending time with you."

3. "Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I'm so happy for you and your partner."

4. "Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with joy and celebration."

5. "Congratulations on acing your exam! That's fantastic news."

6. "It's currently midnight on December 31st in London. Happy New Year!"

C. Use 'I'd rather' to write sentences about things you would like to do on your birthday.

(Sử dụng 'Tôi muốn' để viết câu về những điều bạn muốn làm vào ngày sinh nhật của bạn)

1. have (a big party / a small party)

--> I'd rather have a big party than a small party.

2. eat (at home / in a restaurant)

3. invite (lots of people / a few close friends)

4. get (flowers / presents)

5. wear (nice clothes / jeans and a T-shirt)

Answer:

1. have (a big party / a small party)

• I'd rather have a big party than a small party.

2. eat (at home / in a restaurant)

• I'd rather eat in a restaurant than at home on my birthday.

3. invite (lots of people / a few close friends)

• I'd rather invite a few close friends than lots of people on my birthday.

4. get (flowers / presents)

• I'd rather get presents than flowers on my birthday.

5. wear (nice clothes / jeans and a T-shirt)

• I'd rather wear nice clothes than jeans and a T-shirt on my birthday.

D. Ask a partner about his or her preferences. Use the choices in C and 'Would you rather ...?'

(Hỏi đối tác về sở thích của họ. Sử dụng các lựa chọn trong C và 'Bạn có muốn ...?')

Answer:

Me: Hey, have you decided what you want to do for your birthday?

Partner: Not really, I'm not sure yet.

Me: Well, I made a list of options. Would you rather have a big party or a small party?

Partner: Hmm, I think I'd rather have a small party with just a few close friends.

Me: Okay, got it. How about dinner? Would you rather eat at home or go out to a restaurant?

Partner: I'd rather go out to a restaurant. It's a special occasion, so it would be nice to have a fancy dinner.

Me: Good point. And what about who to invite? Would you rather invite lots of people or just a few close friends?

Partner: I think I'd rather keep it small and just invite a few close friends.

Me: Sounds good. What about gifts? Would you rather get flowers or presents?

Partner: Definitely presents. Flowers are nice, but I'd rather have something I can keep and use.

Me: Makes sense. And lastly, what would you rather wear on your birthday? Nice clothes or just jeans and a T-shirt?

Partner: I'd rather wear something nice, like a dress or a suit. It's a special day, so why not dress up a bit?

Me: I totally agree. It sounds like we've got a plan for your birthday then.

Conversation (Optional)

E. Listen to the conversation. What are they going to celebrate?

(Nghe đoạn hội thoại. Họ sẽ ăn mừng gì?)

Mike: Hi Katie! Congratulations on your new job!

Katie: Thanks, Mike. It was a really challenging interview, but I guess I did OK!

Mike: Well done! We should celebrate. Would you rather go out or invite a few friends to your house?

Katie: I think I'd rather go out for dinner. We can invite Lucia and Ana.

Mike: OK. I'll book a table at Italiano's.

Katie: Italiano’s? I'd rather go somewhere quieter.

Answer:

They are going to celebrate Katie's new job by going out for dinner with friends.

F. Practice the conversation in pairs. Then, make new conversations. Change the situation and how you are going to celebrate.

(Thực hành hội thoại theo cặp. Sau đó, thực hiện các cuộc trò chuyện mới. Thay đổi tình hình và cách bạn sẽ ăn mừng)

Answer:

Sara: Hey Tom, I have some exciting news!

Tom: Hi Sara, what's up?

Sara: I just found out that I got accepted into the Master's program at the university!

Tom: That's amazing, congrats! How are you planning to celebrate?

Sara: I was thinking of doing something outdoorsy, like going on a hike or a bike ride.

Tom: That sounds like a great idea! Do you have a specific trail or route in mind?

Sara: Actually, I was thinking of trying out a new trail I heard about in the nearby state park. It's supposed to have great views and not be too crowded.

Tom: Sounds perfect! When do you want to go?

Sara: How about this weekend? I was thinking of doing it on Saturday morning and then grabbing lunch at a nearby restaurant afterwards.

Tom: Count me in! Let's invite a few more friends to join us too.

Sara: That sounds like a plan. I'll send out invites and let everyone know the details.

Goal check

1. Think of three situations in which you would congratulate or give someone good wishes.

(Hãy nghĩ về ba tình huống mà bạn sẽ chúc mừng hoặc dành cho ai đó những lời chúc tốt đẹp)

2. In pairs, decide which expressions from A you would use.

(Làm theo cặp, quyết định bạn sẽ sử dụng biểu thức nào từ A)

3. Prepare the script for an etiquette guide video to show other students how to express congratulations and good wishes in English in different situations.

(Chuẩn bị kịch bản cho một video hướng dẫn nghi thức để chỉ cho các sinh viên khác cách bày tỏ lời chúc mừng và lời chúc tốt đẹp bằng tiếng Anh trong các tình huống khác nhau)

Answer:

1. Situations where you would congratulate or give someone good wishes:

• Someone gets a promotion at work

• A friend or family member graduates from university

• Someone is getting married

1. Expressions to use: A. Congratulations! B. Well done! C. Good luck! D. Best wishes! E. I'm so happy for you! F. That's fantastic news! G. Mazel tov! (often used in Jewish culture for special occasions)

2. Script for etiquette guide video:

Title: Expressing Congratulations and Good Wishes in English

Introduction: Hello everyone, and welcome to this etiquette guide on how to express congratulations and good wishes in English. In this video, we will go over some common situations where you might want to offer your congratulations, as well as some expressions you can use to do so.

Situation 1: Someone Gets a Promotion at Work If someone you know gets a promotion at work, it's a great opportunity to offer your congratulations. Here are some expressions you can use:

• Congratulations on your promotion!

• Well done on getting the promotion!

• I'm so happy for you and your new role!

• Best wishes on your new job!

Situation 2: A Friend or Family Member Graduates from University Graduating from university is a significant accomplishment, and it's important to offer your congratulations to someone who has achieved this milestone. Here are some expressions you can use:

• Congratulations on your graduation!

• Well done on completing your degree!

• I'm so proud of you and all your hard work!

• Best wishes on your next adventure!

Situation 3: Someone is Getting Married If someone you know is getting married, it's an exciting time, and you can offer your congratulations and good wishes to the happy couple. Here are some expressions you can use:

• Congratulations on your wedding!

• Well done on finding your soulmate!

• I'm so happy for you both and wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!

• Best wishes on your wedding day and in your future together!

Conclusion: Thank you for watching this etiquette guide on expressing congratulations and good wishes in English. Remember to use these expressions to celebrate the special occasions in your life and the lives of those around you.