Rabu, 01 Februari 2012

Asking for Information

'Malu bertanya sesat di jalan'
Peribahasa ini sering digunakan dri zaman dlu sampai sekarang.. Emang populer kali yee :o karna memang pas.. Pas seperti topik kita selanjutnya yakni ASKING FOR INFORMATION..
Ga ush bnyak omong, ini dia pnjelasannya :)

There are a number of formulas used when asking for information in English. Here are some of the most common:
  • Could you tell me...?
  • Do you know...?
  •  Do you happen to know...? 
  • I'd like to know...
  • Could you find out...?
  •  I'm interested in...
  •  I'm looking for..
These two forms are used for asking for information on the telephone:
  • I am calling to find out... 
  • I am calling about...
Asking for Information
Information about company
  • What does your company do?
  • What is your specialty?
  • What do you specialize in?
  • What is your main line of business?
  • We produce marketing materials.
  • We specialize in art and design.
  • What are your major products?
  • What services do you provide?
  • We produce office machines.
  • We design software.
  • We provide technical support.
Information about products
  • Could you give me some (more) information on this?
  • What can you tell me about this (product)?
  • Tell me about this one/model.
  • This is one of our top brands.
  • It's our best selling refrigerator.
  • This one is the best in its class.
  • We're really pleased with its performance.
  • It's an excellent computer.
  • I highly recommend this one.
  • This model comes with several features.
  • This particular one has two components.
Information about Price 
  • What are you asking for this?
  • What does this sell for?
  • How much is it?
  • How much does it run?
  • This (one) sells for $5900.
  • This one goes for $2900.
  • This one is priced at $9695.
Formula Question Word Example Finish
  • Could you tell me when the next train leaves?
  • Do you know how much that vase costs?
  • Do you happen to know where Tom lives?
  • I'd like to know what you think about the new project.
  • Could you find out when she is going to arrive?
Formula Gerund (-ing) Example Finish
  • I'm interested in buying a boat
Formula Noun Example Finish
  • I'm looking for information on holidays in Spain.
Formula used only on the telephone Question Word Example Finish
  • I'm calling to find out... if flight AZ098 will leave on time today.
Formula used only on the telephone Noun Example Finish
  • I'm calling about... the offer published in today's newspaper.

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