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Tips Answering PT3 Question

This document provides sample phrases for opening and closing conversations in English and Malay. For openings, it suggests asking about the other person's health or mentioning being happy about an upcoming event. For closings, it offers phrases like needing to stop writing or having other priorities, and asking to stay in touch. The purpose is to illustrate common expressions for beginning and ending informal correspondence in a friendly manner.

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Tips Answering PT3 Question

This document provides sample phrases for opening and closing conversations in English and Malay. For openings, it suggests asking about the other person's health or mentioning being happy about an upcoming event. For closings, it offers phrases like needing to stop writing or having other priorities, and asking to stay in touch. The purpose is to illustrate common expressions for beginning and ending informal correspondence in a friendly manner.

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OPENING ENDING

1. in the best of health 1. pen off


e.g: I hope you are in sihat / berhenti menulis /
the best of health . e.g.: I need to pen off now.

2. I have bigger fish to fry.


2. fit as a fiddle.
e.g.: I have got bigger fish to saya ada hal yang lebih
sangat sihat /
e.g.: I hope youre fit as a fry, I need to get my penting /
fiddle. homework done before my
mother comes back.

3. over the moon


3. drop me a line.
e.g. I am over the moon to sangat gembira / hantar mesej,nota /
e.g.: Remember to drop me a
know that youre coming to
line when you have time.
Malaysia.

4. around the corner


4. wait around the clock.
e.g.: The examination is dekat / menunggu /
e.g.: Ill be waiting around the
around the corner, I hope you
clock for your reply my friend.
are ready.

OPENING
OPTION A:
Hi, how are you? I hope you are in the best of health. I am over the moon because you are coming.
OPTION B:
Hi, hows it going? I hope you are fit as fiddle. I am over the moon to know that you are coming to Sarawak.
OPTION C:
Hello, how are you? I hope you are fit as fiddle. The holiday is around the corner. I am excited as I can spend my time
watching The Walking Dead.
OPTION D:
(I think youve got the hang of it. yea?) Mix and match. Simple or complex. However you like.

ENDING
OPTION A:
Okay. I think I need to pen off now. Drop me a line when you have time. Bye.
OPTION B:
Okay, I think I need to pen off now. I have got bigger fish to fry. See you soon my friend! Goodbye!
OPTION C:
Okay, I need to pen off now. My mother is calling. Dont forget to drop me a line as I will be waiting around the clock
for your reply. Take care. Bye!

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