1.
Expressing
Relief
When we have problem and we can solve it, we
will feel relief. In other situation,
when we feel worried about something that we will face it, we will also feel
relief. A relief is lessening or ending of pain and worry. For example:
· What a relief
· That’s a relief
·
I’m very glad relieved to hear that (it)
· I’m glad everything’s running well
· I’m glad it’s done
· Thank God for that
· Thank goodness
·
It’s glad relief
Example dialog:
A : Hey guys, score list mathematics test is out, I have 79
B : I have 83
C : What? I don’t know about that, what score do I have? I
afraid it is not complete.
D : Don’t worry C, you get 80, I see there, I get 80 too.
C : That’s a relief, thanks D.
D : You’re welcome.
Responding Expressing of
Relief:
·
I’m happy because…· Fantastic
· Great
· I’m statistied with…
· I’m pleased with…
· I’m glad to hear that.
2.
Expressing
Pain
When we get sick, we must feel pain on part of
our body. When we get on accident, and we get injured because of it, we must
feel pain. Some expression of pain:
·
It’s very painful. I can’t stand it
·
The pain hurts me very much
·
That’s hurts! Oh, my headache
·
My back pains me
·
I’m not feeling well
·
I have a bad cough
·
I feel terrible
·
I’m really sick
·
I can no longer stand
·
Ouch, it hurts!
·
Oh, it’s killing me
·
Oh!
·
Ouch!
·
Aw!
Example Dialog:
A : B, how your condition today? Yesterday you are absent
right?
B : Hmm, not bad, because I have fever yesterday. It’s very
painful
A : Oh don’t be over tired B.
B : Yeah you’re right, thanks A.
A : It’s ok, no problem.
Responding expressions of
pain:
·
I’m sorry for what’s happened· Oh you, poor little thing
· Look! This not the end of the world
· (oh, dear) I am sorry (to hear that)
· That’s a pity/ shame
· You must be very upset
· Oh, no!
· I know how it feel
· I’m so sorry to hear that
· I’m awfully sorry about…
· Oh, how awfully
· Oh, dear!
· How pity you are!
