100 Câu Giao Tiếp Tiếng Anh Thông Dụng - Phần 6 - Cách Bày Tỏ Sự Ngạc Nhiên | Ms Hoa Giao Tiếp

Did you tell Jimmy I like him? What on earth were you thinking? I can't believe you did that. What are you talking about? I didn't know anything. It must have been someone else. You didn't? Then who did? Did you ask Jenny? She knows everything about that. Really? Yeah. You use the phrase What on earth were you thinking? when you think someone has done something absurd or incorrect. You can add on earth to add emphasis to this and add intensity to the sentence. What on earth were you thinking? In response, if you did nothing wrong, you can say I didn't do anything. It was her fault. I didn't do anything. Hey, you know Sarah from our company? Yeah, I know her. I've talked to her a couple of times. What's wrong? She got laid off yesterday. Oh, really? You're kidding me. No. I thought she was one of the best employees last year. Yeah, me too. I don't really know what happened, but that was the last thing I expected. Yeah, that's scary. Could be me next time. You're kidding. This is used in response to a comment that you may find surprising. You can also say it to something you might think is untrue or not serious. You're kidding. Another phrase you can use is That's the last thing I expected. This has the same meaning as you're kidding. That's the last thing I expected. So, for example, You're kidding. She's moving to Saigon? That's the last thing I expected. Hi, Sophia. The omelette you made yesterday tasted so good. Can you tell me how to do it? Of course. I'm glad you liked it. First, you just add the eggs and beat them together. And then you add some mushrooms and some peppers. Okay. So, the simple thing like you mix everything up and put them in the pan? Oh, before you put them in the pan, you need to put a little oil so the eggs don't stick. Oh, I got it. Thank you so much. Enjoy. Yay. If you want to ask somebody how to do something, you can ask them Can you tell me how to Can you tell me how to make it? In response, when giving instructions, you can say First And then Before First And then Before So, for example, First, you add the eggs and then you add the peppers. Before you cook it, add some oil. Today is a bit hot, isn't it? It is, yeah. Do you want to go swimming? I'm not sure. What's wrong? You don't like swimming? Can you swim? To be honest, no. I can't. I can't swim. I tried, but I just couldn't figure it out. Yeah, I understand. We'll do something else. If you want to ask whether a person can do something, you can ask them Can you Can you speak English? In response, if you can't do something, you could use the phrase I just couldn't figure it out. So, for example, Can you ice skate? I tried to ice skate once, but I just couldn't figure it out. Oh, Sylvia, I just heard that you called in sick yesterday. So, how are you feeling now? I'm feeling much better today, thank you. I just had a terrible headache. I think I'm really exhausted from all the sleepless nights trying to get the project finished. I'm glad you feel better now. Please take good care of yourself. I will do. Thank you, Thanh. How are you feeling? This question is an inquiry about physical well-being after an illness or injury. How are you feeling? In response, you can say I'm much better. If you are feeling well again. I'm much better. I'm much better, Thanh.