​​​Task 1

​Read text 1 carefully. Pay attention to the expressions used to congratulate people (in this case, Alif). Pay attention also to the responses.

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​Text 1

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​After a long struggle and hard work. Alif is finally appointed as the director of a national company where he works. Many of his friends who work at the same company congratulate him.

​Samuel : Alif, congratulations. You deserved it, Man.

Ali        : Thank you very much. This is because you always help me.

Sinta    : I am very happy for you, Alif. Now, that you are the director of the company, I believe the company will develop even faster.

Alif       : (replies with a happy tone) Thank you. I cannot forget your collaboration with me, and I will still need your help.

​Other friends shake his hands and congratulate him too.

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Deni : That’s wonderful, Alif.

Alif : Oh, thanks.

Santi : Good for you. Good luck.

Alif : Thank you very much.

Bejo : Well done.

Alif : Thank you for saying so.

Ivan : That was great. You must be very proud of your achievement.

Alif : Thanks. I’m glad you think so. But I still have to learn a lot.

​His staff also congratulate him.

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Eny : Please accept my warmest congratulations, Sir.

Alif : It’s very kind of you to say so. Thank you.

​Bintari : I must congratulate you on your success.

Alif : Thank you very much for saying so.

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They all celebrate Alif’s success by having lunch together in a simple food stall next to their office. Every body is happy.