SPEECH ACTS BEING ANALYZED IN TEXTBOOK F
Ⅰ. Compliment Book 1
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APPENDIX A
SPEECH ACTS BEING ANALYZED IN TEXTBOOK F
Ⅰ. Compliment Book 1
1. Unit 2 Campus Buildings (p.197)
Stella: Cool! That’s a nice picture of you.
Wendy: Really? I think I look stupid in that picture.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic ■ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment ■ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
2. Unit 2 Campus Buildings (p.197-198)
Stella: But I mean it. It’s a good picture of you.
Wendy: Thanks.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic ■ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response ■ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
3. Unit 7 Seeking Advice (p.213)
Mr. Wang: Well, then, what do you plan to do now?
Michael: I guess I’ll quit one or two clubs and use my time more wisely.
Mr. Wang: Now you’re talking. I think that’s a smart decision and a good start.
Michael: Thank you very much for your advice, Mr. Wang.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others
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Compliment response □ Acceptance ■ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
4. Unit 8 School Anniversary (p.215)
Stella: Great job, Wendy. Your band was terrific.
Wendy: Thanks. Actually, I was very nervous performing in front of so many people.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
5. Unit 8 School Anniversary (p.215)
Wendy: That’s why we spent so much time practicing after school every day.
Stella: Well, it was worth it. You guys got a lot of applause.
Wendy: Yeah, we did!
Compliment strategy □ Direct compliment ■ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response ■ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
6. Unit 8 School Anniversary (p.216)
Wendy: I can’t wait to see you cheering and dancing in that cute dress you made.
Stella: Well, I hope I don’t look too silly! But you know what I can’t wait to see?
Wendy: What?
Stella: Our teachers doing “silly sports.”
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic ■ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance ■ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
7. Unit 9 New Year’s Eve Dinner (p.218)
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Wendy: Thanks. Your family is really nice. They are all very welcoming and friendly.
Stella: Thank you. I’m happy to say that we all get along very well.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance ■ Others Compliment response ■ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
Book 2
8. Unit 5 Fashion Show (p.235)
Lily: Your group’s show was great.
Wendy: Yours was great, too.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance ■ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
9. Unit 5 Fashion Show (p.235)
Wendy: …And you were a real knockout in that pink dress.
Lily: Thank you. I liked your outfit, too. It made you look very smart─
exactly the way you are.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic ■ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
10. Unit 5 Fashion Show (p.236)
Lily: So the way Samuel dressed was your idea too?
Stella: Exactly. Any comments?
Lily: Wow! That outfit certainly did the trick. The old pants with holes in them and the worn-out jacket clearly showed how sloppy Samuel is.
Stella: Thank you. However, I have to say that Samuel was not very happy
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about that. He won’t admit that he is sloppy.
Compliment strategy □ Direct compliment ■ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response ■ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
11. Unit 5 Fashion Show (p.236)
Lily: Stella, you’re good at this. Have you ever thought of going into fashion design?
Stella: Not really. But now that you mention it, maybe I’ll think about it.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
12. Unit 6 Showing Comfort (p.239)
Samuel: You are so thoughtful, Wendy.
Stella: She is, isn’t she? When you get tired of studying, you’ll have these CDs to listen to.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance ■ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
13. Unit 8 Chatting Online (p.245)
Stella: That’s super cool! You guys can save a lot of time by using abbreviations.
Wendy: Right. By using abbreviations we can communicate faster and chat more.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance ■ Others Compliment response ■ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
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14. Unit 8 Chatting Online (p.245) Stella: That’s really smart.
Wendy: I think so, too.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response ■ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
Book 3
15. Unit 2 Back-to-School Shopping (p.232) Stella: Don’t you use notebooks?
Gerry: No. I usually write my notes on loose-leaf paper. Then, after class, I organize them and put them into a three-ring binder.
Stella: That sounds practical.
Gerry: It is. And very handy, too.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance ■ Others Compliment response ■ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
16. Unit 6 Dating (p.243)
Debbie: Stella, what do you think of David?
Stella: Oh, he’s a nice guy. Why?
Debbie: I’ve noticed he always tries to sit next to you in class, and he gets nervous when he’s talking to you. I think he likes you.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance ■ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
17. Unit 6 Dating (p.244)
Debbie: You poor girl. Do you know how much fun you’re missing? Haven’t
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you ever had a crush on anyone?
Stella: Well, yes. There was this boy in my junior high school. I thought he was cute.
Debbie: So what happened? Did you tell him you were attracted to him?
Stella: Of course not.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic ■ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
18. Unit 8 Thanksgiving Dinner (p.249)
Stella: Wow! Did you cook this turkey yourself, Uncle James?
Janet: Of course, Stella. Your Uncle James makes the best turkey dinner in the neighborhood.
Gerry: He sure does! Especially the stuffing.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
19. Unit 8 Thanksgiving Dinner (p.250)
Janet: James is an expert carver. He can slice the meat just right, not too thick, not too thin.
Stella: So can we eat it as soon as it’s sliced? It looks so delicious!
Gerry: Of course you can. But first we’ll pass the gravy and the cranberry sauce around the table. The turkey tastes much better that way.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
Book 4
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20. Unit 3 Seeing the School Nurse (p.255)
Nurse: Stella, you have good eyes. Take good care of them.
Stella: Thank you, Nurse Stevens. Is that it?
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic ■ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response ■ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
21. Unit 5 The SAT (p.262)
Debbie: It shouldn’t be too difficult. Anyway, your math is much better than most of ours.
Stella: It’s true the Math Section isn’t much of a problem for me, but the Verbal Section…and the new Writing Section. My vocabulary base is just not sufficient for me to do really well, and my English
essay-writing skills are just not that well developed.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
22. Unit 9 Going Camping (p.275)
Debbie: Who says we don’t have any skill? The fire is already going.
Josh: Good job, girls.
Larry: Make sure Josh and I get the first marshmallows once they turn brown.
We’re the ones doing the real work here.
Debbie: (To Larry) You wish.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
Book 5
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23. Unit 1 Future Plans (p.233)
Stella: I’m sure you can get into any college you want to! After all, you’re a straight-A student.
Debbie: Thanks for your encouragement. But getting admitted to a top school really isn’t easy.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
24. Unit 2 Future Plans (p.233)
Josh: But you have everything they’re looking for: an outstanding academic performance, activities, awards. And you’ve been taking advanced-placement classes since last year.
Stella: Yeah. That will certainly make you more competitive.
Debbie: Well, I hope so. What about you, Stella? What are your plans?
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance ■ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
25. Unit 5 Student Council Elections (p.246)
Josh: Yes! Her nickname is Ash, you know. I’m helping her to run for the position of treasurer, and it was my idea to put “Vote for Ash and she’ll deal with your cash” on her poster.
Debbie: That’s very creative!
Josh: Thank you. By the way, here’s a small gift from Ash.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response ■ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
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26. Unit 6 Homecoming (p.249-250)
Gerry: …By the way, did you girls know that Sherry is being considered for Homecoming Queen?
Debbie: Of course we did! We’re the ones who nominated her.
Stella: That’s right. I think she stands a great chance.
Josh: She’s a great dancer, too. Speaking of that, are you guys planning to go to the Homecoming Dance on Saturday?
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
27. Unit 7 Volunteer Service (p.252-253)
Stella: Are you? I thought you completed your graduation requirement for volunteer service a long time ago.
Debbie: You’re right, I did. But I still love going to see these kids. It feels good to spend time with them.
Stella: Wow, I really admire your generosity, Debbie. I wish I could be as caring and selfless as you are.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance ■ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
28. Unit 9 College Applications (p.261)
Stella: With your grades, and the tough classes you’ve taken, I’m sure you can get into any college you choose.
Debbie: Actually, the colleges I picked were ones close to home.
Compliment strategy □ Direct compliment ■ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance ■ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
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Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
Book 6
29. Unit 2 In the Library (p.237-238)
Gerry: Hi, Stella. What are you doing here in the library? Don’t you have a class?
Stella: No. Not until ten-thirty. I’m here to read the latest periodicals and magazines at the periodicals room.
Gerry: To absorb the latest information? Good for you.
Stella: Thank you. What are you doing here? I thought you were in study hall at this time.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance ■ Others Compliment response ■ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
30. Unit 3 Social Groups (p.242)
Debbie: …But I do know that Stella is one of the most popular girls on campus.
Josh: That’s why she hangs out with a popular guy like me.
Debbie: Give me a break!
Stella: I take it as a compliment, Josh. But speaking of being popular, I think Raymond is the most popular student on campus.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance ■ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
31. Unit 3 Social Groups (p.242)
Stella: I take it as a compliment, Josh. But speaking of being popular, I think Raymond is the most popular student on campus.
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Debbie: Yeah. He has friends in every social group.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance ■ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
32. Unit 5 “Best” in the Class (p.247)
Debbie: …By the way, it was very creative of you to come up with so many
“Bests” and “Mosts.”
Stella: I thought so, too!
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response ■ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance □ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
33. Unit 5 “Best” in the Class (p.248)
Debbie: Obviously many people would disagree with you. I think he demonstrates great leadership ability.
Stella: I suppose so.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
34. Unit 5 “Best” in the Class (p.248)
Josh: No wonder everyone thinks of her as a “teacher’s pet.”
Debbie: Don’t be so cynical. She is smart and diligent. That’s why the teachers all like her. I don’t see anything wrong with that.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
35. Unit 8 Senior Awards Night (p.257)
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Debbie: On top of that, he shows great leadership abilities. Remember he organized that Easter party for the orphans, and the children loved it.
Gerry: Well, even though I was a little disappointed, I must admit they made the right choice in picking Matt.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
36. Unit 8 Senior Awards Night (p.257)
Gerry: Well, even though I was a little disappointed, I must admit they made the right choice in picking Matt.
Stella: (To Gerry) You’re such a gentleman.
Compliment strategy □ Direct compliment ■ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
37. Unit 8 Senior Awards Night (p.257)
Stella: (To Gerry) You’re such a gentleman.
Josh: That’s true sportsmanship, Gerry.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance ■ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
38. Unit 8 Senior Awards Night (p.257)
Stella: (To Gerry) You’re such a gentleman.
Josh: That’s true sportsmanship, Gerry.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions □ Ability/Performance ■ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
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Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
39. Unit 9 Graduation Ceremony (p.261)
Gerry: Speaking of Peter, not only does he excel at every subject, sports and music, he’s also a good speaker.
Stella: He must be a genius.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
40. Unit 9 Graduation Ceremony (p.261) Stella: He must be a genius.
Debbie: From what I know of him, he’s not only smart, but also very focused on whatever he is doing.
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
41. Unit 9 Graduation Ceremony (p.261)
Debbie: From what I know of him, he’s not only smart, but also very focused on whatever he is doing.
Josh: I thought the guest speaker was even more inspirational…
Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk □ Yes ■ No
42. Unit 9 Graduation Ceremony (p.261)
Josh: I thought the guest speaker was even more inspirational. He is my new idol. I want to be as successful as he is.
Debbie: Well, I don’t want to discourage you. But do you realize the price he’s paid for his accomplishments?
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Compliment strategy ■ Direct compliment □ Indirect compliment
Compliment topic □ Appearance/Possessions ■ Ability/Performance □ Others Compliment response □ Acceptance □ Amendment □ Non-acceptance ■ Others
Supportive moves or small talk ■ Yes □ No
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