Những cách nói thay thế “No”

I don’t think you are right. – Tôi không nghĩ là bạn đúng đâu.

I appreciate your time, but no. Thanks. – Tôi rất cảm kích thời gian bạn dành cho tôi, nhưng không. Cảm ơn bạn.

Thanks for thinking of me, but I have a lot on my plate right now. – Cảm ơn bạn đã nghĩ đến tôi. Nhưng bây giờ tôi đang rất bận.

No. Thanks. – Không. Cảm ơn.

Not today, thanks. – Không phải hôm nay, cảm ơn.

Not for me, thanks. – Tôi không, cảm ơn.

I’m afraid I can’t. – Tôi e rằng tôi không thể.

I’m not really into it, but thanks for asking. – Tôi không thực sự hứng thú với điều đó, nhưng cảm ơn bạn đã hỏi.

I’d rather not, thanks. – Tôi không muốn, cảm ơn.

I don’t think so. – Tôi không nghĩ vậy.

I’m afraid not. – Tôi e là không.

No, not a bit. – Không hề.

Me? Not likely! – Tôi hả? Không đời nào!

I can’t say for sure. – Tôi không thể nói chắc được.

No way! – Không đời nào!

I dunno. – Tôi không biết.

I can’t wrap my head around it. – Vấn đề này tôi thật sự không thể hiểu nổi.

Nothing in particular. – Không có gì đặc biệt cả.

a. Make plans with your classmate. In pairs: Student B, 119 File 4. Student A: Write the activities you want to do and invite Student B to join you. Swap roles and repeat. Student A, 120 File 5.

(Lập kế hoạch với bạn cùng lớp. Theo cặp: Học sinh B, File 4 trang 119. Học sinh A: Viết hoạt động bạn muốn làm và mời học sinh B tham gia. Hoán đổi vai trò và lặp lại. Học sinh A, file 5 trang 120.)

Hey! Do you want to go to the movies on Monday evening?

(hey, bạn có muốn đi xem phim vào tối thứ Hai không?)

Thanks, but I'm sorry. I can't go. I have to...

(Cảm ơn, nhưng tôi xin lỗi. Tôi không thể đi. Tôi phải...)

9. "Would you like tea or coffee?" " A. I'd rather have coffee, please. B. I'm glad you like it. C. Thanks. The same to you. D. I'd prefer coffee, please. 20. "I'm sorry, but I can't go out with you today!" A. That's alright. Another time, perhaps! B. No, there's no need. Thanks. C. It's a pleasure. Don't mention it. D. That's very kind of you. Thanks. 21. "Betty, make me some tea, will you?" " A. No, I will, I'm afraid. B. I can't, I'm afraid. C. That's very kind of you. D. Yes, go ahead. 22. "Make yourself at home!" "_ A. Don't mention it. B. I'm sorry to hear that, C. That's very kind. Thanks D. No, there's no need. Thanks. 23. "Thank you so much for your instructions." " A. That's right. B. Yes, of course. C. Not too bad. Thanks D. No problem. That's what I'm here for. 24. "Today's my birthday!" " A. Oh, dear. It is! C. It's my pleasure. Thanks B. Many happy returns D. That's a good idea

9. "Would you like tea or coffee?" " A. I'd rather have coffee, please. B. I'm glad you like it. C. Thanks. The same to you. D. I'd prefer coffee, please. 20. "I'm sorry, but I can't go out with you today!" A. That's alright. Another time, perhaps! B. No, there's no need. Thanks. C. It's a pleasure. Don't mention it. D. That's very kind of you. Thanks. 21. "Betty, make me some tea, will you?" " A. No, I will, I'm afraid. B. I can't, I'm afraid. C. That's very kind of you. D. Yes, go ahead. 22. "Make yourself at home!" "_ A. Don't mention it. B. I'm sorry to hear that, C. That's very kind. Thanks D. No, there's no need. Thanks. 23. "Thank you so much for your instructions." " A. That's right. B. Yes, of course. C. Not too bad. Thanks D. No problem. That's what I'm here for. 24. "Today's my birthday!" " A. Oh, dear. It is! C. It's my pleasure. Thanks B. Many happy returns D. That's a good idea