This document discusses factual information and factual questions. It defines factual information as information dealing solely with facts that is short, non-explanatory, and does not provide in-depth background. It notes that factual questions can be answered with a "who, what, when, where, or how" and require a straightforward fact-based response that has only one correct answer verifiable by evidence from a text. Examples of factual questions and responses are provided relating to locations, times, prices, and distances. Readers are instructed to practice asking and answering factual questions naturally without notes.

1. Unit 1

2.  Factual information is information that solely
deals with facts. It is short, non-explanatory,
and rarely gives in-depth background on a
topic.

3.  Who, What, When, Where, or How.
Those factual questions require a
straightforward fact-based response. For
example, a “Who” question would ask a
learner to identify a specific person, while the
“How” question response would involve a
process.

4.  Factual questions require fact-based answers.
There is only one correct answer, which can
be verified by referring to the text or other
learning materials. For example, a learner
may be asked to look at a passage, then
answer a series of factual questions based on
what they just read. This form of inquiry does
not involve personal feelings or opinions, and
every response must have supporting
evidence.

5. HOW TO ASK? HOW TO RESPONSE?
 Where’s the .....?
 How do I ......?
 What time’s the ......?
 How much is ......?
 Is there ......?
 How far is .....?
 How many kilometres
is that?
 How long does it
take......?
 There is one .....
 Go to .....
 It is ......
 It is ......
 Yes, there is
 It is ......kms
 It is ......kms
 It takes ..
minutes/hours

6. Study these following examples

7. Woman : Excuse me -
where’s the nearest bank?
Man : There is one opposite the station.
Woman : How do I get there, please?
Man : Go to the end of the square,
cross the main road,
turn left,
right at the lights,
and take the first on the left
Woman : Thanks a lot
Man : With my pleasure

8. Woman : What time’s the next bus to Tebing?
Man : Nine thirty-seven (9.37)
Woman : Which bus?
Man : Bus No. 345
Woman : Thanks
Man : It’s okay

9. Woman : How much is this one?
Man : Fifty thousand rupiah
Woman : Is there a small size?
Man : Yes, there’s this one
Woman : How much is that?
Man : Fourty five thousand rupiah
Woman : Right, I’ll take the smaller one
Man : Ok, Here it is
Woman : Thanks very much
Man : You are welcome

10. Woman : How far is it to Binjai?
Man : 30 miles
Woman : How many kilometres is that?
Man : About 45
Woman : How long does it take to get there?
Man : It is an hour by train
and about two hours by car
Woman : Many thanks
Man : No problem

11.  Find a friend to speak with and speak about a
factual information! Remember DO NOT READ
any notes and SPEAK NATURALLY!