Question

8 ACTIVATE Work in pairs. Study the key phrases and situations 1-6. Take turns to make requests. Then report your partner's requests to the class. KEY PHRASES O Requests Could you... Can you ... It would be great if you could ... Would you mind (not) -ing? I'm cold. Can you close the window? Anna asked me to close the window. 1 I'm cold. 2 I don't understand my homework. 3 I've missed the bus into town. 4 I haven't got any money and I want to go out. 5 The phone's ringing. 6 I can't reach something on the shelf. ​

Answer 1

Ответ:

Ответ:

2.

-I don’t understand my homework. It would be great if you could help me with the homework.

-he asked me to help him with the homework.

3.

I’ve missed the bus into town. Could you give me a ride to town.

-she asked me to give her a ride to town.

4.

-I haven’t got any money. It would be great if you could lend me some money.

-he asked me to lend him some money

5.

-the phone’s ringing. Can you answer the call?

-she asked me to answer the call

6.

-I can’t reach something on the shelf. Would you mind helping me?

-he asked me to help him.

Answer 2

Sure, here's how you can use these key phrases in different situations:

1. Situation: Feeling cold

   • Request: "I'm cold. Can you close the window?"

2. Situation: Confusion about homework

   • Request: "I don't understand my homework. Could you help me with it?"

3. Situation: Missed the bus into town

   • Request: "I've missed the bus into town. Can you give me a ride, please?"

4. Situation: No money and wanting to go out

   • Request: "I haven't got any money, but I really want to go out. Would you mind lending me some cash?"

5. Situation: Phone ringing

   • Request: "The phone's ringing. Could you answer it for me, please?"

6. Situation: Unable to reach something on the shelf

   • Request: "I can't reach something on the shelf. Can you help me get it down?"

Remember to be polite when making these requests, and it's always good to offer help in return when appropriate.