Polite Requests. (Charts 9-2 -> 9-4), p. 156
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Directions: For each situation, make up a short dialogue between two speakers. The dialogue should contain a polite request and a response to that request.
Example: Names of the speakers: Janet and Sara
Janet doesn't have enough money to go to a movie tonight. She wants to borrow some from Sara, who is her roommate and good friend.
Possible dialogue:
Janet: There’s a movie I really want to see tonight, but I’m running a little low on money right now. Could I borrow a few dollars? I’ll pay you back Friday.
SARA: Sure. No problem. How much do you need?
1. Names of the speakers: Mike and Elena
Mike is walking down the hall of his office building. He needs to know what time it is. He asks Elena, a co-worker he’s seen before but has never met.
2. Names of the speakers: Larry and Matt
Larry is trying to study. His roommate, Matt, is playing a CD very loudly, and this is bothering Larry, who is trying to be polite even though he feels frustrated and a little angry.
3. Names of the speakers: Kate and Jason
Kate is phoning her friend Tom. Jason answers and tells her that Tom is out. Kate wants to leave a message.
4. Names of the speakers: Ms. Jackson and a friendly stranger
Ms. Jackson is in the middle of the city. She’s lost. She’s trying to find the bus station. She stops someone on the street to ask for directions.
5. Names of the speakers: Paul and Jack
Paul just arrived at work and remembered that he left his stove on back in his apartment. His neighbor Jack has a key to the front door, and Paul knows that Jack hasn't left for work yet. Anxiously, he telephones Jack for help.
6. Names of the speakers: your name and your partner’s name
One of you has a minor problem that requires the other’s help.
Directions: For each situation, make up a short dialogue between two speakers. The dialogue should contain a polite request and a response to that request.
Example: Names of the speakers: Janet and Sara
Janet doesn't have enough money to go to a movie tonight. She wants to borrow some from Sara, who is her roommate and good friend.
Possible dialogue:
Janet: There’s a movie I really want to see tonight, but I’m running a little low on money right now. Could I borrow a few dollars? I’ll pay you back Friday.
SARA: Sure. No problem. How much do you need?
1. Names of the speakers: Mike and Elena
Mike is walking down the hall of his office building. He needs to know what time it is. He asks Elena, a co-worker he’s seen before but has never met.
2. Names of the speakers: Larry and Matt
Larry is trying to study. His roommate, Matt, is playing a CD very loudly, and this is bothering Larry, who is trying to be polite even though he feels frustrated and a little angry.
3. Names of the speakers: Kate and Jason
Kate is phoning her friend Tom. Jason answers and tells her that Tom is out. Kate wants to leave a message.
4. Names of the speakers: Ms. Jackson and a friendly stranger
Ms. Jackson is in the middle of the city. She’s lost. She’s trying to find the bus station. She stops someone on the street to ask for directions.
5. Names of the speakers: Paul and Jack
Paul just arrived at work and remembered that he left his stove on back in his apartment. His neighbor Jack has a key to the front door, and Paul knows that Jack hasn't left for work yet. Anxiously, he telephones Jack for help.
6. Names of the speakers: your name and your partner’s name
One of you has a minor problem that requires the other’s help.
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Elena: Hi, Mike, nice to meet you here.
Mike: Could you tell me what time it is now?
Elena：Yes, it's five after three.
Mike: Thank you very much.
- Names of the speakers: Larry and Matt
Larry is trying to study. His roommate, Matt, is playing a CD very loudly, and this is bothering Larry, who is trying to be polite even though he feels frustrated and a little angry.Larry: Excuse me, Matt, would you like to work on today's assignment with me?
Matt : No, not now. I am listening to Karen Carpenter, my favorite singer.
Larry: KC is my favorite singer, too. However, since I need to study, would you mind turning the volume down a little?
Matt : Sorry Larry, I'll do it right now.
- Names of the speakers: Kate and Jason
Kate is phoning her friend Tom. Jason answers and tells her that Tom is out. Kate wants to leave a message.Kate: Hi, this is kate, may I speak to Tom, please?
Jason: This is Jason; Tom is not home right now. Do you want to leave him a message?
Kate: Could you tell me when Tom will be back?
Jason: I don’t know.
Kate: I see, may I leave him a message?
Jason: Yes, of course.
- Names of the speakers: Ms. Jackson and a friendly stranger
Ms. Jackson is in the middle of the city. She’s lost. She’s trying to find the bus station. She stops someone on the street to ask for directions.Jackson: Excuse me, I am lost, could you tell me the way to the bus station?
Stranger: Yes, you go straight until hit the traffic light, then turn right, after a 10 minutes walk, you will see the bus station on your right.
Jackson; I got it, thank you very much!
- Names ti the speakers: Paul and Jack
Paul just arrived at work and remembered that he left his stove on back in his apartment. His neighbor Jack has a key to the front door, and Paul knows that Jack hasn't left for work yet. Anxiously, he telephones Jack for help.Paul: Hi, Jack, this is Paul, I forget to turn my stove off in my apartment,could you help me turn it off?
Jack: OK.
- Names of the speakers: your name and your partner’s name
One of you has a minor problem that requires the other’s help.Me: Could you please pass the remote? Nightly News will be on in a minute. Do you like to watch it?
Friend: Yes, great idea, here it is.
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