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Accepting & Refusing an invitation
• That’ll be great, I’ll be there. • I’m in!
• Sure, I’d love to. • Count me in!
• With pleasure. • I’ll be there for sure.
• I’d love to, but I’m afraid I can't. • Too bad I can’t make it.
• That would be great, but … • I don’t think I can, sorry.
• I wish I could, but… • I’ll take a rain check for now.

Answer the dialogue using the language expression you have learned

1. Ms. Robert : Are you free Tina?
Tina : I am working on the monthly report, Mam. Do you need anything?
Ms. Robert : …………………………………………………………………..…. (intention) to print this marketing
report. But the computer didn’t work. Can you give me a hand?
Tina : …………………………………………………………………………………………………... (accept)

2. Liam : How are you doing, Ryan?
Ryan : Well, I’m trying to use this photocopy machine. I don’t know what’s wrong with
the machine but it won’t work.
Liam : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... (offer)
Ryan : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (accept)

3. Mr. Chen : I’m sorry, I’m afraid I have to leave first.
Mr. Kai : Oh, sure. Do you have another agenda coming up?
Mr. Chen : Yes, there is this exhibition that I’d like to check on. As the matter of fact,
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (invite)
Mr. Kai : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… (refuse).

4. Deborah : What are you doing Gaby? You seem very busy.
Gaby : Yes, I’m having a headache. I am replying to the client’s e-mail on the project. In
addition, I also have to finish 3 more articles this afternoon.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (request)
Deborah : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (accept)

5. Harry : Jane, are you busy in an hour?
Jane : Well, I’m working on my daily report.
Harry : So, ……………………………………………………………………….. (intention) the ballroom to
make sure all is set for the Business Fair tomorrow. Can you come with me?
Jane : ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (refuse)

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English for Executive Administrative Assistant