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pronunciation intonation in requests

Can you close the window?

Vocabulary verbs and nouns

1 Match the verbs (1–6) with the nouns (a–f).
More than one match is possible.

1 borrow a a coffee
2 check b a laptop
3 close c a pen
4 get d a photo
5 send e a window
6 use f homework

2 Work in pairs. Add at least one more noun to
the verbs in Exercise 1. www.english0905.com

borrow: a phone, a book

Real life making and

responding to requests
www.english0905.com 4 situations (a–c) with two conversations (1–6).
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11.12 Listen to six conversations. Match the

a two friends on a day out

b people in a family at home

c people on a train

11.12 Listen again. Were the requests
successful? Write ✓ or ✗ next to the requests.
1 homework
2 pen
3 coffees
4 laptop
5 window
6 photo
5 Look at the expressions for making and
responding to requests. Which examples are
more polite? 6 Pronunciation intonation in requests
a
11.13 Listen and repeat the questions for
MAKING REQUESTS www.english0905.com
making requests.
Can I use your pen for a moment?
Can I get two coffees, please? b Work in pairs. Practice the requests and
Can you take me to the station? responses.
Can you close the window, please?
7 Work in pairs. Choose one of the situations (a–c)
RESPONDING TO REQUESTS in Exercise 3. Role-play conversations for these
requests. Pay attention to how polite you sound.
Sure, here you are.
Yes, of course. Then choose a different situation and repeat
No problem. the requests.
I’m sorry, I’m busy at the moment. • borrow your phone • send me the address
• close the door • speak slowly
• get a glass of water • turn off your phone

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