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4 A G U E S S T H E S E N TE N C E Student A 4 B T H E BIG DAY Students A+B

a Look at sentences 1-6 and think of the correct form of Read a newspaper article about what happened at Heidi
be able to + a verb. D on’t w rite anything yet! and Freddie’s wedding. Do you think they behaved well or
badly? Why?
1 I’m sorry I won’t _____________________ to your
party next weekend.
News online
2 It was August, but we_____________________ a hotel
without any problems.
Two sides to every story
3 I used to ___________ a little Japanese, but I can't now.
What happened next...
4 I love__________________ in bed late on the weekend.
5 Will you________________the work before Saturday? By NEWS ONLINE Reporter
esterday Heidi Withers married Freddie Bourne
6 I’ve never_______________________________fish well.
in a $40,000 ceremony at St. Mary the Virgin
b Read your sentence 1 to B. If it isn't right, try again Y Church. It was followed by a reception at a
until B tells you, “That’s right.” Then write it. 900-year-old castle. However, there was no sign of
Carolyn, Freddie's stepmother, the woman who was
Continue with 2 -6 .
ridiculed for the email she sent Heidi. She and her
c Now listen to B say sentence 7. If it's the same as your husband Edward, Freddie’s father, were not invited.
sentence 7 below, say “That’s right.” If not, say “Try
again” until B gets it right. Continue with 8-12.

7 It must be great to be able to speak a lot of languages.
8 I won't be able to see you tonight. I'm too busy.
9 My grandmother can’t walk very well, but luckily we
were able to park just outside the restaurant.
10 They haven’t been able to find an apartment yet.
They're still looking.
11 You should be able to do this exercise. It’s very easy.
12 We really enjoy being able to eat outside in the summer.

P E 3 C O ULD Y O U DO M E A FAVOR?

Students A+B

a Look at the verb phrases below. Choose two things you
would like somebody to do for you. Think about any Heidi arrived almost 25 minutes late for the ceremony,
which was due to begin at 2:45 p.m. Perhaps, as
details, e.g., what kind of dog it is, how much money
Carolyn suggested was her habit, she had been in bed
you need, etc.
until the last possible minute. She arrived at the church
• take care of (your children, your dog for the weekend, with security guards holding umbrellas to prevent
your apartment while you're away, etc.) onlookers from seeing her, and with her head covered.
This is a well-known tactic for celebrities, but for a
• lend you (some money, their car, etc.)
29-year-old secretary it seemed, in the words of one
• give you a ride (home, to the mall, etc.) onlooker, “a bit ridiculous.”
• help you (with a problem, with your homework, to
Edward and Carolyn admitted to being disappointed at
paint your apartment, to choose some new clothes, etc.)
not receiving an invitation. They spent the weekend on
b Ask as many other students as possible. Be polite vacation with friends. They have had no contact with
the couple since the saga began, and did not even
(Couldyou do me a big favor? Would you mind...? Do
know the date of the wedding.
you thinkyou could...?) and explain why you want the
favor. How many people agree to help you?

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