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3 SPEAKING
Work in pairs. What are the people in the pictures below doing? Then, match the dialogues with their
pictures.

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______ a. “Can you do me a favour? I can’t reach this box. Could you please give it to me?”
“Of course, here you are.”

______ b. “I need a favour. Could you please help me with these bags? They are too heavy.”
“Yes, certainly.”
______ c. “Could you please help me cross the street?.”
“Of course.”

CHECK THIS OUT!
ASKING FOR A FAVOUR RESPONDING TO A FAVOUR
Formal • Yes, certainly.
Would you be able to do me a favour? • Of course.
Can I ask you to do me a favour? • Sure. No problem.
Could you do me a favour? • Help yourself.

Can you do me a favour? • I’d be glad/happy to help.
I need to ask a favour. • It’s my pleasure.
I need a favour. • No, I’m sorry.
Informal • Actually, I can’t.

4 SPEAKING
Work in pairs. Choose from the below situations and prepare dialogues expressing favour. Read
the sample dialogue to help you.

◆ Turn on the air conditioner ◆ Turn off the TV
◆ Take a photo for me ◆ Give me a ride to school

e.g. A: Excuse me, I need a favour. DO YOU KNOW THIS?
B: Sure, what is it? Favor (American English)

A: Well, I’ll be in Italy next week. Could you take care of my cat Favour (British English)
while I’m abroad?

B: No problem. It’s my pleasure.
A: Thanks a lot.
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