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THEME 9 PARTY

Listening

a) Answer the following questions.
1. In which everyday situations do you make a request?
2. Do you think the expressions you choose to make a request change people’s answers?

b) Listen to the conversations and tick the expressions you hear.
F 1. Can you… ? F 5. Would it be possible for you to… ?
F 2. Do you think you could… ? F 6. Could you… ?
F 3. Do you mind if I… ? F 7. Would you mind… ?

F 4. Would you… ? F 8. Will you… ?

c) Listen again and fill in the missing parts.

1. It’s too ____________ . 2. I’m ____________ . 3. It’s ____________ in here. 4. I’m ____________ .

d) Read the sentences and put them into the correct category.
Hang on a second, please. Hello, this is ….

Can I leave a message? Who’s calling, please?

Can I take a message? I’ll ask her/him to call you back.

I’m afraid s/he is not available at the moment. I’m sorry, s/he’s not available right now.

Hello, it is … speaking. Can I speak to…?

Caller Receiver

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e) Fill in the missing parts with the expressions given.

a. May I speak to John, please? b. Just a moment, please. c. Sorry, he’s out. d. Do you want to leave a message?

Ashley : Hello, this is Ashley. __________ John : Hi, it is John speaking. Is Thomas available?
1 2
Jeremy : I’m sorry, he is not here right now. Arthur : I’m sorry, he is not at the moment. __________

Mike : Hello, is Mark there? Sophia : Hello, can I speak to Olivia?
3 4
Sally : __________ Emily : __________ Olivia! It’s for you!

SPEAKING
Read the following role cards and prepare a phone call with your friend, then act it out.

Speaker A Speaker B

You are calling your friend to ask for help Your friend is calling you. S/he is asking for
with your homework. Start the conversation help with his/her homework. Accept his / her
and make your request. request and end the conversation.

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