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Making requests
В данном уроке предлагаются письменные и устные упражнения чтобы вы попрактиковались делать запросы и отвечать на запросы в типичных коммуникативных ситуациях. Если вам необходимо объяснение, то ознакомьтесь с уроком Как сделать запрос (making requests).
Writing
Прочитайте коммуникативные ситуации и напишите соответствующий запрос (или выполните устно). Ответы даны в KEY.
Example:
In an Office
You are in an office, and the air conditioner is too cold for you. You want to ask your colleague to turn it down.
👉 What would you say to ask him to switch off the air conditioner or make it warmer?
- "Hey, could you turn down the air conditioning a bit?"
- "Would you mind making it a little warmer in here?"
1. At a Restaurant
You are at a restaurant, and your food hasn't arrived yet. You want to ask the waiter to check on your order.
👉 What would you say to ask the waiter to check?
- "Excuse me, could you check on my order, please?"
- "Would you mind checking if my food is ready?"
2. In a Library
You are in a library, and someone next to you is talking loudly. You want to ask them to be quieter.
👉 What would you say to politely ask them to lower their voice?
- "Excuse me, could you lower your voice a little?"
- "Would you mind speaking a bit more quietly?"
3. At a Train Station
You are at a train station, and you don't know which platform your train leaves from. You see a staff member nearby.
👉 What would you say to ask for directions?
- "Excuse me, could you tell me which platform the train to London leaves from?"
- "Would you mind helping me find my platform?"
4. In a Classroom
You can't see the board clearly because the window blinds are open, and the sunlight is too bright.
👉 What would you say to ask a classmate to close the blinds?
- "Hey, could you close the blinds, please?"
- "Would you mind pulling down the blinds a little?"
5. At a Shop
You are in a shop, and you can’t reach an item on a high shelf. A shop assistant is nearby.
👉 What would you say to ask them to help you get the item?
- "Excuse me, could you help me get that item from the top shelf?"
- "Would you mind reaching that for me?"
6. In an Office
You are in an office, and the air conditioner is too cold for you. You want to ask your colleague to turn it down.
👉 What would you say to ask him to switch off the air conditioner or make it warmer?
- "Hey, could you turn down the air conditioning a bit?"
- "Would you mind making it a little warmer in here?"
Speaking
Прочитайте коммуникативные ситуации и сформулируйте соответствующий запрос. Ответы даны в KEY.
Example:
On a Bus.
You are on a bus, and you need to buy a ticket from the driver.
👉 What would you say to ask for a ticket?
You say:
- Excuse me, can I have a ticket, please?
- Could I get a ticket, please?
1. At a Restaurant
You are at a restaurant, and the waiter comes to take your order. You want to order a pizza and a drink.
👉 What would you say to ask for your food and drink?
- "Excuse me, could I have a pizza and a drink?"
- "Could I have a pizza and a soda, please?"
- "Hi, I’d like to order a pizza and a drink, please."
2. At a Hotel Reception
You are staying at a hotel, and you need an extra towel for your room. You go to the reception desk to ask for one.
👉 How would you politely ask for a towel?
- "Excuse me, could I get an extra towel for my room, please?"
- "Would it be possible to have another towel, please?"
3. At a Coffee Shop
You are at a café, and you want to order a cappuccino with sugar. The barista is waiting for your order.
👉 What would you say to ask for your coffee?
- "Hi, could I have a cappuccino with sugar, please?"
- "I’d like a cappuccino with sugar, please."
4. In a Classroom
You forgot to bring a pen to class, and you need one to take notes. Your classmate has extra pens.
👉 How would you ask to borrow a pen?
- "Could/can I borrow a pen, please?"
- "Could/can you lend me a pen, please?"
5. At a Supermarket
You are at the checkout counter, and you realize you need a shopping bag. The cashier is waiting.
👉 What would you say to ask for a bag?
- "Could I have a shopping bag, please?"
- "Would you mind giving me a bag, please?"
6. On a Bus
You are on a bus, and you need to buy a ticket from the driver.
👉 What would you say to ask for a ticket?
- "Excuse me, can I have a ticket, please?"
- "Could I get a ticket, please?"
Answering Requests
Дайте положительный или отрицательный ответ на запрос. Ответы даны в KEY.
Example
Could you turn down the music, please?
Positive answers:
- Yes, I’ll turn it down.
- Of course, sorry about that.
Negative answers:
- Sorry, I’m having a party.
- I can’t, I’m listening to my favorite song.
1. Can you help me with my homework?
Positive answers:
- Sure, I can help you.
- Of course, no problem!
Negative answers:
- Sorry, I’m busy right now.
- I can’t, I don’t understand it either.
2. Could you pass me the salt, please?
Positive answers:
- Yes, here you go.
- Sure, no problem.
Negative answers:
- Sorry, I can’t reach it.
- I’m busy right now, can you ask someone else?
3. Would you mind closing the window?
Positive answers:
- Not at all, I’ll close it.
- Of course, I’ll do it now.
Negative answers:
- Actually, I’m cold. Can you close it yourself?
- Sorry, I’m in the middle of something.
4. Can you lend me a pen?
Positive answers:
- Yes, here you are.
- Sure, take this one.
Negative answers:
- Sorry, I don’t have an extra pen.
- I can’t, I’m using mine right now.
5. Could you tell me the time, please?
Positive answers:
- Sure, it’s 3:15.
- Of course, it’s half past ten.
Negative answers:
- Sorry, I don’t have a watch.
- I can’t, my phone is dead.
6. Would you mind speaking a little slower?
Positive answers:
- Not at all, I’ll speak slower.
- Sure, no problem.
Negative answers:
- Sorry, I’m in a hurry.
- I can’t, I’m nervous and can’t slow down.
7. Can you show me the way to the station?
Positive answers:
- Yes, go straight and turn left.
- Sure, follow me, I’ll take you there.
Negative answers:
- Sorry, I don’t know the way.
- I can’t, I’m late for work.
8. Could you turn down the music, please?
Positive answers:
- Yes, I’ll turn it down.
- Of course, sorry about that.
Negative answers:
- Sorry, I’m having a party.
- I can’t, I’m listening to my favorite song.
