Once upon a time, there were two
children who lived with their family in a small village.
Their parents were too poor. One day, they left their children in the forest. The children did not find their way
home.They came to a house made of candy
and sweet.
What did the children say to ask for the way to Icy island?
1. Do you know Icy island? Tell us!2. Icy island, please.3. Could you tell us the way to Icy
island?
What did the children say to ask for a drink?
1. Water, please.2. Could us have a drink, please?3. Old man, give us a drink.
What did the children say to ask for staying at their house one night?
1. How much for a night at your house?2. We’re tired. Please help us.3. We’re tired. Please let us stay with
you tonight.
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EVERYDAY ENGLISH:EVERYDAY ENGLISH:
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Making requests:Making requests:
When you ask someone to do something for you or ask if you can do something, you make a request. In English, it is important to make the request sound polite.
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Making requests:Making requests:
There are some common ways to make a polite request:
- Can you open the door, please?
- Would you mind opening the door, please?
- Will you open the door?
- Do you think you could open the door, please?
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I. Activity 1:I. Activity 1:
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Activity 1: Match the questions and responsesActivity 1: Match the questions and responses Activity 1: Match the questions and responsesActivity 1: Match the questions and responses
a. Black, no sugar, please.
b. Yes, of course. I’m glad you like it.
c. Do you want sparkling or still?
d. Yes, please. It’s delicious.
e. Yes, of course. Here you are.
f. Yes, please. I’d love some.
g. No, of course not. We have a dishwasher.
1. Would you like some more rice?
2. Could you pass the salt, please?
3. Could I have a glass of water, please?
4. Does anybody want more wine?
5. How would you like your coffee?
6. This is delicious! Can you give me the recipe?
7. Do you want help with the washing-up?
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Activity 1: Match the questions and responsesActivity 1: Match the questions and responses Activity 1: Match the questions and responsesActivity 1: Match the questions and responses
a. Black, no sugar, please.
b. Yes, of course. I’m glad you like it.
c. Do you want sparkling or still?
d. Yes, please. It’s delicious.
e. Yes, of course. Here you are.
f. Yes, please. I’d love some.
g. No, of course not. We have a dishwasher.
1. Would you like some more rice?
2. Could you pass the salt, please?
3. Could I have a glass of water, please?
4. Does anybody want more wine?
5. How would you like your coffee?
6. This is delicious! Can you give me the recipe?
7. Do you want help with the washing-up?
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Making polite requestsMaking polite requests
+ Can/ Could I + infinitive…:+ Can/ Could I + infinitive…: Asking for things.Asking for things.
+ Can/ Could you + infinitive..:+ Can/ Could you + infinitive..: Asking people to do things.Asking people to do things.
Note: Could is more polite that can.
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+ Can/ Could I + infinitive…:+ Can/ Could I + infinitive…:
* Can I have another cup of coffee, please?* Can I have another cup of coffee, please?
* Could I have another cup of coffee, please?* Could I have another cup of coffee, please?
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+ Can/ Could you + infinitive…:+ Can/ Could you + infinitive…:
* Can you lock the door, please?* Can you lock the door, please?
* Could you lock the door, please?* Could you lock the door, please?
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You want to see the menuYou want to see the menu
Could I see the menu,
please?
Could you let me see the menu, please?
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You want to borrow some money from your friend
You want to borrow some money from your friend
Could you lend me
some money, please?
Could I borrow you
some money, please?
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You want to try a jacketYou want to try a jacket
Can I try that jacket
on, please?
Can you bring me that blue jacket to try on, please?
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Activity 1: Fill in the requests with Can/ Could I.. or Can/ Activity 1: Fill in the requests with Can/ Could I.. or Can/ Could you..?Could you..? Activity 1: Fill in the requests with Can/ Could I.. or Can/ Activity 1: Fill in the requests with Can/ Could I.. or Can/ Could you..?Could you..?
1. ………………have a cheese sandwich, please?
2. ………………tell me the time, please?
3. ………………take me to the station, please?
4. ………………see the menu, please?
5. ………………lend me some money, please?
6. ………………help me with my homework, please?
7. ………………borrow your dictionary, please?
Can ICan I
Could youCould youCan youCan youCan ICan ICould youCould you
Can youCan you
Can ICan I
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Activity 4: Who make these requestsActivity 4: Who make these requests Activity 4: Who make these requestsActivity 4: Who make these requests
1. Could you tell me how much it costs?
a) a boss to a secretary
b) a customer to a sales person
c) a visitor to a company
d) a policeman to a worker
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1. Could you say that again, please? I didn’t understand.
a) a manager to a secretary
b) a seller to a buyer
c) a visitor to a company
d) somebody whose English is not good
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1. Could you open this suitcase?
a) a customs officer
b) a teacher to a student
c) a visitor to a company
d) a policeman to a prisoner
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1. Could you do the washing-up for me, please?
a) a wife to a husband
b) a customer to a sales person
c) a visitor to a company
d) a policeman to a prisoner
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Who make these requestsWho make these requests Who make these requestsWho make these requests
1. Could I have some cheese, please?
a) a manager to a secretary
b) a buyer at a market
c) a visitor to a company
d) a policeman to a worker
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Ask the seller to buy these things?- Apples- Bread- Mineral water- Orange juice- Cheese
Answer the buyer’squestions :- Apples: £1.45/kg- Bread: £0.5- Mineral water: £75p- Orange juice: 75p- Cheese: £1
Student A: Buyer Student B: Seller
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1. Could you tell me where Mr Brown’s office is?
a) a waiter to a waitress
b) a student to a teacher
c) a visitor to a company
d) a cook to a shop assistant
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Ask the secretary:-You want to meet MrBrown-Where/ Mr Brown’soffice?-Where/ the lift?- Call him to inform you are here.
Answer the visitor:- Mr Brown’s office/ 5th floor.-The lift/ next to the hall.
Student A: Visitor Student B: Secretary
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Making polite requestsMaking polite requests
+ Can/ Could I + infinitive…:+ Can/ Could I + infinitive…: Asking for things.Asking for things.
+ Can/ Could you + infinitive..:+ Can/ Could you + infinitive..: Asking people to do things.Asking people to do things.
Note: Could is more polite that can.
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