Let's practice....
Requests & Instructions.
David has gone to the Red Lion pub. There he sees Victoria a girl he knows from his work. She is with some friends. Try to select the best requests or responses in the conversation.
1. Victoria comes to speak to David. Victoria: Hello David! Would you like to join us? David: a. Yes, please. b. Yes, certainly. c. Oh, all right then.
2. They need another chair from the next table. David: Excuse me, is this seat taken? Man: a. No, it isn't. b. Of course you can. c. No, go ahead.
3. Victoria introduces her friends. Victoria: Say hello to Gerri and Becky. David says: a. Yes, I will. b. Hi, I'm David. c. Yes, Victoria. Hello.
4. Victoria wants to ask something. Victoria: Would you mind doing me a favour? David says: a. What would you like me to do? b. What is it now? c. Yes, maybe.
5. Victoria has a £20 banknote. Victoria: Can you change £20 for me? David says: a. Yes, I will do. b. Well, yes, ok. c. Are two tens ok?
6. Now Victoria asks something else. Victoria: Can I buy you a drink? David says: a. I'm sorry. You can't. b. Sorry, I'm driving. c. Get me some wine, would you?
7. Victoria offers again. Victoria: How about a Coke then? David says: a. I will have a Coke, thanks. b. That's ok, thanks. c. Great, thank you.
8. Becky wants a drink too. She says: a. Can you get me one too, please Vicky? b. You will get me a drink too, please Vicky. c. Excuse me, me too.