English for Everybody - Advanced course
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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.


The Red Lion Pub.

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.

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