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a)       My teacher languages is amazig, she could speak several languages.

b)      Mum, can you give me a hand, please?

c)       Could you give a favour Mrs Bond?

d)      We were able to enter without tickets and enjoyed the concert.

e)      I don’t think I’ll be able to see you tonight.

f)        Were you able to see Emma yesterday?

g)       When he was younger he could run 20 km.

Ex2

a)       I can’t play any musical instruments, but I’m quite good at deawing.

b)      He said he was innocent, but you could tell he was lying.

c)       I’m afraid I won’t be able to join you tonight.

d)      Are you cooking fish? I can smell it.

e)      Did you succeed  in talking to MR Robinson about your promotion?

f)        Guess what! I managed to find the tickets for the cricket match.

g)       Some kinds of parrots can imitate people’s voices.

Ex 3

a)       ‘Can I watch the cartoons, Daddy?’ ‘Sure. Here’s the remote control.

b)      May I ask your age, madam?

c)       In Italy you can’t marry before the age pf 18 without your parents’ permission.

d)      ‘Could I borrow your umbrella?’ ‘No, you can’t. That’s the only one I have and I need it.’

e)      There’s  a bus strike today. Could you pick up the children from school?

f)        Are

g)       Children are not allowed to play ball games in this playground.

Ex 4

Hi Wendy,

Just a quick email to tell you that I’ve finally moved house. My new address is 12 Jackson Lane, Pennington.

But obviously you can still email me at this address.

I’m enjoying life in a small village after London. Of course when I was in London I could do anything I wanted – I could go to the theatre or the cinema, meet friends, eat out, follow an evening course, do any sport. Here in Pennington I can really do those things easily. But I hope that when I get my new car next week I’ll be able to travel to nearby towns and take advantage og the things on offer.

I enjoy being able to talk a walk in the woods wjen I want and getting home from work in only 10 minutes. In London I couldn’t get home from work in less than 45 minutes and I love being able to spend more time at home relaxing.

Hope to hear from you soon, take care!

Ex 5

P1. Excuse me, could I borrow your newspaper?

2. Of course. Here you are. And may I close the window, please?

P1. Go ahead. It’s cold today Can you manage?

P2. No, it’s stuck. Could you help me?

P1. Certainly. Could you hold my coat for a moment? There you are

P2. Thank you very much.

Page 192 ex 2

a)       A  Hi Terry, could you tell me the way to the railway station?

B  Certainly. Walk up this road as far as the church. Then take the second turning on the left, go past the little square, then …

A  Er… it sounds a bit complicated. Could you draw me a map?

B  ok. Oh but wait. Paula i salso going to the station. How about sking her to give you a lift?

b)      A  Shall we go out tonight or would you like to have a quiet night in?

B  I’m easy. You decide.

A  Well, let’s go out, then. Do you mind trying that new Mexican place in town?

B  Sounds brillant. Can you pick up at the office at around 7.00?

A  No, problem.

c)       A  Would you sign on dotted line, madam?

B  I’m sorry I haven’t got a pen. Colud I borrow yours?

A  Of course. Could you also fill in this form, please?

B  Alright. Oh, I don’t think I understand any of this.

A  Would you like me to help you?

B  That’s very kind of you.

 

Ex 3

JILL  Hi Jackie, what’s the problem?

JACKIE  I’ve just argued with Helen. I’m really worried about her.

JILL  Your sister? Why have you argued? What’s wrong?

JACKIE She’s spending all her time on internet. I’m worried she’s go tinto a chatroom or something. She won’t tell me what she does for five or six hours a day.

JILL  That’s bad Shall I speak to her?

JACKIE  Would you do that? That’s great, thanks. I’ll tell you all the details. She won’t listen to me.

JILL  Ok.  Would you like me to speak to your mum too?

JACKIE  Well, I don’t want to worry my mum now. But if Helen refuses to talk to you, I’ll tell her.

JILL  Are you sure it’s a chat and not research for school?

JACKIE  When I look at the screen all I see are little boxes full of words. That’s not research. And I loooked at her school work. It’s terrible!

JILL  I see. Shall I speak to her tomorrow afternoon? Would you call me when she gets home?

JACKIE  oh yes, great. Thanks Jill. Would you mind not telling anyone about this?

JILL  Of course not. My lips are sealed.