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Speaking

A. Discuss with a partner.
1. When asking for things in your language,
is it culturally appropriate to use please
and thank you?
2. Which do you think is more important
when asking for things: the language
you use, your tone of voice, or your
gestures and expressions?

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B. You’re going to hear a student in Scotland buying souvenirs to take
home to his family. What do you think he buys for each person?
a) his mum b) his dad c) his older brother

C. Listen to the conversation again and tick the phrases you hear.

Asking politely Responding

Could you (+verb)...? Yes, of course.
Do you think you would be able to (+verb)...? Certainly.
Would it be possible to (+verb)...? Unfortunately, I’m afraid...

Would you mind (+verb+ing)...? No, not at all.

D. Work with a partner and write dialogues for the different situations below. Take turns to be the customer
and the other character.

Situation 1 Situation 2

You are in a gift shop and want to buy the You are in a jewellery shop and would like
following things. You would also like to know if to try on a pair of earrings from the window
the shop will wrap the things for you. display.
a blue sweater, large However, the shopkeeper tells you that you
a pair of black shoes, size 37 can’t try them for hygiene reasons.

Situation 3 Situation 4
You are in a large shopping centre and want You’ve just bought lots of things, and now
to know if there’s a branch of your favourite you’re going to visit the museum.
shop there. Ask the person at the information desk if you
Ask a security guard for help. can leave your shopping bags somewhere,
and if you have to pay for the service.

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