SPEAK. Look at the phrases in the boxes. Then practice the dialogues with a partner. |
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Asking for favors |
Responding to favors |
Can/Could you help me, please? |
Certainly/ Of course/ Sure |
No problem. |
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Could you do me a favor? |
What can I do for you? |
I need a favor. |
How can I help you? |
Can/Could you ... ? |
I’m sorry. I’m really busy. |
Offering assistance |
Responding to assistance |
May I help you? |
Yes/No. Thank you. |
Do you need any help? |
Yes. That’s very kind of you. |
Let me help you. |
No. Thank you. I’m fine. |
a. Mrs. Ngoc: Could you do me a favor, please?
Hoa: Sure. What can I do for you?
Mrs. Ngoc: Can you help me carry my bags? I’ve hurt my arm.
Hoa: Certainly. I’ll help you.
Mrs. Ngoc:: Thank you very much. That’s very kind of you.
b. Receptionist: May I help you?
Tourist: Yes. Can you show me the way to the nearest bank?
Receptionist: Sure. Turn right when you get out of the hotel.
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Turn left at the first comer. It’s on vour right.
Tourist: Thank you very much.
Now use the appropriate phrases in the box to make similar dialogues about some of the following situations with a partner.
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* Câu trà lời gợi ỷ:
Tourist: Could you do me a favor?
You: Sure. What can I do for you?
Tourist: I lost my money. Could you show me the way to the nearest police station?
You: Certainly. Turn right out of the station. Turn right again at the first comer. Go straight ahead until you see the police station on your right.
Tourist: Thank you very much.
You: You’re welcome.
2. You: May I help you?
Neighbor: Yes. My leg broke. Can you help me to tidy the yard, please?
You: Of course. Now, let me help you.
Neighbor: Thank you. That’s very kind of you.
3. Your friend: Can you help me. please?
You: How can I help you?
Your friend: My bike has a flat tire. Can you help me to fix it?
You: Certainly. I’ll help you.
Your friend: Thanks a lot.
4. You: Do you need any help?
Your aunt: I need some vegetables, but Tm busy cooking meals now. Can you go to the market and buy some for me?
You: No problem. What do you need?
Your aunt: Thank you. That’s very kind of you. I need some carrots, some
salads and...