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Exercise 3. Make up your own dialogues based on those below.
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(i)
A. I’ve come to say good-bye.
B. When are you off?
A. I’m flying home on Sunday.
B. Good-bye then, and have a good journey.
A. Cheerio. Say good-bye to the rest of your family, won’t you?
(ii)
A. I’d like to say good-bye to you all.
B. What time are you going?
A. My train leaves at 7.25.
B. Well, good-bye, and don’t forget to keep in touch.
A. Good-bye, and thanks for everything.
VI. C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S and W I S H E S
1. Discussion
When someone has achieved something, or been fortunate in some way, we say: “ Congratulations (on…)”.
Congratulations on your promotion.
Congratulations on passing your exam.
The answer is “Thank you” or “Thanks” (informal).
"Well done" may also be used about an achievement.
e.g. - I came second in the chess competition.
- Well done!
Seasonal greetings include:
Happy/Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
Happy Easter!
In reply the person greeted may either repeat the greeting or say “Thank you, (and) (the) same to you”.
Note that "congratulate" and "congratulations" are not appropriate here. Note also that there is no English greeting which can be used for any festival (like the Russian “ C праздником”!). The only way of greeting someone on the occasion of a festival not celebrated in Britain (or at least not widely celebrated) is to use the word “wishes”, for example:
(Very) best wishes/ My / Our (very) best wishes - for Women's Day/ May Day/ Victory Day/Constitution Day.
"On" is sometimes used instead of "for", particularly on the day itself (not in advance).
The usual birthday greetings are:
Many happy returns (of the day).
Happy birthday! - more common, especially in informal situations.
“Congratulations” may be used when someone comes of age (now at 18 in Britain) in formal style.
e.g. Congratulations on your coming-of-age.
Otherwise it is practically never used as a birthday greeting nowadays.
The answer to all these is “Thank you”.
For engagements and weddings the following forms are used:
Congratulations.
I wish you every happiness. - very formal (weddings only)
I hope you will be very happy, - semi-formal, informal.
Here again the answer is “Thank you (very much)”.
If we meet someone who has recently married but whose wedding we did not go to, the word “marriage” is used instead. -
Congratulations on your marriage. - formal
I hear you’ve got married. Congratulations. - informal
Now here are some other wishes for various occasions:
Have a good /nice holiday. - to someone going away on holiday.
Note that “holiday” here means “отпуск”.
Reply: Thank you, (I'm sure I/ we shall.)
Have a good / nice weekend. - to one's colleagues before leaving work on Friday evening.
Reply: Thank you / Thanks. (You too.)
Have a good / nice time/ Enjoy yourself. - to someone who is going
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to a party or some entertainment
Reply: Thank you / Thanks. (I’ m sure I shall)
Have a good journey- to someone about to travel somewhere but not usually when he is going on holiday.
Reply: Thank you / Thanks.
Good luck! – to someone about to take an exam, go for an interview, etc.
The best of luck!
The person addressed replies “Thank you” or “ Thanks” and may add “I shall need it.”
All the best. - to someone who is leaving for a long time, or before an examination, interview, etc.
I hope you’ll soon be / feel better. - to someone who is ill.
Note that there is no wish in English corresponding to the Russian “Приятного аппетита”!
Illustrative Dialogues
1. Irene has passed her exams
Kate: How did you get on in your exams?
Irene: I passed.
K: Congratulations! What marks did you get?
I: Three fives and a four. (Three A and a B)?????
K: Well done. Now you can relax and enjoy yourself for a bit.
I: Yes. It’s a big relief.
2. David has passed his driving test
Bob: Hallo. David. You look very pleased with yourself.
David: Well, I've just passed my driving test.
Bob: Congratulations!
David: Thanks.
Bob: I suppose you'll soon be buying a car now.
David: Oh, no. I can't afford one yet. But my father will let me use his sometimes.
3. Bill has won a table-tennis competition
Chris: I hear you won first prize in the table-tennis competition.
Bill: Yes.
Chris: Congratulations!
Bill: Thanks. I never expected to win.
4. Paul has got engaged
Alan: Congratulations on your engagement.
Paul: Thank yon very much.
Alan: When are you planning to get married?
Paul: Some time next year as soon as we can find somewhere to live.
5. It’s Christmas Eve
Margaret: Happy Christmas.
Janice: Thank you. Merry Christmas to you, too.
M: Thanks. Are you doing anything special?
J: No, just staying at home with my family. And you?
M: I’m going over to my brother's for Christmas dinner.
6. Pat is going away for the weekend.
Leslie: Have a nice weekend.
Pat: Thanks, I'm going to stay with some friends in the country. What are you doing this weekend?
L: I'm just going to take things easy.
P: I'm glad to hear that. You need a good rest after such a hard week.
2. Practice Section
Exercise 1. Choose the right answer.
1. When it is someone's birthday you say:
a. Congratulations on your birthday. b. Best wishes.
c. Happy birthday.
2. When someone is getting married you say:
a. Good luck. b. I hops you will be very happy.
c. Many happy returns of the day.
3. When someone is going to a party you say:
a. Enjoy yourself. b. All the best. c. I wish you every happiness.
4. When you see a friend off to Moscow (he is going on business) you say: a. Have a good journey. b. Have a good time. c. Good luck.
Exercise 2.What would you say in the following situations?
1. It's your friend's birthday.
2. Your aunt has just had a baby.
3. Your brother has passed an exam.
4. A colleague’s work has been published.
5. It's New Year's Day.
6. An acquaintance has recently got married.
7. You visit a sick relative.
8. You meet a friend who is going for an interview.
9. A fellow-student has won a sporting competition.
10.Your sister is going to a party with her friends.
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11. It’ s a Women's Day..
12. Your parents are going away on holiday.
Exercise 3. Reply immediately to the following.
1. Congratulations on your promotion.
2. Many happy returns of the day.
3. Good luck (in your exam).
4. Enjoy yourself (at the dance).
5. Have a nice weekend.
6. Merry Christmas.
7. I hope you’ll soon feel better.
8. Happy birthday.
9. Congratulations on winning the contest.
10. Have a good holiday.
Exercise 4. Make up your own dialogues based on those given below.
(i)
A. Merry Christmas!
B. Thank you very much. Same to you!
A. Are you doing anything special?
B. We’re having some friends round. What’re you doing?
A. I expect I’ll stay with my family.
(ii)
A. Happy Easter!
B. Thanks. And you, too!
A. Are you going anywhere?
B. I thought about visiting my sister’s. How about you?
A I’ll probably just stay at home.
VII. R E Q U E S T S
1. Discussion
When we want someone to do something we may use the imperative with “please”.
e.g. Sit down, please.
Please sit down.
“Please” in initial position tends to be more emphatic.
Note that there is.no pause (and no comma) after it. Nor is there a pause before “please” in the first type of sentence, in spite of the comma.
In many situations however the imperative with “please” is not considered polite enough. Then we use one of the following phrases which are listed in order of increasing politeness (formality).
Will you …, (please)?
Would /Could you …, (please)?
Do you think you could...?
Would you mind... ing?
Will / Would you be so kind as to...? - very formal
The choice between the various alternatives given above depends on:
1) how large the request is (and therefore how much trouble or inconvenience it will cause);
e.g. a.Will you pass the salt, please?
b. Would you mind posting this letter for me?
2. how well we know the person we ask. Thus the same request may be formulated with different degrees of politeness.
e.g. a. Open the window, please,
b. Will you open the window?
c. Would you open the window, please?
d. Would you mind opening the window?
e. Would you be so kind as to open the window?
The usual replies are:
(Yes,) certainly. - formal
(Yes,) of course. - semi-formal, informal
All right. - expressing a lesser degree of willingness
OK - very informal (only among friends and relations)
(Yes,) here you are. - when handing someone something he has asked for.
Not at all/ in the least. - in reply to “Would you mind …?”
I'm afraid I can't. – formal, semi-formal
(I'm) sorry, I can't. - semi-formal, informal
No, I can't/ won't. - a point-blank refusal. Abrupt, possibly rude.
Illustrative Examples
1.-Will you help me move the table?
-Yes, of course.
2.-Will you give me a ring tomorrow morning about ten?
-All right.
3. -Could you lend me a pound till Saturday?
-I'm sorry, but I'm rather short of money at the moment.
4. -Could you tell me the way to the station, please?
- Yes. Turn left at the traffic lights and then keep straight on.
5.- Would you fill in this form, please?
- Certainly.
6. – Do you think you could give me a lift?
- Of course. Get in.
7. Would you mind waiting a moment?
- Not at all.
8. – Would you be so kind as to tell me the way?
- Certainly.
2. Practice Section
Exercise 1.Turn the following commands into polite requests.
1. Close the door. – to a fellow-student.
2. Tell me the time. – to a stranger in the street.
3. Fetch my coat. – to a friend.
4. Switch the light on. – a teacher to a student.
5. Sign this form. – to a tourist.
6. Pass the sugar. – to an acquaintance at the party.
7. Put the kettle on. – to a brother.
8. Lend me your pen. – to a teacher.
9.Give me your e-mail. – to a colleague.
10. Wrap the vase carefully. – to a shop-assistant.
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Exercise 2. Reply immediately to the following requests.
1.Will you help me with my translation?
2.Would you mind changing places with me?
3. Could you cut some bread, please?
4. Would you leave your key at the desk when you go out, please?
5.Do you think you could finish a bit earlier than usual today?
6. Will you lend me this book?
7. Would you be so kind as to give this note to Mr. Brent?
8.Would you please pass me the newspaper?
9.Would you mind leaving your dog outside?
10.Could you find out what time the train leaves, please?
If we want someone not to do something, we can say:
Please don't...
e.g. a. Please don’t tell Barbara.
b. Please don't shout.
Would you mind not … ing? - more polite
e.g. Would you mind not talking so loudly?
Try not to …
e.g. Try not to be late.
The reply depends on the circumstances. Here are possible replies to the requests given as examples above.
a.. - Please don't tell Barbara.
-All right. or: -Don’t worry, I won't.
or: -Of course I won't.
b.-Would you mind not talking so loudly?
- I'm sorry. (I didn't realise we were disturbing you.)
c.- Try not to be late.
- I won't. or: I’ll do my best.
Exercise 3. What would you say in the following situations?
1. A fellow-passenger is smoking in a non-smoking compartment.
2. A fellow-student keeps drumming his fingers on the table.
3. A colleague is closing the window, on a very hot day.
4. A friend seems likely to spill tea on the tablecloth.
5. Two people are talking during a concert in front of you.
6. A guest is feeding your dog at the table.
7. Someone is pushing in front of you in a queue..
8. A student is combing his/her hair in class. (You are a teacher.)
9. A man throws a paper bag on the grass in a park.
(You can use the general word “litter” here.)
10. A colleague is using your computer without asking
your permission.
VIII. ASKING PERMISSION (FAVOURS)
1. Discussion
Here are the most common ways of asking permission to do something:
May I...? - formal
Can I …? - semi-formal, informal
Could I ….? - more polite
Could I possibly...? - emphasises that one is asking a favour.
I wonder if I could...?
Do you mind if I...? {+ present simple) - implies that the speaker intends to do what he asks.
e.g. Do you mind if I came a bit later?
Would you mind if...? (+ past subjunctive) - does not imply this.
e.g. Would you mind if I came a bit later?
Is it all right if I / for me to …?
To grant permission the following forms are used:
(Yes,) certainly. - formal
(Yes,) of course. - semi-formal, informal
Go ahead. - informal
If you like. - often implies an element of reluctance
Not at all/ No, that’s all right. – in reply to Do/ Would you mind?
To refuse permission we use:
(No.) I'm afraid-not.
(No,) I'm sorry. You can't.
No, of course not.
I’d rather you didn't. - tactful
Yes, I would mind. - in reply to “Do/Would you mind?” - abrupt, possible rude)
No. It isn't all right. – in reply to “ Is it all right?” - abrupt, possible rude)
Illustrative Examples
1. - May I come in?
-Yes, certainly.
2. - Can we go now?
- Yes, of course.
3. - Could I use your telephone, please?
- Certainly.
4. - Could I possibly borrow your DVD-player?
- No, I'm sorry. You can't. I don't allow other people to use it.
5. - Do you think I could stay the night?
- All right.
6. - I wonder if I could make a suggestion.
- Go ahead.
7. Do you mind if I smoke?
- I'd rather you didn't.
8. -Would you mind if I came a bit earlier?
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- No, not at all.
9. - Is it all right if I bring the book back next time?
-Yes, that’s quite all right.
10. -Is it all right if I leave early today?
- No, it isn't all right.
2. Practice Section
Exercise 1. Ask permission with varying degrees of formality, using one item from each column.
| May I Can I Could I (possibly) I wonder if I could Do you think I could Is it all right if I | ask a question leave work early today use your mobile phone look at your figures leave a message bring my colleague to the party close the window borrow your dictionary pay you for the tickets next week |
Exercise 2. Ask permission to do the following. (The person you ask is given in brackets where necessary):
1) To borrow a friend’s umbrella;
2) To open a window in a train (a fellow-passenger);
3) To speak to Mr. Grainger (export manager of a company you deal with) on the phone;
4) To leave a class earlier (your teacher);
5) To smoke (while visiting your neighbour),
6) To look someone’s newspaper (a stranger);
7) To bring a friend to a party (anther friend);
8) To sit at someone’s table in a restaurant;
9) To give in your translation a day later (your teacher);
10) To try on a suit/ shirt (a shop-assistant).
Exercise 3. Either grant or refuse permission.
(A plus sign indicates that permission should be granted, a minus sign – refused.)
1. May I come in? (+)
2. May I have another cup of tea? (+)
3. Could I borrow this book for a few days? (-)
4. Can I leave now? (+)
5. Would you mind if I came a bit later? (-)
6. Is it all right for me to have a shower? (+)
7. May I take the day off tomorrow? (-)
8. Is it all right if I switch the television on? (+)
9. Do you mind if I smoke? (-)
10. I wonder if I could come to one of your classes. (+)
11. Would you mind if I used your car? (-)
12. Can I borrow your hair-drier? (+)
Exercise 4. Make up your own dialogues based on those given below.
(i)
- Would you mind if I had some time off?
- When exactly?
- Monday and Tuesday of next week.
- I’d like to say yes, but it’s not just possible.
(ii)
- I wonder whether you could put my friend up for a few days?
- Tell me when.
- Next weekend actually.
- Let me think it over, and I‘ll tell you later.
IX. A P O L O G I E S
1.Discussion
The basic form of apology is “I’m sorry”. However, there are several variations which make the apology more or less emphatic.
I am sorry/ I’m very sorry/ I’m so sorry/ - more emphatic
I’m ever so sorry. - less formal
I’m terribly/awfully/dreadfully sorry. - also more emphatic
Sorry. - less emphatic, often casual (only for relatively unimportant things).
These forms are often followed by “for” + gerund or “I” introducing a clause.
e.g. I'm (very/so/terribly) sorry for making such a noise last night/to keep/ have kept you waiting. I'm late.
When the person to whom we want to apologise does not yet know what has happened, we often use “I'm (very/so, etc) sorry but …”
e.g. I'm terribly sorry but I've broken a glass. “I'm afraid”can be used instead of “I'm sorry” in this type of situation.
e.g. I'm afraid I’ve broken a glass.
“I'm afraid” means “unfortunately” here and functions as an apology.
“I'm sorry” may also be used to apologise in advance for causing trouble.
e.g. a. I'm sorry to trouble you but could you come to the information desk? There's an urgent call for you.
b. I'm sorry to bother you but these letters have to be signed.
“Excuse me (for...)” is an alternative here.
e.g. Excuse me for troubling you but...
However, “excuse me” alone (or with “please”) is usually either a way of indicating politely that you want to pass, at the same time apologising for any inconvenience you may cause, or a way of attracting the attention of a person whose name you do not know.
In formal apologies the verb “apologise” may be used.
I apologise for... (the delay/ not letting you know earlier.)
e.g. I apologise for
I must/do apologise far...- “Must” is not stressed here. “I must
apologise” is hardly more emphatic than simply “I apologise”. “Do”,however, is stressed and makes the apology more emphatic.
e.g. I must/do apologise for ringing you so late but I have an urgent matter to discuss with you.
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“I beg your pardon”is also formal. It is rarely used nowadays, except as an apology for not hearing something (and thus as a request for repetition). Even here, however, the forms given below are much more common.
Pardon - an abbreviated form of “I beg your pardon”. This is often
used in Britain but tends to be avoided by educated people, who
generally prefer “Sorry” or one of the forms given under REQUESTS
Sorry. - the most common form among educated people nowadays.
Pronounced with a high rise. If a specific request or explanation
follows, “I’m sorry” may be used.
e.g. a (I’m) sorry. Would you say that again?
b. (I'm) sorry but I didn't quite catch your name.
Here are some possible replies to apologies:
That’s/ It’s all right.
That's/it's quite all right. - more formal
That’s/ It’s OK. – informal, casual
Don’t worry.
Never mind.
That/ It doesn't matter.
In certain situations a less reassuring reaction may be appropriate.
Oh, you are,,, are you? - in reply to ‘I'm sorry’.
e.g. -I”m very sorry.
-Oh, you are, are you? You don’t look it.
You have, have you? - in reply to “I'm sorry (but) I’ve…"
e.g. - I'm terribly sorry but I've burnt a hole in the carpet.
-You have, have you?
Being sorry won't help.
You should be more careful.
Polite replies to apologies for causing trouble include:
No trouble at all.
That's quite all right.
I'm glad I was able to help you.
Illustrative Examples
1. -I'm sorry I'm late, I had to wait ages for a bus.
-That's all right. We haven't started yet.
2. -I'm terribly sorry, I've forgotten to bring the book I promised you.
- Don't worry. I've got another one to read.
3. -You've torn the cover of this book.
-Have I really? I am sorry.
-You should be more careful.
-Yes. I'm ever so sorry. I'll take it home and mend it.
4 - I'm awfully sorry but I've broken a cup.
-Never mind. I never did like those cups anyway.
5. - I/ do apologise for not letting you know before. I couldn't get through to you on the phone.
- It's quite all right.
6.-I'm so sorry to cause you all this trouble.
- No trouble at all.
7. -There's a good play on television tonight.
- Sorry.
-I said there’s a good play on television tonight.
-Oh, is there? What time?
8. - Excuse me. That's my seat.
- Oh, is it? Sorry. or: - I (do) beg your pardon.
(emphatic, very formal)
9. -I'm sorry for losing my temper last night.
-You are, are you? Well, I wish you'd learn to control yourself. You completely ruined my evening.
10. - Oh dear. I've spilt tea on the tablecloth. I'm 'ever so sorry.
- It doesn't matter. The cloth needed washing anyway.
2. Practice Section
Exercise 1. Choose the best answer.
1. After wrecking your brother’s car you say to him:
a. Sorry, Jack. b. I hope you don’t mind, Jack. I've run the car
into a wall. c. I'm terribly sorry, Jack. I'm afraid I’ve damaged your car.
2. When you want to get to the front of the bus, past some standing passengers, you say:
a. Sorry. b. I beg your pardon. c. Excuse me.
3. When you tread on someone's toe, you say:
a. I must apologise for treading on your toe. b. I'm so sorry c. I beg your pardon.
4. If a senior colleague apologises for keeping you waiting, you say:
a. That's OK. b. That's quite all right. c. Don’t mention it.
5. If you have not heard what someone said, you say:
a. Sorry. b. Excuse me. c. Repeat it, please.
6. If you have to interrupt someone in his work because you need his help or advice, you begin by saying:
a.. I beg your pardon. B. I'm sorry to trouble you. c. May I interrupt you?
Exercise 2. Make up sentences, using one item from each column.
| I’m | very ever so terribly awfully dreadfully | sorry | but | I’ve lost the key. I can’t remember the name. I overslept this morning. I’ve eaten all the cake. I’ve lost the book you lent me. I’ve burnt the potatoes. I haven’t done the translation. I’ve spilt coffee on the tablecloth. I forgot to water the plants. |
Exercise 3. What would you say in the following situations? (Address your apology to another student who then replies.)
1. You've broken a vase while visiting your aunt.
2. You are late for a class.
3. You forgot to ring a friend last night.
4. You didn't hear what your neighbour said.
5. You lost an umbrella which your sister lent you.
6. You accidentally knock someone's arm in a shop.
7. You want to pass someone to get to your seat in the cinema.
8. A librarian has spent some time helping you to find
a book the author of which you could not remember.
9. You have spilt coffee on a friend's suit.
10. You made a noise coming in late last night (and woke your parents up).
11.You let the shop door swing back in someone's face.
12. You leave your guests alone for some time (to finish getting the supper ready).
Exercise 4. Reply to the following apologies, avoiding repetition as far as possible.
1. I’m sorry.
2. So sorry.
3. I do apologise for keeping you waiting.
4. I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch your name.
5. I'm sorry to disturb you.
6. Do excuse me for looking so untidy.
7. I'm sorry I’m late.
10. I must apologise for our secretary’s rudeness.
Exercise 5. Make up your own dialogues based on those given below.
(i)
A. I’m awfully sorry, but I’ve broken a plate.
B. Oh, don’t worry about that.
A. I’m so sorry. Tell me where you bought it so I can get you another.
B. No, certainly not. I never did like it anyway.
(ii)
A. I’m afraid I’ve spilt coffee over the table-cloth.
B. Oh, never mind.
A. I’m terribly sorry. Won’t you let me pay for it?
B. No. I won’t hear of it.
X. S UGGESTI 0 N S
1. Discussion
When we want to suggest something in which we are to participate ourselves, we use one of the following forms:
Let's...
Why don't we …?
Why not,..?
What/How about... ing?
We could/might... - tentative
I suppose we could/might... - more tentative
I suggest (that) … - a firmer suggestion, and more formal
I propose (that)... - even stronger and more formal. Used mainly at meetings, official discussions, etc.
If we agree to a suggestion, we say:
Yes, let's (do that).
That's a (vera) good idea.
Good idea. - less formal
That/ it might be interesting.
OK. - informal, casual
All right. - willing but not enthusiastic
I don’t mind/ We might as well (do that). - rather indifferent
If we disagree, our reply depends to a greater extent on the situation. Here are some commonly-used phrases:
I don't like… - only among friends (too abrupt for other situations)
e.g. - Let's go to the Picasso exhibition.
-I don't like modern art.
I’m not very keen on/ fond of… - more tactful
e.g. I'm not very keen on modern art.
I don't feel like it (at the moment / just now).
I'm too tired.
I'm feeling rather tired (today / at. the moment). - less abrupt
We haven't got time.
Have we got time?
There's no point.
I'd rather…
e.g. - Let's go on the bus.
- I'd rather walk, if you don't mind. I need some fresh air.
I'd rather not.
e.g. - Why don't we call in and see Diana?
-I'd rather not. She'll keep us talking for hours.
Let’ s not bother.
Don't let's bother.
Illustrative Dialogues
Note: The style of all these dialogues is informal- semi-formal.
1. Deciding what to do in the evening
A: What shall we do tonight?
B: Why don't we go to the cinema? There's a new Italian film on at the Odeon.
A: I don't feel like seeing a film.
B: Well, how about asking Martin and Jenny round for supper? If they're free, of course.
A: That's a good idea. We haven't seen them for ages.
But what can we give them for supper?
B: We could open a tin of meat. And make a salad.
A: OK, I'll go and give them a ring.
2. Deciding where to spend one's holiday
A: Where shall we go for our holiday this year?
B: Why not go to the south coast as usual?
A: I'd rather go somewhere different this year. Besides, the south coast is always so crowded in the summer.
B: Have you got any definite ideas?
A: I thought we might go to the Lake District for a change.
B: But the Lake District's almost as crowded as the south coast.in the holiday season. What about Wales? We could try and rent a cottage somewhere quiet.
A: Yes, let's do that. The scenery there is really beautiful.
3. Choosing a birthday present
A: What shall we give Carol for her birthday?
B: What about a CD? She enjoys listening to music.
A: That's a bit risky. We might buy something she's already got.
B: Well, what do you suggest then?
A: Er... I know. Let's give her an alarm clock. I heard her say she needed a new one.
B: That's not a very exciting present.
A: Perhaps not, but at least it's useful. Have you got a better idea?
B: Er…No. I can't think of anything else at the moment. All right. Let's get her an alarm clock.
4. Going for a cup of coffee
A: Let's go and have a cup of coffee.
B: Have we got time?
A; Yes, I think so. We could go to that new place in George Street. They serve you very quickly.
B: Wouldn't it be better to go somewhere nearer? It's nearly eleven o'clock and the meeting starts at half past.
A: Where do you suggest?
B: Well, there's a coffee bar just round the corner.
A: We might as well go there then.
Exercise 1. Make up suggestions, using one item from each column.
| Let’s Why don’t we Why not We could | go | to | the cinema the Constable exhibition the beach the park the pub | ||||
| What How | about | going | for | a walk in the woods a drive in the country a swim in the river a picnic in the park | |||
Exercise 2. Suggest the following to one of your fellow-students, who then replies.
1) taking a taxi; 6) eating out;
2) having a rest; 7) buying a magazine;
3) going out; 8) making pancakes;
4) going to the zoo; 9) watching a video;
5)going skating; 10) going to the party.
Exercise 3. Make suggestions in reply to the following questions.
1. What shall we do a. tonight? b. at the weekend?
2. What shall we get X. (name a fellow-student) for his/her birthday?
3. Where shall we go for our summer holiday this year?
4. What shall we have for dinner?
5. When shall we clean the flat?
Exercise 4. One student suggests having a party and then asks for suggestions about:
-when to have it; -what food to serve;
-where to have it; -what kind of music to have;
-who to invite; -who shall be responsible for what. The others make suggestions.
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