Complete the table by writing one of these words in each space 1-6.
interest │surprise│ no surprise│ pleasure│ agreement│ sympathy
Write a response to these comments. Use ideas from section B and your own ideas.
Comment
Response
1.
I saw Irina yesterday.
2.
I'm thinking about going to Brazil for my
holidays.
3.
I was waiting all morning for the repair
man.
4.
I went to see that new film last night.
Work with a new partner.
Student A
Tell a story about something that happened to you recently.
Student B
Show interest.
7.
REQUESTS
WARM-UP
1)
Look at the questions and try to explain the difference between the first and second
sentences
2)
Do you see any special grammar points with indirect questions?
Can you call me a taxi?
Do you think you could call me a taxi?
How old are you?
I wonder if I could ask how old you are?
Does she still work here ?
I'd be grateful if you could tell me if she still works
here.
3)
Formulate the rule for indirect questions.
With indirect questions the introductory phrase makes the question, so the rest of the
sentence is like a normal statement with subject _____ verb and no auxiliary ‘_____’.
GRAMMAR
Use these beginnings to make indirect questions for situations 1-6 below. Write your
questions.
Making a request (to someone else)
Asking for permission (for yourself)
Could you possibly ...?
I wonder if I could ...?
Do you think you could ...?
Is it all right if we ...?
I'd be grateful if you could ...
I wonder if it might be possible to ...?
1. Asking a policeman for directions
2. Customer speaking to supplier
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