1. Modul 4 Unit 4May 1? Conversation in context Listening In the office
Paul
have you got a pen?
Terry yes.
Paul can I borrow it , please?
Terry certainly.
Paul
and could I use your ruler for a few minutes , please?
Terry sure, help yourself.
Mrs Jones visits her neighbour
Mrs jones
oh hello, Mrs thomas. Could I use your telephone for a minute?
Mrs Thomas All right.
Mrs Jones
Thank you. And is that this morning’s paper?
Mrs Thomas Yes it is.
Mrs jones
May I borrow it?
Mrs Thomas Sorry, I haven’t finished reasing it yet.
Mrs Jones
Oh, I see. It doesn’t matter then.
Paul ask ted for a ride in his car
Paul
Ted
Are you going downtown?
Yes I’m
Can I come with you ?
Of course . where do you want to go?
To Forest road.
All right.
Ways to say it
Granting a request(1)
A May I borrow your pen, please?
Could
B Sure.
Certainly.
All right.
Of course.
Declining a request(1)
A Can I use Your typewriter?
Borrow
B sorry. I’m using it at the moment.
A Oh, never mind then.
Oh, it doesn’t matter then.
Oh, I see.
Conversation in context
Listening
Borrowing a calculator
Jenny Do you mind if I use your calculator?
Norma Sorry. I’m using it.
Jenny Never mind then.

2. Ways to say it
Granting a favour
A Could you (possibly) do me a favour?
Would you be able to
Can I ask you to
B Certainly.
Sure. What is it?
Of course.
A Would you give this to Mr. Wilson?
Could you give me a ride to town?
B Sure.
Okay.
A Thanks a lot.
B You’re welcome.
It’s no trouble.
Not at all.
Conversation in context
Listening
Moira make a request
Moira Oh, Jean, are you going to the post office?
Jean Yes, I am.
Moira
Would you mind posting these letters for me?
Jean Not at all.
Moira Thanks so much.
Mrs. Castle asks Terry not to do something
Mrs. Castle Terry!
Terry Yes, mum.
Mrs. Castle Would you mind not playing your radio so loud. I’m trying to write a
letter.
Terry Oh, sorry. I’ll turn it down.
Ways to say it
Requesting politely
Politely asking someone to do something
1. A Would you mind posting these letters?
helping me with this?
B Not at all.
Of course not.
All right.
Politely asking someone not to do something
2. A Would you mind not opening the window?
playing the radio so loud?
B Oh, all right.

3. (c) Buy you a copy of the Penguin Book of British Poetry.
Understanding
1. The following cables were sent as replies to the letters above. Who were they
sent to?
1. Information requested sent today.
2. Expecting you June 17th.
3. Your reservation confirmed at $35.
4. Samples and price list mailed today.
2. A sentence was left out of each of the above letters. Read the sentences below
and decide (a) which letter they belong to, and (b) where they belong in the
letter.
1. I am sure they would be popular with our guests.
2. I’m sure our latest colour television sets will interest you.
3. Can it be washed in a washing-machine?
4. Do you accept payment by American Express Credit Card?
3. Match these words as they are used in the letters with their meanings.
1. Sample a. Fit and right for
2. Details b. The most recent type or example
3. Confirm
c. For one person only
4. Suitable d. Manufactured goods
5. Latest e. Cloth
6. Rates f. A small part which represents the whole
7. Single g. Facts about something
8. Products h. Prices charged for something.
9. Material i. To make certain