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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the short passage then answer the questions being asked.
Anna
Melly
That's right. Do you have anything interesting in mind?
Anna
Yes, how about a picnic?
Melly
That's a good idea. Where?
Anna
How about Yoyogi Park?
Melly
Alright. But first, I must get my mother's permission.
Anna
Right, I must do the same.
Melly talked to her mother after Anna went back home.
Anna
Mom, Melly and I are planning to go on a picnic next Friday. Can I go?
Mom
Where will you be going?
Anna
To Yoyogi park. We want to relieve our minds from the stress at school.
Mom
All right. You can go, but could you possibly come home before the sun sets?
Anna
Of course, mom. I'll be home before 5:00 pm. Would you mind if we borrow your car?
Mom
No. I don't. You can use it but only if you fill up the tank after using it.
QUESTIONS
1. What activity did Anna have in mind and where does she plan to do it?
2. What condition did Anna's mom give when she allowed her to go to the picnic?
3. Were they allowed to use the car?
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Offers
1. Use I'll / We'll to offer to do something for someone NOT shall/will
Example
If you come up against difficulties, let me know and I'll help out.
Thank you so much.
2. Use Shall I / we..? or Can I / we...? for a more polite offer.
Example
Shall I direct the letter to his business address or to his home address?
His business address, please.
3. Other ways of making offers are: Would you like..?, Do you need..?, Do you fancy...?
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Would you like a cup of coffee?
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Do you need help with the report?
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Do you fancy watching a movie tonight?
Example:
Suggestions
1. Use the modal verbs could, might or Shall we..? to suggest an idea for you or other people to do.
Example
Shall we broach another cask of wine?
Sure.
2. Other ways of making suggestions are: Let's..., Why don't we...?, How about + verb + -ing?
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Let's reason the matter out instead of quarreling.
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Why don't we screw a handle on the door?
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How about putting the sofa closer to the window?
Example:
Promises
1. Use I / We will or I'll / We'll to make promises.
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I will always be with you in spirit.
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We will never barter away principles.
Example:
2. In British English, shall is sometimes used after we and I
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I shall overlook your disobedience this time.
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If you are rude to me, I shall retaliate with equal rudeness.
Example:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
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You're driving and you see a friend walking along the road. You stop and say:
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You're making a cold drink for your friend. Perhaps he wants ice. You ask:
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You and your coworkers are planning to eat out for dinner but you don't know where to go. You say:
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You have an extra ticket for a concert. Maybe your friend will come. You ask:
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You answer the phone. The caller wants to speak to Lisa but she's not in the office. You say:
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Your new coworker is looking for a real estate agent who can help her find a new house. Your brother happens to be a real estate agent. You say:
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You have been stressed out lately so you want to do something relaxing with your friend. You ask.
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Your best friend's wedding will be next month. She wants you to be there. You say:
Melly, I find life boring these days. Why don't we do something next week?