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A. Warming‐Up
A picture by Hoho
1. What does the woman want to do to the old man?
2. In what condition do we usually offer helps to our guest?
3. Why do we need to offer helps to our guest?
4. What do we usually do if someone offers helps to us?
1 Work in a group of four. Answer the questions below based on the picture above
Oh…these suitcases
are very heavy
May I help you?
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Work in pair. Practice these dialogues below.
Then, identify expressions of offering helps by underlining the expressions
B. Practice
Conversation 1
Josh knocks Ranto’s bedroom at 10 pm.
Mr. Josh : Sorry for disturbing your sleep.
Ranto :
It doesn’t matter. What can I do for you, sir? Mr.
Josh : I feel very cold tonight. I need one more blanket. Do you still have any
blanket for me? Ranto
: Yes. Fortunately, I still have one more blanket, but the blanket is
very old. What do you think?
Mr. Josh : Let me see the blanket first.
After taking the blanket.
Ranto :
Here it is. Mr.
Josh : It’s a fine blanket. I will use it. Thanks. Ranto
: You’re welcome. Do you need anything else?
Mr. Josh : No. Thanks. I only need this blanket.
Offering helps
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2 Work in a group of four. Mention some expressions of offering helps that you have known
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Conversation 2
Nita greets Sue at her room and offers some helps.
Nita :
Good morning, Sue. Sue
: Good morning, Nita.
Nita :
Are you looking for something? Sue
: Yes, I am.
Nita :
Do you need any help, Sue? Sue
: Yes. Do you have any soap? I forgot to bring any soap.
Nita :
Soap? OK. Please, wait for a second. After
taking the soap Nita
: Here you are.
Sue :
Thanks. Nita
: Should I get a tube of toothpaste for you?
Sue :
No. Thanks.
C. Language Focus