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1. ____________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________
Adapted from Informational English
C. Language Focus
Expressions
How can you ask someone to do something for you in English without sounding rude? Here are some of the ways that you can give orders
and instructions.
1. Use the imperative form We use the imperative form to give orders, warnings and advice:
Informal: -Be quiet
-Take care -Listen to me carefully
Formal: -Lets go now.
-Please listen to what Im saying.
2. Use a modal -Could: Could you make me some tea?
-Can: Can you come here please? -Will: Will you shut the door please?
-Would: Would you wait here until the doctor is ready for you? -Should: You should help her
3. Use an introductory phrase to soften the order -Would you mind possibly… v + ing
Would you mind possibly moving your car? Its parked right in front of
mine. -I was hoping you c
I was hoping you co -Do you think you c
Do you think you c -If you have a coupl
If you have a cou -Id like you to…
Id like you to file -I want you to…
I want you to fini
4. Use sequencing -Firstly, make sure
-Secondly, open th -Then, carefully pu
D. Listening for
Please listen to t below
1. What is the pu A. business
B. pleasure C. business an
2. Where will th A. at a friend
B. at a hotel C. at a univers
3. About how lon A. one or two
B. three or fo C. more than f
4. What things a A. clothing, co
u could … infinitive without to u could spare me a few minutes this morn
u could … infinitive without to u could do this photocopying for me?
ouple of minutes spare… couple of minutes spare, the office needs
file this correspondence for me. inish this by tomorrow.
cing words
re the appliance is disconnected. the back with a screwdriver.
pull out the two black cables….
for Meaning
o the conversation carefully and answer
purpose of the womans visit?
and pleasure the woman stay during her trip?
nds home ersity dormitory
long will the woman be in the country? wo days
four days n four days
s are in the womans luggage? , computer, and books
Taken from Inform
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