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Function Unit 2 BAC

The document provides examples of ways to make requests, accept requests, and decline requests. It then provides examples of phrases to express lack of understanding and ask for clarification. It asks the reader to respond to sample situations using these communication techniques: 1. For the first situation, expressing agreement that exercising regularly keeps you fit and healthy. 2. For the second situation, expressing disagreement with the statement that tutors should do homework for their students. 3. For the third situation, indicating whether you agree or disagree with some new married couples preferring to live with parents after marriage, and why.

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Function Unit 2 BAC

The document provides examples of ways to make requests, accept requests, and decline requests. It then provides examples of phrases to express lack of understanding and ask for clarification. It asks the reader to respond to sample situations using these communication techniques: 1. For the first situation, expressing agreement that exercising regularly keeps you fit and healthy. 2. For the second situation, expressing disagreement with the statement that tutors should do homework for their students. 3. For the third situation, indicating whether you agree or disagree with some new married couples preferring to live with parents after marriage, and why.

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What would you say in the following situations?

1. Exercising regularly keeps you t and healthy.


You: (express agreement)
2. Tutors should do the homework to their students.
You: (express disagreement)
3. Some new married couples prefer to live with their parents after marriage.
You: (Do you agree or disagree and why)

3 Making a request

Making a request Accepting the request Declining the request / refusing

– Can you..........................., please? – Yes, I can. – Sorry, I can’t.


– Could you please,........................? – Of course. – I am afraid, not.
– Will you........................................? – Yes, sure. – I am sorry, no.
– Would you.....................................? – With pleasure. – I wish I could but...........
– Would you mind + v+ ing – Not at all. – Yes, I mind.

You need some money to pay the rent. Ask your friend, Manuel, to lend you some.
• Manuel, could you lend me some money, please? I need to pay the rent.
• Manuel, would you mind lending me some money? I need to pay the rent.

What would you say in the following situations?


1. Ask your teacher to clarify more the meaning of a word.
You: (make a request)
2. Could you switch on the TV, please?
You: (accept the request)
3. Can you help me carry this baggage to the train station, please?
Mark: (decline and give a reason)

4 Lack of understanding & asking for clari cation

Lack of understanding Asking for clari cation

– I beg your pardon. – Could you repeat, please?


– I don’t understand. – What do you mean by “.........”?
– I am not quite sure I follow you. – Could you be more speci c?
– I am sorry. I didn’t hear what you said. – Could you possibly explain more?
– I didn’t get your point. – Would you elaborate on that, please?
• Interviewer: I am afraid we accept only polyglots in our hotel.
• Interviewee: I beg your pardon. What do you mean by a “polyglot”?
• Interviewer: I mean we just accept those who speak many languages.
What would you say in the following situations?
1. The doctor: If you want to keep t, you need to exercise regularly and eat healthy food.
You: (express lack of understanding)
2. The police o cer: Sorry, Sir, your driving license expired a couple of days ago.
You: (express lack of understanding and ask for clari cation)

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