Unit 14 Vocabulary & Functions: Requests & Offers
English Grade 8 (Super Goal 2) · Unit 14: Could You Do Me a Favor? · Lesson 14-1 · Term 2
Also known as: Requests and offers
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Lesson idea
Making and responding to requests, offering help, and telephone language at a family gathering.
Key points
- Requests: Can/Could/Will/Would you…? → Sure. / Certainly. / Of course. / No problem. Refuse: Sorry, I can't. / Not now. I'm busy.
- Offers: I'll… / Let me… → Thank you. / You're very kind. Refuse: No, that's all right. / Don't worry.
- Telephone: Hello. This is… / May I speak to…? / Can I take a message? / Did you try his cell phone? / He doesn't answer.
- borrow = take something for a time; lend = give something for a time. Will you do me a favor? = Will you help me with something? I have no idea. = I don't know.
Vocabulary
favor
gathering
graduation
lower (your voice)
borrow
lend
snacks
napkins
message
Lesson questions (14)
- "Could you take a photo of us?" – "____"
Answer: Certainly. - "Let me carry that for you." – "____" (refusing politely)
Answer: No, that's all right. Thank you. - Which sentence is an OFFER?
Answer: I'll get some napkins. - Which sentence is a REQUEST?
Answer: Would you get me some more coffee? - "Can I ____ your cell phone? I need to make a quick call."
Answer: borrow - "Will you ____ me your camera?"
Answer: lend - "Could you ____ your voice?" (speak more quietly)
Answer: lower - Why does everyone want the young man to say something?
Answer: It's his graduation. - What does the girl ask Sarah to bring from the kitchen?
Answer: some snacks - On the phone: "May I speak to Ali?" – "He's not here. ____"
Answer: Can I take a message? - A: "____ Can you carry these bags to the car?" B: "Sure!"
Answer: Will you do me a favor? - A: "Where's the remote control?" B: "____ Ask Mom."
Answer: I have no idea. - Why does Ali want Sultan to say he isn't home?
Answer: Fahd always wants help with his homework. - What is Fahd calling about?
Answer: He got free tickets for the football game tonight.
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Questions about this lesson
How do we make a polite request?
We say Could you take a photo of us? or Would you pass me the salt?
How do we agree to a request?
We say Certainly. or Sure. or Of course.
How do we offer help?
We say I'll carry it. or Let me help you. or Can I help you?
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