66.1 Correct six more mistakes in the dialogue.

A: Do you like to go out this evening? Would

B: I’m afraid but I haven’t got any money.

A: That’s OK. I’ll pay. How about go to see a film?

B: No, I think I’d rather to stay in. I have to do some homework.

A: Why you don’t do your homework this afternoon?

B: I’m busy this afternoon.

A: Well, we could to go tomorrow.

B: Yeah, it’s a great idea.

66.2 Match 1-6 with a-f.

1 Could you close the door? [ c ]

2 May I close the window? [ ]

3 We could go to the cinema. [ ]

4 Yeah, great idea. [ ]

5 I wonder if you could close the door? [ ]

6 I don’t fancy that. [ ]

a a suggestion

b a negative reply

c a request

d asking for permission

e a positive reply

f a polite request

66.3 Complete the dialogues with one word. Contractions (e.g. don’t) count as one word.

1 A: What would you like to do this weekend?

B: I don’t ______________. You decide.

2 A: Could you ______________ open that window? It’s very hot in here.

B: Yes, of ______________.

3 A: I was ______________ if you could give me a lift to Luke’s this evening.

B: Sure, no ______________.

4 A: What do you ______________ doing this evening?

B: I don’t ______________. Any ideas?

A: Why ______________ we go to the cinema? We haven’t been for ages.

B: Yeah, that’s a great ______________.

5 A: Do you ______________ if I use your phone?

B: No, go ______________.

6 A: OK. Where ______________ we go on Saturday?

B: How ______________ going to the beach if the weather’s nice?

A: Yeah. Or we ______________ try that new sports centre just outside town.

B: Mmm. I think I’d ______________ go to the beach.

A: Yes, OK, if you ______________.

66.4 Reply to the questions. Try to give a different answer each time.

1 Could I borrow your pen for a minute? Yes, sure.

2 Could you possibly post a letter for me? _____________________________________________

3 I was wondering if you’ve got a suitcase you could lend me? _____________________________________________

4 Do you mind if I take this chair? _____________________________________________

5 I’ve got some tickets for a concert. Do you fancy going? _____________________________________________

6 How about going to a football match at the weekend? _____________________________________________

7 Why don’t we meet this afternoon and practise our English? _____________________________________________