7.5 Making offers
Presentation
Look at the pictures below. What offers do you think the people are making?
Practice
You have a guest for the weekend. You want to be a good host, so instead of waiting for him to ask for things, you guess what he wants and make offers. What do you say if:
1. he looks thirsty ? 2. it’s time for the news, and he’s looking at the radio? 3. he looks hot? 4. he’s left his suitcase at the station ? 5. he looks bored? |
6. he hasn’t seen much of your town? 7. he’s hot and tired after his journey ? 8. he doesn’t know how to operate the record-player? 9. he’s leaving, and it’s a long way to the station? |
7.6 Reporting offers
Presentation
You will hear a conversation between Henry and Tony. Listen to the tape and answer the questions.
Who are Henry and Tony, and where do you think they are ?
Why isn’t Tony happy ?
How does Henry help ?
What does Tony decide to do ?
What does Henry promise to do, and why ?
What do you think Henry really intends to do?
During the conversation, Henry makes three offers. Report them, using the expressions below.
a) He offers... b) He offers to ... c) He offers to let...
Practice
Here are some things that someone said to you. Report each one, beginning ‘She offered ...
1. Would you like a sandwich ? 2. You can drive if you like. 3. Shall I carry it for you ? 4. Would you like me to help you ? 5. Would you like to sit down ? |
6. I’ve finished. Do you want to read it? 7. Would you like the day off tomorrow ? 8. I’ll deliver it if you like. 9. Would you like to work for us? 10. I’ve got lots of money, if you’re short. |
Writing
Decide exactly what happened after Tony left the office. Imagine you are either Henry or Tony. Tell a friend what happened during the conversation and afterwards.
7.7 Problems Free practice
Work in threes.
Student A: Tell В that he/she has a problem.
Student В: Try to ask for help before С offers to help you.
Student C: Try to offer to help В before he/she asks for help.
Examples A: You’ve got a headache.
В tries to say: ‘Could you get me an aspirin?’ before С says: ‘Would you like an aspirin ?’
A: Your car’s broken down.
В tries to say: ‘Would you mind if I used your car ?’ before С says: ‘I’ll lend you my car if you like.’