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Inventories<br />

2 Requests<br />

Would you like a cup of tea? That’s very kind of you.<br />

Yes, please.<br />

<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>telc</strong> English A2·B1<br />

No, thanks.<br />

Can I get you glass of wine? Well, I’d love a …<br />

Let me get you another cup of coffee. (No,) I’m fine, thanks.<br />

Would you like to go to the cinema with me? Yes, I’d love to.<br />

Are you sure you don’t want to come? That’s very kind of you, but …<br />

I’m afraid I can’t.<br />

a) Requesting someone to do something and reacting to requests<br />

Excuse me, can you help me? Yes, what is it?<br />

Excuse me, I’m looking for the library. It’s just behind this building.<br />

Could you tell me the way to supermarket? Sure, first you need to …<br />

Excuse me, but is this Cherry Street? No, I’m afraid not. This is Elm Street.<br />

(Agreeing to a request)<br />

Chris, could you do me a big favour? Yes, sure. What is it?<br />

Do you have a stamp, by any chance? Of course. Here you are.<br />

Would you mind opening the door, please? No, not at all.<br />

Could you give him a message? I’d be happy to.<br />

Can you pass me the sugar, please? Here you are.<br />

Do you think you could help me with my bag? Certainly.<br />

Would it be possible for you to call back later? Right, that’s fine.<br />

I’d like to go home now, if possible. OK, go ahead.<br />

I’d like you to type this up for me, please. Yes, of course.<br />

(Declining a request) No way!<br />

Sorry, I’m afraid I can’t.<br />

Forget it!<br />

I’m sorry, that’s out of the question.<br />

Sorry, but the answer’s no.<br />

No, I’m sorry, I haven’t got any time.<br />

b) Requests and responses in a service encounter<br />

I’ll have the chicken and chips, please. Certainly, sir.<br />

Can I have cheese on it? Yes, of course.<br />

Could you send this letter first class, please? OK, will do.<br />

I’d like a cab for 2.30 p. m., please. We can arrange that for you.<br />

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