Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a review of Grammar - Can, Could, & May.
Part One
Work with a partner. Together, try to guess the missing words. Listen to check your answers:
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Peter: Peter, could you do me a favor?
Jack: Sure, what is it Jack?
Peter: Could you open the window? It's so hot in here.
Jack: Of course.
A: Peter, ______ you ______ me a favour?
B: Sure, what is it, Jack?
A: ______ you ______ the window? It's so hot in here.
B: Of course.
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Person 1: Should we take the bus?
Person 2: No, I think we should take a taxi. We don't have much time.
Person 1: Okay, let's go.
A: ______ we take the bus?
B: No, I ______ we should take a taxi. We don't have much time.
A: Okay. Let's go.
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Person 1: Hi there, what can I get for you?
Person 2: Hi, could I have a small coffee please?
Person 1: Sure, would you like anything to eat?
Person 2: Hmm, okay, a banana please.
Person 1: Sure, $4.25 please.
A: Hi there. ______ can I get for you?
B: Hi. ______ I have a small coffee, please?
A: Sure. Would you like anything to ______?
B: Hmmm. Okay, a banana, please.
A: Sure. $4.25, please.
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Person 1: Hi there. Could I make an appointment to see Dr. Wilson, please?
Person 2: Dr. Wilson? Sure. Is Wednesday okay for you?
Person 1: No, I can't come on Wednesday. I'm going to be pretty busy. May I come on Thursday?
Person 2: Sure. Is 1 o'clock okay?
Person 1: Yes, thank you.
A: Hi there. ______ I make an ______ to see Dr. Wilson, please?
B: Dr. Wilson? Sure. Is Wednesday okay for you?
A: No, I ______ come on Wednesday. I'm going to be pretty busy. May I ______ on Thursday?
B: Sure. Is one o'clock okay?
A: Yes, thank you.
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Person 1: Michelle, can you speak Chinese?
Person 2: No, I can't, but I want to learn. Can you?
Person 1: Not really. I studied it at school last year. It was pretty difficult.
A: Michelle, ______ you speak Chinese?
B: No, I can't, but I want to learn. Can you?
A: Not really. I ______ it at school last year. It was pretty difficult.
Part Two
With your partner, practice the conversations. Try to memorize the words.