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Speaking

A. Engage yourself

1. Read the following expressions. In which situation do you use them?
Group A Group B
Of course. You can ..... but you mustn’t .....
Yes, certainly you can. Don’t let them .....

By all means. Sorry, I’m afraid .....

Yes, that’s ¿ne. I’m afraid you can’t .....
Please you don’t hesitate to ..... I’m afraid not.

Sure. I’m afraid I can’t let you .....
OK/Fine/All right if ..... I can’t possibly .....
That’s OK/That’s ¿ ne.
That’s all right.

Let her sit here.
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2. Go through the expressions above again, and point out the difference
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between Group A and Group B.

B. Time for speaking
1. Work in a pair. Study the following situations, and play the role of the
people in the conversations below.
Situation one: Two strangers are sitting next to each other on a bus.

Boy: Excuse me, I’m feeling cold. Is it OK if I close the
window?
Girl: Fine with me. I’m cold too.
Boy: Thanks.
Situation two: Kapil has just ¿ nished signing a paper. Anupam needs to
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borrow pen.
Anupam: Excuse me, could I borrow your pen?
Kapil: Yes, certainly you can.
Situation three: Furba is driving Ajit back to his house. He’s going to stay
in his house for a while. Therefore, he wants to park his
car.
Furba: Is it all right if I park inside your compound?

Ajit: It’s OK if there is a room.
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