16. Match situations 1-5 with questions a)-e): 1. Making a request
2. Asking for permission
3. Offering help
4. Offering something
5. Inviting somebody
a) Would you like a coffee?
b) Would you like me to carry your coffee for you?
c) Would you like to come with us for a coffee?
d) Could you get me a cup of coffee from the can-
teen?
e) Can I have some sugar?
Now match situations 6-12 with replies f)-l). You can look back at the ques- tions in the previous part to help you. 6. Agreeing to a request
7. Refusing a request
8. Expressing a preference
9. Accepting an offer of help
10. Accepting a suggestion
f) Actually, I think I’d rather have water if
you don’t mind.
g) Of course, no problem.
h) Actually, I’m really busy at the moment.
i) OK, let’s do that.
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11. Rejecting an offer of help
j) Thanks, I’d really appreciate that.
k) Thanks, but I can manage.
