PP + PR Unit 1 Use of English

1 X: Thanks a lot for ironing my shirt.

Y: _____

• A No problem. It’s my fault.

• You can wear mine if you like.

• Don’t mention it

X: I didn’t mean to be impolite. I apologise.

Y: _____

• It’s OK. Don’t worry about that.

• I’m all right, but thanks for asking.

• With pleasure.

X: Do you think I should post this photo on my profile?

Y: _____

• You’d better do the same.

• If I were you, I wouldn’t.

• Thanks for the advice.

X: _____

Y: Of course. What is it?

X: Would you get me some toothpaste at the shop?

• Can you do me a favour?

• Do you want me to do something?

• How can I help?

X: Oh, you’re going to clean out your wardrobe. Can I give you a hand?

Y: _____

X: OK. What shall we start with then?

• I’d really like to help.

• Thank you. I can manage.

• That would be great, thanks.

X: What are you going to wear to the party?

Y: _____

X: Neither have I.

• I’m going to wear that smart patterned dress.

• B I haven’t made up my mind yet.

• I’ve been thinking about something casual.

X: What is Paul’s sister like?

Y: _____

X: Is she? Quite different from Paul then. He’s quiet and shy.

• Very friendly, but she likes being alone most of the time.

• Just like her brother. They’re both very sociable.

• She’s really outgoing and talkative.

X: Who was your biggest role model when you were a child?

Y: _____

X: So did I. I really admired her.

• I can’t remember, but it was probably my grandma.

• B I always looked up to my older sister.

• My Aunt Martha had the biggest impact on me.

X: Does your brother do a lot of sport?

Y: _____

X: Really? I thought you were both sporty types.

• He does. He’s mad about tennis.

• Yes, he’s always been into it.

• He’s not very keen on it, actually.

X: How do you feel when you read comments like this one on the Internet?

Y: They always make me angry. I can’t stand them, to be honest.

X: _____

• I agree. They’re very moving.

• You’re right. They’re so frustrated.

• I find them annoying too.