WorksheetsMidterm M6
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
I. A. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Directions: Complete the sentences. Choose the letter of your answer.
11. _____________ you mind answering the phone?
Does
Are
Would
Have
Do you know _____________ long it takes?
how
what
why
where
Could you tell me _______ _______it costs?
how many
how long
how much
what time
Would it be possible for you _____________ me your car?
to borrow
lending
borrowing
to lend
Would you mind _____________ sandwiches when you’re out?
to get
getting
get
got
Directions: Read the following questions and identify the correct answer for each question. Choose the letter of your answer.
16. Which of the following is the politest way to ask for information and make a request?
Where is the train station?
Show me the way to the train station.
Could you tell me how to get to the train station, please?
How to get to the train station?
17. The phrases below are helpful phrases in making a request, except:
Could you possibly …?
I was wondering if you could possibly …?
Would it be possible for you to ….?
I’m sorry, but …
18. The phrases below are responses to agree to do the request, except:
I’d be glad to.
Yes, of course.
Sure, no problem.
I’m afraid I can’t.
19. The phrases below are responses to refuse to do the request, except:
I’m sorry, but …
I wish I could, but …
Sure.
I’d like to, but …
Which of the following is the correct response to agree to do the request below,
“Would you mind helping me carry my bags?”
Of course.
Yes.
Sure.
Not at all.
Directions: Match the questions in column A to their answers in column B. Choose the letter of your answer.
__21. Could you lend me your pen?
Of course. Here you are.
The trip takes 48 hours.
Could you tell me how long the trip is?
It leaves every hour.
The trip takes 48 hours.
Would you mind calling me later?
Not at all. I’ll call around five o’clock.
It leaves every hour.
Do you think you could give me a ride?
The trip takes 48 hours.
Sure, no problem. It’s on my way home.
. Situation: Your classmate asks you to explain to her your lesson in Algebra in your free time and say, “Could you possibly explain to me the lesson in Algebra?”
You agree and say: _______________________________________________.
I’m sorry, but I don’t have free time.
Sure, no problem.
I’m afraid I can’t help you there.
I wish I could, but I don’t understand the lesson too.
Situation: Your co-worker makes a request and say, “Would you mind giving me a lift to the conference?”
You agree and say: ________________________________________________.
I’d like to, but my car is broken.
I’d love to.
I’m afraid I can’t. I’m taking the bus.
I’m sorry, but I’m not going.
Situation: Your friend makes a request and say, “Would it be possible for you to help me move tomorrow?”
You agree and say: ________________________________________________.
I wish I could, but I’m very busy.
I’m afraid I can’t.
I’m sorry, but I have to work.
I’d be glad to.
Situation: Your friend makes a request and say, “I was wondering if you could possibly lend me some money?”
You refuse and say: ________________________________________________.
Sure.
Of course.
I’m sorry, but I don’t have extra money.
No problem.
Situation: Your colleague asks you to help with an urgent problem and say,
“Do you think you could possibly help me later?”, but you can't.
You refuse and say: _______________________________________________.
Yes, of course.
Sure, no problem.
I’m afraid I can’t help you there.
I’d be glad to.
Directions: Arrange the conversations below
a. Sure. How can I help you?
b. I’d like some information about the buses.
c. Could you tell me what time the bus to Bangkok leaves?
d. Yes, the next bus leaves at 2:00 P.M.
e. Thank you for the information
a
b
c
d
e
e
d
c
b
a
b
a
c
d
e
a. Could you possibly do that later?
b. I’m making coffee.
c. What are you doing?
d. I wish I could, but I’m very busy.
e. Could you walk the dog, Angela?
a
b
c
d
e
e
d
c
b
a
a
d
c
a
b
