Unit 12 Asking for Help
Let me think it over and I let you know later
Asking for Help
Help .
Excuse me.
I wonder if you could help me.
Would you please open the door for me?
May I ask you a question?
Please give me a hand.
Would you give me a favor?
Would you help me move the refrigerator?
Give me my coat please.
Make me a cup of coffee ,will you?
Could you tell me where I can find books?
Would you mind closing the window for me?
Responds:
Yes, of course.
Certainly.
No problem.
With pleasure.
I love to.
I’d like help you some way if I can.
Not at all.
I’m sorry I can’t.
I’m afraid I can’t.
I’m sorry I’m engaged now.
I’d like to but I’m afraid I don’t have time.
I’m glad to but I’m afraid I don’t have time.
Sorry I need it myself.
Offering hand:
May I help you?
Can I help you?
May I do anything for you?
Is there anything I can I ca\n do for you?
Can I do anything to help you?
What can I do for you?
Would you like me call a taxi for you?
Conversation
Dialogue 1
A: Would you mind doing something for me?
B: I would if I could.
A: Would you please explain the meaning of the word?
B: With pleasure.
Dialogue 2
A: Would you come to spend the weekend with us?
B: Oh, I’m afraid I can’t. I’ve had a date already.
A: That’s too bad.
B: May be some other time.
Dialogue 3
A: Excuse me .would you lend me some reckers
B: Until when?
A: Until Monday or Tuesday next week.
B :No problem.
Dialogue 4:
A: I would wondering if you like to stay here for a few days.
B: It really depends on wedding how long
A: Until next weekend .that’s ok. |