English Conversation

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Answer key 163

6 Expressing wants and needs


6·1 1. have to 2. need/want 3. want 4. prerequisites 5. would like 6. needs 7. would you
mind 8. required to 9. requirements 10. need to/have to


6·2 1. c, h 2. g, k 3. e 4. i, l 5. i, l 6. d 7. f 8. a, b, j 9. m


6·3 1. a 2. c 3. d 4. a 5. d


6·4 Answers will vary.


6·5 1. to mind 2. to have a look 3. to have a mind to 4. none 5. to get rid of 6. to give a heads-up



  1. to be worthwhile 8. in the meantime/meanwhile 9. to change your mind 10. utilities

  2. One more thing 12. the country 13. go-to person/place 14. say 15. never mind

  3. the mind 17. required 18. prerequisite 19. all the bells and whistles 20. out there


6·6 Answers will vary.


7 Making requests and offers


7·1 1. b 2. d 3. a 4. d 5. c 6. d


7·2 1. Would you mind taking off your hat? 2. Would you mind if I borrowed your ladder? 3. Would
you mind lending me $20?/Could you (please) lend me $20? 4. Can/Will you lend me $20? 5. Could
you please give me directions to the White House? 6. Could/Can I borrow a pen? 7. Come to
right away!/Send a fire truck to! 8. Could/
Can you take me to the airport? 9. Drop me off at the next corner. 10. Turn right at the next stoplight.


7·3 1. Let me help you./Can I help you? 2. I’m taking her home. 3. Is there any way I can help you?/Is
there anything I can do to help you? 4. Would you like to borrow some money?/Would you like me to
lend you some money? 5. I’ll call 911!/I’m calling for an ambulance! 6. Would you like me to water
your plants/take care of your dog/etc.? 7. Let me know if I can help you. 8. What can I do for you?/
How can I help you? 9. I’ll call the police!/I’m calling the police! 10. Can I help you?


7·4 1. c, l 2. e 3. b, k 4. f, g, m 5. o 6. n 7. a, d, h, i, j 8. g


7·5 1. d 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. c


7·6 Answers will vary.


7·7 Answers will vary.


7·8 Answers will vary.


8 Expressing doubts and uncertainty


8·1 1. a. In the first place b. In addition/Plus c. plus/in addition d. As if that weren’t enough
e. after all f. At least/Besides 2. a. In the first place b. After all c. Besides d. As if that
weren’t enough


8·2 1. besides 2. besides 3. in addition 4. In addition 5. besides


8·3 1. p 2. e 3. d 4. k 5. h 6. f, o 7. c, j, l, n 8. m, r 9. a, b 10. g 11. q 12. i


8·4 1. c 2. b 3. c 4. a 5. b


8·5 1. b 2. c 3. c 4. a 5. b


8·6 1. d 2. b 3. c 4. a 5. b


8·7 Answers will vary.


8·8 1. h 2. k, l 3. j 4. a 5. b, f 6. g 7. c, d, i 8. e


8·9 Answers will vary.


8·10 Answers will vary.

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