English Conversation

Making requests and offers 79

4. Are you willing to work harder?
   a. I’ll work instead. c. I’ll get back on track.
   b. By the way, don’t hesitate. d. I’m not on top of it.


5. Do you mind if I call you?
   a. That’s a load off my shoulders. c. Of course not. Don’t hesitate.
   b. Go over there. d. Oh yeah?

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EXERCISE

Write an answer for each of the following questions. Ask an English-speaking friend to check

your answers.

1. What do you do if you miss a bus, train, or airplane?


2. Do you miss a person or place? What does it feel like?


3. What do you do if you miss a question on a test?


4. What do you do if you miss a class or a day of work?


5. In what games can you miss the ball?

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EXERCISE

Write a question or remark for each of the following answers. Ask an English-speaking friend

to check your work.

1.

Go ahead. I don’t mind.

Don’t hesitate to call me.

That’s totally awesome.