VII. Suggested activities

1. Make up polite requests to suit the following situations:

A) suppose you need some salt and the salt-cellar is at the far end of the table;

B) suppose you sit down at the table and find you have no spoon;

C) suppose you have enjoyed coffee very much and want a second helping;

D) suppose you want to treat your guest to some more pudding;

E) suppose you have not understood the speaker but you must know what he said.

2. Imagine you are at the table. What would you answer to these offers and

requests:

A) will you have a second helping of cake?

B) will you have tea or coffee?

C) would you like some more salad?

D) pass me the mustard, please.

E) may I trouble you for the menu, please?

F) would you mind passing me the pepper-pot?

G) how much sugar do you take, two or three lumps?

H) bring me a bottle of mineral water, please.

3. Make up dialogues using expressions from sections IV–VI.

Lesson 26

A HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY

I. NOTE

Plumbers are relatively expensive, particularly if they are called at night and on

weekends. It is not uncommon for a plumber to ask you for something to drink while

he works.

If you are having major work done (replacing pipes, installing new fixtures like

toilets and sinks, etc.), it is a good idea to ask several different plumbing companies

for estimates.

II. DIALOGUE

Plumber: What seems to be the trouble?

You: Look, there’s an inch of water on the floor. What a mess! Can you fix it?

Plumber: No sweat. Where’s the main water valve.

You: The what?

Plumber: Do you know where I can cut off the water?

You: I think it’s in the closet. What shall I do about all the water on the floor?

Plumber: Tell the manager to call a carpet cleaning service. They’ll take care of it for

you. Do you have any coffee?

You: I’ll make some. What a way to end my trip!

Plumber: Have you been on vacation?

You: Not exactly. How much is this going to cost?

Plumber: I’m pretty sure the apartment owners will cover it, as long as you didn’t

cause the problem yourself.

You: How could I? I’ve been out of town for weeks.

IV. IDIOMS

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