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(l Conversation strategy Asking for help in class

A Can you match the questions and answers?
1. How do you spell eraser? __ a. Sure.
2. Can I borrow your pencil? __ b. Watch.
3. What's the word for this in English? __ c. E-R·A·S-E-R.

B '4>» 1.21 Listen. How many times does Ming-wei ask for help?
Ming-wei Excuse me, what's the word
for this in English?
Sonia Highlighter.
Ming-wei Thanks.
Sonia Sure.
Ming-wei Uh ... how do you spell it?
Sonia I don't know. Sorry.
Ming-wei That's OK. Thanks
anyway .... Can I
borrow a pen, please?
Sonia Sure. Here you go.
Ming-wei Thank you.
Sonia You're welcome.
Ms. Larsen OK. Open your books
to page 4.
Ming-wei Excuse me, can you
repeat that, please?
What page?
Sure. Page 4.

Notice how Ming-wel asks for help In class.
Find his questions.

D Complete the conversations with questions from the box. Then practice with a partner.

Can you repeat that, please? What's the word for this in English?
Can I borrow an eraser, please? How do you spell highlighter?

1. A How do r__ou srz.ell highlighter ? 3. A ?

B H-1-G-H-L-I-G-H-T-E-R, I think. B Sure. Here you go.

2. A OK. Open your workbooks. 4. A ?
B 7 B I don't know. Maybe it's wastebasket.
A Yes. Open your workbooks.

About
you E Pair work Practice the conversations again. Use your own ideas.
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