3 Choose the correct response. e.g. How about Thursday then? a I'm OK. b I'm afraid I can't. 1 What can I do for you? a I'll come over. b I have no heating in my house. 2 Can I have the menu? a No, I'm on a diet. b Here you are, madam. 3 Would you like anything to drink? a Yes. I'd like a fruit salad, please. b A glass of Coke, please. 4 Excuse me, how can I get to the bus stop? a Is it far? b Turn left and go straight on. 5 Could I have your coat? a Yes, it's wonderful. b I'm afraid you can't because it isn't your size.

Решение:

• 1. What can I do for you? -> a I'll come over. (Это вежливый отказ, предлагающий помощь или визит).
• 2. Can I have the menu? -> b Here you are, madam. (Это адекватный ответ на просьбу о меню).
• 3. Would you like anything to drink? -> b A glass of Coke, please. (Это прямой ответ на вопрос о напитке).
• 4. Excuse me, how can I get to the bus stop? -> b Turn left and go straight on. (Это инструкция по навигации).
• 5. Could I have your coat? -> b I'm afraid you can't because it isn't your size. (Это вежливый отказ с объяснением причины).

Ответ: 1-a, 2-b, 3-b, 4-b, 5-b