Контрольные задания > 13 Look at the dialogues below and choose the correct replies. Which express acceptance and which express refusal?
1 A: What are you doing on Sunday, Pat?
B: I'm going to a concert in the park. Do you want to come?
A: a) I'm sorry, but I can't. b) I'm afraid it isn't.
2 A: Are you doing anything on Wednesday evening, Jim?
B: Yes, I'm meeting Steve. Do you want to come with me?
A: a) I'm fine, thanks. b) That would be nice.
3 A: Are you going out on Saturday, Ben?
B: Yes, I'm having dinner with Ted and Joan. Do you want to join us?
A: a) Yes, please. I'd love to. b) Yes. I love to.
4 A: What are you doing at the weekend, Anne?
B: I'm driving to the mountains. Would you like to come?
A: a) I can't, but maybe another time. b) I'm sorry, I don't.
Вопрос:
13 Look at the dialogues below and choose the correct replies. Which express acceptance and which express refusal?
1 A: What are you doing on Sunday, Pat?
B: I'm going to a concert in the park. Do you want to come?
A: a) I'm sorry, but I can't. b) I'm afraid it isn't.
2 A: Are you doing anything on Wednesday evening, Jim?
B: Yes, I'm meeting Steve. Do you want to come with me?
A: a) I'm fine, thanks. b) That would be nice.
3 A: Are you going out on Saturday, Ben?
B: Yes, I'm having dinner with Ted and Joan. Do you want to join us?
A: a) Yes, please. I'd love to. b) Yes. I love to.
4 A: What are you doing at the weekend, Anne?
B: I'm driving to the mountains. Would you like to come?
A: a) I can't, but maybe another time. b) I'm sorry, I don't.
Here are the answers with explanations:
1. A: a) I'm sorry, but I can't. (Refusal) - This expresses regret and inability to accept the invitation.
2. A: b) That would be nice. (Acceptance) - This expresses a positive response and acceptance of the invitation.
3. A: b) Yes. I love to. (Acceptance) - This expresses enthusiastic agreement to join.
4. A: b) I'm sorry, I don't. (Refusal) - This expresses regret and a direct refusal.