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The key answer of exercise 2

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 08 - Language focus 1 for the textbook Cutting Edge Intermediate - Student's Book with authors Sarah Cunningham, Peter Moor and Jonathan Bygrave from Pearson Education

Question

  1. Listen to the six conversations. Does the other person say yes or no to the request in each case? What reason does he / she give when he / she refuses?
  2. Listen again and complete the questions and answers.

Answer

a)

The other person only says no in conversation 5. The boss says she needs the barman at work at the moment.

b)

  1. A: Can I have the bill, please? B: Certainly, sir.
  2. A: Excuse me, can I get past please? B: Sure.
  3. A: Could you pass me the water, please? B: Here you are.
  4. A: Is it alright if I sit here? B: Sure, go ahead.
  5. A: Do you mind if I leave a bit early today? B: I'm afraid I need you here at the moment.
  6. A: Would you mind watching my bag while I go to the toilet? B: Of course not.