LESSON
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Ask to borrow something
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GET READY TO WATCH
Frank is going to borrow Amber’s cell phone.
In what situations do you borrow someone
else’s phone?
WATCH
Watch the video. Answer the questions.
1.
Why can’t Frank use his own phone?
2.
Who does Frank call?
3.
What does Frank have to send?
4.
What item does Frank forget to return to Amber?
CONVERSATION
A
Watch part of the video. Complete the conversation.
Frank:
Hi, Amber. Can I ask you a favor?
Amber:
Sure. What is it?
Frank:
I borrow your phone for a minute? My battery is dead.
Amber:
No problem. Here you go.
Frank:
Thanks. My apartment has some water damage.
I
call my insurance company.
Amber:
That’s fine.
B
Listen and repeat.
C
PAIRS
Practice the conversation. Use your own names.
D
PAIRS
Think about other situations in which you might ask to borrow something.
What do you ask to borrow? Why do you need or want it?
I ask to borrow an umbrella from my coworker because it’s raining.
I want to get lunch, but I forgot my umbrella at home.
E
PAIRS
Make similar conversations. Ask to borrow other things. Use your ideas from
Exercise D. Give reasons using “I have to” or “I want to.”
GROUPS OF 3
Would you ever allow a stranger to use your cell phone? Why or why not?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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