2a Listen. Peter asks his father if he can do four things.What does his father say? Check (√) yes or no.
Hey, Dad?
Yes?
Could I go out for dinner with my friends tonight?
Sure, that should be OK.
Could I go to the movies after that?
My friends said the new action movie is really good.
I guess so. But don't stay out late.
Could I stay out until eleven?
We might get something to drink after the movie.
No, you can't. You have a basketball game tomorrow, remember?
You need to have a good rest.
Oh, yeah. Well, could you give me a ride to town now?
If I take the bus, I'll be late.
I can't, Peter. I have to do some work now.
Oh, OK. No problem. I'll call Alan.
Maybe his dad can give me a ride.
2b Listen again. Why does Peter's father say "no"? Draw lines to the reasons in the chart in 2a.
Hey, Dad?
Yes?
Could I go out for dinner with my friends tonight?
Sure, that should be OK.
Could I go to the movies after that?
My friends said the new action movie is really good.
I guess so. But don't stay out late.
Could I stay out until eleven?
We might get something to drink after the movie.
No, you can't. You have a basketball game tomorrow, remember?
You need to have a good rest.
Oh, yeah. Well, could you give me a ride to town now?
If I take the bus, I'll be late.
I can't, Peter. I have to do some work now.
Oh, OK. No problem. I'll call Alan.
Maybe his dad can give me a ride.
2d Role-play the conversation.
Tony, could you please help out with a few things?
Could I at least finish watching this show?
No. I think two hours of TV is enough for you!
Fine. What do you want me to do?
Could you take out the rubbish, fold the clothes and do the dishes?
So much?
Yes, because Mom will be back from shopping any minute now.
And she won't be happy if she sees this mess.
But the house is already pretty clean and tidy!
Yes, well, it's clean, but it's not "mother clean"!