English in action - Making and responding to offers of help
Dad: The room is such a mess after our family party last night! We have to tidy it.
Son: Would you like a hand?
Dad: Yes, please.
Son: I’ll clean the shelves.
Dad: That would be great.
Daughter: Let me help you, too. I’ll put the books away.
Dad: Thanks! I’ll tidy up the mess on the floor.
Daughter: I’ve finished with the books now. Do you need any help with the floor?
Dad: Thanks, but I’m nearly done and Mum’s already helping me.
Daughter: I’ll get us all some juice and biscuits.
Son: I’ll help you, too!
Daughter: No, don’t worry! You’ve done enough! Sit down and relax and I’ll bring you a snack!
1- Listen and read. Answer the questions.
1- Which room is messy and why? The living room is messy because they had a party.
2- What does the girl do to help? She puts away the books.
3- What does Dad do to help? He tidies up the mess on the floor.
2- Read the dialogue again. Find and write four offers of help. Use the Say it! box to help you.
Refer to the dialogue for answer key (answers underlined in green).
3- Listen and repeat. When does our voice go up at the end, in the question or the statement?
in the question
Will you become a graphic designer?
I could find a job as a teacher.
