Meeting Xi: Ok. No Problem !
Meeting Xi: Ok. No Problem !
Meeting Xi: Ok. No Problem !
OK. NO PROBLEM !
• Which complaints seem reasonable? Which ones seem
unreasonable? Why?
• Check (√) a complaint you have about a family member. What
other complaints do people sometimes have about family
members?
• Listen and practice!
• What complaints do Jason and Lisa have about their parents?
Mr. Field : Jason …. Jason! Turn down the TV, please.
Jason : Oh, but this is my favorite program !
Mr. Field : I know. But it’s very loud.
Jason : Ok. I’ll turn it down.
Mr. Field : That’s better. Thanks
Mrs. Field : Lisa, please pick up your things. They’re all over the
floor.
Lisa : In a minute, Mom. I’m on the phone.
Mrs. Field : All right. But do it as soon as you hang up.
Lisa : Ok. No problem!
Mrs. Field : Goodness! Were we like this when we were kids?
Mr. Field : Definitely!
With nouns With pronouns Request & Response
Turn down the TV. Turn it down Please turn down the music
Turn the TV down. Ok. I’ll turn it down
Pick up your things. Pick them up. Pick up your clothes, please
Pick your things up All right. I’ll pick them up
A. Complete the requests with these words. Then compare with a
partner.
B. Pair work. Take turns making the requests in part A. give your own
responses.
C. Class activity. Think of five unusual requests. Go around the class and
make your requests. How many people accept? How many refuse?
A : Could you lend me your toothbrush?
B : Oh, I’m sorry. I don’t have it with me.
A. Think of three complaints you have about your neighbors. Write
three requests you want to make. Choose from these topics or
use ideas of your own.
Garbage guest noise parking pets security
B. Pair work. Take turns making your requests. The “neighbor”
should apologize by giving an excuse, admitting a mistake, or
making an offer or promise.
A : Would you mind not putting your garbage in the hallway?
B : Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize it bothered you.