46 LINDEN STREETACT IGRAMMARRichard wants to take a photography of Mrs. Vann and Gerald. He asks, “May I take a picture of you and your little boy?” “Can I” and “May I” can both be used to ask for permission. But the latter is more polite. Examples:A student is talking to a teacher during a test:1. - May I use a pencil instead of a pen?- Yes, you may.2. May I use a dictionary?- No, you may not. This is a vocabulary test.Now make a short conversation according to the following situation:Situation one: A child is talking to a parent.Situation two: A worker is talking to a boss.Situation three: You are talking to a friend.USEFUL LANGUAGE*introduce yourself:My name isI m *ask for permission : May I take a picture of you and your little boy?*introduce a conversation: By the way *thank someone :I appreciate your help.Thank you .Thanks again.*respond to someone thanking you :My pleasure.You re welcome.*start talking to a stranger: Excuse me .*say good-bye after meeting someone for the first time:It was nice meeting you .It was a pleasure meeting you .CULTURE NOTESThe population of the United States is over 250 million people. American family names-Adams, Barbarino, Gomez, Kim, Kessler, Yamada一show that its people, ort heir parents or grandparents, come from countries all over the world. Many people say that America is like a “vegetable soup., Each national group is important and adds to the “flavor of America. Alexandra is living with an Hispanic family. Hispanic Americans come from places such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central America, and South America. Hispanics, Greek-Americans, Chinese-Americans, and other people from around the world are proud to remember their cultures and traditions. They often speak their native languages and follow many of their old customs at home. At school or at work, and on national holidays like Thanksgiving, however, everyone is an American.ACT IIFOCUS INThank you (for your help).I appreciate your help.Thanks a lot/ very much.I want to thank you for your help.Its very nice of you.Youre welcome. Dont mention it.Glad that I could help.My pleasure,Its nothing.Any time.I sorry. I couldnt help.Im sorry. They dont have it.Thank you anyway.It was nice of you to try.Thank you just the same.GRAMMAROrder of adjectives:Size color material objectlarge green woolen shirtmedium-sized red canvas tablesmall yellow cotton skirtlittle brown paper house purple metal desk pink glass cup black silk vase white nylon gray plastic orange leather tan rubberUSEFUL LANGUAGE*describe something :A small canvas bag .*compliment someone : I think it looks terrific on you .*make suggestions: Try this sweater.How about green ?*apologize: .Im sorry Im so late . Im really sorry . *ask for help:Can you help me ?*reassure someone:Don t worry .*ask if someone found something : Did anyone find a small canvas bag ?ACT IIIFOCUS INMy name is Richard Stewart. Im a photographer.Im Martha Vann.Im Richard. Whats your name?Gerald.By the way, Im Richard. Whats your name?Alexandra.We live in California.Are you from New York?No, Im from Greece.Im Robbie, Robbie Stewart.Im Alexandra Pappas. How do you do?Alexandra, let me introduce you. This is my wife, Marilyn.Richard showed me your photo. How do you do?Oh yes. Richard told us all of you. Its nice to meet you.And this is my mother, Ellen Stewart.How do you do?And my father, Dr. Philip Stewart.Nice to meet you, Alexandra.And youve met Robbie.Yes. And you must be Susan. Hi.Hi.It was nice meeting you all.USEFUL LANGUAGE*introduce someone : Let me introduce you . This is*respond to an introduction :How do you do ?Its nice to meet you.*correct yourself : Its Richards film! I mean, Alexandra Pappas ,*offer:Would you like something to eat?Would you like to call home?Can I drive you home?*thank someone: Im so glad you took the time and trouble to return the bag.*respond to thanks : It was no trouble.*accept an offer: I d appreciate that.*refuse an offer: No, thanks,CULTURE NOTESWhen Richard Stewart introduced his family to Alexandra Pappas, he said, “This is my wife