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Can you come to my party?
Unit 9
Section A
2d-Gramamr Focus
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Jeff is inviting his friend Nick to come to his house. Let’s listen what they’re talking about.
2
Listen and answer questions.
Can Nick go to Jeff’s house on Saturday? Why or why not?
2. What did Nick do with Jeff’s cousin last fall?
3. Will Nick meet Jeff’s cousin at last? If he will, when?
No, he can’t. Because he must prepare for an exam on Monday.
They went biking riding together.
Yes, he will. They’ll meet on Monday night.
3
Listen and complete the chart.
make an invitation
accept an invitation
refuse an invitation
How do they…?
Can you come to my house on Saturday?
I’d love to, but I’m afraid I can’t. I have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.
Sure.
4
Let’s think.
make an invitation
accept an invitation
refuse an invitation
Are there any other ways to make, accept or refuse an invitation?
Can you…?
Would you like to…?
No, I can’t. I have to…
Sorry. I’m afraid not. I must…
I’m not available / free. I might have to…
I’d love to, but I have to / must…
Sure. I’d love / like to.
Sure. That sounds great.
Do you want to…?
5
Role-play the conversation.
Jeff: Hey, Nick, can you come to my house on Saturday? My cousin Sam from Xi’an is going to be here.
Nick: Oh, Sam! I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you.
Jeff: Yes, that’s right.
Nick: I’d love to come, but I’m afraid I can’t. I have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.
Jeff: That’s really too bad! Oh, but Sam isn’t leaving until next Wednesday. Can you hang out with us on Monday night?
Nick: Sure! Catch you on Monday!
6
Language points.
Jeff: Hey, Nick, can you come to my house on Saturday? My cousin Sam from Xi’an is going to be here.
Nick: Oh, Sam! I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you.
Jeff: Yes, that’s right.
Nick: I’d love to come, but I’m afraid I can’t. I have an exam on Monday so I must prepare for it.
Jeff: That’s