P 8 ACTIVATE Work in pairs. Study the key phrases and situations 1-6. Take turns to make requests. Then report your partner's requests to the class. KEY PHRASES O Requests Could you... Can you ... It would be great if you could ... Would you mind (not) -ing? I'm cold. Can you close the window? Anna asked me to close the window. 1 I'm cold. 2 I don't understand my homework. 3 I've missed the bus into town. 4 I haven't got any money and I want to go out. 5 The phone's ringing. 6 I can't reach something on the shelf. Finished? ? Write requests that your parents and friends have made this week. My mum asked me to do the washing-up.​