Think 2 Unit 3 · On the screen
Mission

Help Me, Please

Asking for and offering help

Megan stayed up late watching a drama series. Now she is tired and needs help with a Maths question.

Quick Bridge

When you sleep badly ...

Predict

Look at the photo.

Megan and Josh talking at school

Why do you think Megan is tired?

What does she want Josh to do?

She’s tired because she was awake until three o’clock in the morning watching a TV programme.
Dialogue

Dialogue: Megan asks Josh for help

Megan: Hi, Josh. I’d like some help with a Maths question.

Josh: Hey, Megan. Sure. you haven’t slept for about a week!

Megan: Well, I didn’t sleep much last night. Or the night before. , I haven’t slept well for three nights.

Josh: Why not?

Megan: It’s that new drama – The Big Show. It came out last week. It’s fantastic. And last night I watched it until … well, quite late.

Josh: How late?

Megan: Well, three o’clock in the morning. I watched all 20 episodes in three nights.

Josh: Wow! I’m not surprised you’re tired and can’t concentrate.

Megan: But it’s so good! Last night there were only two more episodes to watch, I had to keep going. It’s like running a long race – it starts to hurt but you have to carry on! My parents always tell me not to give up halfway through something.

Josh: But you shouldn’t stay up all night.

Megan: I know. But it’s brilliant. Anyway – the Maths problem? Please?

Josh: Here, .

Megan: A book!?

Josh: Yes, it explains everything. Just don’t fall asleep while you’re reading it, OK?

Megan: Oh , Josh! Please help me.

Josh: Sorry, I can’t. I’ve got to go now. So, you’ll have to do it yourself . Oh, and ? You’ve got ten minutes to do it before the lesson starts!

Quick Discussion

Was Josh right?

1 Is it OK for Megan to ask Josh to help her?

2 Is her comparison with running a good one?

3 Was Josh right not to help Megan?

I think it’s OK because .
I don’t think it’s OK because .
Her comparison is good / not good because .
Josh was right / wrong because .
Phrases

Phrases for Fluency

Task 2: Complete the conversation.

Jim:Hi guys. ? I’m in the football team!

Mike:You’re joking!

Jim:No, I’m not. . It’s the team list.

Mike:But you’re not a good player, Jim. , you’re terrible!

Alice:Oh, , Mike! He’s not so bad.

Susie:That’s right. And the school has picked him to play, so you’re wrong, Mike.

Mike:Well, I guess so.

Jim:Yes. I’m good enough for the school team !

Help Lab

Asking for and offering help

Asking for help

  • Could you ...?
  • Can you ...?
  • Have you got a moment?
  • Have you got a few minutes?
  • Can you lend me a hand?
  • Can you give me a hand?

Offering help

  • Can I help you?
  • Can I help you at all?
  • Is everything OK?
  • Is everything all right?
  • How can I help?

Can I help you? = offering help    Can I have ...? = asking for permission

Exercise 5: Are they asking or offering help?

1
Can you lend me a hand?
2
Can I help you at all?
3
Is everything OK?
4
Have you got a few minutes?
Builder

Exercise 6: Complete the mini-dialogues.

Maisie: help me with my homework please, Mum?

Mum: Of course, Maisie, what subject is it?

Could you / Can you

Pablo: give me a hand, Mr Terrence?

Mr Terrence: No problem.

Could you / Can you

Sofia: have some ice cream, Grandma?

Grandma: No, Sofia, dinner is almost ready.

Can I
Role Play

Help Desk Role Play

Place

Need

Response

A: Have you got a moment?

B: Sure. How can I help?

A: Could you help me with ?

B:

A: Thanks. That really helps.

Our role play
Exit

Help Request Card

I need help with a Maths problem.
I can ask: Could you help me with this question?
If I offer help, I can say: Can I help you?
One phrase I can use today: Have a look at this.