Work in pairs. Read the situations. Ask your partner for permission to do something, or make a request. ► You're in class, and it's very hot. You want to open the window. Can I open the window, please? Yes. Sure. 1 You're at your friend's house. You'd like a drink of water. 2 You're in the cinema. You want the person in front to stop talking. 3 You're in a café. You'd like a glass of orange juice. 4 Your friend hasn't got a dictionary. Give permission to use yours. 5 You don't understand a maths problem. You'd like the teacher to explain it again. 6 Your friend's little sister wants to change the TV channel. Say 'no'! 7 You want some of your friend's chocolate.