Dialogue 31 - Shall I help you wash? - Thanks, but I'd rather do it myself. - As you like. It's a pity I can't help you or shall I try? - Oh, no. Don't bother. - It's no bother at all. Dialogue 32 - Will you help me, my boy? - What do you want me to do, Mummy? - Will you polish the floor today? - Is it my turn? - Yes, it is. Your brother did it last time. - Oh, all right, then. Dialogue 33 - Your things are lying about all over the room. - Well, what about it? - Just tidy them up. - I'll think about it. - How about doing it now? - Well... if you insist...

Dialogue 34 - What are you doing here? - I'm reading. Why are you asking me? - Sorry, but I need your help. - What can I do for you? - Please bring me a pail of water. - With pleasure. Dialogue 35 - Will you copy this text for me? - Sorry, but I'd rather not. - Why not? - I don't feel like copying. - Is that as difficult as all that? - No, but still, you have to do it yourself. Dialogue 36 - Excuse me. Could you help me, please? - I'll try. What do you want? - Something's wrong with my alarm-clock. - Let me see ... Sorry, but I can't help. You'd better get it repaired.