Nituational Dialogues PEAS OW CUies Situational Dialogues "MICHAEL OCKENDEN The English Centre, Eastbourne Illustrations by Malcolm Booker eau eo pot oth geContents Transport 1 Asking the Way page 2 2 Ona Bus page 4 3 Taking a Taxi page 6 4 dea Railoay Station page § 5 The London Underground page 10 6 Booking Airline Tickets page 12 7 Hiring a Car page 14 8 Ara Garage page 16 Food and Drink 9 At Lunch page 18 10 Tea-time page 20 11 With a Friend in a Coffee Bar page 22 12 Ina Restaurant page 24 13 Ina Pub page 26 14 Offering Cigarettes page 28 In Town 15 Ata Hotel page 30 16 Finding a Room page 32 17 Making an Appointment page 34 18 Finding a Job page 36 19 At a Bank page 38 20 Ata Barber's Shop page 40 21 Shopping page 42 22 Ata Theatre page 44 23 Police Registration page 46 Communication 24 Asking for Change page 48 25 Telephoning (1) page 50 26 Telephoning (2) page 52 27 Ina Post Office page $4 Health 28 Asking about Health page 56 29 At a Doctor's Surgery page 58 30 At a Chemist's Shop page 60 31 Meeting People after a Long Time page 62 Greetings 32. Introductions and Opening Conversation Gambits page 64 33 Christmas, New Year and Easter Greetings page 66 34 Saying Good-bye page 68 At Home 35. Television page 70 36 Thanks for Hospitality page 72 General 37. Asking People to Repeat and Offering Lifts in a Car page 74 38 Asking Favours page 76 39 Complaining page 78 40 Apologising page 80 41 What Shall We Do This Evening (1) page 82 42 What Shall We Do This Evening (2) page 84 43 Complimenting People on Clothes page 86 44 The Weather page 88This situationally-graded book is intended for intermediate and advanced students wishing to learn and practise the type of informal conversational English in current, everyday use. Forty: four situations are presented, cach in the form of four short dialogues. The aim of the student should be to memorise as many as possible of the expressions and phrases contained in the dia~ logues, since they are used by English people time and time again in the given situations DIALOGUES Each situation is expressed by four dialogues arranged in parallel, so that any of A’s first utterances may be followed by any of B’s first utterances, and so on. This means that, with a 44 arrange ment, we have 256 different variations of the same situation, leaving the class with a high degree of choice. Practice can be continued without boredom, and, by reading and acting out the dialogues many times in class and at home, the students painlessly learn the contents by heart. partis ‘These are based not on a grammatically graded sequence but on the dialogue situations and are intended to provide additional practice in some of the more important constructions. ‘They should not be attempted one after the other, but done as @ break between dialogue practice sessions In both drills and dialogues, stress marks ' are used to indicate emphasis KEY Akkey to some of the harder drills is given at the end of the books Grills for which there isa key are marked thus:—* Introduction INTONATION ‘The speaker's mental attitude is shown by the way in which the musical pitch of the voice changes. Thrce basic intonation tunes are used in English speech, each in various situations. These tunes may be broadly classified as: (@) the falling tune (b) the rising tune (©) the falling-rising tune (@) The falling tune The voice falls from a high to a low note on one stressed syllable It is used in the following cases: 1 in short complete statements Tes ‘not ‘far 2 for questions beginning with a question word "How much is this ‘tie? 3. for question tags when the speaker is sure that what he says i right Its “hot today, ‘isn't i 4 for orders and exclamations "Don't for'get (b) The rising tune ‘The voice rises on the last stressed word or on the unstressed syllables following the last stress, It is used in the following cases: 1 for statements intended to encourage “That's a good i'dea. 2 for questions which are answered by ‘Yes’ and ‘No! Do you ‘want t0 ‘go? "Did you 'see the ‘elephant? 3. for questions beginning with question words when the speaker wishes to show special interest "Where do you ‘live?4 for question tags when the speaker is not sure that what he says is correct You ‘know, ‘don’t you? 5 for sentences ending with ‘please’; for ‘goodbye’; for ‘thank you’ when it is used to show gratitude for a simple matter (passing the salt ete.) ‘What's the ‘time, ‘please? (©) The falling-rising tune ‘The voice falls on the most important part of the sentence and rises again. It is used in the following cases: 1 for apologies I'm ‘sorry, 2 for expressing tentative opinions T hope ‘so. ‘The intonation Of the sentences used in the dialogues follows the ‘general rules above. The accompanying cassettes should be listened to carefully and the intonation of the native speakers imitated. CLASSROOM TECHNIQUE (4% 4 dialogue) 1 The teacher reads aloud dilogue (i) and explains the meaning. where necessary, 2 Class repeats dialogue (j) in chorus after the teacher. Some members are asked to read parts, again after the teacher. The same procedure is followed for dialogue (i) ‘The teacher points out to the class that there are sixteen (44) possible variations for the two dialogues covered so far. 5 The teacher takes the part of A and tells the best student to take that of B, Continue with other students, the teacher alternating between A and B, Students read both parts when everybody understands what is expected. 6 Continue as in 1, 2, and 5 for dialogues (ii) and (iv), explain- ing that there are now even more variations. 3 4 ‘The large number of possibilities helps greatly to maintain class interest, but the teacher should vary the lesson as much as possible in order to prolong the practice toa point just below the threshold of boredom and restlessness (this will differ according to the ‘motivation of the class, and the skill of the teacher, but some- ‘where between 20 and 30 minutes should be the target). There are several ways of doing this, such as: (@) Constantly changing roles, teacher-student, student-teacher, student-student etc (b) Insisting that the students gradually increase the speed of delivery so that the dialogues always remain a challenge. A high degree of concentration is required of everybody, for rothing disrupts a smooth, rapid flow of exchanges so much as the student who loses the place and reads the wrong part, (©) Reading rapidly non-stop round the class, each student saying fone utterance only per dialogue, i. Ist student: one of A’s first utterances and student: one of B's first utterances 3rd student: one of A’s second utterances 4th student: one of B's second utterances sth student: one of A’s third utterances tc. “The above procedure is continued for two or three circuits of the class, The teacher must insist on fast and accurate exchanges. (@) Carrying out a conventional pattern practice of important structures using call-words, ie ‘Is there any chance of borrowing your umbrella? tape-recorder / bicycle | hair-drier / etc.” (©) Limiting the practice to the first two utterances of all four dialogues and insisting on rapid exchanges round the clas.(£) Asking the class to write out a dialogue from memory and then calling on certain members to read aloud ther efforts. (g) Asking students to act out a situation from memory. (&) Playing the ‘hangman’ game with phrases from the current and previous dialogues: this is best done as a form of relaxa- tion atthe end ofa hard practice session. REVISION cis important to spend a few minutes at the beginning of each lesson revising previous dialogues but since they are so short, the time required is minimal. CASSETTES ‘These have been recorded with pauses making it possible for the student working alone ro hold a conversation with his recorder. Each of the forty-four situations has been recorded thus: (@) Listening All four dialogues straight through without pauses. (b) Dialogue practice For some situations the student is expected to take the part of A and for others that of B: whichever is more useful. The cassette, acting the part of the other speaker, delivers a random selection of utterances and the student responds using fone of the four alternatives available. Section (2) ‘Listening’ should be done with books shut, Section (b) ‘Dialogue Practice’ should be done with books shut when the student is confident.Asking the Way @ Excuse me, Can you tell me where South Street is, please? Take the second on the left and then ask again. Is it far? No, it’s only about five minutes’ walk. Many thanks. Not at all. Although all houses should have a street number, many are known only by a name. If you have difficulty in finding such a house, try asking the local shopkeepers or, better still, the postman, if you are lucky enough to see him. If you know that someone lives in a certain road but you do not know ‘which number, ask at the public library or police station and they will check on the electoral roll. This is a road-by-road list of all the people entitled to vote. w Excuse me, please. Could you tell me the way to the station? ‘Turn round and turn left at the traffic-lights. Will it take me long to get there? No, it’s no distance at all. ‘Thank you. ‘That's OK. ii) Excuse me, but I’m trying to find the Town Hall. ‘Take the third on the right and go straight on. Should I take a bus? No, you can walk it in under five minutes, Thank you very much in- deed. ‘That's quite all right. (iv) Excuse me, please. Could you tell me how to get to the town centre? First right, second left. You can’t miss it. Is it too far to walk? No, it’s only a couple of hundred yards. Thanks very much. Is a pleasure.I ‘Make sentences as in the example. Example You take the second turning on the right after the traffic-lights. ‘third = toad 2 ‘Make questions and answers substituting for the items in bold type. Example STUDENT A Do I take the second on the eft? STUDENT B No, you want the first on the right. aie) «= right? B 1 left. aye left? B oo left. aa 1 right? a left. aa left? B right. soa right? a left. - zebra-crossin * 3 Change As questions to + more pole Example STUDENT A Where's the station? STUDENT B Can you tell me where the station is, please? 1A How faris it to London? aren a ? 2A Where are the shops? spear a ooo) 3-4 Which direction is the motorway?! Be =e 2 4-4 How many miles is it to the nearest garage? a. > ‘A Which way’s the coast? 3 : 2 4* Change A's statements as in the example. Example STUDENT A He'll got there in ten hours STUDENT B Ivll take him ten hours t0 get there. 1A Shell learn it in ten lessons. ® Drills ‘A They'll walk it in half an hour. a : 3a Til make it in twenty minutes, a Weill deliver’ ie’ in’ ‘twenty-four i ea peta erat et fisee| aie ant 5* ‘Change A’s statements as in the example. Example STUDENT A It’s far: you can't walk. STUDENT B [Us too far to walk 1A Tes foggy: you can't ee the turing. 2A ies wet:you can't goon foot.” 3 10% dass you can find the way. 4 Ais ince yu cae here nine 5A ies dificult: you can’ semembe, 5 motorway: a fast road, divided down the ggntre tO separate Sas’ goings in erent2 Ona Bus @ A Does this bus go to the A B station? No, you'll have to get off at the bank, and take a 192.' Can you tell me where to get off? It's the next stop but one.* " bus numbers such as 15 and 93 are pronounced as “hfteen” and ‘ainety-three’. Larger numbers sich a6. 143. are pronounced as “one-four-three ® the next stop but one: two stops fom here Bus conductors still collect passengers’ fares in some towns, but single-deck one-man buses are seen more and more, especially in country districts. In London, fast buses called ‘Red Arrows’ run non-stop between important places. The fare is fixed, and passengers pass through an automatic gate which opens when the correct coins are inserted. Gi) Am I OK for St Mary’s Church? No, we only go as far as the park, but you can walk from there. How much further is it? It’s quite a way yet, but I'll tell you in good time. (i Do you go to the sea-front? No, you're going the wrong way. You want a 143 from the church, Have we got much further to go? It's the next stop. Gv) Is this the right bus for the ‘Town Hall? No, you should have caught 12, Jump out at the bridge and get one there. Could you tell me when we get there? It’s three stops after this one.I Example ‘Would you tell me where I get off for St Mary’s Church, please? 0 7 2) peeeies out’. 3) Could Doe 3 2 Example STUDENT A Does the 19 go to Terminus Road? STUDENT 8 Terminus Road? No, it only goes as far as the church! You want a ort one) 21... the post office? 8 the river 12 aa 152... athe clock tower? 2 Duke Street 251. 38 14 ‘Scampron? a Waddington 41 aa 168 the university? 3 the Odeon 86. SoA 72. the technical college? 8 the castle «2... 27, Terminus Road, Respond to A's statements using the phrase “shouldn’t have’ plus the past participle. Example STUDENT A I took the 61! STUDENT B You shouldn’t have taken the 61! ‘That was a mistake. 1a Taotout atthe pak, 2 Taught a Red Aisow, i came early 4A Task fori Sion T bought a return ticket. Drills 4* Respond to A’s statements using the phrase ‘should have’ plus the past participle. Example STUDENT A I didn’t go by bus! STUDENT B That was wrong, You ‘should have gone by bus! 1A I didn’t remember the number. 2A T didn’t bring my season ticket. 3° A didn’t ring the bell.” 5 4A Tdicn’t have any change. 5A didn’t geca return.Taking a Taxi @ ‘The American Embassy, please. I have to be there by 1.0, I can't promise, but I'll do my best. You're just in time. £6.30, please. ‘Thanks a lot. Here’s £7 You can keep the change. London taxis carry meters indicating the fare to be paid. Drivers must charge the metered fare for all journeys within the London police districts, regardless of duration and distance, and including journeys to and from London Air~ port (Heathrow). Taxi drivers expect to be tipped for all journeys. @ Do you think you can get me to Victoria by half past? We should be OK if the lights are with us. You've still got five minutes to spare. £6.40, please. Thanks very much indeed. Here's £10, give me £3, please. Git) Piccadilly, please. I have an appointment at 10.30. I think we can make it? if we get a move on.* Here we are, sir. £6.35, please. Many thanks. Let's call it £7. 2 make it get chere in time ‘ geta move on: hurry (iv) Paddington, please. I want to catch the 11.15. We'll be all right if there are no hold-ups." This is it, sir £6.50, please. Thank you. Here's the fare, and this is for you. * hold-ups: delaysI Example ‘My conference is at eleven-thirty so I want to be there at eleven. nD + cleven-fifteen 2) <1. meeting Example STUDENT 4 Do you think you can get me to Victoria by half past? stupent a We should make it if the lights are green! ra the station by half past? 2 2 if the lights ate with us. 28 the Hilton Hotel by eleven? 8 if the trafic’snot too heavy. 3A 1.1, Waterloo by twenty-five past? 8... unless we get held up. 4A 1.0) the French Embassy by 2.15? B 1... unless the lights are against us 5A ses this address by ten t0? BO... unless we get caught in the rush hour." 3 Tt is possible to give a tip by asking for a certain amount of change Example (A tip of Sop) STUDENT A fro please STUDENT B Right. Here’s £11 ! Give me op change, pleas. 1 A G20 Beevers B35 ba aa B as £3.50 4 ALi B (2 hr s ae B £3 sop. 4 Reply to A’s questions using ‘I want to" followed by the correct verb. Example STUDENT A Which trainare you eatehing? STUDENT B I want to catch the 11.48! 1A What time are you setting out? 2 at two o'clock, 24 How long are you staying? 8 for an hour. 3A Which station are you going to? 2 Waterloo, 4 Which part of London are you going to? “Hampstead, When are you coming beck? 2 at twelve, Drills 5 Example STUDENT A You'll never make it by ten! STUDENT B There's no rush? I don’t have to be there till 10.30. 1 A He leven. 2 11.30. 20a They twelve, » 1230. 34 We one, 2 130. 48 She four, a 430. sal six, B 6.30. 1 the rush hour: the time when people sre going to and from work Pnere's no rush: there is no need to husry4 Ata Railway Station ® A When does the London train leave, please? B 9.25, Platform 3. A What time does it reach London? B You should be there at 11,31, but you may be a bit late, A. Do I have to change? B_ Yes. You change at Lewes and East Croydon, The normal return ticket costs double the single fare but cheaper return tickets called “Day Returns’ may be bought at most stations. These tickets are ideal for one-day excur~ sions to London, although certain trains may not be used, Gi) Which train do T take for Victoria, please? 9.28, This end of Platform 2. When does it get in? It gets there at 11.34. ‘Must I change? No. It’s a through train.’ 24 through train: a train which takes you tO your destination without 2 change (iii) Which platform for Lon- don Bridge, please? 9.27 from Platform 1. What time does it arrive? It takes roughly two hours so you'll arrive just before 11.30. Is it necessary to change? No. There’s no need to change. iv) ‘What time’s the next train to Victoria, please? 9.26, Platform 4. Right up at the front. When do we get there? It’s due in at 11.35, but they’re running late today. Need I change trains? Yes. Change at East Croydon.I Example ‘Three first class singles to London, please. De Bexhill 2) A three-month return, . 3) Two Day Returns Qo Brighton | 5) A single nn 2 Example ‘Which side of the platform do I want for Newhaven Harbour, please? nee part of the train .. Charing Cross, 2 2 cesses platform Dover Marine 3 ‘carriage Eastbourne 4 creer station Hastings s cee tN Tilbury 3 Example STUDENT A Which train would get me to York by 4.307 sTuENT.B If you caught the 11.35, you'd be there at 16.14 real Victoria .. 8.30 am? B 72 Sa 24 Paris .. six thirty? 8 9.50 18.07, 38 Hastings «. 5.45? BL $40.2 $40. 4822, Leeds. 7.00 pam? 8 18.40. soa midday? ® 11.34. 4 Example STUDENT A Need I change at Crewe? STUDENT 8 No, you don’t have to change till Grantham, ines he Lewes? 8 East Croydon. 2a they Swindon? 8 Bristol, Seal ‘Winchester? ® ‘Southampton. aa we ...... Cambridge? 8 Ely. soa 1 Haywards Heath? 2 ‘Three Bridges. Drills 5 Example STUDENT A When does the 9.15 get 0 Vict stupent 8 The 9.15? It's due in at 10.32. 1A... 833... Waterloo? 2 9.10. 2A 10.727... Tunbridge Wells? 2 + 9.48. BA B45 ss Leeds? 8 18.58, 48 51235... Lincoln? 8 21.20, 5A... midnight train ., Eastbourne?The London Underground @ Which way do I go for Queensway, please? Take the Bakerloo to Pad- dington; the District to Notting Hill and then get the Central. Where do I go now? Take the escalator on your right, Fares on the London Underground (the Tube) are not fixed, ‘but are proportional to the distance travelled. There are ten lines in the system: the Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria and ‘Waterloo and City lines. @ How do I get to Lancaster Gate, please? Catch the Metropolitan to Liverpool Street and then change to the Central Line, Which platform do I want? Follow those signs. You can’t go wrong, i) Which line do I take for ‘Marble Arch, please? That's easy; it’s the next station down the Central Line. How do I get down to the trains? Get that lift over there. (iv) Can you tell me the best way to get to Bond Street, please? ‘You want the Victoria to (Oxford Circus and then you change on to the Central. Which way do I go first? Go straight down the stairs, and turn left at the bottom.I Example Go straight down the escalator and follow the signs to Waterloo, » ae ae 3) Loclcceses Up in the life ener 3 up 2 Example STUDENT A Can you tell me the best way to get to Holborn, please? STUDENT B Take the Bakerloo to Oxford Cireus and change to the Central. 1A see Barls Court... ..? B |... Metropolitan .... Hammer- smith .... District. 28 Knightsbridge 2 B11, Circle .... South Kensington Piccadilly. 3A coco. Regents Park oo... B11.. Victoria... Oxford’ Circus Bakerloo. 4a Baker Street ......2 B11, Northern ..., Aldersgate Metropolitan. sa Liverpool Street ......2 B11, Waterloo and City’... the Bank .... Central. Victoria, Kings Cross 3 Example STUDENT A Excuse me, but is this the right train for St Pauls? STUDENT B Yes it’s three stops down the A... platform . .. Leicester Square? 2 two stops Aco side... Marble Arch? 2 the next stop... 30 A L.iline .... Holland Path? 2 four stops . A110 direction ....) Swiss Cottage? B the stop after next « Drills 4 Example STUDENT A Excuse me, please, Which way do I go for Notting Hill? STUDENT B Notting Hill? Take the down to the Central Line. ra Piccadilly Circus? B 1... etcalator ..., Bakerloo 2A Tower Hill? BL... stairs .... Circle BA Bayswater? BOLL lift... District aa Waterloo? Boo.) Stairs .... Northern SoA cee, Arsenal? BL... escalator .... PiccadillyBooking Airline Tickets @ T want to fly to Geneva on or about the first il just see what there is, I want to go economy, and Td prefer the morning, Lufthansa Flight LH 203 leaves at 0920. What time do T have to be there? The coach leaves for the airport at 0745 There are three London airports: Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick, co) T'd like to book a flight to ‘Munich for Monday the tenth T'll have a look in the time- table for you. T'll need an economy class open return. KLM have got a DC-9 leaving at 0925. ‘What else ought I to know? ‘The latest time of reporting is 0820 at the airport. return: a return which may Be used at any time (ii) What flights are there from London to Vienna to- mortow? If you'd like to take a seat, Ti find out for you. T'd like to travel first class, please. BA Flight BA s61 takes off from Heathrow at 0925, and fies direct. What time have I got to get there? You'll have to be at Victoria Coach Station by 0745. (iv) ‘Are there any planes to Ziirich on a Sunday? If you'll excuse me for a second, I'll check. By the way, I don’t want a night flight. There’s a Swissair DC-9 out of London at 0920, When am I supposed to check in? If you're going to the air- port, you must be there before 0820.I Example Ts it possible to break my journey at Athens on my way to Istanbul? » stay @ night 2) Rome 3) Stop over, 4) Ts ie all right 3) 2 Example STUDENT A Can T break my journey to Delhi? STUDENT B Yes, you can stop over at Teheran if you like. Chicago? New York Kuwait? Beirut Miami? ‘Shannon Cairo? Orly Karachi? Rome ‘Teheran? 3 Example STUDENT A Which flight Beirut by 7 p.m? STUDENT B British Airways departs at 1030 and arrives at 1235. gets me to roa Geneva midnight? B Swissair Plight SR 871 .... 2220 2340. 24 ‘Rotterdam 7pm? 2 KLM Flight KL 106 1705 1800. 38 Stuttgart Spm? Lufthansa Flight LH 243 1500 1625, aa Oslo ro pam? SAS Flight SK ‘512 1935 2130. SoA Madrid lunchtime? B British Airways Flight BA 048 1930 1355; Drills 4 Example STUDENT 4 What night flights are there from Gatwick 10 Copenhagen w- STUDENT B SAS have got a flight leaving at 0436. 1A... morning .... Heathrow Zurich? B Swissair .... DC-9 .... 850. 28 ‘afternoon Manchester Amsterdam «+? KLM .... plane .... 1700. 30 A... might economy |... London Paris ....? BBA... charter... 2200. 4a tourist London Frankfurt ....? Lufthansa... aircraft... 1710. 5A. evening. Maka... Bir- mingham ....? 8 Danair .... charter... 21157 Hiring a Car @ How much is it to rent a large estate car? £24 a day or £135 a week, Will I be able to have one next weekend? Have you got a current! licence? Yes, I've been driving since 1 was eighteen. Good. Ail you do now is complete this form. " a current licence: an up-to-date licence Foreign visitors may use their foreign licences for a period of one year before they have to take the British driv- ing test. An international licence is not normally necessary, w What's the rate for one of your medium-sized vans? The daily rate is £23, and the weekly £128. Right then, I'd like to book one for next Friday, please. Is yours a full licence? Yes, I've had one ever since 1978, OK. If you'll just fill up this form, T'll book you one. ii) Can you tell me the hire charge for minibuses please? You can have one for £20 aday, or £138 for a week. All right. T'l take one for the week starting Tuesday next Is_your driving licence valid?! ‘Yes, there’s no problem there. Fine. We'll need some par- ticulars and a £25 deposit. 1a valid licence: an up-to-date licence Gv) Suppose I wanted to hire a van ~ how much would it cost? £22 per day, £130 per week. Fair enough.' Reserve me cone from the 1st tothe 10th, please, Have you held a licence for over two years? Yes, here itis. Right. In that case there's only a form to fill in, "fair enough: that's all ightI Example Drills ‘Can you hire me an estate car for three days from tomorrow? Q 2 small saloon > 3 wat > 3 te > 3 oxi Monday? 5) a large van > 2 3 Example Example srubnNT A 1 lke to rent an estate next stuptwr A Whats the daily rate for a ‘Monday. Mercedes? svopmnt # The bes I can doi a saloon, srubent'» Rather expensive, Tim afraid. ‘All the estates ar out till Wednesday. You're talking about" £v00 a day 1 Rene 8 kp rn Saturday, 1 weve weekly... Range Rover? Bown Quite expensive oss. £800 2 A voeees a minibus ....... Tuesday. 2 A hourly: chauffeured Boos aon ve Fadey Rois? 300 Asoo @ camper van ...... Thursday, 2 Very expensive L40 Ba ml tent. Sunday. 3 cees monty BMW? 4) Acoam automatic, Wednesday 1 Quitea by... £4000 Boca manal ss. Saturday eee daly Netw Estate? 5 Aloo aller. Sunday. 3» Not cheap, =.” f60 Bsa of rack Monday. "You're taking about £100: the approximate cost is £1008 At a Garage 6 @ Could you book me in for a full service, please? Certainly, madam. I just need to know the year and model. I can’t remember the year but it’s a “D” registration. I think I can fit you in first thing tomorrow morning. That'd suit me fine, And while you've got it, could you have a look at the brakes as well? Yes, we always check every- thing thoroughly. ‘a SD" registration: a car first repistered in August 1986 Nearly all garages in the U.K. sell petrol on a self-service basis. You can also take your car there for a service after a certain number of miles. w@ Td like to arrange to have my car serviced. Yes, of course. Which year and model is it? I's a 1986 model ~ the smallest one in the range. How would next Friday afternoon suit you? That'd be perfect. And could you also try to im- prove the starting? Yes, we'll do that as a matter of course. ' as 2 matter of course: as is done every time Gi), Could you book my car in for a service? Ivs well overdue.’ ‘That's no problem. Can you tell me the year and model? It’s a 500 series - and it’s less than a year old. Can you bring it in on ‘Thursday? ‘That should be OK. And perhaps you could see to the clutch—it keeps slipping. Yes, I'll make a special note of it. * well overdue: already very late Gv) ‘My car needs servicing. Can T get it done here? Yes, I think we can help you. Which year and model, please? W's last year’s model - the estate version. How about next ‘Wednesday morning? ‘That’s fine, And at the same time, could you do something about the sun- roof? It lets the rain in. Yes, we'll do that for you.I Example ‘While you've got it, could you do something about the brakes? y ies inhere > > iave god look at > > the cunch? 4 Andat the same dime > an thoroughly overhaul > 2 3 Example xample STUDENT A Your car needs servicing. STUDENT 8 Where can I get it serviced? ee 2A The dutch weeds onewing 3A Th tyres nce replacing, 4. AThe bonnet neads repaying 5 A'The brakes need adjusting STUDENT A You say the engine sometimes overheats. STUDENT B Yes, it keeps overheating all the toaes . clutch . slips 2 aA 44 B soa Drills 4 sample STUDENT A Shall Ihave a lok atthe tres? srupenr ® Yes, and could you check the battery as well, please? roa radiator? B fel eccsesstnseee® ay ee battery? B. "anti-freeze eon BA cee ‘brake Muid? e 1 windscreen WasherS ....s..2 44. stseseneoneee Spare wheel? B stop lights .. . s A ee B tyres ?9 At Lunch @ A. You ‘must have some more chicken, B_ No, thanks. I'm supposed to be slimming. A. Can't I tempt you? B_ Well, maybe I ‘could man- age a very small piece. Although the correct name for the midday meal is lunch, many English families call it‘ inner’. English people do not wish each other ‘Good Appetite’ Gi) ‘Wouldn't you like to finish up the omelette? No, ‘really, thank you, I just couldn’t eat any more, Come on now. Surely you can manage it. No, thank you, really. I must have put on pounds as itis Gi) Another piece of meat pie? No, thanks, really. I'm on a diet. Please do. You've hardly eaten anything, It’s delicious, but 1 don’t think I ought to. Gv) ‘Do have the rest of the mashed potato. No, thank you. I’ve had too much already. Just take it to please me. OK, but only a small piece or I shan’t have room for any pudding.I ample It's very tasty but I honestly coulda’t manage another piece. 1)... delicious 2) really 3» Qo: very nice : 3) just 2 Example STUDENT A Surely you can cat another piece of cake, STUDENT » Well, maybe T ‘could manage just a very small piece. the rest of the lamb, a liule, some more potatoes, ‘another slice of toast, some more trifle! alittle more ‘hat last fish finger.® bral of it. Answer A's questions using ‘too much’ or Example STUDENT A You ‘must have some more STUDENT 8 No, thanks, really. 've had ar too much already nee potatoes, ‘any more. 208 wine. 8 34 carrots. 44 ‘meat son ‘ice-cream, B 4 Example STUDENT A Wouldn’t you like some more trifle? STUDENT B Yes, I'd love some. It's a delicious triffe. re) pudding? lovely ie? gorgeous salad? delicious very nice excellent Drills s* Example STUDENT A Did he say much? STUDENT B No, he hardly sai 1A they want 2 28 he drink ? 38 she eat ? 4a it cost ? so8 Tet 3 ‘rifle: a pudding made with cake, fruit, cam and sherry ish fingers: frozen pieces of fish sold in packets, 910 Tca-time @ ‘A. Would you care for a cup of tea? B_ Only if ‘you're having one. A Do you take milk and sugar? BA dash of milk! and two Jumps,? please. 3 dash of milk: a very litte milk + tWo lumps two sugar cubes Tea is the number one drink in Britain and the average person has about four cups of tea a day. In times of disaster ‘or tragedy ‘a nice cup of tea’ is offered as a kind of universal cure. i Texpect you could do with cup of tea, couldn’t you? [’d rather have a cup of coffee, if you don’t mind, ‘Milk and sugar? A milky one without sugar, please. Gi) How about a nice cup of tea before you go? Yes, I'd love one. How do you like it? A strong one with three spoons for me, please. (iv) Would you like a cup of tea? Only if it’s not too much trouble. Do you like it with milk and sugar? Not too much milk and just half a spoonful, please.I Example Plenty of milk and three spoons for me, please. » Jumps. 2) A dash of 2 ro Sagar 4) Alitde : 9 Tots of sugar 2 Example stupenT A Would you care for a cup of tea? stupent a Td rather have a cup of coffee, if you don’t mind. 1 chocolate biscuit? ‘a cream cake a glass of milk? a drink of orange ‘cucumber sandwich? a muffin! a slice of cake? a doughnut® another piece of toast? a sausage roll 3 Reply t0 A's questions using the second alternative. Example STUDENT A Do you like tea or would you prefer coffee? STUDENT B Coffee for me, please. toa jam fishpaste? 28 cake biscuits? B veces 34 toast ‘bread? a8 mille lemon? soa ‘white bread brown? 4* Reply to A's questions using ‘one’, ‘some’, “ie, them’, of *e’ Example STUDENT A Would you like a cup of tea? STUDENT B I'd love one, 1k ccsee this sandwich? 2k some cried 3k hese isi? a cian come aga 5A aoe baa q Drills 5 ‘An informal way of saying ‘I need a cup of tea’ sto say ‘T could do with a cup of tea.” ‘Make A's statements more informal. Example STUDENT A I need a new set of tyres. STUDENT B [ could do with a new set of tyres. 1A Teed a cup of tea 2A Patrick needs a haircut. 3A They need a few days off 44 Your front door needs coat of paint. 5A Mother needs 3 holiday. 2 a muffin: a toasted cake eaten with butter 24 doughnuts a cake made of doveh, sweetined and fried 3"p buns cake made with yeast11 With a Friend in a Coffee Bar @ A What would you like to drink? BA black coffee for me, please. A How about something to cat? B Yes, I'd love a portion of that strawberry tart. A. Right. I'll see if I can catch the waitress’s eye. Many cafes in the U.K. are self-service, but sometimes you will be served at the table by a waiter or waitress. i) What can I get you to drink? ‘An iced Coke! would go down well. Wouldn’t you like some cake, too? ‘Yes, I think I'll have a slice of chocolate sponge. Right. Sit down there and Tl bring it over. Gi) What are you going to have to drink? 'd like something cool. Would you care for some ‘cake? ‘Yes, Vil try a piece of cheese cake, It certainly looks tempting. T wouldn't mind some my- self. "wouldn't mind: rather like ) What do you want to drink? 1 feel like a cup of tea Do you fancy something to eat? ‘Yes, I'd rather like some of that fruit cake. That’s a good idea. I think Pi join you.I Example ‘Would you care for a round of ham sandwiches and a cup of tea? 0 2) Wouldn’t you like > =a piece of cheese cake a fruit 5) Do you fancy : 2 Example STUDENT A I think I'll have a coffee. STUDENT B That's a good idea. Coffee for ‘me, too, please. 1h sess a Coke, 8 o 2 Ala tes, 38 ‘a chocolate. B an 1 Horlicks." 8 - soa a milk, ® Example STUDENT A This jam sponge is absolutely delicious. STUDENT B Yes, it looks mind a slice myself, 1 wouldn't ra raspberry milk shake e a glass milk shake? 2 2 > toasted sandwiches around 1 chocolate cakes a couple | coffee ice-cream | hot chocolate acup 4 Example STUDENT A Would you care for a piece of ceake? STUDENT 8 Yes, please, The chocolate ‘sponge looks rather tempting. « Something to drink? ‘ved Coke a toasted sandwich? cheese and tomato + something to eat? strawberry tarts ‘an ice-cream? chocolate « a cake? ++ eream doughnuts . Drills s* ‘The word ‘glass’, ‘cup’ etc is often omitted when you are ordering drinks, Example STUDENT A Tell the waitress we want two ‘cups of tea and a glass of lemonade. STUDENT B Two teas, and a lemonade please. tos ‘two cups of tea and a cup of coffee. 24 4 glass of Coca Cola and four cups of tea, 8 38 three cups of chocolate and two glasses of orange juice, » aoa a glass of orange juice and two glasses of milk, SoA three cups of black coffee. * Horlicks: malted elle drink 312 In a Restaurant 4 @ There is a wide variety of international restaurants in the U.K.: Indian, Chinese and Italian restaurants are especially popular, but there are also many others. Apart from restaurants, there are also many take-aways, where you can buy cooked meals to take home. @ Can I take your order, sit? Have you decided on some- thing, sir? Yes. I'dlike totry the steak, Yes. Haddock! and chips please. And to follow? Ice-cream, please. for me, please, ‘How about the sweet? No sweet thanks. Just coffee. 1 haddock: a kind of fish ii Have you chosen some- thing, sir? Yes, I think T'll have the curry, please, ‘What would you like after- wards? T'd like some fruit if you have any. Gy) May I take your order, sit? ll just take a small salad, please, Do you want any sweet? Apple pie and custard would be nice,I Tl have grapefruit juice to begin with, and beefburger and chips to follow. Example ) + ¢ge-mayonnaise. 2) prawn cocktail 3) tomato juice 4) ‘onion soup 3) melon 2 Example STUDENT A And what will you have to follow the soup? STUDENT BI think I'll try the curry, please. fruit juice? fish crab? chicken .. prawn cocktail? steak... melon? beef. scampi? lamb a mushroom omelette . * grilled lamb chops a chicken salad beef curry Irish stew 3 Example STUDENT A Has he decided on something. yer? STUDENT B No, he can't make up his ‘mind they 2.2? Margaret 2.0113 Brian <2..." Lyou PS the children? Drills 4* Reply to A’s questions using the present perfect tense. Example STUDENT A Would you like to order your meal, sir? STUDENT B I've already ordered it, thank you very much. rn have your soup ....2 28 see the menu .--.? 3A ‘book your table 48 ‘taste the wine 8 a so8 ‘choose your sweet 8 2513 Ina Pub 26 @ What are you going to have? A half of bitter,’ please. Are you sure you won't have a scotch? ‘Thanks very much, but I’m driving. "a bitter: light draught beer ‘The hours during which English pubs are allowed to open are strictly controlled by the law. Times vary in different parts of the country, but are approximately from 11 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10.30 or TT p.m. on weekdays, and from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and from 7.00 to 10.30 p.m. on ‘Sundays. Itis normal to buy one’s own drinks at the bar, and the barman is not tipped unless he brings drinks to the table. Each order is paid for separately, and not at the end of the evening wo (ii) What's it to be? What would you like to drink? ‘The same again, please. Just a light ale for me, please. Won’t you make it a pint Won't you have a gin and this time? tonic with me? I'd better not, thank you all That's very kind of you, but the same. I don’t think I will. (iv) What can I get you? Td like a lager, please. Wouldn't you care for something a little stronger? No, I think I'd better stick to halves,’ thanks. ick to halves: continue (0 dink half pints of beerI Example Here's to a safe journey home. Cheers!" » {good luck at the interview : 2) fine weather on holiday 1 3) c2o2s21 the best of luck on Friday ©... » suceess in the exams 1 2 Reply to A's questions saying: ‘No, this is ‘my round.” and repeating his question. Example STUDENT A What are you going to have? STUDENT B No, this is ‘my round, What are 'you going to have? 1A What would you ike to drink? 2 hat are you dining? 38 What wil you have? 44 What are you ping vo dick? 5h What are you having? 3 Example STUDENT A I'd like a lager, please. stupent » Why don't you make it a scotch? ta a half 8 @ pint 2A a Coke ® something stronger? BoA a light ale 8 ‘gin and tonic? aa 8 pint of bitter 2 brandy? a shandy* 2 a sherry? 4* Reply to A’s questions using the correct auxiliary verb. Example stupenr a Didn't he order a bitter? STUDENT B A bitter? No, I don't ‘think he did, 1 & Don'e they close at eleven? 2 Was his Shandy? 38 Doesn't she like Babycham™ 4A Haven they go rug lage $A ia there an excision? Drills 5 Respond to A’s statement using the phrase “Then you'd better’ plus a question tag. Example STUDENT A I've got a shocking hangover. STUDENT B Then you'd better take an Alka-Seltzer," hadn't you? I've been asked to bring a bottle call at the off-licence? . ....? Ive got to go in five minutes. drink up... 7 I'm driving home. make this your last ......? I've brought the children. sit out in the garden .....? TPve just won £10. buy a round ? * cheers thie is said before drinking + my round: my turn to buy drinks 1 thandy: beer and lemonade or ginger beer « Babycham: an inexpensive charipagne-type drink San extension: an extension of drinking hours © Alla: Seltzer a kind of medicine > an of-icence: a place where alcoholic drinks may be bought But not drunk ”14 Offering Cigarettes @ Cigarette? No, thanks. Not before lunch. Please have one. It’s a new brand, T honestly don't feel like fone at the moment, thanks. Cigarettes are rather expensive in the U.K. as they carry a heavy tax. It is therefore a good idea to buy some duty-free ‘ones on the plane or ship before arriving. The Customs allow approximately 200 to be brought in by each person over the age of seventeen. wi Have a cigarette. No, thanks. I've just put one out. Please do. I always seem to be smoking yours. Perhaps I will then. Have you got a light?* 2 alight: a match or a lighter Gi) Would you like a cigarette? No, thanks. I’m trying to cut down, Go on. I owe you one from yesterday. OK, but next time you must have one of mine. (iv) Help yourself to a cigarette. No, thanks. I'm trying to give up. Come on. I insist. No, really, thank you. T’ve got a bit of a cough.I Example Sorry to trouble you, but can you oblige me with a match? D sive me 2 2) have you got 2 3) Excuse me, > a a light? 3) ‘but could I trouble you for 2 Sm Example STUDENT A Have a cigarette STUDENT B No, thanks. T never smoke before lunch. Cigarette? after meals Help yourself to a cigarette, before breakfast. Would you like a cigarette? ‘while I'm driving, Won't you have a cigarette? ‘them without filters, Would you care for a cigarette? at work, Reply to A's questions reversing the Pronouns, Example STUDENT A Did he smoke one of yours? STUDENT B No, I smoked one of his. 1A Did she smoke one of mine? 2A Did they sake one oF hi? 3A Did we smoke one of their? 4A Did T smoke one af hers? 5A Did she smoke one of Bish a Drills 4* You can say: ‘I've stopped smoking’ or ‘I've given up smoking’. You can say ‘I've smoked less" or ‘Tve cut down my smoking’. Reply to A’s questions using the correct form of ‘give up’ or ‘cut down’. Example (1) STUDENT A Are you smoking less? stupent 8 Yes, I'm cutting down, Example (2) STUDENT A Have you stopped smoking? STUDENT B Yes, I've given up. 1 A Have you smoked les? 2A Will you sake ies? 3.4 Did you stop ching? 4A Are joa going to bop smoking? 54 Did jou have to stop smokiag? 6 Did you have to noke esa” 5 2915 At a Hotel @ A. wonder whether you have any vacancies for tonight B_ Yes, I can offer you Room 24 0n the first floor. A How much is it? B {27.50 a night excluding A Can I see it, please? B Certainly. Would you take a seat for a moment? * frst floor: the floor above street. level 30 Be sure not to miss the breakfast in an English hotel. If you are touring, you may not have to stop for lunch after a good English breakfast Wo Have you a single room for two nights? Yes, but only on the top floor. What price is it? £34 with service and TV. Fair enough. Can you show me the room, please? Of course. Would you like to follow me? (iii) Can I book a double room from now until Friday? You can have Room 33, overlooking the sea What's the price? £28.75 not counting the service Can 1 have a look at it, please. Yes, of course. Come this way (iv) Have you got a twin- bedded room for one night? can let you have a room at the back ‘What does it cost? With a private bath, £31, service included. Can you show me some- thing a little cheaper? Yes, of course. I won't keep you a moment.I Example ‘Can I reserve a double room from Sunday till Tuesday with a view of the sea? » ‘book 2) 5 3 ‘ingle a now 3 have 2 Example STUDENT A Have you got a double room? stupent 8 No, but I can let you have two singles. a single room with a shower? ‘one with a bath. 44 room overlooking the sea? ‘one facing the park. 4 win-bedded room? ‘one with a double bed. 4 tovu singles on the 2nd floor? ‘wo on the top floor. 5 1 double room from Monday to Friday? 8 ‘one till Wednesday, 3 Reply to A’s questions using the compara~ tive form of the adjective Example STUDENT A Is this room big enough for STUDENT BT suppose you haven't any- thing a little bigger, have you? roa floor quiet > 1 private bathroom? > ; DG > ae cata TT pie ead 220039 $0 TTI poo donb 4 Reply to A’s questions using ‘something’ plus an infinitive Exainple STUDENT A Are you hungry? sTupeNT s Yes. Can you give me sume- thing to eat? roa the children restless? something to play with? she thirsty? to drink? you bored? read? ‘you waiting to sign the register? to write with? your bag broken? to mend it with? Drills s* ‘You can say ‘a room with a double bed! or ‘a double-bedded room’ ‘Change A’s sentences as in the example. Example STUDENT A I'd like a room with a double bed. STUDENT B Pd like a double-bedded room, 14 Twant a room with twin beds. 24 This up is for the waitress with the blue exes. 3A Please resceve me a suite of two 4 AT slept in the room with the red carpet. T want to complain about the waiter with the long hair 316 Finding a Room » @ 1 believe you take in foreign students. Yes, if you don’t mind sharing, How much is it? £39 per week including heating, Do you think I could have a look at it, please? We're having it decorated at the moment. Will Friday do?" | will Friday do?: will Friday be allright? When inquiring about a room it is always a good idea to ask at the beginning whether laundry and heating are included in the price. If you want to share a flat, look in the ‘flats to let’ column of an evening paper for advertisements like: 4th Girl shr. sic H’stead fit. o1-134 2343 evenings. This means that a fourth girl is required to share a self- contained flat in Hampstead, and that enquiries should be made by telephone in the evenings. (i) (iii) T've been told you might A friend told me I might have a vacant room. find some accommodation here. Yes, I've got a spare single, Yes, I'll have a room free after the weekend. ‘What are your terms? What's the price of the room? £37 for bed and breakfast. £36 a week, but I can’t do lunches, Could I have a look at the Do you mind if I come in? room, please? It’s a bit awkward just now. Come in by all means, but Could you come tomorrow? it’s in a terrible mess, (iv) I wonder if you can help me = I'm looking for a room, T have got a vacancy, yes. What sort of price are you asking? £40 a week excluding laundry. ‘Would it be convenient to see the room? Can you call back later? We're right in the middle of lunch,I Example T wonder whether you could help me, I'm trying to find a family to live with. » 2) Geoen 3) can a if 3 2 Example STUDENT A Would it be convenient to see the room now? STUDENT B Can you call back later? I'm right in the middle of lunch. toa at all possible ......? 8 call again breakfast. 2A allright 2.0.7 8 come again ..... Woman's Hour BOA inorder «.....? 8 look back Corona tion Street 4a possible ......? 8 drop back. a game of bridge. so8 OK > 8 come round. tea. 3 Example STUDENT A When you say £40, is that with lighting and heating? STUDENT 8 It's including lighting but excluding heating, TOR eee £35 bed linen? 8 cleaning and. looking for oe . a bed-sitting room.? somewhere to live, DR, LAS heating and laundry? rs iso Tuneh “and supper? ® . 48 a0 not water and breakfast? e. . s 8 £35 all meais and haeating? 4 Example STUDENT A Is it too expensive for you? STUDENT B It's a bit expensive, yes. oo) far 2.2? ayes) cold 222.2 8 38 small v0? a 4a noisy... .? soa atk 612229 Drills 5 Respond to A's statements using a gerund after ‘I don’t mind’, Example STUDENT A You'll have to share with somebody, I'm afraid. STUDENT B That's quite all right. I don't mind sharing with somebody. 1A do your own washing 8 ee 28 pay in advance 38 five me a deposit 4A 2.2. cook your own breakfast D 5A ‘make your own bed | a bed:sitting room: a one-roomed fat 2+ Woman's Hour a BBC radio programme 2 Coronation Streets = popular television progeamme 317 Making an Appointment @ A Will Dr Black be able to see me at about 9.15 tomorrow? B > Sorry, but he’s fully booked till eleven unless there’s a cancellation. A Would ten to one be con- venient? B_ Yes, he’s free then. Doctors usually insist on appointments being made before they receive patients during the daily surgery hours. ) I wonder whether the den- tist could fit me in' early tomorrow? T'm afraid there's nothing before midday. How about 12.45? Sorry, but that’s taken, too. "ft me in: see me between his other engagements, (iii) Td like to fix an appoint- ment with the principal. ‘Would nine tomorrow be all right? I'm afraid not. He’s got rather a full day tomorrow. Could I make it quarter to one? Sorry again, but T'll ring you if somebody cancels. co) Do you think the staff manager could see me to- morrow before 9.30? He won't be in till 10.45, 30 the earliest would be 11. Is 12.40 any good? Yes, I'll make a note of it.I Example ‘Will Dr Blackmore be able to fit me in at 4.30 tomorrow? 1) .. the dentist en as 4) 0. the manager 5) ciiveeveesseres coereves Meet me 2 Example STUDENT A Can the dentist see me today? STUDENT & No, I'm afraid not. He won't be free till tomorrow. 1A. the chief engineer... on Friday? ® back Tuesday, 2A... the manager ... before lunch? 8 in this afternoon. 3A 1... Miss Moore .... at three? B ready six, 4A 100. the Aliens! Officer... now? R available 2s, 5A Lc the doctor... this week? 8 home next month, Example STUDENT A Would it be convenient to see you at 9.13? sTupeNt 8 Do you think you could make it 9.307 tA after lunch? 8 before lunch? “three o'clock? 2 > 24 at eleven? 8 a little later? 38 fon Monday? 8 on Wednesday? 4a at three o'clock? 8 a bit earlier? 541111 Some time on Friday morning? a in the afternoon? 4 Example STUDENT A Monday's no good I'm afraid He's busy. stupeNt B How about Tuesday, then? 1A 930 engaged 8 1030 crv? 2A The morning out. 2 the afternoon ..-..? 3A Before lunch notin, B after lunch |. ...2 4A The sth at a meeting. ® the roth > 54 The weekend fully booked, ® mid-week «2 Drills 5 Change A's sentences using a negative and ‘unless’ Example STUDENT A You can see him if it’s urgent. STUDENT ® You can't see him unless it’s urgent. 1A You can come earlier if he's free, 2A You can see him at 9 if he’s in. You can make it 9.30 if it's con- venient for hit, 4A You can have an appointment if somebody cancels. 5 A You can see him now if it’s important. 3518 Finding a Fob 6 @ Have you any vacancies for full-time staff? What did you have in mind? Something in the domestic line." Have you had any ex- perience? No, I'm more or less straight from school. I can’t promise anything, but I'll do my best ' im the domestic line: connected with domestic work Check with the British Embassy for information about work permits if you want to find a job in the U.K. di) T was wondering whether you needed any part-timers. What were you thinking of? A hotel job of some sort. Have you ever done any- thing similar? Not so far, no. ‘There’s nothing at present, but look back in a week. (iii) I’m looking for a job where can live i What exactly did you want? I wouldn’t mind! working in a pub. Have you done anything like that before? Well, I once did a bit of waiting Fill in this form and I'll let you know if anything turns up. 1 wouldn't mind: I would rather like Gv) Can you fix me up with a part-time job? Anything in particular that appeals to you? 1 was rather hoping to find something in a school. Have you done that kind of thing before? ‘Yes, I was doing the same job last summer, I might be able to help you, but I'd need references.I Example “There are no part-time vacancies at the moment but look back in a month, D 2) 3) » 3 positions 2 Example STUDENT A Have you any vacancies for full-time chambermaids? STUDENT B No, but we need a part-time temporary barmen? weekend cleaner. permanent waiters? night porter. part-time washers-up? temporary gardener. hospital porters? full-time cleaner, 3 Example STUDENT A Is it a full-time job you're after?! STUDENT B Actually, I was rather hoping to find something part-time. 3 call back au pair... 2 in a hotel, permanent . temporary. ‘outdoor «.....? indoors. domestic + secretarial. Example STUDENT A What sort of occupation did ‘you have in mind? STUDENT B I was thinking of something in the hotel line. Ae ohh) cleaning 2 Work ......? au pair. 3 POs... 2 secretarial position ......? restaurant employment ......? Drills 5* Reply to A’s questions using the gerund, Example STUDENT A Does a typist’s job appeal 10 you? STUDENT B Yes, I've done quite a bit of typing. 2 RGRAY 3k Taos 09 a kee dase CF 5k Tika 20009 you want job: 2 job providing a bedroom ving-out job: a job not providing a bed- room and meals Providing ”19 At a Bank 8 @ T'd like to change these marks, please. How do you want it? Iv’sall the same to me. Did you want anything else? Yes, I'd like to open a deposit account.’ * deposit account: an account with no cheque book Banks are open from 9:30 to 3.30, Monday to Friday and some are also open on Saturday mornings. ‘There are 100 pence to one pound. The coins are as follows: Coppers Silver Gold one penny (1p) five pence (sp) one pound (£1) two pence (2p) ten pence (1op) twenty pence (20p) fifty pence (sop) ‘There are bank notes at £5, £10, £20 and £50. Gi) ii) Could you cash this travel- A new cheque book and Jers’ cheque, please? these dollars into sterling, please. How would you like i? How did you want it? Five-pound notes, please. Pounds, please. Anything else? Do you want anything else? ‘Yes, I'm expecting some Yes, I'd like to know the money from Paris. Is it in rate for Swiss francs. yet? (iv) Do you think you could change this note for me, please? How shall T giv to you? Notes and large silver, please. Was there anything else? Yes, could you tell me my balance?! » balance: the amount of money in an accountI Example ‘Would you tell me my balance and the current rate for dollars, please? 9 guilders .....? » give... Statement! > > 4 new paying: in book > 4) Could ? 2 Example Td like to withdraw £15 from my deposit account, please D current? 2) LT pay L1as Ite See eeeeeeeeeereees 32 ur joint deposit account? ” withdraw £40 from Example Example STUDENT A What do you need for your STUDENT A These marks are worth £100. tip to Frankfurt? How do you want it? srupENT Can you give me £300 in srupeNT n Two fii, please Corman ad 1k sss. francs £200... roa aia Ten twenties, please . {Lis0..... Erench francs? 28 ol 450 0. 0...? 28 eee » Fifteen tens, please. a 200. Talia lire oe ne fas en? 38 New York? 8 Three fifties, please. B C250... American dollars? ge funn £50... a4 Amsterdam? 8 Just as it comes, please. . Li00..... Dutch guilders? aa ea SA vec eteudes eo. £90 1.2 2 £50. ++ Vugoslaw dinars? Tene and fives, plese 2 statement: a detailed record of payments and withdrawals current account: an account with a cheque book Joint account: an account shared with another person »20 At a Barber’s Shop @ A. How do you want it, sir? B Just a trim," please. A Would you like it washed? B_ No, thank you, Just leave it as itis 4 trim: when the barber does ‘not cut off much hair © Barbers expect a tip of about 20 per cent on a normal hair- ccut, but since most of them like to talk to their customers, the foreigner gets good value for his money in the form of twenty minutes’ conversation practice. i) ii) How would you like it, sir? How shall I cut it, sit? Not too much off, please. Very short all over, please. How about a shampoo? Shall I put some oil on? Not this time, thanks. No, I don't think so, thanks, (iv) How shall I doit, sir? Just tidy it up a bit, please. Do you want some spray? No, nothing at all, thank you very much.T Example ‘Cut the sideboards fairly short, but leave the fringe as itis, pease, top : cose sides back S front sides top front + back and top fringe ‘i sides 2 Example ‘Could you take a little more off the top, please? D cosas cut fringe ....2 2) ‘im sides 0.12 3) take 2. back 211112 a CI lip front... 1? 3 shave Sets back. 20012 You can say: ‘I'd like you to shampoo my hair’ or ‘Td like my hair shampooed’. Example STUDENT A Do you want me to shampoo your hair? stupent 8 Yes, I'd like my hair sham- pooed. ros ‘manicure your nails? 28 ‘rim your moustache? a8 shave off your beard? B aa ‘move your parting? Be 5A L.20 thin out the top? Drills21 Shopping 2 @ ‘Are you being served? No. What have you got in the way of' brown suede jackets, size 42? Sorry, but we're sold right out. Are you likely to be getting any more in? I should think so, yes. If you leave your phone number, I'll ring you. “in the way of brown suede jackets in brown suede jackets In certain cases, visitors to the U.K. can claim a refund on VAT (value-added tax) on their purchases. Ask for a form at the shop. Credit cards are now acceptable in shops, department stores and even some supermarkets. w Is anybody looking after you? No. I'm after a size 40 V- neck pullover in grey. ‘The best I can do is a 36. Could you order me one? I should imagine so, yes. If you leave your address, Ti contact you. (iii) ‘Are you being attended to? No. I'm trying to find a navy blue raincoat, size 42. I can do the size, but not the colour. Do you think you could get one for me? Yes, of course. Look in again Monday week.’ " Monday week:a week from next Monday ny ly (iv) Are you being seen to? No. I’m looking for a pin- striped suit with a 34 waist. T’m afraid I can’t help you at the moment. Will you be having any more in? I doubt it, but you might be lucky at our High Street branch,I Example ‘Tm trying to find a navy blue raincoat in size 42. nD. ‘i blazer 2) i Bs 5 3) T'm looking for aoe pullover - 5) Pm afer 2 Example STUDENT A What have you got in the way of white nylon shirts? STUDENTS Nothing in nylon atthe ‘moment, I'm afraid brown suede shoes? suede red leather handbags? red «plain silk ties? silk black double-breasted, jackets? double-breasted 5s o8 light-weight navy blue blazers? 2 navy 3 Reply to A's questions using the compar tive form of the adjective. Example STUDENT A T’m sorry, but size 40 is the biggest I have in stock, STUDENT B Are you likely to be having any bigger ones in? 1A se, royal blue... darkest 3 Decent? 2A rie £30 -.. cheapest 8! vee 2 3A grey lightest. Be 2 4A Lo. 3rinches |." Tongest e > soa 15 smallest e > 4 Reply to A’s questions using ‘more likely not to, Example STUDENT A Are they likely to have one in stock? STUDENT B They're more likely ‘not to hhave one in stock. ‘be open during the lunch hour? ‘get them in by Tuesday? change it for us? sive a guarantee? accept @ cheque? Drills 5* Reply to A’s questions using the present continuous passive, Example STUDENT A Is anybody serving you? STUDENT B Yes, I'm being served, thank you. 1 § ccsses looking after you? 2A acading to youd I blag yo” i ‘ taking caré of you? 822 Ata Theatre @ A I'd like to book two seats for tomorrow. B_ Would you like something in the front stalls? A I suppose there’s nothing further back, is there? B_ Not unless you come to the matinée.' tis not customary to tip the person who shows you to your seat in a cinema or theratre Gi) Can I still get tickets for tonight’s show? ‘The front row of the dress circle is fairly free. Are there any boxes? No, I'm afraid that’s all there is. Gi) Are there any seats left for Saturday night? A-rr and B14 are all that’s left. Haven’t you got anything cheaper? Only if somebody cancels. (iv) Is it still possible to get tickets for tonight? You can sit wherever you like in the first row. Isn’t there anything a little less dear? No, I'm afraid you've left it rather late.I Example ‘Are there any seats in the dress circle for Saturday's evening show? 0 upper circle 2) 5 3) Is there anything, a 3° rear stalls 2 Example STUDENT A I suppose there's nothing in the eirele, is there? stupent a: I'm afraid not. Everything's booked except the rear stalls, front row 2 upper circle. front stalls ? four boxes. third row > royal box dross circle 2.2 ‘back row. upper circle ? rear stalls 3* Reply to A’s questions using the words ‘whoever’, ‘whenever’, ‘wherever’, ‘what- ‘ever’ or ‘however’. Example STUDENT A Which programme can I take? STUDENT # You can take whichever you 14 Where can I sit? 2 smatinge? What can I wear to the matinée? How can I come? When can 1 come? complete A's sentences by adding a ques- tion fag witha rising intonation. (You hope that the negative statement is not (rue, Example STUDENT & There's nothing in the second STUDENT 8 There's nothing in the second row, is there? 4 You would like the thitd ow, 2 You never get cancelations, 1 Yo havc anything cheap 1 Tete were any ck tes? ‘There's no chance of a box, Drills 5* ‘Complete A's sentences by adding a ques~ tion tag with a falling intonation. (You expect that the statement is true.) Example STUDENT A The matinee doesn’t start till 2.30, STUDENT 8 The matinge doesn’t start till 2.30, does it? 1A Tan sit wherever I like, Bocce 2 2 8 He usually sits in the circle, 8 : 2 3-8 You booked the seats, ® cece? 48 There isn't’ 2 performance on Sunday, ® 2 5A The tickets came to £2.50, 4s23 Police Registration @ A. T’ve come along to register with you. B_ Has your passport been up to the Home Office?! A. Yes, they granted me three months. B_ I'd like your address in this country, please ' Home Office: the_ government department called “The Ministry fof the Interior in most countries 46 Regulations for entry into the U.K. are strict, and officers have the power to refuse entry to anybody not having the correct papers and enough money to support himself. British Embassies are able to give the latest information to anybody planning a long visit. w) 1 was told to report to the Aliens’ Officer." Has your permission to stay been extended? Yes, I'm all right until July. I shall have to see your ‘work permit as well, please, 1 Aliens’ Oficer: the officer in alice stations responsible. for foreigners (iii) T’ve come to see you about my registration. Has the school sent your passport up to London? Yes, I've got until the end of the year. ‘Then I'll need two photo- graphs, and the registra- tion fee, please. Lh <7) a o) T understand I’m supposed to register. Has your employer ar~ ranged for an extension?’ Yes, I've been given three ‘months. Can I see your registration book, please? "an extension: an_ extension of permission to stayin the U.K,I Example Drills T've come along to advise you about my change of address. 2 2) inform. 3) a ask 3) 2 Example STUDENT A Do I have to register with the police? STUDENT 8 Yes, you're supposed 10 regise declare these cigarettes? ‘declare everything. report my cnange of address? report every time you move. ‘attend school? attend for 15 hours a week ‘produce a bank statement? prove you have enough money. take a driving test? take one within a year. 3° Reply «school. new au pair job. registration book. to A’s questions using the correct form of the passive and the word ‘three’. Example STUDENT A They! gave me an extension of six months, STUDENT B ‘T was only ven three. They've given me They'll give me They'd given me They'd give me ‘They're going to give me They give me They're giving me " they: the oficile atthe Home Office ”24 Asking for Change @ A. Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change? B Let me see. Do you want coppers or silver? A. I want some change for the parking meter. B You'd better have silver, then. 8 Shops near telephone boxes are always being asked for change, and usually refuse to give it. If you need change urgently, and cannot find anybody to help you, itis a good idea to buy a small item, such as a box of matches, and ask for your change to include the required coins. Gi) (iii) Sorry to trouble you, but Excuse me. I wonder have you change for a whether you could change a pound? pound? TIL have a look. What do Let's see. Coppers or silver? you want it for? I have to get a book of It’s for a phone call. stamps. In that case you need silver. Will tens do? will Ne (iv) Excuse me. Could you oblige me with some change? Pil see what I've got. What's it for? T need some cigarettes from this machine. I can let you have some tens, if that’s any good.Bo Drills Tan let you have some fifties if that’s any good. 2 fves 3: ee 2 ge ye woe oy sees tens. . 3 eeeeciad 2 3 Eaonpl You can say ‘Why do you need i" or TUDE 8 Excuse me Have you go any “What do you need i fo” Ghnge As coppers SE Hines ayo Wha oo SrURR a Fats oo, Wl leer ap SEEN 1 sees a pound coin? STUDDT A Why do you wast? SMT, stoner 8 Whur do you want fo 2 aay Ae \. . na Tn Why ae you eying , a any coffee? . aaa eee 2A Why have you come? ; Se eee eee 38 Wy did jaw howe a any one pound coins? ® U 5 ay one pound 4 iy eee wg ; 5 Sy do you want ose” : , °25 Telephoning (1) so @ Number please. 1d like to make an A.D.C., personal call to o1-486- 2435, please What is the name of the person you wish to speak wo? ‘Miss Susan G-R double E-N. What is your number, please? Brighton 11865. Shops and restaurants do not allow customers to use their office telephones, but some have payphones and there are boxes in the street and in public buildings. When giving numbers to an operator, read each figure separately. Zero is read as the letter ‘O", When the same figures occur together, the word ‘double”is used. 886103 is read as ‘double eight six one O three’. Some of the telephone services available are: Emergency calls to the Fire Brigade, Police, and Ambulance Service, for which you should dial 999. A.D.C, which stands for ‘advise duration and charge’, means that when the call is finished the operator rings you back to tell you how long the call was and how much it cost. Directory Enquiries give information about numbers both in the UK. and abroad. Personal calls are made to a particu- lar person. A fixed charge is made for the service, but you do not pay for the time taken to find the person. If he is not there the call is tried again later without further charge. ‘Transferred-charge calls are paid for by the person rece ing the call rather than the caller. i) (iii) Number please. Number please. Eastbourne 74655, personal Could you get me Luton with A.D.C,, please. 12507? Make it personal, please. Who do you want to speak ‘The name of the person you 10? are calling, please? Extension 214 ‘The Export Manager. What number are you call- Where are you calling from? ing from? Aberdeen 605. Belfast 74520. oy Number please. Can I have a personal call to Bedford 645932, please? Who are you calling? I'm not sure of the name, but it's room 2t1. Your exchange and num- ber, please? ‘Swansea 66932.I Example Would you get me a transferred-charge call to Eastbourne 74655, please? 1) Pd like to make 2) eee ae 4) Could T have 3) an A.D.C. call 2 Example STUDENT A Is that Eastbourne 69523? STUDENT B No, you've got the wrong number. This is Eastbourne 65932. ‘The Army and Navy Stores? ‘The Battersea Dogs’ Home. ‘extension 3192 extension 913. Polegate 4378? Burwash 4378. The Hilton? ‘The Salvation Army. Directory Enquiries? the engineers. an AD.G. personal call 10 01-347-6654 3 Example STUDENT A Did you say Foster: F-O-S- TER? STUDENT B No, 1 said GLOUCESTER, chicken «24.42 kitchen Midwood ? Bradford Turkey 2.2.2 Torquay fexpect 2.01.7 except Chertsey > Jersey Gloucester: Drills 4* ‘Make questions from A’s statements by using ‘what’, ‘who’ or ‘where’. Example STUDENT A They're looking at some: thing. STUDENT 8 What are they looking at? 1A They're thinking of somebody. Bocecveveseeesevtcees .? 24 They're apologising about some- thing, B 2 3. A They're calling from somewhere. 8 o ? 44 They're talking to somebody. 8 2 5A They're looking for something. B ? st26 Telephoning (2) st @ Eastbourne 54655, Hallo. John here, Can I speak to Mary, please? Hold the line, please.’ OK. Sorry, but she’s out. Would you tell her I rang? I'd be glad to, hold the line: wait (used only fon the telephone) In business, telephones are answered by giving the name of the firm. Private telephones are normally answered by giving the number only. Gi) 486-4459. Hallo. David Black speak- ing. May I have a word with June?! T'll just see if she’s in. Right you are. I'm afraid she’s not here. Could you take a message? Yes, of course. \ May Lhave a word with June? May T havea short conversation swith June? Git) Blackpool 15014. Hallo, This is James here. Is Alice there, please? Hang on a moment. All right. Tthink she’s gone shopping. Would you ask her to call back? Certainly. hang on: wait ) 922-6530. Hallo, My name's Frank Duncan, Could I talk to Linda, please? T'll find out if she’s at home, Right Sorry, but she won't be back till Monday. Can you tell her to ring me when she gets back? With pleasure,I Example TI) just find out if Dr Aemstzong's at home, D inquire 2) Richard's 3) ready » the coat’s 3) see 2 Example STUDENT A Can I speak to Dick, please? sTuDENT 8 I'm afraid he won't be here I tea. roa talk to your mother ....? ® in later. 2A hhave a word with Joe ....? » home tomorrow. 38 speak to the foreman ...? B available ..... after lunch, 4a have a word with Nurse Evans ....? 8 on duty tonight. ened talk to the manageress ...? 8 free 7.30. 3 Example STUDENT A Hallo, Is Alice there, please? STUNENT B Sorry, she's out. Shall T ask her (o ring you when she gets in? : Drills 4* Reply to A’s questions using the Present Perfect Tense, Example STUDENT A When's he going? STUDENT B I think he’s already gone. © a Wes ee ean evi 2A When's Peter phoning? 3A When's she having funchd 4 Whea are ey coming back 5 When's jack vinging? : 327 Ina Post Office ss @ What's the postage on these letters to Thailand, please? Tilt have to check. Do you need anything else? Yes. A sop stamp, please. Thar'l be £7.95 in all. ‘As well as the main post offices in town centres, there are numerous sub-post offices in suburbs and villages. These are often inside grocers’ shops or general stores. Post offices also offer a form of banking service known as the ‘National Savings Bank’. This is useful, as money may be withdrawn from any post office in the U.K. on produc~ tion of a special savings book. One way of sending money through the post inside the U.K. is to buy postal orders which may be cashed at any of the post offices in the country. Registered envelopes for valuable items such as money and passports are also on sale. Gi) Gi) Could you tell me how How much is this much this parcel to France registered letter._—to is? Germany, please? T think I'd better look that 'lljust makesure. Anything up. Was there anything else? else? Yes. A postal order for Yes. Half a dozen air mail £125 and an air letter labels and a book of stamps. form. £785, please. £8.50 exactly, please. 2) What's the surcharge and Postage on this express letter, please? Tl have a look. Did you want anything else? Yes. While I’m about it,’ Tl have a large registered envelope. That comes to £8.25 While I'm about itt While I'm buying things inthis post officeI Example What's the postage on this letter to Bangkok, please? QD 2) PRICE. eases “Lisbon, 3) How much is it for a 3) 2 Example STUDENT A Do you think I ought to write? STUDENT B No, phone. ‘card lewer post it? take it yourself send him a card? write a letter. pay by cheque? send a postal order. write a birthday card? send a telemessage. telex him? ring him up. I think you'd better 3* ‘Make questions from A's statements using ‘anything else’, ‘anyone else’ or ‘anywhere else’ Example STUDENT A I rang the butcher. STUDENT 8 Did you ring anyone else? 1A I went to London, 8 2 2 A T bought some stamps. 8 2 3-4 Twrote to Tom, ® 2 4A T posted the cards. B - 2 5A Iphoned the manager. 8 a ss28 Asking about ss Health @ How’s your father keeping? He's been off work for a day oF two. What's wrong with him? He's gone down with a cold. Tell him I hope he soon feels better. That's very kind of you. Tl pass it on. When an Englishman asks you about your health, he is probably only doing so out of politeness. Unless he knows you have been ill, he is certainly not expecting a detailed medical report, and will be most surprised if you give him one. (ii) Where's Tony this evening? He's nor feeling very well Really? What’s the trouble? I think he must have eaten something. Give him my regards and tell him to take things easy ‘Thank you very much. 'll tell him what you said. ii) How's your brother these days? He hasn’t been too well just recently. I'm sorry to hear that. What's the matter? I think he’s been over- working. T hope he soon gets over it Thank you. He'll be pleased to hear you asked after him. Gv) I haven't seen Bob lately. How is he? As a matter of fact, he’s laid up.! Oh dear! What's up with him? We don’t know, but we're having the doctor in to- morrow. Let me know if there’s any- thing I can do. ‘Thanks very much. I'l tell him youinguired about him. aid up: itI Example ‘Give Tony my best wishes and tell him not to overdo things, BD) ccceeeeeeeeeeses Regards . 2) esa 2 a : 5)... Roger. 2 Example STUDENT A Peter's not feeling very well. STUDENT B I'm sorry to hear that, Tell hhim I hope he soon fecls better. 1A Brenda 2a The children a . 34 Henry a 4A The girls Be : 5 A Olive Boe {0 get wel soon. to take things easy. 3 Example STUDENT A I haven't seen Bob for some time, How is he? STUDENT B As a matter of fact, he hasn't bbeen too well just lately. oA your sister <2... 8 a peer 2A Professor White 11.2.2 a. ‘i BAe 8 vets aa YOu ve s.? 8 Lin. s 4 the Robinsons 2 Drills 4* Reply to A's questions using the phrase “must have’ plus the past participle of the verb. Example STUDENT A Are you sure he knew? STUDENT B Yes, he ‘must have known. ae she ate ie oat ney tok id aa: you da’ an he understood? ae “he broke i” 3729 At a Doctor's 8 Surgery @ T've got a sore throat and my chest hurts. How long have you been like this? ‘Two or three days now. I should think you've got flu: there’s a lot of it about. ‘What do you advise? Take this prescription to the chemist’s and then go straight to bed. Foreign visitors to the U.K. who are not entitled to free ‘medical treatment under the National Health Service can usually arrange special medical insurance. Wo I feel shivery and I've got a pain in my stomach. How long have you had it? The best part of a week.’ By the sound of it, you've caught a chill, What should I do? ll give you something for it, and come to see you in a couple of days. 4 the best part of a week: most of a week I keep feeling dizzy, and T’ve got a headache. How long has this been going on? It came on yesterday. I should say you're gener- ally run down.’ What ought I to do? Te’s nothing serious, but you'd better stay in bed for a day or two. 3 un down: in poor health due to tiredness and overwork I’m running a temperature, and I feel sick. Since when have you been feeling like this? tall started the day before yesterday. You seem to have picked up some sort of infection. ‘What do you think I should do? Stay away from work tll Monday, and don’t overdo things.I Example T've got a temperature and I feel shivery. 0 sore throat ee o dizzy. 2 headache sick. chill Example STUDENT A Have you got a headache? STUDENT B No, I keep feeling dizzy. Tk sss a cold? 8 sick. 2A ' cough? Be hhot and cold. 38 ' temperature? 8 faint. 44 sae 3 ‘You can say ‘very nearly a month’ or ‘the best part of a month’. Change A's state- ‘ments by using the phrase “the best part of i Example STUDENT 4 I've been ill for very nearly a month, STUDENT B T've been ill for the best part of a month, 1A He's been running 2 temperature for very nearly a week 2A The doctor's fees were very nearly L200. 8 cess 3A She was in hospital for very nearly a year. Boveeeeceesseseee . 4 -& My operation lasted for very nearly ‘wo hours. 8 4 You can say ‘a pain in my ear’ or ‘ear-ache’ Change A’s statements in a similar way. Example STUDENT A I've got a pain in my ear. STUDENT 5 I've got ear-ache. ree tooth, kT mina” ak bade eed” Drills 5* ‘You can say ‘it looks as if... ..." or "by the look of it ". Change A’s statements in a similar way, altering the verb to the corresponding noun. Example STUDENT A It looks as if it’s tonsillitis, By the look of it, its tis. i tastes a if it's aspirin, Te looks a8 if 8 . 3 A Te sounds as if i's bronchitis. 8 a a 8 a ’s mumps. ea30 At a Chemist’s Shop @) A The doctor’s given me this prescription, B_ It'll only take five minutes, so perhaps you'll wait A Have you also got some- thing suitable for sore lips? B Rub in this cream every four hours. It is possible to obtain emergency medicines from certain chemists after normal shopping hours. If the shop is closed look in the window for the list of chemists who are open late on that particular day. A fixed charge is made by the chemist. If you regularly take a certain drug, itis as well to remember that it may not be available in the U.K. except with a doctor's prescription. Chemists in the U.K. sell cosmetics and toilet preparations as well as photographic supplies. Films may be left at a chemist’s shop for developing. 3) it) Could you make up this T've just been given this prescription for me, please? prescription by Dr Worrall. Tl do it for you straight You can call back for it in away. about an hour. By the way, what do you Can you also give me some- suggest for sunburn? thing for this rash?" This ointment should clear Try this tube of jelly up the trouble. a rash: a skin irritation (iv) Can I leave this prescrip- tion with you? Tl have it ready for you by 5.30. T'd like something for a stye,! too. Put this lotion on three times a day. "a stye: a spot on the eye-tidI Example Can you give me something to clear up a rash? D Boceucucocee 2) elieve 3) + sell a oo ao 3) a0 ‘soothe 2 Example STUDENT A What sunburn? STUDENT B Try this cream. I think you'll find itl do the trick.! indigestion? these tablets ‘insomnia? these pills ‘sore throat? this garele ‘an upset stomach? this mixture . dandruff? this shampoo do you suggest for cough? 7) a headache? sore lips? Example STUDENT A Here’s some mixture for you to drink, STUDENT B How often am I supposed to drink io 1A pills swallow. a ‘ > 28 ointment apply. 3A) totion’ put on. B perpen > 4A ee tablets take. 8 en > sa gargle ...... use. 2 fees 2 Drills 4* Respond to A's statements using the pas- sive and the word ‘cream’. Example STUDENT A The chemist gave me oint- ment, STUDENT B 'I was given cream. 1A The chemist’ giving me ointment. Ba. = 2A The chemist give me ointment. 3-4 The chemists given me ointment. ee : Bs 44 The chemist gives me ointment. Beevers 5A The chemist was giving me oint= 6 The chemist’d give me ointment. 7-8 The chemist’d given me ointment. 2 ' do the trick solve the problem cs31 Meeting People after a Long Time @ A We haven’t seen you for ages. Have you been ill? B_ No, I've been up north for a month, A. Where was that? B_ Glasgow. I got back the day before yesterday. Although handshakes are not often given by'the English, it is quite common to shake hands when meeting a friend one has not seen for six months or 50. (i) ii) How nice to see you again. Come in and sit down, We Where have you been? haven't seen much of you Home? lately. No, I've been visiting rela- No, I've been away on tions, holiday, Whereabouts? Where exactly? I went to Stirling to see an Edinburgh. I've got a uncle of mine. cousin there. @ (iv) You're quite a stranger.' Have you moved or some- thing? No, I've had a few weeks in Scotland. Where did you go? Aberdeen. I stayed with my brother, ‘you're quite a stranger: I hnaven’t seen you fora long timeI Example ‘Mrs Hughes must have gone to her mother’s. 1) Dave back to Sydney 2) They shopping. 3) Brian 10 work 9) She abroad 5) The Smiths on holiday 2 Example STUDENT AI didn't see you last week Where were you? UDENT B [went up to London to visita friend of mine. him .....2 over 10 Paris your mother-in-law .....? down to Bournemouth the children .....? across to Dieppe you and Jackie .....? to Ramsgate Tony .....? over to Dublin Thaven’t seen her for a fortnight. since Easter. for an hour. since 8.30. for weeks. since July. 3 Example STUDENT A Where's the landlady? STUDENT B T don’t know. I haven't seen her for ages. ‘Mike and Tim? weeks. ‘my calculator? days. Mrs Mages? some time. the people downstairs? quite a while. 4 Example STUDENT A Where's Stuart? STUDENT 8 I really couldn’t say. I haven't seen him since Thursday. roa Herbert and Rose? Easter. the tea-pot? breakfast. Cinderella? midnight, ‘my hot water bottle? last night, the Fosters? ‘November. Drills 5* Reply to A's questions using ‘since’ or ‘for* where required. Example STUDENT A Where's Sue? STUDENT 8 I'm affraid I don’t know. T haven't seen her since 12.30. roa the sugar? «breakfast. my football boots? ca over a week, Professor Watson? April. his wife? six weeks, ‘the Smiths? ages. 632 Introductions 64 and Opening Conversation Gambits @ Wendy, Id like you to meet my brother, Sam. How do you do? How do you do? What do you think of life in England? I'm still feeling pretty homesick. It’s bound to! be strange at first. " ound to: sure 10 In formal situations, a man is introduced to 2 woman, unless he is much older and more senior. Young men are introduced to older men, and young women to older women, Gi) ‘Mrs Hughes, this is Peter Brown, How do you do? How do you do? How do you find things over here? If it wasn’t for the climate, I'd like it very much. It won’t take you long to settle down. (iii) ‘Mother, this is Joe's bro- ther, David How do you do? How do you do? How do you like London? It’s quite different from what I expected. Don’t worry; you'll soon get used to it, (iv) Mrs Stacey, I'd like to introduce my Greek friend, Milos. How do you do? How do you do? What are your first impres- sions of England? Of course, it’s much colder here than it is at home. Never mind; you'll be all right in a week or two.I Example ‘Mrs James, I'd like to jntroduce my brother, Pat. Yves sister Bip TIE yout to meet 3) Miss Brown, Deeeesees BD) ceceeeeee this i an 3» we any brother-in-law, Joe. 2 3 Example Example STUDENT A Don't you find English meals Sruinr-a How do you find things in strange? England? STUDENT B Yes, I can’t get used to the way you call ‘lunch’ ‘dinner’. STUDENT B If it wasn’t for the climate Ted like it very much, houses ......? : ta 4 in your new job? B Jeave the bedrooms unheated, Be hours ™ , 248 .. food ? 2A . in your new class? 21 cook aie m0 teacher 3 convetation 2 Ae in your new family? 101 always talkeabourthe weather. 2 iidrea " eer aa in London? 3000 dink i warm. Bo the wale =. Sk capo nen? sa! i your new fla? 220d tale a beans, 2 ITT the neighbours 4 Example STUDENT A When will it be ready? STUDENT B IVll be ready ina day or wo. ‘When's he coming back? eeeess WORK vo. ‘When will i be finished? eaees Year ‘When are you leaving? hour ‘When will she be going back? ‘month 3 Drills 5 Respond to A’s statements using the phrase “bound to’. Example STUDENT A I'm still feeli sick. STUDENT ® You're bound to feel home- sick at first. 3 Pretty home- ee es 2k They 00 depressed a4 She pe 4A We soni 6533 Christmas, New Year and Easter Greetings @ A Happy Christmas! B_ Thanks very much, Same to you! A’ Are you doing anything special? B We're having some friends round. What're you doing? AT daresay I'll just take things easy. Public holidays are known as Bank Holidays and there are some differences between the dates of holidays in various parts of the U-K. Gi) Happy Easter! Thanks. And you, too! Are you doing anything? I've been invited over 10 Pat's. And you? ‘My room-mate’s' giving a party. " room-mate: the person I share ‘my room with it) Happy New Year! Thank you very much. ‘You, too! Are you going anywhere? I thought about going to iy sister’s. How about you? ll probably just stay at home. (iv) Have a good weekend ‘Thanks. The same to you! Have you got anything planned? I can't afford to do much, What about you? I expect Pll stay with my family.I Example T ean’ afford to go anywhere over the Bank Holidays Vl just stay at home. » Christmas > do much : : » bere. ’ : Easter 3) go away 2 24 Easter! Respond to A's greetings. a8 ‘imei Example aon Whitsun! stupesr A Happy New Year! > Srupent Thanks very much. Happy gx ioliday New Year to 'you, too. B 1 Happy Chrismas 4" 24 Happy Easter Reply to A’s questions using ‘at’ or ‘to’, 8 Merry Christmas! Example See ances caerr STUDENT A Where's Dave? 1 Rvcey Happy New Year STUDENT B He's a his sister's, ete nt cee STUDENT A Where's Dave going? 3 Respond to A’s good wishes. Example STUDENT A Have a good weekend! STUDENT B Thanks. Same to you, roa Christmas! STUDENT B He's going to his sister's. Tk Where’s Mary gone? 2 Wheie’s Many? 3A Where wil hey go? 48 Whee was heb 5A Were have T go 10 go? Drills 5* Respond to A’s statements using a negative question in the passive. Example STUDENT A Pat's invited me for Boxing Day, STUDENT B Haven't I beer jnvited, too? 1A Pat invited me for Boxing Day. 2A Patil invite me for Boxing Day. 3A Pat's inviting me for Boxing Day. 4 Pat was inviting me for Boxing Day. ® ? 5A Pat ought to invite me for Boxing Day. 634 Saying Good-bye @ A. T've come to say good-bye. B_ When are you off?! A. I’m flying home on Sunday. B_ Good-bye then, and all the very best. A. Cheerio. Say good-bye to the rest of the family for me, won't you? * off going 6 For the English, ‘keeping in touch’ usually means nothing more than sending a Christmas card. The average English family receives large numbers of cards, which are displayed in the living-room forall to see. Your English friends will be delighted if you remember them with a card at Christmas. (ii) Tod like to say good-bye to you all ‘What time are you going? ‘My train leaves at 7.25. ‘Well, good-bye, and have a good journey. Good-bye. Remember to Jook me up if ever you'rein Rome, "Took me up: this, means ‘come tovsee me’ and not ‘stay with me! (ii) T'm ringing to say good- bye. ‘When are you setting off? I’m catching the 11.35 boat. Cheerio then, and don’t for- get to keep in touch. Good-bye, and thanks for everything. (iv) I've just called in to say good-bye. What time are you leaving? I’m going to try to get away by ten, Good-byethen, and remem- ber me to your parents. Good-bye. See you next year.I Example ‘Don't forget to give us a ring if ever you're in London, » 2) Grop us aline! 3) a look us up 5) Be sure 2 Example STUDENT a When are you off? STUDENT 8 My ship sails at 5.30. STUDENT AT hope you have a good voyage, 1. bus leaves at nine o'clock. a jes journey. B .... plane takes off at 21.40. . flight. 324 2 B .... ain goes at 4.1 a journey, 44 3 Bo. ferry leaves at 11.35. . crossing. so8 > 1B... coach goes at midday, a trip, our way. in town, 3 Example STUDENT A Good-bye and thank you very much for all you've done. STUDENT B It was a pleasure, Hope to see you again next year. ‘ext time you're here, showing me around. roa 1 wonderful time, 5 in the spring. 24 everything, B some day. BOA all your help. 4 Example STUDENT A Remember me 10 your parents, won't you? STUDENT D Yes, T'il give them your regards as soon as I get back. David > Drills 2a your mother a4 the children 07 2 ra your father ......? 5 : 5 Example STUDENT AT probably won't be seeing Sally again. sTupent B Never mind. I'll sy good-bye to her for you, 1k They... Mrs Dilworth 2k We the chien 3k je anda Many 2 Bik * drop us a tine: write to us35 Television @ A Is there anything worth watching on the other channel? B_ I think it’s a western A. Do you mind if we switch over? B Well, ‘I rather wanted to see the football match. ‘There are four TV stations in the U-K.: BBC 1 and BBC 2 do not carry advertisements, but ITV and Channel 4 are commercially run. (ii) Do you happen to know what's on after the news? T've got a feeling it’s a documentary. Does anybody mind if I watch it? Don’t you want to see part two of the serial? 7. (iii) Do you remember what comes on next? 1 believe there’s a variety show on. ‘We mustn't miss that. Let me look in the ‘Radio Times?’ first. | Radio Times: a weekly maga= ine giving details of BBC radio and TV programmes (iv) What's on BBC 2 at eight o'clock? As far as I can remember there’s a quiz programme. Would you mind if I watched it? No, I've been looking for- ward to it all evening.I Example ‘Don't switch the boing off. I've been looking forward to watching it all day. Do veveeeeses Panorama 2) cum 2 sooo a sete the show 3S 2 Example STUDENT A Do you mind if we watch the documentary on BBC 1? STUDENT B Actually, 'I rather wanted to see the play on ITV. roa news ...... BBC 2? a film BBC 1. 2A cartoons ITV? 5 cricket BBC 2. areal weather forecast .. BBC 1? 8 quiz ITV. aa discussion .... Channel 4? B jazz concert BEC 2, soa serial Channel 4? 8 “comedy BBC 1 Example STUDENT A What's on BBC 1 tonight at 830° STUDENT B As far as I can remember, it's a play. POA ITV... 6.207 8 a serial 24 Channel 4... eleven? 8 1a documentary, 3A BBC after the 8 a film, seeing hearing 4A ee ITV... before the quia? 8 Coronation Street. soA Radio 3 after the discussion? 8 a concert, 4* Reply to A’s questions using the phrase ‘T've got a feeling’ and the correct auxiliary verb. (A should use a rising intonation to show doubt.) Example STUDENT A The weather forecast was on before the news, wasn’t it? stupENT 8 Was it? T've got a feeling it was on after the news. 1A The film’s on at 8.30, isn’ it? B at 9.30, 2 a The Radio Times comes out on Saturday, doesn’t it? 2 ‘on Friday. 3A The football results are on Radio 1, aren't they? 8 Radio 4, 4 & The Queen spoke on Boxing Day, didn’t she? 2 ‘on Christmas Day, 5A Tes the 20th today, isn't it? 8 the 27th. Drills 5* Reply to A’s questions using the phrase “nothing worth’ plus a gerund, Example STUDENT A Why don't you listen to the radio? STUDENT 8 There’s nothing worth listen ing to. TOR ccececes wateh TV? 2k read a paper? 34 Took at a magazine? 8 48 wee film? so8 ‘buy something? ™36 Thanks for Hospitality a A. It’s time we were off. B_ So soon? Can’t you stay a little longer? A- Lwish T could, but I'm late already, B_ What a shame! A. Thank you for a wonderful meal, B_ I’m glad you enjoyed it. 2 Flowers, given to the hostess on arrival, are always appre- ciated by English families offering hospitality. The wrap- ping paper should not be removed. w I really must be going now. But you've only just come. Wouldn’t you like to stay for a snack?! ‘That's very kind of you, but I mustn’t be too late. What a pity! Thanks very much for the party. It was a pleasure to have you. a snack: light meal (ii) T think it’s about time we made a move.! What already? Won't you have another coffee? Td love to, but I have to be up early tomorrow. Oh dear! What a shame! ‘Thank you for a most enjoyable evening. Not at all, Hope you can come again, (iv) If you'll excuse me, I really should be off now. Not yetsurely, Have another drink at Jeast. No, thank you all the same. Oh dear! What 2 pity! ‘Thank you very much in- deed for the delicious meal, ‘Thank ‘you for coming.I Example TE you'll excuse me, I really ought to be on my vay now. D 2D have 3) must be a 3’ should be 2 Example STUDENT A Do you have to go? Can't you stay? STUDENT B I'd love to, but I really think it's about time I left stay for tea? was going, stay a little longer? was off stay for supper? was on my way. stop? ‘made a move. stay and have a meal? went Respond to A’s requests using a gerund, Example STUDENT A Tell John we're grateful that he came. STUDENT 8 Thanks very much for com ing, John, 1A helped. 2A told us, a leaving off 38 replied. a0 ‘ang us. so8 reminded us. 4* Respond to the statements by A with the ‘correct form of the verb after ‘T wish’. Example STUDENT A T won't stay for tea, thank you all the same. stupentB What a pity! I wish you would, 1 Lean’ stay for lunch, I'm afraid. 2 aT don't get much free time, I'm sorry to say. 3 AT haven't got time for a coffee, ‘hank you all the same, 44 Tm not free again until next month, Pm afraid, 54 Twon't have another coffee, thanic you all the same. Drills 5* Respond to A's statements using the phrase “Is time’ plus the past tense, Example STUDENT A I haven't written to Mother for several weeks, STUDENT B It’s time you wrote to Mother. 1A Alice hasn’s washed her hair for at least @ month, 2 They haven't done any gardening for over a fortnight. 3A Lhaven’t taken my wife out for two ‘or three months, 4 A He hasn't had an early night for over a week. 8 54 They haven't been on holiday for ore than 2 year. a37 Asking People to Repeat and Offering Lifts in a Car @ A Sorry, but I didn’t quite catch that. BI said, ‘Can I give you a if” A. Isn’t it out of your way? B_ No, it’s on my way home. "give you a lift: take you in my Do not say ‘please’ when you want somebody to repeat a sentence. Gi) 1 beg your pardon, 1 said, ‘Shan’t I drive you home?” Won't it be putting you out? No, I can go that way round just as easily. * putting you out: inconvenienc- ing you (i [’'m afraid I didn’t quite hear what you said. I said, ‘There’s no rush, 1 can take you in the car.” ‘Won't it make you late? No, I'm going right past your place. (iv) Sorry, but I missed that, I said, ‘T'll run you back in the car.” Are you sure it's not too much trouble? No, it won't take a minute 10 drop you offI Example T’im sorry but I didn’t quite catch what you were saying, D 2) Excuse me. ; hear 2 4) V'm afraid j » get 2 Example STUDENT A Excuse me, but are you going anywhere near Harrods? STUDENT B Yes, right past it. Can I give you a life? EA ceeessess Guildford? B <2. through .... drop you off? 2A the frontier? B .... upto... drive you there? 34 my place? BL... bys... rum you back? 4a the Severn Bridge? Boll over... give you a lift? son the railway arch? under ..,. take you there? 3* A changes his direct questions into indirect {questions beginning with ‘T asked if’ Example STUDENT & Do you want a lift? STUDENT B I'm afraid I missed that. STUDENT A I asked if you wanted a lift. said, Can I run you home? Sorry, but I didn't catch that, Is it on your way home? T beg your pardon. Isn’t it too much trouble? 'm afraid T didn’t quite hear what you said. Will it make you late? Would you mind repeating that, please? 4* Reply to A's questions using the correct adverb, Example STUDENT A Isn't it easier for you to go by train? STUDENT B No, I can catch the bus just as easily. 1A... Better... come on Monday? B ..., leave i ull Tuesday Drills 2A ses. cheaper... hitch-hike? B .... go by bike 3A Lill quicker... fy direct? 11" go via Rome 44 <2. more convenient... take the Mer 2B ... follow the Ar? 5A oc simpler... go alone? B .... take you with me . s* Example . STUDENT A Are we going to him? STUDENT B No, he’s driving over to our place. en ee aay 3k LL Joi tem age TT Ree "Mr: motorways in the U.K. are given the letter M FAT: main roads in the U.K, are given the letter A 1s38 Asking Favours @ A Is there any chance of borrowing your typewriter? B_ How long for? A. Until the end of the week. B Yes, I think that would be all right. English people use rather elaborate, roundabout ways of asking for things, and some foreigners therefore may appear rude because they are more direct than the English tend to be. The most important thing about asking favours of people is how you ask, what intonation you use, rather than the actual words you use. When it scems likely that the other person will refuse, the question can be phrased so that the refusal does not cause embarrassment ) iii) Would you mind if I had Do you think I could pos- some time off? sibly have my meals a lite earlier? When exactly? That would depend on when. Monday and Tuesday of Just over Easter. next week. Td like to say yes, but it’s I'll have to check with my just not possible. wife first Gv) I wonder whether you could put my friend up' for a few days? Tell me when. ‘Next weekend actually. Let me think it over, and Pil tell you later. ‘put my fricad up: give my frend 3 bedI Example Twonder whether T could possibly borrow your new car. n have next Saturday off 2) Do you think > 3D invite Saliy to your party? a round to tea? 5) T wonder whether nee lay the piano. 2* 4 play the pi Reply to A’s questions using the phrase 2A do your washing in the Noy go eight ahead’. katchen. Example 34 shut the window. STUDENT A Would you mind if 1 closed 2 i the window? aa ‘ute my sewing machine stuDent B No, go right ahead and close 2 it 54 ‘smoke in bed turned the TV on? turned the radio down? rade myselfa cup of ta? had a bath? used your tools? 3 Instead of saying: “Don't smoke’ itis more polite to say ‘I'd rather you didn’t smoke, H you don't mind’, Change A's orders to & ‘more polite form. Example STUDENT A Don’t smoke, STUDENT 8 T'd rather you didn't smoke, if you don’t mind. 4 Instead of saying: ‘Can I borrow your bicycle? itis more polite to say: ‘I wonder whether I could borrow your bicycle’ change A's questions co a more polite form. Example STUDENT A Can I borrow your tent? stupent eT wonder whether I could borrow your tent have an eatly breakfast? invite some friends round? Drills 34 ‘make a telephone call? an ‘change my day off? 5&0 have a'bath? 5 coe 5 Instead of saying: ‘Can you do some shop- ping for me?’ it is more polite to say: ‘Do you think you could possibly do some shopping for me?" Change A’s questions co a more polite form, Example STUDENT A Can you do some shopping for me? STUDENT B Do you think you could pos- sibly do some shopping for me? aa teach me to drive? 8 2 28 ‘put me up for the night? 38 hhelp me with this letter? 8 ee 44 lend me a pound? son show me the way? 8 ”39 Complaining @ A_ I wish you wouldn’t have your TV so loud. B > Sorry! Were you trying t0 sleep? A. Yes, and while I think of it = please ask when you bor- row the iron. B I really ought to have known better. Sorry! The English are reluctant to complain, and when they do so it is often in a somewhat apologetic manner. All the examples given here are rather strong. w@ Do you think you could keep the noise down a bit? Sorry! Have I been keeping you awake? Yes, and another thing - would you mind not using my toothpaste? I'm sorry. I thought you didn’t mind. Lipa o Could you turn it down a fraction? Sorry! Is it disturbing you? Yes, and something else - wouldn't it be an idea to buy your own soap?! Sorry! I didn’t realise you felt so strongly about it. ' Wouldn't it be a good idea to buy "your own ‘soap? rather (iv) Do you have to have that record on quite so loud?! Sorry! Is it bothering you? Yes, and while I’m about it = please don't use the phone without asking. So sorry! I meant to ask you, but you were out Do you have tg have that record fon quite so loud?: rather sarcasticI STUDENT A Do you think you could make Example T'do wish you wouldn't forget to switch the hall Tight ovt, Dees wipe your feet on the mat, 2) would remember. 3) Do you think you could . : 3 a 1. leave the bathroom tidy? 53) Wouldn’e i be 2 good idea > 2 3-4 Don't slam the front door. Example 44 Dos leave the bath so divy. a little less noise? STUDENT 8 Sorry, I didn’t realise you were trying to sleep. take your shoes off? had just done the floor. turn the radio down? were in bed already. hurry up in the bathroom? were waiting to come in, drive a litle slower? ‘wore a nervous passenger, shave in the bathroom? wanted me t0 do it there. 3 Change A’s statements so that they begin with ‘Ido wish you wouldn't..." Example STUDENT A Don't leave the doors open. STUDENT 8 I do wish you wouldn't leave the doors open. 14 Don’t run offall the hot water, A Don't read the newspaper at breakfast Don’t forget to turn off the hall light. 4* Change A's statements using the phrase "Would you mind” plus a gerund. Exanple STUDENT A Tell Sue to wipe her feet before she comes in STUDENT 8 Would you mind wiping your foot before you come in, Sue? 1 A Tell Sue not to use her saucer as an ash tray. 2 4 Teli Sue not’ to let the bath overflow. 3A Tell Sue to ask before she uses the phone. 4A Tell Sue not to smoke in bed. 5A Teli Sue to phone when she's going to be late for lunch, B ? Drills 5* You can say: "You can’t use the typewriter unless you ask’ or: ‘You can’t use the type- writer without asking’. Change A's statements using the word ‘without’ plus a gerund, Example STUDENT A You can’t use the typewriter unless you ask. STUDENT B You can’t use the typewriter without asking. 1A You can't drive a car unless you have a licence. 24 You can’t have an early breakfast unless you tell me frst. 3° & You can’t iron unless you put a blanket on the table. 48 You can’t pay by cheque unless you leave your name and address. 5 & You can’t go unless you say good- bye. vy40 Apologising @ A. [’m afraid I’ve spilt ink all over the table-cloth, B_ Oh, never mind about that. A. ['m ‘terribly sorry. Won't you let me pay for it? B No, I won't hear of ‘The phrase ‘seem to have’ is often heard in apologies when things have been mislaid (temporarily lost). This is because it gives the idea of doubt, and the speaker wishes to break the news gently to the owner and not to alarm him too much. Sometimes it is also used when things have been lost, oF even broken! ii) T'm ‘awfully sorry, but I seem to have mislaid your scarf. Oh, don’t worry about that. 1 just don't know what to say. I'll replace it, of course. No, that’s quite out of the question. (iii) I'm very much afraid I've burned a hole in the rug. Oh, that’s all right. I'do apologise. Pll buy you a new one first thing on ‘Monday. Of course not. I never ‘did like it anyway. (iv) T'm ‘dreadfully sorry, but T’ve broken a plate Oh, that doesn’t matter. I'm ever so! sorry. Tell me where you bought it so Tecan get you another. No, certainly not. I wouldn't dream of letting you dothat. » ever so: veryI Example Tm ‘dreadfully sorry, but I'm affaid I've burned a hole in the carpet. a) v. ‘very 2)... ‘extremely 3) «+ ‘awfully 4) 6. ‘30 5) s1. Terribly 2 Example STUDENT A I'm ‘terribly sorry, but I seem to have mislaid your old school tie. STUDENT 8 That's quite all right, I never did like that tie anyway. tA broken your Skegness sou- venir ash tray. ® ‘that ash tray 28 lost your Robin Hood hat. 8 that hat 3A... overwound your cuckoo clock. e that clock 4A... damaged your plastic flowers. 3 those flowers 5A... driven over that china gnome! outside. 2 «that gnome 3 Reply to A's questions using the phrase “ever so’ and the appropriate adjective. Example STUDENT A Will it be easy to get a new STUDENT B Yes, it'll be ever so easy. 1A Are they annoyed with you? broken your alarm clock. lost my front door Key. lec the bath overflow, “ mislaid your umbrella, run over your cat 2A Tohe upset by 3 & Was he apogee? 4A Were you sant for herd 5 Are you pleased with id Reply to A's questions using the phrase “T wouldn't dream of” plus a gerund, Example STUDENT A Will you apologise to him? STUDENT B No, I wouldn't dream of apologising to him. Tee keep it a secret? 2A LL Het him pay for i? ® 3A ay to repair it? 5 a4 let her replace it? 5A complain? Drills 5 Respond to A's emphatic form, Example STUDENT A Why didn’t you apologise? STUDENT 8 But I did apologise. questions using the Why dont you believe i? 2A Why doesnt he understand? 3A Why doa't you fel sorry? 4A Why didorc you replace i 5A Wy doesn’ she knows about i? “ame Eptihpeope deo three sr41 What Shall 8 For the foreign visitor interested in sport, local clubs are excellent places in which to meet English people. There is normally a club for each sport in every town; the secretary's We Do This name and address can be obtained from the town informa- - tion office. Evening (1) @ w (iii) How would you like to Do you fancy a game of come bowling? tennis? [’'m not overkeen,' actually. It’s nice of you to ask, but T don’t think so. What about a Chinese meal, Well, how about coming to then? see Tony? No, I thought I’d have an No, I honestly can’t afford evening at home for a the time. change. 2 Thm aot overkeen: 1 don't want to (atypical understatement) Feel like a stroll in the park? I don’t think I will, thanks all the same. Come on. A spot of exercise would do us good. No, if you don’t mind I think I'l stay in tonight. Gv) Let’s go ice-skating. No, I’m really not in the ‘mood for it this evening. Then why don’t we just go out for a coffee? No, really. I've promised myself an early night.I Example ‘They're not dreadfully keen on going out: 1) She... very 2) We 1! awfully 31... terribly 4) He over 2 Example STUDENT A Won't you join us for a game of cards? STUDENT 8 No, thanks. I’m really not in the mood for eards this evening. roa. tennis? Be 2. ‘darts? aoa. ‘snooker? 5 cette aan “table tennis? sa bridge? Example STUDENT A Do you fancy a game of tennis? STUDENT B No, le’s go swimming for a change. chess? dancing cards? skating. football? riding draughts? bowling they want an evening by the fire. she... a morning at home. we a day in the garden. T 1.) anearly night, he 4* Reply to A’s questions using the phrase “How about ....” plus a gerund. Example STUDENT A Ask Tony if he wants to play ten STUDENT 8 How about playing tennis Tony? 1A... Joe... stay at home, 8 pee? 2A 12 Sue come for a stroll. a > 3A oo the boys... watch the football, Doviesscsesersvscetaseneasseee? 4820 the girls go out for a meal. » : . 2 58 2... Margaret... walk along the sea-front. Drills s* You can say ‘Exercise is healthy’ or "Exercise does you good’ Reply to A’s questions using the phrase ‘doldoes you good’ in the affirmative or negative. Examples STUDENT A Is exercise healthy? STUDENT B Yes, it does you good. STUDENT A Are cigarettes healthy? STUDENT B No, they don't do you any ‘B00. LA Are apples nel? 2A is fresh ai healt? 3h A at nights heat? 4A is bvong cic beaten 7777 Ts orange juice healthy? * alie-in: from the verb “to lie in bed os42 What Shall We Do This Evening (2) a A How about coming out for a drink with me this evening? B I'd like that very much. Thank you, A\ Shall we say round about eight? B_ Fine, See you then, English people frequently take bottles of drink with them to parties and give them to the host on arrival. They are then put with the other bottles for everybody to drink. A bottle of spirits or wine, or several bottles of keer are suitable. It is sometimes difficult to know what is a real invitation and what is not! If someone says “You really must come and see us one of these days”, the best tactic is to reply “Thank you very much. I love meeting English people” and then wait to see whether a specific date is mentioned. (i) (iii) Why don’t we go fora drive Do you feel like going to the in the country? cinema? That would be very nice. That sounds like a good Thank you. idea. Thank you. T'll pick you up about 7.30. Let's make it 6.30 at your place. Right. See you later That'll be OK by me. (iv) Would you like to come to a party with me tonight? Y'd love to. Thank you very much. T'Hl call round for you after supper. OK. I'll be ready.7 Example ‘Would you like to come to a football match with me tonight? 0 barbecue! 2) ce 3) Do you fee! like coming a . dance 5) sees fancy 2 Example STUDENT A How about going to see Casablanca? STUDENT B That sounds like @ good idea, Iv’s a long time since we saw a good flea. 1A vse. going to the ‘Grand? for dinner? a hhad a good meal a8 inviting John and Maggie round? 2 had any visitors. 3A walking down to the park? 8 ‘went out for a walk, aa taking a bus 10 Speakers’ Corner’? . had a good argument, s oA asking Brian and Sam over for bridge? 8 played a hand of cards. ere Son Saturday? 5 2 2 3 (@B should use a rising intonation.) Example STUDENT A What's the best time to meet? STUDENT 8 Shall we say round about eight? TOA cesses, call round? 7.30? start back? midnight? Bick you up? 4 o'clock? leave? ten to four? call for you? 4 Example STUDENT A Can you and your wife be ready at 8.30? STUDENT 8 Yes, 8.30 will be OK by us. 1 Mary sie they seven-fifteen? Drills you 730 Timothy 282 ras? eleven? the girls Example STUDENT A Do you feel like eating out? STUDENT B That’sa good idea. We haven’t eaten out for ages, ta sexing afm? ah "playing emis? a4 driving wp t9 London? ak ing dating? s 4 baving «par? barbecue: a picnic where food is cooked over an open fire ‘Speakers’ Comer: at Hyde Parkin London 8sIt is better not to ask the price of someone’s clothes unless 43 Complimenting you know the person very well. People on Clothes @ wi (iil) (iv) A. What a nice cardigan! I'say, I like your new rain- You're looking very smart That's a very nice blazer coat. in that new jacket. you're wearing. B__Does it look all right? Is it a good fi? Does it suit me? Do you really like it? ‘A. Yes, and it matches your Yes, it looks fabulous. Yes, and I like the colour, Yes, and it goes well with scarf perfectly. to0. your new pullover, too. B I got it for £28.50 in a It only cost me £29. You know I only paid — You'll never believe it, but sale. £27.75 for it. it only cost £29.50. A. It’s incredible, Well, that was very good You got a bargain there. Very reasonable indeed value. 1a sale:_when goods are sold cheaply ig the shop ~ often in Spring and autumn, 86I you're wearing. 4* Example STUDENT A Do you think this blouse really suits me? STUDENT B Of course it does. It goes well with your scarf, too. pullover ......? Example ‘say, those’re very nice-looking gloves you've got on, smart pares shoes. jacket + elegant 2 Example ‘Your umbrella matches your raincoat marvellously. 1 « jumper . .. trousers beautifully. 2 gloves ... handbag perfectly. 3... Slacks... cardigan fabulously. 4 + belt ... scarf superbly. 3 socks ... sandals exactly. 3 Example STUDENT A What do you think of my new raincoat? STUDENT B Tt looks fabulous, Teta) suit? ® + very smart. 2A 1 tie? B + great 38 shoes? B very nice. 44 jacket? 8 marvellous. soa skir Be gorgeous. false eye-lashes hair-style shirt... stockings ......? shoes. hat ...? handbag, Drills 5 Reply to A’s questions using the word ‘lly’. Example STUDENT A Don’t you think that’s a good match? STUDENT B Yes, it's ‘jolly good. roa ‘a reasonable price? 5 2A a nice colour? 34 a smart cour? a a good fit? so a clever design? 8744 The Weather wo A Fairly mild for the time of year B Yes. Quite different from the forecast. A They’ say we're in for B Let's hope it keeps fine for the weekend. 1 They the forecasters 2 e're infor snow! snow is expected r 88 Foreigners are often amused that the English spend so much time discussing the weather. The reason for this is not simply that our weather is interesting and variable, but that the English are reluctant to converse about personal matters with people who are not friends. Mentioning the weather can be a useful and inoffensive way of starting a conversation with a stranger at a bus-stop or in a train. @ It seems to be clearing up. It makes a change, doesn’t ie Apparently it's going to turn colder. Still, another month should see us through the worst of its 4 see us through the worst of it find us through the worst of the winter and into spring Gi) Nice and bright this morn- ing. Yes, Much better than yesterday. The wind’ll probably get up later. As long as it doesn't rain.* 4 as long as it doesn't rain: don’t mind. What happens. pro- ide i doesn’t ra ww It’s good to see the sun again. A big improvement on what we've been having. It's supposed to cloud over this afternoon, I didn’t think it would last.I Example ‘Apparently it's going to turn colder and freeze later on. 2) They say 3) warmer a get 3) 2 Example STUDENT A They say we're in for snow. STUDENT 8 AS long as it doesn’t rain, fog. freeze, sizzle high winds. last. thunder spoil the weekend. showers, interrupt the cricket. 3 drizzle 3 Respond to the statements by ‘A’ using the comparative form of the adjective. Example STUDENT A Cold this morning, isn’t it? STUDENT B Yes. Apparently its going t0 get even colder. 1A Hot 2 24 Warm et 8 3. 4 Cool 2 4A Wee 3 58 Foray 2 8 Drills 4* Example STUDENT A I think the wind’s getting stronger. STUDENT B Yes, they said it would get stronger later on. 70) the weather's turned colder. . 2A it’s coming over cloudy. 8 a 34 ‘the fog's got thicker. 8 we 44 it’s turned milder, s oA it’s got warmer. 8Key to Drills {Drill 3} Can you tell me how far it is to London, please? / where the shops are / which direction the motorway is / how many miles it is to the nearest garage / which way the coast is {Drill 4} Tell take her ten lessons 10 learn it. | them half an hour to walk it / me twenty minutes to make it / us weaty-four hours to deliver it / you less than a ‘minute to ger there [Drill 5} T's too foggy to see the turn- ing. / too wet to go 0n foot / too dark to find the way | too late to get there in time / too diff- cult to remember [Dritt 3) ‘You ‘shouldn't have got out at the park. / caught a Red Arrow | come early | asked for the station | bought a return ticket [Drill 4) You ‘should have remembered the number. | brought your season ticket / rung the bell | hhad some change / got a return ” ° {Dritt 3) I've had ‘far too many already. V much / many / much / much (Dri 5} No, they hardly wanted any- thing. / drank /ate | cost / got [Dritt 4) Td love it. J some / them | to / {Drill 5} Two tas and a coffee, please. Coca Gola and four teas / three chocolates and two orange juices /an orange juice and two milks / three black coffees [Dritt 4) T've already had it, thank you very much, seen it / booked it Jasted it / chosen it 3 [Britt 4 don’t 'think they do, it was / she does | they have / there is 4 {Dritt 3} No, you smoked one of hers. he «theirs (they .... ours Ishe -... yours /he .... hers [Dritt 4) Yes, I've cut down. / I'l cut down / I gave up / I'm going to give up / I had to give up | T had ro cut down 15 [Britt 3) T want a twin-bedded room. | the blue-eyed waitress / a (wor roomed suite | the red- carpeted room ) the long- haired waiter 8 [Dritt 5) Yes, I've done quite a bit of gardening. / waiting | transl ing | office cleaning | fruit picking (Drtt 3) Yes, I'd like my nails mani- cured. | moustache trimmed / beard’ shaved off / parting ‘moved / the top thinned out [Dritt 3) Yes, I’m being looked after, thank you, | being attended to | being seen to being taken care of {Dritt 31 You can sit wherever you like. | wear whatever [come how- ever J bring whoever J come whenever (Drill 4) would you? / do you | have you / were there |i there / iDrat 5 can't PJ doesn’t he | didn't you J is there didn’t they 23 [Drtt 3} "Te only been given three. / "Tl only be given | "Td only been given / ‘Td only be given 1''m only going to be given | ‘Ym only given | 'T'm only being given25 [Britt 4) Who are they thinking of? | What are they apologising about | Where are they calling from | Who are they talking 10 / What are they looking for 26 [Dritt 41 T think they've already left. / he's already phoned / she’s already had lunch | they've already come back | he’salready rung 27 [Dritt 3) Did you go anywhere else? | buy anything else | write to anyone else / post anything else / phone any one else 8 [Drtt 4 Yes, she ‘must have eaten it. | they “must have taken it / T ‘must have done it | he ‘must have understood / she ‘must hhave broken it 29 [Britt 91 By the feel of it, it's broken. / By the smell of it / By the sound of it/ By the taste of it / By the look of it 30 iDritt 4) "Tim being given cream. J ‘Tit be given | ‘T've been given | "Tim given (‘Twas being given ['Tabbe given /'T'd been given 3” iDritt 5) T haven't seen it since break- fast. [for {since | for | for 33 iDritt 4) She's gone to her sister's | She's at / They'll go to / He was at | You've got to go 10 (Dri s) ‘Wasn’t'T invited, t00? / Won't | Shan't! “Tbe invited / Aren't 'T being invited Wasn't 'T being invited POughtn'c' to be invited 35 init 4) Is it? I've got a feeling it’s on at 9.30. | Does it / Are they | Did she Is it [Drill 3) ‘There's nothing worth watch- ing. | worth reading | worth looking at | worth seeing | worth buying 36 Dri 31 ‘Thanks very much for helping, John. / telling us j replying / ringing us | reminding us [Drill 4) What & pity! I wish you could, J you did / you had / you were 1 you would [Drit 3 Te’s time she washed her har. / they did some gardening / you took your wife out | he had an early night J they went on holiday 37 (Dnitt Tasked if I couldrun youhome. J if ic was on your way home / iff it wasn’t too much trouble / if it would make you late [Dri 44 No, I can leave it till Tuesday just as well. just as cheaply / just as quickly / just as eon- venienty / just as simply [Drill 5} No, I'm driving over to his place, | she ...- their / they his Phe. her 38 iDritt 2) No, go ight ahead and turn it on, turn it down make your- self one / have one ( use them 39 iDritt 4) Would you mind not using your saucer as an ash-tray, Sue. not letting | asking / not smoking / phoning [Dritt 5} You can’t drive a car without having a licence. / without tell- ing without putting / with- out leaving / without saying 0 [Dritt 4) No, I wouldn't dream of keep ing it a secret, / letting | trying | letting / complainingPe {Dri How about staying at home, Joe? | coming for | watching | going out | walking along [Dri 5} ‘Yes, they do you good. fit does you good | No, they don't do you any good |it doesn't do you any good | it does you good 2 (rit! 5} "That's a good idea. We haven't seen a film for ages. | played tennis J driven up to London / been skating / had a party 43 (Dritt 41 OF course it does. It goes well with your flew trousers, 100. / they do, They go well with / it does. Tt goes well / they do. They go well with 1 it does. Tt goes well with 4 (Bri Yes, they said it would turn colder later on. | come over cloudy | get thicker turn milder (get warmer 2 Pearson Education Limited Edinburgh Gate, Harlow Essex CM20 2/E, England and Associated Companies throughout the World \wonw,longman.com © Longman Group UK Limited 1972, 1986 AIT rights reserved: no pat ofthis publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, fr transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic: mechanical, photocopying. recording. or otherwise, without the prior written petmission ofthe Publishers. 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