Szkutnik Leon Leszek My New Hobby English

My New Hobby - English
Unit 1
A: Peter is in Britain now.

B: In Britain?
A: Yes, he is in Britain.
― Tim is in America now.

― In America?
― Yes, he is in New York.
― Peter is in France now.

― In France?
― Yes, he is in Paris.
― Ted is in Britain now.

― In Britain?
― Yes, he is in Oxford.
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Unit 2
A: Is Peter in America now?

B: No, he isn't.
A: Is he in Britain?
B: Yes, he is. He's in London.
A: In London? Not in Oxford?
B: No, he isn't in Oxford now. He's in London.
― Is Tim in France now?

― No, he isn't.
― Is he in Britain?
― Yes, he is. He's in Oxford.
― Is Peter in France now?

― Yes, he is.
― Is he in Paris?
― No, he isn't. He is in Calais.
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Unit 3
A: Is Mrs Brown in America now?

B: No, she isn't. She's in Africa.
A: In Africa?
B: Yes. She's in Egypt.
A: Is she in Cairo?
B: Yes, she is.
A: Is Mr Brown in Cairo, too?
B: No, he isn't. He's in America. He's in New York.
― Mrs Alice Brown is in Africa now.

― Is she in Egypt?
― Yes, she is. She's in Cairo.
― Miss Betty Gray is in Britain now.

― Is she in London?
― No, she isn't. She's in Cambridge.
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Unit 4
A: London is very tiring.

B: Yes, it is. It's very large and it's noisy, too.
A: Yes, it is. Cambridge is different. It's very quiet.
B: Yes, it is. It isn't noisy.
A: No, it isn't. And it isn't tiring either.
B: No, it isn't. London is different.
A: Yes, it is. It isn't boring.
― Is London very large?

― Yes, it is.
― Is it very tiring, too?
― Yes. It's very large and very tiring.
― Is Cambridge very large?

― No, it isn't.
― Is it very tiring?
― No, it isn't tiring either.
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Unit 5
A: You're very pretty.

B: Thank you. You're very polite.
A: Are you free today?
B: No, I'm not.
A: Are you very busy?
B: Yes, I am. I'm very busy.
A: I'm sorry.
― Are you busy today?

― Yes, I am.
― Is Peter busy, too?
― No, he isn't.
― Are you free today?

― No, I'm not.
― Is Betty free?
― No, she isn't free either.
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Unit 6
A: Where is Betty?
B: She is at home. She is very nervous. She is afraid.
A: Why is she afraid?
B: Because she is alone.
A: Where is Peter?
B: He is in Hollywood. Ann is in Hollywood, too.
A: Isn't Betty jealous?
B: Yes, she is. She is very jealous. She is very unhappy.
― I'm very unhappy now.

― Why are you unhappy?
― Because Peter is not in London.
― Where is he?
― He's in Hollywood.
― I'm very happy now.

― Why are you happy?
― Because Betty is not in Paris.
― Where is she?
― She's in London.
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Unit 7
A: Hello, Ted! How are you?

B: I'm very well, thank you. And how are you?
A: I'm all right. Where is Betty?
B: She's at home.
A: How is she now?
B: She isn't very well, I'm afraid.
A: Is she alone now?
B: No, she isn't. She's with Ann.
― Good morning, Ted.

― Good morning. How are you?
― I'm very well, thank you. And how are you?
― I'm all right, thank you.
― Good afternoon, Betty. How are you?

― I'm all right, thank you. And you?
― I'm very well, thank you.
― Good evening.
― Good evening, Miss Gray. How are you?
― I'm very well, thank you. And how is Mrs Brown today?
― She isn't very well, I'm afraid.
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Unit 8
A: Where are Jack and Jill now?

B: They are in Paris.
A: They are lucky. Paris is wonderful.
B: Yes, it is.
A: London is wonderful, too.
B: No, it isn't. It's too large. It's very tiring.
A: But we are happy in London.
B: Perhaps you are. I'm not.
― Where are Mr and Mrs Brown now?

― They're at home.
― How are they?
― Mr Brown is very well, but Mrs Brown isn't, I'm afraid.
― Are you and Tim happy in London?

― Yes, we are. Aren't you?
― No, we aren't.
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Unit 9
A: Love is blind is a film. It's a film about an engineer, a painter, and a young girl. The girl is a model.
The engineer is in love with the girl.
B: Is the engineer an old man?
A: No, he isn't. He's a young man.
B: Is the girl pretty?
A: Yes, she's very pretty.
B: Is the engineer happy?
A: No, he isn't. He's very unhappy.
B: Why is he unhappy?
A: Because he's very jealous.
B: Why is he jealous?
A: Because the girl is in love with the painter.
B: Is the painter in love with the girl?
A: No, he isn't.
B: Is he a young man?
A: No, he isn't. He's very old.
B: The engineer is unhappy, the painter is old, the girl is in love, love is blind, and the film is...
A: A melodrama.
― Ann is in love with the painter.

― Is the painter a young man?
― Yes, he is. He's very young.
― Jack is in love with a pretty girl.

― Is the girl a model?
― No, she isn't. She's a painter.
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Unit 10
A: Do you like music?

B: Yes, I do. I like piano music. I like Chopin.
A: Do you like art?
B: Yes, I do. I like modern painting. I like Picasso.
A: Do you like sport?
B: No, I don't.
A: Do you like hard work?
B: No, I don't. I don't like work at all.
A: Why not?
B: Because I'm very lazy.
― I like sport.
― Bob likes sport, too.
― Ted likes modern art.

― I like modern art, too.
― I like music.
― Do you like piano music?
― Yes, I do.
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Unit 11
A: I like plays.
B: Do you like all plays?
A: No, I don't. I only like good plays.
B: Is Good afternoon, Alice a good play?
A: No, it isn't.
B: Why not?
A: Because the story isn't interesting, the conflict isn't real, and the characters are not convincing.
― I like the film Good evening, Tom. It's a western.

― Do you like all westerns?
― No, I don't.
― I like books about interesting people.

― Do you like the new book about Van Gogh?
― Yes, I do.
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Unit 12
A: Does Tom know Mr Brown?

B: No, he doesn't.
A: Does he know Mrs Brown?
B: No, he doesn't.
A: Does he know Miss Brown?
B: Yes, he does.
A: Do you know Miss Brown, too?
B: Yes, I do. She's very pretty.
A: Isn't she spiteful?
B: No, she isn't. She's very nice. She likes animals.
A: Does she like Tom?
B: I don't know.
― Are you good at French?

― No, I'm not. I don't know French.
― Do you know Russian?
― Yes, I do.
― Are Ted and Alice good at English?

― Yes, they are.
― Do they know German, too?
― No, they don't.
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Unit 13
A: I don't like Mrs White.

B: Why not? She's a very clever woman.
A: I know, but I don't like clever women.
B: Do you prefer clever men?
A: No, I don't. I don't like clever people at all.
B: Why not?
A: Because they're very tiring.
B: Do you like children?
A: No, I don't. They're tiring, too.
B: Don't you like Ann? She's a very nice child.
A: Ann is an exception. Besides, she's not a child at all. She's a pretty young girl.
― Betty doesn't like Tom.

― Why not? He's a clever man.
― But she doesn't like clever men.
― Tom doesn't like Mrs Brown.

― Why not? She's a nice woman.
― But she's jealous. Tom doesn't like jealous women.
― I don't like Jill Gray.

― Why not? She's a nice child.
― But she is noisy. I don't like noisy children.
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Unit 14
A: Betty!
B: Yes?
A: Tea or coffee?
B: A cup of tea, please.
A: With milk?
B: No, thank you. I prefer tea without milk.
A: Sugar?
B: Yes, please.
A: Lemon?
B: No, thank you.
― Is Mr Gray a scientist?
― Yes, he is. He's a professor of biology.
― Where?
― At New York University.
― Is Miss White a scientist?

― No, she isn't. She's a professor of history.
― Where?
― At Oxford University.
― Does Betty prefer tea or coffee?

― She prefers coffee.
― Does she like coffee with sugar?
― No, she doesn't.
― Do you know Mrs Gray's new book?

― Yes, I do.
― Is it interesting?
― No, it isn't. It's very boring.
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Unit 15
A: Tom wants to go to the university.

B: What does he want to study?
A: He wants to study astronomy.
B: Why does he want to study astronomy?
A: Because he wants to be an astronaut.
B: Why does he want to be an astronaut?
A: Because he wants to go to the moon.
B: Isn't he afraid?
A: Yes, he is. But he wants to go there.
B: Why does he want to go there?
A: Because he wants to impress Betty.
― Do you want to go home?

― No, I don't.
― Are you afraid to go home?
― No, I'm not.
― Does Ann want to go home?

― Yes, she does.
― Is she tired?
― Yes, she is.
― Why do you want to go home?

― Because I'm bored.
― Why are you bored?
― Because people are boring.
― Why are you tired?

― Because the children are very tiring.
― No, they aren't. They're very nice.
― Perhaps they are, but I'm tired.
― Is the doctor in?

― No, he's out, I'm afraid.
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Unit 16
A: Who are you?

B: I’m John White. John White is not my real name, of course. But the revolver is real.
A: What do you want?
B: I want your money. Where is it?
A: I’m sorry, but it’s not here. It’s in the bank.
B: In the bank?
A: Yes. Perhaps you want a cheque?
B: No, thank you.
C: Who wants a cup of tea?

D: I do.
C: With milk?
D: No, without milk, please.
C: Here you are.
D: Thank you.
― Whom do you want to see?

― I want to see Ann.
― What’s Mr Green’s job?

― He’s a dentist.
― What’s Miss White’s job?

― She’s a teacher.
― Where’s your cup?

― It’s here.
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Unit 17
A: Mr White wants to come and see us today.

B: Mr White? I don’t know him.
A: But he knows you. He knows your pictures. He admires you. He wants to meet you.
B: Why does he want to meet me?
A: Because he loves your pictures. He loves them all without exception. He admires your artistic
personality, and he likes me, too.
B: Does he?
A: Yes, he does. Besides, Mrs White wants to meet you. Don’t you want to meet her? She’s not very
young, but she’s very clever.
B: No, I don’t want to meet them.
A: Why not?
B: Because I don’t like them.
A: But you don’t know them.
B: I don’t know them and I don’t want to know them.
― Bob likes me.

― Do you like him?
― Yes, I do. He’s very nice.
― Mr and Mrs Brown want to come and see us.

― I don’t know them.
― But they know you.
― Miss White likes you.

― But I don’t like her.
― Why not?
― Because she is too clever.
― Ted doesn’t like us.

― Doesn’t he?
― No, he doesn’t.
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Unit 18
A: Do you know the film I love you, baby?

B: Yes, I do.
A: What do you think of it?
B: I don’t think it’s very good.
A: Why don’t you like it?
B: Because I think it’s rather boring.
A: What is it about?
B: It’s about a man and a woman. The man is in love with the woman.
A: What about the baby?
B: What baby?
A: The film is called I love you, baby.
B: The woman is the baby.
A: How old is she?
B: She’s 29 and a half.
― How old is Betty?

― She’s 19.
― And what about Tom?
― He’s 31.
― I’m very tired.

― What about a cup of tea?
― Yes, please.
― With lemon?
― No, without lemon, please.
― Do you know Bob?

― Yes, I do.
― What do you think of him?
― I think he’s very intelligent.
― Do you know Bob’s wife?
― Yes, I do.
― What do you think of her?
― I don’t think she’s very pretty.
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Unit 19
Tom is a student. He is a science student. His subject is biology.

Betty is a student, too. She is an arts student. Her subject is history.
Jack and Jill are arts students. Jack’s subject is literature and Jill’s subject is philosophy.
Tom and Ann are science students. Their subject is physics. Tom wants to go to New York. He wants to
go there next week.
Does he want to go to New York? Yes, he does.
When does he want to go there? Next week.
A: Mr and Mrs Brown are very proud of their son John. He is a great scientist.
B: What’s his subject?
A: Nuclear physics.
B: And what about his brother, Peter? Is he a great scientist, too?
A: No, he isn’t.
B: What is he?
A: He is a gangster in Chicago.
― I want to visit Chicago.

― When do you want to go there?
― Next month.
― Tom wants to come and work in Britain.

― When does he want to come here?
― Next year.
― Alice is a science student at Cambridge.

― What’s her subject?
― Chemistry.
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Unit 20
Tom’s brother’s name is John. Tom has a brother. The brother’s name is John.
John has a car. He has an English car. He has a Morris. His car is a Morris.
Bob has a car too, but he hasn’t an English car. He has a French car. He has a Citroen car. His car is a
Citroen.
Betty has a car too. Has she an English car? No, she hasn’t. She has a German car. She has a Volkswagen.
Her car is a Volkswagen.
Bill has a car, too. He has an American car. Has he got a Ford? Yes, he has. His car is a Ford.
A: Do you like music?

B: Yes, I do.
A: Have you got a tape recorder?
B: No, I haven’t.
A: Why not?
B: Because I don’t like machines.
A: Do you prefer people?
B: No, I don’t. I like animals.
A: Have you got a dog?
B: No, I haven’t.
A: Have you got a cat?
B: Yes, I have. I’ve got a big black cat. His name is Paganini.
― Has Betty got a husband?

― Yes, she has. She’s married to a painter.
― Have they got a daughter?
― Yes, they have. Her name is Jill.
― Has Tom got a wife?

― No, he hasn’t. He is unmarried.
― Has he got a dog?
― Yes, he has. The dog’s name is Bill.
― Have you got a house in London?

― No, I haven’t.
― Have you got a flat?
― Yes, I have.
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Unit 21
Mr and Mrs White are very proud of their son Tom.

Mr Gray is interested in music and the history of music. He’s interested in music and its history.
A: Do you know the Walker sisters?

B: No, I don’t, but I know their uncle. He has a shop in our street. His son has a bulldog.
A: I think I know the bulldog. What’s its name?
B: It’s a he-dog. His name is Basil. He has a sister. Her name is Kate. Do you know Kate?
A: Yes, I do, but she is not a bulldog.
― Do you know our mother?

― Of course I do. She’s a physics teacher.
― Do you know our father, too?
― Yes, we do. He’s our English teacher.
― What are your special interests?

― English literature and its history.
― Do you like films too?
― No, not specially.
― I want to go to Chicago next week.

― When do you want to leave here?
― On Monday.
― How do you want to travel?
― I want to go by plane.
― Ted wants to go to Edinburgh.

― When does he want to go there?
― On Tuesday.
― Does he want to fly?
― No, he wants to go by train.
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Unit 22
Tom likes tea. He wants a cup of tea.

I would like a cup of tea.
You would like a cup of tea. Would you like a cup of tea?
What would you like? A cup of tea, please.
You would like to go to London.
Would you like to go to London? Yes, I would.
When would you like to go to London? Next week.
Why would you like to go to London? Because I’d like to study at London University.
A: I’m bored. I don’t know what to do.

B: Would you like to go to a concert?
A: No, I wouldn’t. I don’t like music.
B: Perhaps you’d like to go to the theater or the cinema?
A: Yes, I would.
B: Which do you prefer, the cinema or the theater?
A: I like both. I don’t know which to choose.
C: I’d like to go to the pictures on Wednesday.

D: Who with?
C: With Betty. Would you like to go to the pictures on Thursday?
D: Yes, I would.
C: What film would you like to see?
D: I’d like to see the film I like them both.
― I don’t know what to do on Friday.

― Wouldn’t you like to go to Edinburgh with me?
― Yes, I would.
― I don’t know how to spend the weekend.

― Why not come to Bryson with me?
― No, thank you.
― Which do you prefer, tea or coffee?

― I prefer tea.
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Unit 23
Tom likes music. He likes going to concerts. He wants to go to a concert on Friday.

Betty likes modern plays. She likes going to the theater. She wants to go to the theater on Saturday.
Jack and Jill like traveling. They like traveling by plane. They want to fly to New York on Sunday.
A: Do you like working in the laboratory?

B: No, I don’t.
A: Don’t you like doing experiments?
B: No, I don’t.
A: Do you prefer reading in the library?
B: No, I don’t like reading either.
A: Perhaps you like writing letters?
B: I hate writing letters.
A: What do you like doing?
B: I like doing nothing.
― Which do you prefer, listening to the radio or watching television?

― I prefer watching television.
― Do you like reading books?

― Yes, I do.
― Would you like to read a book tonight?
― No, I wouldn’t.
― Bill hates working in the laboratory.

― Why?
― I don’t know.
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Unit 24
The time is one o’clock now.

What’s the time?
It’s one o’clock.
It’s five past one.
It’s ten past one.
It’s fifteen minutes past one.
It’s a quarter past one.
It’s twenty past one.
It’s twenty-five past one.
It’s half past one.
It’s twenty-five to two.
It’s twenty to two.
It’s fifteen minutes to two.
It’s a quarter to two.
It’s ten to two.
It’s five to two.
It’s two o’clock.
A: You are very pale, Peter. Are you all right? Haven’t you got a temperature?
B: No, I don’t think so, but I’ve got toothache. I’ve got an appointment with the dentist today.
A: At what time?
B: A quarter past four.
A: It’s a quarter to two now. Would you like a drink?
B: Yes, please. I need a drink.
A: Are you afraid of drilling?
B: I don’t want to talk about it now. I want a drink.
A: What would you like?
B: A whiskey and soda, please.
― I’ve got an appointment with the doctor today.

― At what time?
― At half past seven.
― What time do you want to leave here?
― Ten past six.
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Unit 25
Tom is good at French. He knows how to speak French. He can speak French very well. He knows how to
read French. He can read French very well. He can write French and he can understand French people,
too. His French is very good indeed.
Betty is not good at Russian. She cannot speak Russian well. She cannot read Russian well. She cannot
understand Russian people and she cannot write Russian either. Her Russian is not good at all.
A: I want to marry Betty White.

B: Who is Betty White? Do I know her?
A: No, you don’t. I want to introduce her to you on Saturday.
B: All right. Can she cook?
A: No, I’m afraid she can’t.
B: Does she know how to shop?
A: No, she doesn’t, I’m afraid.
B: Can she drive?
A: No, I’m afraid she can’t.
B: What can she do?
A: I don’t know yet.
― Can you swim?

― No, I can’t, but I can dance.
― Can you type?

― No, I can’t, but I can play the piano.
― Can Jack and Jill cook well?

― Jack can, but Jill can’t.
― Can I help you?

― Oh, thank you, Tom.
― How can I help you?

― You can teach me to speak English.
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Unit 26
Tom likes reading books. He has a lot of books at home. He has a large collection of books at home.
Bob doesn’t like reading books. He hasn’t many books at home.
Bill isn’t a busy man. He has a lot of time to spare.
Peter is a busy man. He hasn’t much time to spare.
Mr Ford is a rich man. He has a lot of money. He has a lot of money to spend.
Mr Brown is not a rich man. He hasn’t much money to spend.
Peter is in a hurry today. He has no time to spare. He hasn’t any time to spare.
Mr White is a very poor man. He has no money. He hasn’t any money to spend.
A: Excuse me, professor White.

B: Yes?
A: I’d like to talk to you. Can I come and see you next week?
B: Yes, of course.
A: When can I come?
B: You can come any day next week.
A: Can I come on Monday morning?
B: Yes, Monday is all right with me.
A: What time can I come?
B: You can any time between nine and eleven.
A: Thank you very much, sir.
B: All right.
― Are we late?
― Yes, we are.
― Much?
― Ten minutes.
― Are we late?
― No, we aren’t. We’re on time.
― Are you free tomorrow?

― No, I’m not. I’ve got a lot of typing to do.
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― Can we meet tonight?

― No, I’m afraid not. I’ve got a lot of work to do.
― How much money have we got?

― We’ve got 20 pounds.
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Unit 27
Tom is English. He can speak English very well. He speaks English at home. He is not speaking English
now. He is speaking French. He is speaking French to a Frenchman. The Frenchman’s name is Pierre.
Pierre can’t speak English. They are speaking French. Tom is very good at French. He speaks it very well.
Betty is working at the moment. Is she working at home? No, she isn’t. Where is she working? She is
working in the laboratory. She works in the laboratory every day.
Jack and Jill watch television every day. They are not watching television at the moment. They are
reading books. They don’t read books every day, but they are reading books at the moment.
A: Can you see Jill Green?

B: Yes, I can. She is wearing a blue dress.
A: Yes, it’s an old dress. Are they drinking tea or coffee?
B: I can’t see.
A: Why are they sitting? Why aren’t they dancing?
B: Why aren’t we dancing?
A: He’s not drinking tea.
B: Who is not drinking tea?
A: Jill’s partner. Why is he looking at me?
B: Jill is probably talking about you.
― Tom is reading a book at the moment.

― Is he reading an English book?
― No, he isn’t. He’s reading a French book.
― Is Betty watching television at the moment?

― Yes, she is.
― Does she watch television every day?
― No, she doesn’t.
― What’s Tom reading at the moment?

― He is reading The Times.
― What does he read every morning?
― He reads The Times.
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― Are you waiting for Ann?

― Yes, I am.
― Do you wait for her every day?
― No, I don’t.
― Where’s Peter?
― Downstairs. He’s talking to a visitor.
― Where’s Mary?
― Upstairs. She’s working in the library.
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Unit 28
This book here is Tom’s. It’s Tom’s book. It belongs to Tom.

That book there is Betty’s. It’s Betty’s book. It belongs to Betty.
These books here are Bob’s. They are Bob’s books. They belong to Bob.
Those books there are Alice’s. They are Alice’s books. They belong to Alice.
A: Who’s that?
B: Can’t you see? It’s Bob.
A: I’m afraid I’m rather short-sighted. Is that his car?
B: No, it isn’t. It’s Ann’s car.
A: Is that Ann, the woman in the car?
B: Yes, it is. She’s talking to Bob.
A: Are they talking about me?
B: I don’t know. I can’t hear.
A: That’s a pity.
― Hello, Betty. This is Jane.

― Sorry, I can’t hear you. Is that Gene?
― No, this is Jane speaking.
― Oh, yes of course. How are you, Jane?
― Whose book is this?

― It’s Alice’s.
― And that tape recorder? Does it belong to Alice, too?
― No, it doesn’t. It’s Bill’s tape recorder.
― Whose dogs are those?

― They are Mr Brown’s dogs.
― And those cats? Do they belong to Mr Brown, too?
― No, they don’t. They are his wife’s cats.
― Who’s that man?

― Don’t you know? It’s our new physics master.
― What’s his name?
― His name is Mr Walker.
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Unit 29
Tom is talking to Alice. Is he talking to Alice? Who is he talking to?

Betty is talking about modern painting. Is she talking about modern painting? What is she talking about?
Bob is waiting for Ann. Is he waiting for Ann? Who is he waiting for?
Ann is looking for her gloves. Is she looking for her gloves? What is she looking for?
Betty has a new dress. The dress is blue. It is blue.
It is cold. It is raining. It is late.
This is a red dress. That one is red, too.
This car here is very modern, but that one there isn’t.
A: Can I help you? What are you looking for?

B: I can’t find my umbrella.
A: Here it is.
B: Oh, thank you, Tom.
A: Are you going out?
B: Yes, I am.
A: But it’s raining hard.
B: That’s all right. I love walking in the rain.
― What are you looking for?

― I can’t find my pen.
― What are you waiting for?

― I’m waiting for a bus.
― Are you ready?

― Yes, I am, but I can’t find my gloves.
― Here they are.
― Oh, thank you.
― She is wonderful.
― Who are you talking about?
― Your mother, of course.
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― I can’t go out. He can telephone any moment now.

― Who are you talking about?
― Dr. White.
― I’ve got two new dresses. Here they are. Which do you prefer?
― I prefer the blue one.
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Unit 30
Tom likes reading books. He takes books from the local library. He reads a book every evening. He is
reading a very good book this week.
Mr Walker is a writer. He writes crime stories. He is a crime story writer. He is writing a new crime story
this month.
Mr White is a biologist. He’s a lecturer in biology at Oxford University. He lectures on various aspects of
biology. This year he is lecturing on the theory of evolution. He is giving a series of lectures on the theory
of evolution.
A: Miss Brown, I’d like to introduce Mr Ford to you. He is my American friend.

B: How do you do.
C: How do you do.
B: Is this your first visit to Britain?
C: Yes, it is.
B: How do you like it here?
C: Very much indeed.
B: Where are you staying in London?
C: I’m staying with friends. They live in Green Street.
― Is this your first visit to Britain?

― No, it’s my second visit.
― Is this your first book on the theory of evolution?

― No, it’s my third book on the subject.
― What are you working on now, Mr Walker?

― I’m writing a new crime story. It’s a very dramatic story about astronauts, artists, gangsters and a
pretty girl.
― Where do you come from?

― I come from Chicago.
― What’s Betty doing this month?

― She’s learning to type.
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Unit 31
Tom is going out. He’s going to the grocer’s. He wants to buy some sugar.
Betty is going out. She’s going to the butcher’s. She wants to buy some meat.
Bob is going to the stationer’s. He wants to buy some envelopes.
Jack is going to the post office. He wants to buy some stamps.
Jill is going out. She is going to the chemist’s. She wants to buy some medicine.
A: What are you doing tomorrow afternoon?

B: Bob, Peter and Betty are coming and we’re playing cards.
A: Isn’t Ann coming?
B: No, she isn’t. She’s going out with John. They’re celebrating John’s promotion.
A: John’s promotion? That’s news to me.
B: Is it really? John is the managing director of his firm now.
A: I am surprised.
B: And he’s getting married next week. He and Ann are engaged.
A: Ann engaged?
B: Yes. They’re coming to see me this afternoon. Wouldn’t you like to come?
A: No, thank you. I’m leaving for Hong Kong this afternoon.
― I’m going out.

― Where to?
― To the chemist’s.
― What for?
― For some medicine.

― Where to?
― To the grocer’s.
― What for?
― For some sugar.

― Where to?
― To the post office.
― What for?
― For some stamps.
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Unit 32
Betty cannot go to the pictures on Thursday evening because she must go to her English lesson.
Tom can go to the pictures on Thursday evening because he needn’t go to his English lesson. He has his
English lessons on Fridays.
Ann hasn’t much time this morning. She must do the shopping. She must go to the butcher’s and buy
some meat. She must go to the grocer’s and buy some bread, butter and cheese.
It is Alice’s birthday tomorrow. I must buy her a present. I want to give her a camera. I must buy presents
for Jack and Jill, too. I usually buy them gramophone records. They like listening to pop music.
I like swimming. I go swimming every Thursday morning.
Betty must do the shopping every day. She goes shopping in the morning.
Jack and Jill love dancing. They usually go dancing on Saturday evening.
A: Would you like to go swimming on Saturday morning?

B: I’d like to, but I can’t.
A: Why can’t you?
B: Because I must stay at home and help mother.
A: What about Sunday?
B: On Sunday I must stay at home and study French.
A: No, you needn’t. We must go swimming on Sunday.
B: Why must we?
A: Because I love swimming.
― How do you usually spend your Friday mornings?

― As a rule, I go swimming.
― And what about Jack?
― He usually reads newspapers.
― Would you like to go to a party tonight?

― I’d like to, but I can’t.
― Why can’t you?
― Because I must stay at home and do my German homework.
― Must you do the housework today?

― Yes, I must.
― Can’t you put it off till tomorrow?
― No, I can’t.
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― Must you go and see Betty this evening?

― No, I needn’t, but I want to.
― Why do you want to see her?
― Because she’s a very nice girl.
― I want to give Tom a present.

― What do you want to give him?
― I want to give him a gramophone record.
― It’s Betty’s birthday tomorrow. I must buy her a present.

― What do you want to buy her?
― I’d like to buy her a French bulldog.
― Must you study physics tonight?

― Yes, I must.
― Must Tom stay at home this evening?

― No, he needn’t.
― How do you usually spend your Monday mornings?

― As a rule, I listen to the radio.
― And what about Betty?
― She usually goes swimming.

― Where to?
― To the grocer’s.
― Can you spare me five minutes?

― No, I’m afraid I can’t.
― I must go home.
― No, you needn’t.
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― Must you wait for professor White?

― No, we needn’t.
― Must you do your Russian homework today?

― No, I needn’t.
― Must Tom study French?

― No, he needn’t.
― Must Jack and Jill work hard?

― Yes, they must.
― Do you need any money?

― No, I don’t.
― Must you write to Tom?

― No, I needn’t.
― I’m going shopping.

― What do you want to buy?
― I must buy some sugar.
― I can’t do any shopping today.

― Why not?
― Because I haven’t got any money.
― Why can’t you go to the party?

― Because I have no time.
― I’ve got nothing to read.

― Haven’t you got any books at home?
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Unit 33
A letter is on the table. There is a letter on the table.

There is a letter for Tom. Is there a letter for Tom?
Is there a letter for me? Yes, there is. No, there isn’t.
There is no letter for you today.
There are some letters for Betty.
Are there any letters for us? Yes, there are. No, there aren’t.
There is some money here. There is no money there.
There is never any money for me on Monday.
There is a telegram for Bob. There is one for Ann, too.
A: It’s time to have something to eat. I’m hungry.

B: We can go and have lunch if you like.
A: Is there a good restaurant anywhere near here?
B: Yes, there is. It’s only five minutes’ walk. What would you like?
A: Fish and chips, please.
B: Bread and butter?
A: No, thank you. Just fish and chips.
B: No tea?
A: No, thank you. I’m not thirsty.
― There’s a message for you.

― Who from?
― I don’t know. It’s on the table.
― There are some books for Tom.

― Where?
― Here.
― Is there any writing paper in the house?

― No, there isn’t, I’m afraid.
― Are there any letters for me?

― No, I’m afraid not.
― I’m not very lucky. I never get any letters.
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― There are no letters for us today.

― What a pity.
― There’s a very good film on at the cinema tonight. Would you like to see it?
― No, not specially. I’m too tired.
― There’s someone on the telephone for you.

― Who?
― I think it’s Betty.
― Is there a cinema anywhere near here?

― No, I don’t think so.
― There’s a telegram for you.

― Where is it?
― Here, on the table.
― Is there a cheque for me?

― No, there isn’t.
― I’m thirsty.
― There’s some milk on the table.
― Oh, thank you.
― I’m hungry. Is there any cold meat in the house?

― Are there any pop records in the house?

― No, there aren’t, I’m afraid.
― I must go to the shops.

― What for?
― There’s no meat for tomorrow.
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― What’s on at the cinema tonight?

― I love it. Would you like to see it?
― Yes, very much.
― Is there anything interesting on at the theatre tonight?

― There are some books for you.

― Are there?
― Yes, there are.
― There’s a letter for you.

― Thank you.
― There’s a message for Tom.

― Who from?
― From uncle John.
― There are some presents for you.

― Who from?
― From Betty.
― Is there a message for me?

― Yes, there is.
― Are there any telegrams for me?

― No, there aren’t.
― Is there any sugar in the house?

― Yes, there is.
― Must you go out?

― Yes, I must. There’s no bread in the house.
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― I’m hungry.
― There’s some cold meat on the table.
― Oh, thank you.
― Are there any letters for me?

― No, there aren’t any, I’m afraid.
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Unit 34
Today is Monday.
Yesterday was Sunday.
Today is Saturday.
Yesterday was Friday.
Tom is 22 years old this year. He was 21 years old last year.
Betty is 19 this year. She was 18 last year.
― Do you go to the pictures every Saturday?

― Yes, I do.
― Did you go to the pictures last Saturday?

― Yes, I did.
― Did you go to the pictures last Thursday?

― No, I didn’t.
― Does Tom watch television every Sunday?

― Yes, he does.
― Did he watch television last Sunday?

― Yes, he did.
― Did he watch television last Tuesday?

― No, he didn’t.
Jack and Jill are busy today. They were busy yesterday, too.
You are busy today. You were busy yesterday, too.
― Were you busy last Wednesday?

― Yes, I was.
― Were you busy last Monday, too?
― No, I wasn’t.
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I’m late today. I was late yesterday, too.
― Was I late last Tuesday?

― Yes, you were.
― Was I late last Monday, too?
― No, you weren’t.
We are busy today. We were busy yesterday, too.
― Were we busy last Friday?

― Yes, we were.
― Were we busy last Thursday, too?
― No, we weren’t, we were free.
A: Did you go to the pictures yesterday?

B: No, I didn’t.
A: Why not?
B: Because I didn’t feel like going out.
A: Did you watch television instead?
B: Yes, I did.
A: Which channel did you watch?
B: BBC 2.
A: Did you like the programme?
B: Very much.
A: Was it a film?
B: No, it wasn’t. It was a brains trust.
A: What problems did they discuss?
B: A lot of problems.
A: Do you remember any?
B: Oh, yes, I do. The problem of marriage, for example.
― Were you busy yesterday?

― Yes, I was.
― Was Bob busy too?
― No, he wasn’t. He was free.
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― Were Jack and Jill at the concert yesterday?

― No, they weren’t.
― Why not?
― Because they weren’t well.
― Did you like the play last night?

― Yes, I did.
― What did you think of the actors?
― They were very good. All of them.
― Why didn’t you go to the pictures last Friday?

― Because I didn’t want to go.
― Did you watch television instead?
― Yes, I did. The programme was very interesting indeed.
― Did you study Russian yesterday?

― No, I didn’t.
― Did you go to a concert last Friday?

― No, I didn’t.
― Why not?
― Because I didn’t want to.
― Were you in Paris last year?

― No, I wasn’t.
― Was Betty?
― No, she wasn’t either.
― Where was Tom last week?

― He was in Cairo.
― And what about Jack and Jill?
― They were in Cairo, too.
― Where were you last Sunday evening?

― I was at home.
― Why did you stay at home?
― Because I wasn’t well.
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― I was at a concert last Friday.

― Was Tom there, too?
― No, he wasn’t.
― Was I late?
― Yes, you were.
― You were wonderful yesterday.

― Thank you.
― You weren’t nice to Tom last night.

― I’m sorry.
― Were you very busy last Thursday?

― Yes, I was.
― Were Jack and Jill in Paris last year?

― No, they weren’t.
― Were you late last Saturday?

― Yes, we were.
― Where were Jack and Jill last month?

― They were in New York.
― Do you stay at home every Monday?

― No, I don’t.
― Did Betty go dancing last Saturday night?

― Yes, she did.
― Did you go swimming last Thursday morning?

― No, I didn’t.
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― Does Tom read a book every evening?

― No, he doesn’t.
― I didn’t go to the pictures yesterday.

― Why not?
― Because I was very busy.
― Tom didn’t like the film yesterday.

― Why not?
― Because it was very boring.
― We didn’t like the play yesterday.

― Why not?
― Because it wasn’t interesting.
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Unit 35
Betty can swim. She could swim ten years ago. Could she swim well ten years ago? No, she couldn’t. She
could swim, but she couldn’t swim well.
Bob can drive. He’s able to drive. He was able to drive five years ago. Was he able to drive well five
years ago? No, he wasn’t. He was able to drive, but he wasn’t able to drive well. He could drive, but he
couldn’t drive well.
Tom can go dancing tonight, because he’s not very busy. He was able to go dancing last night because he
wasn’t very busy. Was he able to go dancing last Saturday night? No, he wasn’t. He wasn’t able to go
dancing because he was very busy. He couldn’t go dancing because he was very busy.
Tom has a car this year. Has he a Morris? Yes, he has. Did he have a Morris six years ago? No, he didn’t.
He had a Ford at that time.
Mr White is a very busy man. He hasn’t much time. He has very little time. He hasn’t much time, but he
can always find a little time for his friends.
Mr Gray hasn’t many friends. He has very few friends. He hasn’t many friends, but he has a few good
friends.
Tom hasn’t much money. He hasn’t enough money to buy a car. He has too little money to buy a car. He
isn’t rich enough to buy a car.
A: How did you enjoy your voyage to Hong Kong last month?
B: Very much indeed.
A: What were your ports of call?
B: The first one was Aden.
A: Did you have much time in Aden?
B: Very little. Only twelve hours. But we were able to see a lot.
A: Which was your next port of call?
B: The next port of call was Karachi. We didn’t have much time in Karachi either, only twenty-four hours.
I wasn’t able to see much because I wasn’t well. I had a temperature.
A: Was it anything serious?
B: No, not really. The next day I was all right. Our third port of call was Bombay. We had one day in
Bombay. I didn’t like it. It was not exotic enough. It was too modern.
A: What was your next port of call?
B: Colombo. We had one day in Colombo and two days in Singapore. That girl in Singapore was very
pretty. Pretty and intelligent. Her father was a bore, of course, but then…
A: But who are you talking about?
B: Her father. I can’t remember his name now.
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― Can you dance?

― Yes, I can.
― Could you dance seven years ago?
― No, I couldn’t.
― Were you able to see Mary yesterday?

― Yes, I was.
― Did you have a long talk?
― No, we didn’t. She had very little time.
― Did you work hard last night?

― No, I didn’t.
― Why not?
― I was too tired to work hard.
― Why didn’t you go swimming yesterday?

― I couldn’t. I had too much work to do.
― Did Betty have much work too?
― No, she didn’t. She had a lot of time to spare.
― Tom is very happy now. He’s got a car.

― Is it a good one?
― No, it isn’t, but it’s good enough for Tom.
― I’d like to buy a house near London.

― Have you got enough money for that?
― No, I’m afraid I haven’t.
― Could you swim eight years ago?

― Yes, I could.
― Were you able to speak to Alice yesterday?

― Yes, I was.
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― Why didn’t you go to the theater yesterday?

― I couldn’t spare the time. I had too much work to do.
― Did you have much money two weeks ago?

― No, I didn’t. I had very little money.
― What do you think of the book My Cup of Tea?

― I didn’t like it.
― Why not?
― Because it isn’t interesting enough.
― Could you drive nine weeks ago?

― No, I couldn’t.
― Could you play the piano three years ago?

― Yes, I could.
― Were you able to go dancing last Saturday?

― No, we weren’t.
― Were you able to speak to professor White yesterday?

― No, I wasn’t.
― I had a car six years ago.

― Was it a Morris?
― No, it wasn’t. It was a Ford.
― Did you have a car last year?

― No, I didn’t.
― Tom isn’t very poor.

― I know. He has a little money.
― Tom isn’t without friends.

― I know. He has a few friends.
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Unit 36
Did you go to the pictures yesterday evening? No, I didn’t.

Where did you go? I went to a concert.
Did Tom study English last night? No, he didn’t.
What did he study? He studied French.
Did you buy a car last year? No, I didn’t.
What did you buy? I bought a scooter.
What did Tom do yesterday? He wrote letters. He read a book. He saw a film. He watched television. He
listened to the radio. He did some experiments in the laboratory.
Tom must help Betty. He has to help Betty. He had to help Betty yesterday. Did he have to help her last
Monday? Yes, he did. Did he have to help her last Tuesday? Yes, he did. Does he have to help her every
day? Yes, he does.
A: When were you born?

B: I don’t remember.
A: Where did you go to school?
B: I went to school in Edinburgh. I lived in Edinburgh with my parents.
A: How long did you live in Edinburgh?
B: I lived in Edinburgh for about sixteen years.
A: Have you got a degree?
B: Yes, I have.
A: Where did you study?
B: I studied at Cambridge.
A: What subject did you read?
B: I read mathematics.
A: When did you graduate?
B: I graduated after doing three years at Cambridge. After graduating I came to London and started work
here.
A: When was that?
B: I don’t remember.
― What did you do last night?

― I studied biology.
― And what about Tom?
― He went dancing.
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― Who did you see yesterday afternoon?

― I saw Ann.
― Did you see Bob too?
― No, I didn’t.
― What did Jack and Jill do yesterday morning?

― They worked.
― Did they work in the laboratory?
― Yes, they did.
― What did you have for breakfast yesterday?

― I had bacon and eggs, bread and butter, and tea.
― And what did you have for dinner?
― I had roast beef and potatoes.
― Where did you spend the weekend?

― I took a trip to Cambridge.
― What did you do in Cambridge?
― I did a lot of sightseeing.
― What did you do yesterday evening?

― I went to the pictures.
― How did you spend yesterday afternoon?

― I went to see Betty.
― What did you have for dinner yesterday?

― I had some roast beef and potatoes.
― What did Tom do last Monday afternoon?

― He listened to the radio.
― What did Jack and Jill do last Friday morning?

― They worked in the laboratory.
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― What did Betty buy yesterday afternoon?

― She bought some envelopes.
― I couldn’t go to the theatre yesterday.

― Why not?
― Because I had to study German.
― Did you have to go to your office last Saturday?

― No, I didn’t.
― Who took Betty to the pictures yesterday?

― Tom did.
― Who did Betty visit yesterday evening?

― She visited Mary.
― I went to the pictures last night.

― Did you go with Tom?
― No, I didn’t, I went alone.
― I saw the film yesterday.

― Did you like it?
― No, not very much.
― I didn’t buy the dress yesterday.

― Why not?
― Because I didn’t have the money.
― How did you enjoy the party last night?

― Very much.
― Why did you go home yesterday evening?

― Because I had to.
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― Who saw Betty yesterday?

― Tom did.
― Who did Betty write to yesterday?

― She wrote to Alice.
― I had to cook the dinner yesterday.

― No, you didn’t.
― Did you have to go to Oxford last Thursday?

― Yes, I did.
― Where did you go last Saturday?

― I took a trip to Oxford.
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Unit 37
Jack is interested in criminology. It is his intention to study criminology. He intends to study criminology.
He is going to study criminology.
Mr Holmes is interested in a certain crime. It is his intention to investigate it. He intends to investigate it.
He is going to investigate it.
Jill likes murder films. She is going to see one tonight.
Tom is interested in sports cars. He is not going to buy one because he hasn’t got enough money for that.

B: Yes, I’m going to the station. My friend Mr Holmes is coming to London by the ten o’clock train.
A: Mr Holmes, the famous detective? Is he still alive?
B: Of course he is! He is going to investigate a certain crime here.
A: How interesting! Is he going to stay with you?
B: No, he isn’t. He’s going to stay at a hotel.
A: Is he going to cooperate with Scotland Yard?
B: I don’t know.
A: But what crime is he going to investigate?
B: That’s a secret!
― What are you doing tonight?

― I’m going to watch television.
― And what about Jack and Jill?
― They are going to do the same.
― Are you going to take a trip to Oxford this week?

― No, I’m not.
― When are you going to visit Oxford?
― Probably next week.
― What did you do yesterday evening?

― I listened to the radio.
― And what are you going to do tomorrow evening?
― I’m going to listen to the radio again.
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― What do you usually do in the evenings?

― As a rule, I listen to the radio.
― Tom’s going to buy a sports car.

― Who’s going to pay for it?
― His uncle is.
― Is Alice going to sell her car?

― Yes, she is.
― Why is she going to sell it?
― Because she needs the money.
― Bob’s going to take a trip to Paris.

― How much is it going to cost him?
― About forty pounds, I imagine.
― How are you going to spend your holiday?

― I’m going to take a trip to Italy.
― How much is it going to cost you?
― Between fifty and sixty pounds, I imagine.
― What are you going to do next week?

― I’m going to get married.
― How are you going to spend your holiday?

― I’m going to take a trip to America.
― How much is it going to cost you?
― About a hundred pounds, I imagine.
― What are Jack and Jill going to do next month?

― They are going to learn to drive.
― What did you do last Friday evening?

― I watched television.
― And what are you going to do next Friday evening?
― I’m going to watch television again.
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― What did you do last Friday morning?

― I went shopping.
― What are you going to do tomorrow afternoon?

― I’m going to study English.
― How do you usually spend your weekends?

― As a rule, I stay at home.
― Why are you going to sell your typewriter?

― Because I need money.
― When are you going to visit Edinburgh?

― Probably next month.
― How is Tom going to travel?

― He wants to go by plane.
― Jack and Jill are flying to Paris next week.

― How long are they going to stay there?
― Four or five days.
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Unit 38
I am going to watch television tonight. I will probably watch television tonight. I’ll probably watch
television tonight. I think I’ll watch television tonight.
Tom is going to sell his car. He will probably sell his car. He’ll probably sell his car next week. He’ll
probably sell it on Friday. I think he’ll sell it on Friday.
I think I’ll go to London in March.
Betty will probably be in Paris in April.
Jack and Jill will probably visit New York in May.
We’ll probably go on holiday in September.
You’ll probably be very busy in October.
Ann will probably get married in November.
March, April and May are spring months.
September, October and November are autumn months.
A: You’re very smart today, Jack! Are you going out?

B: Yes, I’ve got an appointment with professor Crop.
A: Professor Crop, the great economist?
B: Yes, I’m going to be his private secretary.
A: You’re very lucky, Jack! You’ll travel a lot, I’m sure. What time is the appointment?
B: At ten.
A: What a pity! Ann’s coming to London by the ten o’clock train.
B: Really? Then I’ll go meet her at the station.
A: But what about the professor? Won’t he be offended?
B: Oh, I’ll telephone him. I’ll tell him that I’m not well.
A: But will he believe you?
B: Of course he will. I’ll try to sound very miserable.
― What are you going to do tonight?

― I’ll probably go to the pictures. And what about you?
― I think I’ll go dancing with Jack.
― Will you be in London next week?

― No, I probably won’t.
― Where will you be?
― I’ll probably be in Edinburgh.
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― What are Tom and Mary going to do in April?

― They’ll probably go on a trip to Italy.
― How much will it cost them do you think?
― I think it’ll cost them about ninety pounds.
― Will you be able to come tomorrow?

― No, I’m afraid not. I’ll have to stay at home and do my English homework.
― Do you have to go to work tomorrow?

― Yes, I do.
― Can’t you phone your boss and tell him you’re not well?
― No, I can’t. I’m afraid I’ll have to go to work.
― What are you going to do in April?

― I’ll probably get married.
― Will you be able to come tomorrow?

― Yes, I will.
― What are you going to do on Saturday?

― I’ll have to go to work.
― Will you be in London in October?

― Where will you be?

― I’ll probably be in Cairo.
― How are you going to spend the weekend?

― I’ll probably stay at home and study Russian.
― I think she’ll drive to Edinburgh.
― Will you be in Bombay in November?

― No, I won’t.
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― Where did you go yesterday?

― I went to the pictures.
― How do you come here?

― I usually come by bus.
― Will you be able to speak to the professor tomorrow?

― Yes, I think so.
― Did you have to do it?

― Yes, I did. I had no choice.
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Unit 39
Tom needn’t go to work tomorrow. He doesn’t have to go to work. He may stay at home and relax.
Betty has a lot of work to do tomorrow. It is our duty to help her. We ought to help her.
Jack is not well today. He should take an Aspirin and go to bed.
Peter is overworked and he can’t sleep at night. He must not work so hard. He must not drink coffee
either. He must relax because otherwise he may become seriously ill.
A: May I go to the pictures tonight, dad?

B: Yes, you may.
A: And may I go dancing tomorrow evening?
B: No, you may not. You can’t go out every night. You ought to stay at home and study English.
A: I know I should study English, but…
B: You mustn’t forget that you’ve got an exam in English at the end of May.
A: I know.
B: You must be serious about it. You oughtn’t to waste so much time. You mustn’t… Now what’s the
matter? Why are you crying? All right. You may go dancing tomorrow, if you like.
A: Thank you, dad! You are a sport.
― May I go out?
― Yes, you may.
― Can Tom go out, too?
― No, he can’t.
― Betty is very unhappy.

― We ought to go and see her.
― Do you think we should buy her a present?
― No, we needn’t.
― I can’t sleep at night.

― You mustn’t drink so much coffee before you go to bed.
― I know.
― Besides, you ought to relax and enjoy life.
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― Were you at home yesterday evening?

― Yes, I was.
― Will you be at home tomorrow evening?
― Yes, I will.
― What did you do yesterday morning?

― I studied English.
― What will you do tomorrow morning?
― I’ll study English.
― Where can Tom be now?

― What time is it?
― It’s ten past eight.
― Then he must be at home.
― May I go to the pictures tonight?

― No, you may not go to the pictures tonight.
― What ought I to do?

― I think you should take mother to a concert.
― What do you think I should do?

― First of all, you mustn’t work so hard.
― Where can Betty be now?

― She may be at her office.
― What’s the matter with Tom?

― He must be in love.
― What do you think I ought to do?

― You should wait.
― Tom can’t sleep at night.

― He oughtn’t to drink coffee before going to bed.
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― We must hurry up.

― I know, we mustn’t be late.
― Tom wants to study Russian literature.

― He ought to learn Russian first.
― Will you be at home tomorrow evening?

― How did Tom travel?

― He traveled by train.
― Where will Betty go?

― She’ll go to Edinburgh.
― Why did Betty go home?

― Because she was tired.
― Who took Betty to the pictures?

― Alan did.
― Who likes Betty?

― Alan does.
― And who does Betty like?

― She likes Tom.

― I prefer tea.
― What would you like?

― Fish and chips, please.
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Unit 40
I met Tom yesterday. I spoke to him. He said he was very unhappy. He said his life was hopeless. He said
he was in love with a film star. He said he didn’t know how to meet her. He said he wanted to go to
Hollywood, but he didn’t have the money. I said I was sorry but I couldn’t help him.
I met Betty last Thursday. She told me she was very happy. She said she was going to France in June. She
told me she was getting married in July. She said that they wanted to buy a house in England and spend
the summer there. She said they wanted to buy the house at the beginning of August.
I went to see Jack last Monday. He was doing some experiments when I got there. He was experimenting
with electricity.
Alice came to see me last Friday. I was rather busy when she came. I was writing letters.
A: I went to see Betty yesterday afternoon.

B: What was she doing when you got there?
A: She was watching television.
B: What programme was she watching?
A: She was watching Bonanza.
B: Did you watch it with her?
A: I had to.
B: Don’t you like the programme?
A: I hate it.
B: Do you? Why?
A: Because Betty says she likes cowboys. Yesterday she said she was sorry I was not one.
― I spoke to Bob last week.

― What did he say?
― He said he was getting married in December.
― I met Jack last Tuesday. We had a talk.

― What did he tell you?
― He told me he was going to France in January.
― I spoke to Betty last Wednesday.

― What did you talk about?
― We talked about Jack. He’s getting married in February. Did you know?
― No, I didn’t. I am surprised.
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― I often study English.

― When did you last study it?
― Last winter.
December, January and February are winter months. March, April and May are spring months. June, July
and August are summer months. September, October and November are autumn months.
― I spoke to Jack yesterday.

― He said he was hungry.
― I met Betty yesterday. We had a talk.

― What did she tell you?
― She said she was overworked and wanted to relax.
― I talked to Tom last night.

― He told me he had no money.
― I went to see Mary last Monday.

― What was she doing when you got there?
― She was listening to the radio.
― Betty came to see me yesterday evening.

― What were you doing when she came?
― I was having dinner.
― What did Tom say?

― He said he was sleepy.
― What did Alice say?

― She told me she had a temperature.
― What did Bill tell you?

― He told me he had to go to America.
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― What did you tell Betty?

― I told her I wanted to take her to the pictures.
― What did Alice say?

― She said she had a new tape recorder.
― What did Tom tell Jack and Jill?

― He told them they were very spiteful.
― What did Jack and Jill say?

― They said they wanted to go on a voyage to Hong Kong.
― What is Tom doing at the moment?

― He is watching television.
― And what was he doing at four o’clock yesterday afternoon?
― He was watching television, too.
― I saw Betty in the library yesterday, but she didn’t see me. She was reading.
― What was she reading?
― She was reading The Times.
― What were you doing at six o’clock yesterday evening?

― I was talking on the telephone.
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Unit 41
Mr John White is a writer. He is writing a book now.

I do not like hard work. I do know hard work.
Mr John White has a lot of books at home. Mr John White has written a lot of books.
Mr John White has a lot of books at home but he hasn’t written them all. He has only written some of
them. He has two thousand books at home. He has written eight books.
Tomorrow is Jill’s birthday. I haven’t written to her yet, but I must do it. I always send her a card with
“Many happy returns of the day” for her birthday. Last year I wrote to her from America. She was very
happy that I remembered. I haven’t written to her yet because I’ve been very busy, but I must do it today.
I have opened the window. I opened the window two hours ago.
Jack has bought a sports car. Jack bought a sports car five years ago.
A: Have you read The Forsyte Saga?

B: No, I haven’t. I haven’t even tried to read it. It’s too long.
A: I like long novels. I’ve just finished Whiteoaks.
B: Then we’re quite different. I like short stories. I also like plays.
A: Have you seen Romulus the Great?
B: No, I haven’t, but I’d like to see it. I’ve read a few books by Dürrenmat, but I haven’t seen the play.
Have you?
A: Yes, I have. I saw it two weeks ago. Now I’d like to see The Visit.
B: I’d like to see it, too. I’ve heard it’s a very good play.
― What’s the news?

― Jack has got married.
― When did he get married?
― He got married yesterday.
― What’s the news?

― I’ve sold my scooter.
― When did you sell it?
― I sold it last Tuesday.
― Mrs White, I’d like to introduce my husband to you. Bill, this is Mrs White.
― We have met before.
― Have you? I didn’t know about that.
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― Have you bought a car?

― When are you going to buy one?
― Probably never.
― Where’s Bob?
― He’s gone to the pictures.
― When did he leave?
― He left half an hour ago.
― When will he be back?
― I don’t know.
― Who’s taught Bill to dance?

― Mary has.
― When did she teach him?
― She taught him last week.
― Have you written to Mrs Brown?

― Tom has read a very good book.

― When did he read it?
― He read it last week.
― Have you learnt to drive?

― Yes, I have.
― Have Tom and Alice gone to the theatre?

― Yes, they have.
― Tom has graduated.

― She has left for America.
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― Have you read The Forsyte Saga?

― Yes, I have.
― When did you read it?
― I read it last week.
― Have you written to Betty?

― When are you going to write to her?
― I’ll probably write to her tomorrow.
― Who are you looking for?

― For Tom. Where is he?
― He’s gone to the pictures.
― Tom was not at home yesterday evening.

― Did he go to the pictures?
― No, he didn’t.
― Betty is not here now.

― Has she gone to the concert?
― No, she hasn’t.
― Jack and Jill want to go to the theatre this evening.

― Have they finished their work yet?
― No, they haven’t.
― Jack has a sports car.

― When did he buy it?
― Last week.
― Tom hasn’t learnt to swim yet.

― When is he going to learn?
― Probably never.
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― Have you seen Romulus the Great?

― Yes, I have.
― How did you like it?
― Very much.
― It was Jill’s birthday yesterday. I went to see her.

― Did you give her a present?
― Yes, I did.
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Unit 42
Tom has a car. He bought it in January. He has had it since January. It is June now. He has had the car for
six months now.
Betty is in France now. She arrived in France in June. She has been in France since June. It is December
now. She has been in France for six months now.
Jack and Jill know Tom. They met him last Saturday. They have known him since last Saturday. It is
Thursday now. They have known Tom for five days now.
It is seven o’clock now. I came here at five o clock. I have been here since five o’clock. I have been here
for two hours now.
Peter was born in London twenty years ago. He has lived in London since he was born. He has lived in
London for twenty years.
I don’t know Paris. I’ve never been to Paris.
Betty knows Paris, but she doesn’t know it very well. She has been to Paris only once. She went to Paris
in 1968.
Bob knows Hong Kong, but he doesn’t know it very well. He has been to Hong Kong only twice. He
went there in 1966 and 1968. The first time he stayed there for four days, and the second time he stayed
there for only one day.
Pall knows Rome well. He has been to Rome many times. During his fifth visit to Rome he fell in love
with an Italian girl and got married.
I have never been to Yugoslavia. I’m going to Yugoslavia next week. I’m leaving here on May the 15th.
Tom has been very busy lately. He hasn’t been to the cinema for a long time. He last went to the cinema
two months ago.
A: Hello, Tom! I haven’t seen you for ages. Where have you been?
B: I’ve been away on holiday. I came back last night.
A: Where were you?
B: I was in Switzerland.
A: Did you have a good time there?
B: Oh, yes, I did a lot of skiing. It was wonderful. Do you go in for skiing?
A: No, I don’t. I’ve never done any skiing in my life.
B: You ought to try. It’s great fun!
― Have you seen Hamlet?

― Yes, I have. I saw it last week.
― Did you like it?
― Yes, I did. Very much.
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― Have you ever visited New York?

― Yes, I have. I visited it two years ago.
― How long did you stay there?
― I stayed there for three weeks.
― How long have you been in London?

― I’ve been here since last week.
― When did you arrive?
― I arrived here last Friday.
― Do you know Mrs White?

― Yes, I do.
― How long have you known her?
― I’ve known her since we were children.
― What are you?

― I’m a student.
― How long have you been a student?
― I’ve been a student for twelve years.
― Do you go in for sport?

― Yes, I do.
― What sport do you go in for?
― I go in for football, tennis and boxing.
― Don’t you play golf?
― No, I don’t.
― How long have you been in Poland?

― I’ve been here for seven months.
― How long have you known Miss Gray?

― I’ve known her since January.
― How long have you had your Morris?

― I’ve had it for five years now.
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― How long have you lived in Britain?

― I’ve lived here since 1963.
― Have you ever been to France?

― Yes, I have.
― Have you been to the cinema lately?

― Why not?
― Because I’ve been very busy lately.
― I’ve never been to Hong Kong.

― When are you going to visit it?
― I think I’ll go there in May.
― Is this your first visit to Britain?

― No, it’s my fifth visit.
― How often does your dog eat?

― Three times a day.
― How long have you waited?

― Since five o’clock.
― How long have you been here?

― For five hours.
― How long were you in Britain last year?

― For two weeks.
― How long have you known Betty?

― Since I was born.
― How long have you known Peter?

― For fifteen years.
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― How long have Jack and Jill had their car?

― For seven months.
― How long has Jack had his tape recorder?

― Since February.
― I have been very busy lately.

― Have you had much work?
― Yes, I have.
― Has Betty been very busy lately?

― No, she hasn’t.
― Did you see any good films last week?

― No, I didn’t.
― Has Tom read any good books lately?

― No, he hasn’t. He’s been too busy.
― Did you go to Paris last year?

― Yes, I did.
― Have you been to New York?

― I haven’t seen you lately. Where have you been?

― I’ve been away on holiday.
― When did you come back?
― Last night.
― Have you seen Hamlet?

― Yes, I have. I saw it last Tuesday.
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Unit 43
Betty likes punctual people. She likes people who are punctual.
Tom likes interesting people. He likes people who are interesting.
Bob likes books which are interesting.
Betty likes people that are punctual.
Bob likes books that are interesting.
Jack likes a girl. Ann is the girl that Jack likes. Ann is the girl Jack likes.
I talked about a girl. Ann was the girl that I talked about. Ann was the girl I talked about.
I was looking for a book. This is the book I was looking for.
I gave all my money to Tom. Tom is the man I gave all my money to. Tom was the man I gave all my
money to. It was Tom I gave all my money to.
I need a cup of tea. A cup of tea is the thing that I need. A cup of tea is what I need. What I need is a cup
of tea. All I need is a cup of tea. A cup of tea ― that’s all I need. A cup of tea ― that’s what I need. All
you need is a cup of tea. All you have to do is go and get it.
A: I need your advice.

B: My advice? Are you sure it’s advice that you want?
A: Yes. What I need is some good advice from a friend. You see, I’m in a dilemma. I don’t know what to
do. I’m in love.
B: Oh, you shouldn’t worry about that. All you have to do is get married. It’s a simple remedy, but very
effective.
A: You’re trying to be funny, but what I need is advice, not fun.
B: My dear boy, marriage and fun are two different things. You shouldn’t confuse them.
A: I know, you’re one of those people who are incapable of falling in love. That’s why you can’t
understand me. You can’t help me because you’re not in my position.
B: That’s true, but there is a way out.
A: What is it?
B: It’s very simple. All you have to do is introduce me to the girl.
― Betty likes films that are sentimental.

― Do you like sentimental films, too?
― No, I don’t.
― Do you remember the young painter we met at Jill’s party last Saturday?
― The one who had too much to drink?
― Yes. I saw him again this afternoon.
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― Mr Brown is rather a bore.

― Why?
― All he ever talks about is books.
― Why does Betty like Mr White?

― All she likes about him is his money.
― Must you always be so spiteful?
― You’re overworked. What you ought to do is take a holiday.

― I know. A long holiday ― that’s what I need.
― What about a cup of tea now?

― Oh yes. What we need is a good cup of tea.
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Unit 44
I am a student. I have been a student since October.

I’m waiting for Tom. I have been waiting for him since five o’clock.
Tom is married. He has been married since 1968.
Tom is reading a very good book now. He has been reading it since last week.
Jack and Jill are listening to the radio at the moment. They have been listening to the radio for twenty
minutes now.
Mr White is doing a series of experiments this month. He has been doing the experiments for three weeks
now.
Bob is very tired because he has been running.
Alice is bored because she has been talking to Paul.
A: What’s the matter with you, Tom? You look very pale.
B: I’m quite all right. A little tired, perhaps.
A: You’ve probably been overworking again.
B: Well, I have been working rather hard.
A: What have you been doing?
B: I’ve been making experiments. A new series of experiments.
A: What experiments?
B: Oh, various experiments in applied psychology. I’ve been trying to find out relationships between
boredom and mental fatigue, for example.
A: And what are the results of your investigations?
B: My findings seem to suggest that there is a certain interdependence between mental fatigue and the
learning of English.
― I’m in a terrible mood today.

― Your moods seem to depend on the weather.
― They do. Rainy weather always depresses me.
― It gets me down, too. Can I make you a cup of tea?
― Yes, please.
― Tom didn’t make a good impression on my mother.

― Why didn’t he?
― Mother thinks his hair is too long.
― Is Tom going to do anything about it?
― No, I’m afraid not.
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― Betty is now quite independent of her parents.

― Has she got a good job?
― Yes, she has. She’s earning quite a lot of money.
― What has Tom decided to do?

― He hasn’t made any decisions yet. He can’t make any decisions without asking his father.
― I didn’t know he was so completely dependent on his father.
― He is. The old man has a very strong personality.
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Unit 45
A: Jack would like to visit Paris next week, wouldn’t he?

B: Yes, he would. He’d like to see The Moulin Rouge.
A: He’s rich enough to afford that, isn’t he?
B: Yes, he is. Or rather, his father is.
A: Jack can go to Paris in his own car, can’t he?
B: Yes, he can. Though in fact the car belongs to his father.
A: Then he must ask the old man first, mustn’t he?
B: Yes, he must.
A: He will visit Florence too, won’t he?
B: Yes, he will. He’s interested in art.
A: He visited Florence last year, didn’t he?
B: Yes, he did. He stayed there for two weeks.
A: In fact, he visits Italy every year, doesn’t he?
B: Yes, he does. He likes Italian night clubs.
A: He has also been to Florence before, hasn’t he?
B: Yes, he has. Several times.
A: He had a car of his own two years ago, didn’t he?
B: Yes, he did, but he smashed it up. His father refused to give him the money for a new one.
C: Jack wouldn’t like to fail his exam, would he?

D: Of course he wouldn’t. Who would?
C: But he hasn’t been working very hard, has he? He thinks he’s clever enough to pass without much
effort, doesn’t he?
D: Yes, I suppose so.
C: He’s been a student for a long time now, hasn’t he?
D: Yes, he has, for ten years.
C: Last year he had too much money, didn’t he?
D: Yes, he did. He couldn’t concentrate on his work, could he? He was busy spending money.
― Terrible weather, isn’t it?

― Yes, it is.
― I hope it will clear up in the afternoon.
― I hope so, too. The forecast is fairly optimistic.
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― Lovely day, isn’t it?

― Yes, it is. I hope it’ll keep fine.
― What is the forecast for tomorrow?
― Not too optimistic, I’m afraid.
― Would you like to go to the art gallery?

― No, not particularly.
― You aren’t interested in art, are you?
― No, I’m not.
― You’ve been working very hard lately, haven’t you?

― Yes, I have. I’ve been very busy indeed.
― But you like hard work, don’t you?
― No, not particularly.
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Unit 46
A: Shall I call an ambulance?

B: No, you needn’t. He’s quite dead.
A: Shall I telephone the police?
B: Not yet.
A: What shall we do?
B: I don’t know yet. Make me a cup of tea, will you? Put it on the table, please.
A: I’m afraid there’s no milk in the house.
B: Don’t worry. Sit down and relax.
A: Won’t you have anything to eat?
B: Don’t talk so much. Sit down and keep quiet. I must concentrate. Get me another cup of tea, please.
― Shall I make you a cup of coffee?

― Yes, please.
― Will you have a sandwich as well?
― No, thank you. I’m not hungry.
― Take off your overcoat and hang it here.

― All right.
― What shall I do now?

― Go and have something to eat.
― Good idea!
― Where shall I put my suitcase?

― Put it here.
― Won’t it be in the way?
― No, it will be all right here.
― Where shall I meet you?

― Wait in front of the cinema.
― But don’t be late, please.
― Don’t worry. I’ll be on time.
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Unit 47
A: Have there been many calls this afternoon?

B: Quite a number, madam. Five patients would like to have their appointment today. They say they can’t
wait till tomorrow.
A: Let me see. It’s four o’clock now. I’ve got to be at the party at seven. All right, I think I’ll manage to
see all of them. Will you read out the names, please?
B: Yes, madam. Mr John Brown.
A: Yes, I remember. Let him come at five.
B: Miss Margaret Gray.
A: Oh yes, the hysterical one. Just a little extra drilling for her today. Let her come at a quarter past five.
But please don’t let her bring that cat into the surgery. She seems never to go anywhere without her cat.
B: Mrs Mary Wood with her little daughter.
A: Let them come at six.
B: Mr Sherlock Holmes.
― What shall we do now?

― Let’s go swimming.
― No, thank you. I don’t feel like swimming.
― What did the doctor tell you?

― He said I mustn’t carry heavy things.
― What else did he say?
― He said I mustn’t overwork.
― There are two trains to London tomorrow.

― When do they leave?
― One leaves at nine AM, and the other at two-thirty PM.
― How would you like your coffee, weak or strong?

― I like it fairly strong.
― Do you take sugar in coffee?
― No, I don’t.
― The teacher wants to see us all.

― Does he want to see us all together?
― No, he wants to see each of us separately
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― Jack and Jill dislike each other.

― Why?
― Because they envy each other.
― What did the teacher say?

― She said we must be nice to one another.
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Unit 48

B: Yes, I am. I’m going to see Ann. I’m going to warn her against Jack.
A: Warn her against Jack? Why? What has he done?
B: He’s trying to flirt with her now and she is too young for that.
A: Oh no, she isn’t. She’s a year older than Jack!
B: Oh, nonsense! She’s younger than he is, because she’s a naïve girl, and he is a public menace.
A: A public menace! But he is the nicest and the cleverest of our set.
B: That’s why he is a public menace. He’s taller than Bill, richer than Paul, cleverer than Peter and the
best looking of them all. He’s quite irresistible.
― Lord Jim is a novel and a film.

― Which is better, the novel or the film?
― The novel is better.
― Terrible weather, isn’t it?

― Yes, but not as bad as yesterday.
― Oh no, yesterday was much worse.
― What do you think of the film Goodbye Jack?

― It’s the worst film I’ve ever seen.
― What kind of films do you like best?
― I like psychological dramas best.
― Why does Ann prefer Jack to Peter?

― Because he has more money.
― You’re rather spiteful, aren’t you?
― Peter has less money than Jack, hasn’t he?

― Perhaps. But he has some sense at least.
― Oh, but Jack is very sensible too, you know.
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Unit 49
A: We’re giving a party on Saturday night. I hope you’ll be able to come.

B: I’m afraid not. I’ve promised to see Kate on Saturday evening.
A: Oh, that’s a pity, because professor White will be present and it’s very important for you to meet him.
B: I know, but it’s more important for me to meet Kate. She is the most wonderful girl in the world.
A: Kate? Not Ann?
B: Oh, Ann is the most beautiful girl in the world.
A: Is she more attractive than Kate?
B: That’s the most difficult question to decide. When I’m with Kate she seems much more attractive than
Ann. But when I’m with Ann it’s the other way round. It’s quite impossible to decide which of them is
the more attractive.
A: But which one are you in love with?
B: With both.
― I’ve read War and Peace and I’ve seen the film.
― Which do you prefer, the novel or the film?
― The novel, of course. It’s much more interesting.
― Who is more brilliant, professor White or professor Gray?

― That’s a matter of opinion. Besides, it’s very difficult to compare them. They specialized in different
fields.
― I thought they were both professors of English grammar.
― They are, but they specialized in different parts of speech. In fact, they have nothing in common.
― Does that camera belong to Tom?

― No, it doesn’t. His is much worse.
― Does that record player belong to Kate?

― No, it doesn’t. Hers is less modern.
― Is that scooter yours?

― No, it isn’t. Mine is green.
― Does that car belong to the Browns?

― No, it doesn’t. Theirs is black.
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― Do you like the Browns’ new car?

― It isn’t bad, but ours is more comfortable.
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Unit 50
A: I don’t like serious music.

B: I don’t like it either. I’ve never liked it.
A: Neither have I. I’ve always liked pop music.
B: So have I. I know that Ann doesn’t agree with us.
A: Neither does Paul. But I don’t care.
B: Neither do I. It’s silly to care too much, isn’t it?
A: Yes, it is. That’s why I’ve never been able to understand Jill.
B: Neither have I! She’s too sensitive and takes life too seriously, doesn’t she?
A: Yes, she does.
B: Mary is unlike Jill. She never creates problems. I like her for that.
A: So do I.
B: Bill likes her very much too.
A: So does Peter.
B: But she likes neither of them. She likes men who are either rich or handsome.
A: Or both.
B: That’s true. Bill and Peter are neither rich, nor handsome. I understand her.
A: So do I.
B: I’m glad that we always agree.
A: So am I.
― I’m hungry.
― So am I.
― I’d like something to eat.

― So would I.
― I didn’t go to the pictures yesterday.

― Neither did I.
― But Tom did.
― So did Betty.
― I like Jack. He’s both handsome and intelligent.

― So is Peter.
― No, he isn’t. He’s neither handsome nor intelligent.
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― Oh no, I don’t agree with you.

― Where is Betty?
― She’s either at home or at school.
― She isn’t at home.
― Then she must be at school.
― Which book can I take?

― You can take either.
― Can I take both?
― No, I’m afraid you can’t.

― I like neither.
― Then what do you like?
― I like milk.
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Unit 51
A: Will you be seeing Jack tomorrow?

B: No, I don’t think I will.
A: Won’t he be coming to watch television?
B: No, I don’t think so. He’s got his own TV set now.
A: Will he be having lunch with you on Sunday?
B: I expect so. He usually comes round to have lunch with us on Sunday.
A: Will he be bringing his friend Tom along?
B: No, I don’t think so. Tom is still away on holiday.
A: I’m glad to hear that. I can’t stand the man. He simply frightens me. He’s got the face of a gangster.
B: That’s an exaggeration. He has rather a square jaw, but he doesn’t look like a gangster. I personally
like him. He’s very clever and he has a sense of humour.
A: Anyway, I’m glad he won’t be coming on Sunday.
B: Well, I’m sorry.
A: I’ll be seeing you on Sunday then. Bye-bye.
B: Cheerio.
― What will you be doing this time tomorrow?

― I’ll probably be working. And what about you?
― I’ll be flying to New York.
― Will you be going to the post office this afternoon?

― Yes, I will.
― Can I go with you?
― Yes, certainly.
― Will you be driving to town this evening?

― Yes, I will.
― Will you give me a lift?
― Yes, certainly.
― I’ve passed all my exams.

― Already?
― Yes. And I’ll be going on holiday soon.
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― Have you finished your work yet?

― Do you think you’ll manage to finish it tomorrow?
― I hope so.
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Unit 52
A: I had a rather unpleasant experience yesterday.

B: Really? What happened?
A: When I left my office I noticed that my car had disappeared. I immediately informed the police. I was
sure someone had stolen it. It turned out however that it was my wife who had taken it to do some
shopping.
B: Didn’t she let you know?
A: She had forgotten to ring me up. And when she remembered it was too late. And you know, I was
rather worried because I had left some important papers in the car.
B: Was your wife surprised when the police stopped her?
A: She was. She couldn’t finish her shopping. She was very angry that I had informed the police. She said
I had acted very foolishly.
B: I think it was her fault, really.
― Why didn’t Tom go to the concert last Friday?

― Because he hadn’t done his work in time.
― Had you finished the experiments by nine o’clock last Thursday?

― Yes, I had.
― Did you speak to Mary yesterday?

― Yes, I did.
― What did she say?
― She said she had sold her house.
― I talked to Ted last Saturday.

― What did he tell you?
― He said he had passed all his exams.
― I met Tom yesterday. He was very angry.

― Why was he angry?
― He was waiting for Alice when I spoke to him. He had been waiting for her for no less than two hours.
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Unit 53
A: You promised me something yesterday, aunt Emily. Do you remember?

B: I never remember my promises, dear.
A: You promised you would tell me more about the Blackwood family. I’ve been a member of it since I
married Alek and I still know practically nothing about it.
B: I always thought Alek could tell you a few things about our family.
A: I hoped he would when we became engaged, but he didn’t. Everything happened so quickly that I
forgot to ask him. And Alek isn’t much of a talker, you know.
B: No, he isn’t. But here’s our family album. Let’s have a look at some photographs, shall we?
A: That always helps one’s memory, doesn’t it?
B: Yes, it does.
A: Who is this pleasant looking elderly gentleman?
B: Oh, that’s a photograph of uncle George. A funny fellow he was. When he was fifty he married a
young actress. He thought she would be very loyal to him. And she hoped he would be tolerant. Both
were mistaken. One day uncle George said he would kill her because she was getting on his nerves. She
only laughed. She didn’t believe for a moment that he would dare to carry out his threats.
A: But he didn’t kill her, did he?
B: Of course he did. He said he would punish her and he did. Uncle George always used to keep his word.
It was a matter of honor with him. In fact, Alek is very much like him. You may be proud of your
husband, dear.
― I spoke to Tom yesterday.

― Did you tell him you wanted to take a holiday?
― Yes, I did.
― And what did he say to that?
― He said he would do the same.
― Did you speak to Kate last night?

― Yes, I did.
― Will she be coming tomorrow?
― She said she would.
― Will Tom be having lunch with us on Sunday?

― I think so. He promised he would come and see us.
― At what time will he come?
― He said he would come in the afternoon.
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― Why didn’t you do the shopping yesterday?

― I thought Tom would do it. He said he’d be driving to town. He promised he’d do the shopping.
― Then why didn’t he?
― He said he had forgotten all about it.
― When I was a student I used to study mathematics every night.

― When I was a student I used to go dancing every night.
― One always exaggerates when one is young.
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Unit 54
A: I’m giving a party on Saturday and I’d like you to come.

B: I’m sorry, but I’m afraid I can’t.
A: Why not?
B: Because Ann wants me to take her to the pictures.
A: But why not come to the party instead? I’d like both of you to come.
B: That’s very nice of you, but I’m afraid Ann doesn’t like parties.
A: That’s an exaggeration. She came to Kate’s party last week and she enjoyed it. I remember hearing her
say it was the best party she had ever been to.
B: Are you sure it was Ann who said it?
A: Yes, I am. I heard her say it to Kate.
B: What else did she say?
A: She said “It’s been wonderful meeting so many interesting people. But I’m afraid I must go home
because I’ve got a terrible headache.”
B: Oh yes, that’s her usual excuse.
― What would you like me to do?

― I’d like you to help me.
― Why did Tom want us to come and see him?

― Because he wanted us to admire his new furniture.
― Did you see Tom leave?

― Yes, I did. He left at three o’clock.
― Did you hear Betty start the car?

― No, I didn’t.
― Betty got very angry yesterday.

― What made her angry?
― She saw Paul dancing with Kate.
― I’ve got a lot of work to do. I don’t think I’ll manage to finish it today.
― You should get Bill to help you.
― How can I make him help me?
― Try and persuade him.
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― Betty has decided to give up her studies.

― We must make her change her mind.
― How can we get her to change her mind?
― I don’t know yet. I’ll have to think it over.
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Unit 55
A: Did you enjoy yourself last night?

B: No, not very much, I’m afraid.
A: What did you do?
B: I went to professor White’s public lecture. It was very boring.
A: Why?
B: Because the professor talked about himself all the time. He was trying to describe himself
scientifically.
A: Was Betty there too?
B: Yes, she was. She made herself very unpopular with the professor.
A: What did she do?
B: She asked the professor a number of questions. Some of them were rather irrelevant. The professor got
very cross. He said he thought she ought to teach herself a little logic.
A: But what questions did she ask?
B: About his private life.
― What did you do last Saturday evening?

― I went to a concert.
― Did you enjoy yourself?
― Yes, very much.
― I went to Kate’s party last night, but I didn’t enjoy myself at all.
― Why not?
― Because Tom was talking about himself all the time.
― Ann has made herself very unpopular with Jack and Jill.
― Has she?
― Yes, she has. She said they were too pleased with themselves.
― We’ve made ourselves very unpopular with the manager.

― I know. We’ve only ourselves to blame.
― Allow me to introduce myself. My name’s Allan Brown.

― How do you do? My name is Betty Gray.
― I’ve heard a lot about you, Miss Gray.
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― Bob seldom shaves.

― Why?
― Because he is lazy. Besides, he is always in a hurry.
― I sometimes think that Alice must be very shy.

― Why?
― Because she never talks at parties.
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Unit 56
A: I’m so happy you’ve made up your mind at last. Shall we get married tomorrow or the day after
tomorrow?
B: Get married?
A: Yes. You yourself suggested it at the party last night. Don’t you remember?
B: Er… Well, er…
A: And professor White himself promised he would make a speech at our wedding.
B: Well, yes, I seem to remember something.
A: You must be joking. Can’t you remember the most important decision of your life?
B: Yes, I remember the most important things, but I don’t remember the details.
A: Don’t you really? I said I was not going to do all the housework myself and you swore you would
always help me. We decided not to get any servants, but to do everything ourselves.
B: But…
A: A woman can’t do everything herself. Cooking itself is too much for her.
B: Yes, I think marriage is a terrible thing for a woman.
Jack and Jill are going to New York next Friday.

How do you know?
They told me that themselves.
Tom has been given a scholarship.

How do you know?
He himself told me.
Do you know Mr Brown’s latest book?

No, I don’t think so. When was it published?
It appeared last Friday.
A new cinema will be built in our street next year.

Will it be near your house?
Yes, it will be quite near.
A new railway station is being built in our town this year.

Will it be very modern?
Yes, it will.
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Unit 57
A: I’m very happy today.

B: Are you really? Why?
A: Because I’m going to be introduced to Gloria Flash. A party is being given for her by her aunt.
B: I’ve been told that Miss Flash is a very attractive and clever woman. She was awarded a doctorate last
year, wasn’t she?
A: Yes, she was. And she was offered a post in Spain, but she refused it.
B: I’ve been told that she was refused the Spanish visa.
A: I doubt it. She is thought to be the greatest authority on her subject in Europe. Such people are always
granted visas, aren’t they?
B: I don’t know. What is her subject, by the way?
A: Cybernetic biology.
B: And what is her special field?
A: Good looks. She specializes in the use of computers in this particular field. Besides, she studies the
influence of thinking on human hair.
― I can’t go to Spain.
― Why not?
― Because I’ve been refused the Spanish visa.
― What sort of person is Miss White?

― She is believed to be very conceited.
― What kind of person is Mr Brown?

― He is said to be very nervous.
― Tom is very ill.

― Has the doctor been sent for?
― Yes, he has.
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Unit 58
A: Where are you going?

B: I beg your pardon?
A: I asked you where you were going.
B: I’m going to the stationer’s.
A: To the station? Are you going away?
B: I said I was going to the stationer’s. I have to buy some envelopes. I want to write some letters today.
A: I beg your pardon?
B: I said I wanted to write some letters?
A: You want to write letters at the station?
B: No! At home!
A: Where?
B: I said I wanted to write them at home.
A: But you said you were going to the station.
B: No, to the stationer’s!
A: Ah, the stationer’s! Why didn’t you say so at once?
B: But I did!
A: Oh, I’m sorry. I’m a bit hard of hearing, you know.
― Tom told me not to worry.

― He said: “Don’t worry.”
― Bob telephoned the hotel.

― What for?
― He wanted to find out how much a single room with the bathroom was.
― Alice telephoned the railway station.

― What for?
― She wanted to find out how much a return ticket to Leeds was.
― How much is a haircut?

― I beg your pardon?
― I asked how much a haircut was.
― I have no idea.
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― May I go out tonight?

― I beg your pardon?
― I asked if I might go out tonight.
― Yes, you may.
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Unit 59
A: I hear you are going abroad.

B: Yes, I am. I’m going to Mexico.
A: When are you leaving here?
B: Tomorrow afternoon.
A: Which train are you thinking of taking?
B: I don’t know yet. One thing is certain: I’ve got to be in London in time to catch the eight thirty plane.
A: There are two afternoon trains to London, aren’t there?
B: Yes, that’s right. The three twenty-five and the four fifteen.
A: Then the four fifteen should be all right.
B: Yes, provided it arrives in London on time.
A: It usually does.
B: Unless something unforeseen happens.
A: But even if you miss the eight thirty plane, there must be another one.
B: Yes, but I’ve got a reservation on that particular flight. If I miss it, there’ll be a lot of complications. I
may not be able to get a seat on any other plane flying tomorrow. Besides, I simply got to catch the eight
thirty plane because someone will be waiting for me at Mexico airport.
A: Who?
B: My best friend, Mr Sherlock Holmes.
― Will you be playing golf tomorrow?

― Yes, I will, if it doesn’t rain.
― But if it does?
― If it rains, I’ll stay at home and watch television.
― What are you doing on Saturday?

― If it isn’t too cold, I’ll probably take a trip out of town.
― But if it is cold?
― I don’t know what I’ll do if it is cold.
― Lord Jim isn’t available at the moment because Tom is reading it.
― When will he return it to the library, do you think?
― I don’t know when he will return it, but when he does I’ll let you know.
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― When will Tom return my money?

― I don’t know, but I’ll ask him.
― When will you ask him?
― As soon as I see him.
― I hope I’ll pass the exam.

― I’m not so optimistic. I think you’ll fail unless you work harder.
― What time do we get to London?

― At half past four, unless there’s a delay.
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Unit 60
Tom wants Betty to admire him. Tom tries to look very smart. Tom tries to look smart so that Betty will
admire him. He has bought a new suit so that Betty will admire him.
Betty likes presents. Tom wants Betty to be happy. He gave her a present yesterday. Tom gave Betty a
present so that she would be happy.
Mr Brown is a good father. He works very hard. He works hard so that his children can go to public
school. He has taken on an extra job so that his children can go to public school.
Mr Brown gave his daughter Mary ten pounds yesterday. He gave her the money so that she could buy a
new dress.
A: Where is Fred?
B: He’s gone abroad.
A: On business or on holiday?
B: On holiday. He’s left us the keys to his flat.
A: What for?
B: So that we can get in.
A: Why should we get in?
B: So as to be able to clean the carpets.
A: Is that why he left us the keys?
B: Not only. He had other reasons, too. He left the keys so that we could water the flowers.
A: I’m not going to do that.
B: You’ll have to.
A: Why?
B: Because they’ll wither otherwise.
― Bill is studying foreign languages.

― What for?
― So as to impress Betty.
― Betty wants to learn Chinese.

― What for?
― So that she can work as an interpreter.
― Mr Gray wants to buy a house near London.

― What for?
― So that his family will have somewhere to live.
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― We must lend Tom five pounds.

― What for?
― So that he can pay the rent.
― Tom borrowed twenty pounds from Mr Brown yesterday.

― What for?
― So that his wife could go to a private specialist.
― Mr Brown has decided to work harder.

― What for?
― So that his son Ted can buy a car.
― Jack wrote to Betty yesterday.

― What for?
― So that she would know that he was in London.
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Unit 61
I like traveling. I would like to travel a lot. I can’t travel because I haven’t got the money. I would travel a
lot if I had the money.
Tom likes going to the pictures. He would like to go to the pictures every day, but he can’t because he
hasn’t got the time. He would go to the pictures every day if he had more time. If he had more time, he
would go to the pictures more often.
I am sorry I haven’t got a car. If I had a car, I could spend my weekends in a more interesting way. I
could visit a lot of interesting places if I had a car.
You are very clever. I think you should study mathematics. If I were you, I’d take up mathematics.
I don’t want to go to Kate’s party, because I don’t want to get bored. If I went to her party, I might get
bored.
I like films, but I prefer books. Betty wants me to take her to the pictures today. I can go to the pictures,
but I would rather stay at home and read a good book.
It would be better if we waited for Tom. I think we had better wait for him.
I’d like to open the window. Would you mind if I opened the window?
I’d like you to open the window. Would you mind opening the window?
A: My advice to you is that you shouldn’t get married before graduating.

B: Yes, I see what you mean, but even if I had a degree, would I be much wiser?
A: If you had a degree, you would have a better start in life. You could earn much more.
B: I’m not so sure about that. If I went into business straight away instead of wasting my time at the
university, I could get much more money in a much shorter time.
A: You might, but on the other hand, you might not. That would depend on the kind of business you
would go into.
B: I would go into show business, of course!
A: That would be a very good idea, provided you were successful.
B: I’m sure I would. I have great talent!
A: Who told you that?
B: My mother! She is never wrong.
― What would you do if you had a lot of time and plenty of money?
― I’d take a trip round the world.
― Don’t you think it might be more interesting to stay at home and study foreign languages?
― Well, you’re maybe right, it might be more interesting.
― It would be very nice if we had more time.

― I know. We could do a great deal of sightseeing.
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― Would you mind opening the window?

― Not at all. I’ll open it right away.
― Would you mind if I borrowed your typewriter?

― Not in the least, please do. Have you got enough typing paper?
― Yes, I have. But I’d be grateful if you could spare me some carbon paper.
― Certainly.
― Excuse me, officer, can you direct me to the station?

― Yes, certainly. Go straight on as far as the traffic lights and then turn left. The station will be on your
right.
― Will you have tea or would you rather have coffee?

― Tea, please.
― Shall we start off now, or would you rather wait for Tom?
― I think we’d better wait for Tom.
― What would you do if you were in my place?

― If I were you, I wouldn’t worry too much.
― Could you make up this prescription for me?

― Yes, certainly.
― When can I collect it?
― At three o’clock this afternoon.
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Unit 62
Tom hasn’t finished his work. It was his duty to finish it yesterday, but he didn’t do it. He ought to have
finished his work yesterday.
Betty ought to return her book today. As a matter of fact, she ought to have returned it yesterday. She
should have returned it yesterday, but she didn’t.
Bob looks tired. He must have a lot of work. He looks sleepy. He must have worked hard last night. He
must have gone to bed very late.
Allan couldn’t go to the pictures yesterday, because he had a lot of work to do. He had to work very hard.
I don’t know where Fred is, but I think he may be at home. I don’t know where he was yesterday, but I
may have been at home too, but I’m not sure. He might have gone to the pictures, but that is not very
likely.
Professor Brown was to have been at the club last night, but he didn’t turn up.
A: Professor White has disappeared, did you know?

B: No, I didn’t.
A: He was to have been present at the annual dinner of the Cybernetic Society yesterday evening, but he
didn’t turn up.
B: He may have forgotten all about it.
A: He can’t have forgotten. It’s out of the question. The occasion was too important.
B: Then he must have had an accident.
A: That’s possible, but not very likely.
B: What does his wife say about it?
A: She’s very worried. She thinks something serious must have happened.
B: Has she been in touch with Mr Sherlock Holmes?
A: No, she hasn’t.
B: That’s very strange. She ought to have informed Mr Holmes at once, unless…
A: Unless what?
B: Unless she herself is involved in it.
― Betty is offended with Tom.

― Why?
― He ought to have written to her from Paris.
― I caught cold yesterday.

― You should have put on your Cardigan.
― I’m sorry I didn’t.
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― I wonder why Bill is so pale today?

― He may have worked hard last night.
― Yes, you’re right. He must have studied mathematics.
― He might also have studied philosophy.
― No, I don’t think so. He’s got an exam in mathematics tomorrow. He can’t have wasted his time on
philosophy.
― Betty is angry with me, because I said I didn’t like her face.
― You needn’t have told her that!
― But I had to. She asked me whether I liked her face. She had used that new kind of make-up, you know.
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Unit 63
Tom ought to finish his work today. As a matter of fact, he ought to have finished it yesterday. He would
have finished it yesterday, if he had had the time.
I’ll probably meet Tom on Saturday. I will speak to him if I meet him.
I don’t think I will meet Tom tomorrow. I would speak to him if I met him.
I didn’t meet Tom yesterday. I would have spoken to him if I had met him. We would have had an
interesting talk if he had met. It’s a pity we didn’t.
I’m sorry I don’t know where Betty is. I wish I knew where she was.
I didn’t know that Betty was at home yesterday. I wish I had known that she was at home.
It’s a pity Betty never comes to see us. I wish she would come round for a cup of tea.
I think that my hair is too long. I must have it cut. I must go to the barber’s and have my hair cut.
My car is very dirty. I don’t like washing it myself. I must have it washed.
A: I wish I had lived in Ancient Rome.

B: Why?
A: Because I would have been able to be a man of real culture.
B: In what sense?
A: I would not have had to hurry. I would have had plenty of time for thought and meditation. I would
have had time for art. I would have read a lot of books.
B: Books were very expensive in those times.
A: That would not have prevented me from reading them. I would not have hesitated to spend a lot of
money on books.
B: But if you hadn’t had the money?
A: Ancient Romans had no problems with money. They had slaves who worked for them.
B: But if you had been born a slave?
A: I couldn’t have been born a slave.
B: Why not?
A: Because I don’t like hard work.
― I stayed at home all day yesterday.

― What would you have done if you hadn’t stayed at home?
― I would have taken a trip out of town.
― If Tom had had more time last Saturday he would have visited us.
― I’m glad that he was so busy. We would have wasted a lot of time if he had visited us.
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― What kind of weather will it be tomorrow?

― I wish I knew.
― I thought you had heard the weather forecast.
― I wish I had watched television last Monday.

― Why?
― I would have seen a very good play.
― I wish Betty would be more careful.

― What has she done?
― She has spoiled the TV set again.
― Where are you going?

― To the watchmaker’s. I must have my watch mended.
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A: Peter is in Britain now.

― Tim is in America now.

― Peter is in France now.

― Ted is in Britain now.

A: Is Peter in America now?

― Is Tim in France now?

― Is Peter in France now?

A: Is Mrs Brown in America now?

― Mrs Alice Brown is in Africa now.

― Miss Betty Gray is in Britain now.

A: London is very tiring.

― Is London very large?

― Is Cambridge very large?

A: You're very pretty.

― Are you busy today?

― Are you free today?

― I'm very unhappy now.

― I'm very happy now.

A: Hello, Ted! How are you?

― Good morning, Ted.

― Good afternoon, Betty. How are you?

A: Where are Jack and Jill now?

― Where are Mr and Mrs Brown now?

― Are you and Tim happy in London?

― Ann is in love with the painter.

― Jack is in love with a pretty girl.

A: Do you like music?

― Ted likes modern art.

― I like the film Good evening, Tom. It's a western.

― I like books about interesting people.

A: Does Tom know Mr Brown?

― Are you good at French?

― Are Ted and Alice good at English?

A: I don't like Mrs White.

― Betty doesn't like Tom.

― Tom doesn't like Mrs Brown.

― I don't like Jill Gray.

― Is Miss White a scientist?

― Does Betty prefer tea or coffee?

― Do you know Mrs Gray's new book?

A: Tom wants to go to the university.

― Do you want to go home?

― Does Ann want to go home?

― Why do you want to go home?

― Why are you tired?

― Is the doctor in?

A: Who are you?

C: Who wants a cup of tea?

― Whom do you want to see?

― What’s Mr Green’s job?

― What’s Miss White’s job?

― Where’s your cup?

A: Mr White wants to come and see us today.

― Bob likes me.

― Mr and Mrs Brown want to come and see us.

― Miss White likes you.

― Ted doesn’t like us.

A: Do you know the film I love you, baby?

― How old is Betty?

― I’m very tired.

― Do you know Bob?