Name: Lizet Lorena Quispe Quisbert

At home (1)

Where is Jane?
she is in the living room.
what is she doing?
she is playing the piano.
where is the car?
it is in the garage.
where is the dog?
the dog is in front of the door
what is the dog doing?
the dog is eating. 1

At home (2)

where are you?1

I am in the kitchen.
what are you doing? 2
I am cooking dinner.
where are Bill and Mary?3
they are in the living room.
what are they doing?4
they are watching TV.
where is the cat?5
she is in the dining room.
what is she doing?6
she is sleeping.

My favorite photographs (1)

who is she?7
she is my sister.
what's her name?8
her name is Jennifer.
where is she in this photograph?9
she's inToronto.
what is that building behind her?10
she's standing in front of the CN tower.

Location (1)

where is the school?11

it's between the library and the park.
where is the post office?12
it's across from the movie theater.
where is the Royal Bank?133
it's next to the supermarket.
where is the gas station?14
it's around the corner from the church.
where is the barbershop?15
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it's near the bus station.

Location (2)

excuse me? can you tell me the way to the nearest bank?16
yes, it's on Geneva Street. as a matter of fact, I'm going that way myself.
so, if you come with me, I will show you.
thanks very much.
you're welcome.

color (1)
2
may I help you?17
yes, please I am looking for an umbrella.
what's your favorite color?18
it's black.
sorry we have no black umbrellas right now.
here is a nice umbrella.
but this umbrella is yellow.
that's okay yellow umbrellas are very popular this year.

color (2)
excuse me?19
is this your umbrella?20
no, it isn't
are you sure?
yes, I am sure.
that umbrella is brown, and my umbrella is yellow.

no questions

are you married?

no, I'm not. I'm single.
tell me about your new car.is it large?
no, it's not it is small.
Tell me about the questions in your English book.
are they difficult?
no, they're not. they are easy.
tell me about your new neighbors?
are they quiet?
no, they aren't. they are noisy.

short answer

is Alice young or old?

she is young.
Is Bill tall or short?
he is short.
his Albert's apartment big or little?
it's small.
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were the last examinations easy or difficult?

they were difficult.
Is Julie married or single?
she is single

telephone call (2)

hello jack. this is Dave.

I want to return the book I borrowed from you last night.
will you be at home at about 6 o'clock?
yes, I will. I'll be cooking dinner.
oh well then I won't come over at six. 3
why not?
I don't want to disturb you.
don't worry! you won't disturb me.
Okay. I'll see you at six.

what's a grant?

My daughter is going to college.

that's great, but it must be expensive.
yes but she has a grant.
A grant? what's a grant?
the government is giving her money.
to pay for her education?
that's right.
does it pay for everything?
no, she has a loan too.
what's the difference between a loan and a grant?
you have to pay back a loan; a grant as a gift.

I'm busy on Friday

Would you like to go to a pop concert?

well, I'd like to but when is it?
on Friday evening.
what a pity I'm busy on Friday.
maybe you could change your plans? it's going to be really great concert.
maybe I will, I wouldn't want to miss it.
great I'll see you Friday.

bless you

Ahh chu
god bless you!
thank you
Do you have a cold?
yes, that's why I'm sneezing so much.
I hope you feel better soon
I get a bad cold every winter.
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Are you taking anything for your cold?

I'm taking contact.
does it help?
yes but it makes me sleepy.
you'd better not drive then!

I don't feel well

what are you looking for?

my jacket I'm going to the doctor.
Why? what's the Problem?
I'm not sure but I don't feel well. 4
do you have a fever?
no but I have a pain in my chest
what time is your appointment?
11:30 I'm going now bye.
goodbye I hope it's nothing serious.
Thanks, see you

Can you help me?

can you help me officer?
I'll try what's the problem?
I can't get into my car.
where are your keys?
they're in the car.
don't worry I can open it
how can you do that?
with a coat hanger it's easy.
where can we get a coat hanger?
there's one in the police car wait here.
thanks a lot! you're very kind.

Taking a cab
Hello.
Hello.
where do you want to go?
70 Maple Street please.
70 middle street.
no Maple Street.
Maple Street let's see is that near st. David Street?
I don't know. I've only been here one week.
oh where are you from?
Toronto.
I hate to get up

I hate to get up in the morning.

me too! what time do you get up?
at six o'clock
Why do you get up so early?
I have to be at work by seven.
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I don't get up until 8:00.

you're lucky what do you do?
I own a bookstore.
what time does your store open?
at 8:30.

A hot day

this heat is killing me!

me too! it must be 95 degrees.
I would like a cold drink.
I'll get you one. 5
thanks hmm this tastes good!
it does jeez this hot weather makes me lazy.
me too, get me another drink?
I guess if you're lazy no one else is allowed to be!
Thanks for understanding!

phone out of order (1)

Hey hey!
what's wrong?
there's something wrong with the phone. I'm getting a strange noise.
are you? I can hear you very clearly.
hello hello!
this pay phone might be out of order I'll call you again with another phone.
Hello! how about now? Is there still a strange noise?
yes perhaps my phone is out of order.
you should get in touch with the phone company.

phone out of order (2)

hey what's the matter with the phone?

listen to this peculiar noise.
It doesn't sound like a dial tone.
it must be out of order. we'd better notify the phone company.
how do we do that? we can't use the phone.
let's go next door and use our neighbor’s phone.
he's always complaining about people I don't want to ask any favors of him
how about across the street?
I forgot about mrs. Riley! I'm sure she'd let us use her phone.

Getting a visa

does it take long to get a visa?

it depends on the season. Anywhere from one month to two months.
what do I need to do?
fill out an application form and wait.
will there be a long waiting period?
not if you don't run into any government delays.
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Employing a new member

Well, this woman may be suitable for the job. but is she energetic enough?
yes, she certainly seems to have lots of energy.
Hmm. she's got to be ambitious too. is she?
Yes, she has plenty of ambition.
and we really need a flexible sort of person. do you think she is?
mmm she seems to be determined enough but she's a little tough.
well I guess we'll give her a try, and see how she works out!

A date (1) 6

what are you so happy about? you're grinning from ear to ear.
Sandy and I are going to go out this weekend.
oh yeah? that's fast work. that's great! which night are you going to see her Friday or
Saturday?
on Friday. She isn't going to be in town on Saturday and Sunday she's going to visit a friend
in Quebec.
what are you going to do on Friday?
I don't know yet. do you have any ideas?
how about taking her to a Chinese restaurant? I've heard that she likes Chinese food.
that's a great idea.
What are you going to wear on your date?
I'm going to wear my new suit.
that's too formal. Wear your jeans and a t-shirt.
How about your sports jacket? are you going to wear it on Friday night?
No, I am not. Go ahead and wear it.

What did you do yesterday?

Hi, how are you? you look tired.did you sleep okay last night?
no, I didn't.
why? what did you do yesterday?
I went to a nightclub last night and danced all night
oh yeah? did you have a good time?
I had a wonderful time, but I'm beat today.
what time did you leave the nightclub?
I left at about 3 a.m.
I'm not surprised that you're tired. Which nightclub did you go to?
Fantastic. it's on Ontario Street. it's really nice.

Traveling by air

Do I check in here for Air Canada to Mexico?

do you already have your ticket?
Yes. here you are.
thank you. can you put your luggage up here, please?
Sure, I have three suitcases.
We allow only two pieces. you'll have to pay an extra charge.
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Oh! can I carry this one with me?

No, I'm sorry. it won't fit under your seat. that’s $45.
here you are.
Thank you. You can choose your seat. A window seat or aisle seat?
I'd like a window seat, please.
Fine seat 15a. here's your ticket and your boarding pass. Enjoy your flight!

At the customs

Good morning. can I see your passport?

Certainly. here it is.
yes, that's alright. Have you got anything to declare? 7
Yes, I have I've got some whiskey and some cigarettes
how much whiskey have you got?
a liter.
that's all right. And how many cigarettes have you got?
200
fine what about perfume?
No, I haven't.
Good. Open your case, please.
Pardon?
open your case, please. open it now! oh dear look at this! you've got three bottles of whiskey,
four hundred cigarettes and a lot of perfume!
Does that mean I can't go?

A new baby

Well hello mr. Wallace. You seem unusually happy today.

I just became a father.
Congratulations. a boy or a girl?
you never saw such a cute girl. Nine pounds, three ounces and as cute as a
button.
doesn't this call for cigars?
Yes. I forgot about the cigars here have one.
thank you. how's your wife?
she's just fine.
Is English difficult?

where are you going?

to Canada.
why are you going there?
I'm going to learn English there's a school there that has an excellent program.
is learning English going to be difficult?
yes I have to study and practice a lot.
where is your school?
it's in a town called st. Catherine's in Ontario.
I'm jealous, I'll bet you're excited.
Yes, but I'm also really nervous.

washing his car

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where's Kevin?
he's in front of the house.
what is he doing?
washing his car.
not again?
Yes, he takes good care of his car.
but he never cleans his room.
I know it's always dirty.
and nothing is in order.
you're right his room is a mess.
maybe you should move into the car! 8

at the restaurant

this is a big menu.

yeah what are you getting?
chicken peas and baked potatoes.
I don't know what to get.
they have very good Turkey
I had Turkey yesterday.
how about steak?
perfect I'll get steak and mashed potatoes.
what vegetable are you getting?
I'm not getting any I don't like vegetables.

When's the baby due?.

I have some good news what is it Lisa is

going to have a baby that's great I'm so
happy for her me too
do they want a boy or a girl a girl
when's the baby due in the beginning of
September I'm going to phone Lisa
tonight that's nice
say hello for me

Bus-stop

Jean Barbara do you work around here yes

I work in that building across the
street really what do you do I work in a
law office on a secretary oh that's
interesting what about you what do you
do I work at doer restaurant Oh
are you a cook no I'm a waitress that's
a really hard job I don't envy you
me neither in the bus do you live alone
Jean no I don't I live with my family
how about you I'm married no I got
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married last year really congratulations

who did you marry his name's Jeff hunt
he lives in my building Oh what does he
do he's a doctor how wonderful I'm very
happy for you

Gardening

Your garden is really lovely thank you I

enjoy working in the garden do you do
everything yourself I trim the bushes
and weed the flowerbeds myself who cuts 9
the grass? oh it's so big that I hire one
of the boys in the neighborhood to do it
for me well I must say he does a good
job
yes his work is more than satisfactory

A lazy boy

I'm very angry with my son

Harry why what's the problem he's not
doing well in school
that's a surprise Harry's a smart boy
yes but he never studies did you talk to
his teachers yes I did
what did they say he's a nice boy but
he's very lazy maybe they're right
I'm afraid so have you thought about
getting him a tutor maybe that's a good
idea
I really want him to excel let's go look
in the phone book now then

Can I Drive there?

What time is it it's

three o'clock oh no I'm late what are
you going to the dentist can I Drive you
there sure that will help do you have a
toothache yes and it's very bad I'm
sorry to hear that I've had it for weeks
and this is the first time that I could
get in my dentist is always so busy I
guess that's a good thing it means a lot
of people like him

A new dress

Who is it it's me dear don't you have

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your key now let me in lets her in

what's in that box what did you get a
new dress honey but you have a closet
full of dresses I know but I need a new
one
what's wrong with all the other dresses
they're not this one

A picnic

For a picnic that's a great idea where

shall we go let's go to the park how far 10
is it about a mile is it a nice place
sure
it has picnic tables and a beautiful
lake good I'll make some sandwiches
I'll bring soda and cookies the kids
will love it

I'm going skiing

We've got ten inches of

snow wow that's terrific
what's so terrific about it I'm going
skiing skiing are you serious yes it's a
lot of fun maybe but it's also dangerous
you need to live on the edge and you
need to make sure you don't fall off of
it

Traffic rules

Sara you can't park here it's a bus stop

Oh we'll be back in a few minutes it's
okay oh no it isn't you'll get a parking
ticket if you leave it here no I won't
it's half past five all the traffic
wardens have gone home Sara yes is this
your car ma'am

Housework

I'm really tired now I have to

go home and cook do you make dinner
every night yes I usually make dinner
and my husband washes the dishes I live
alone so I do everything sometimes I eat
out though there are some good
restaurants in my neighborhood where do
you live near the pen Center oh that's
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good there aren't any good restaurants

near my house does your husband help you
do housework much um yes he sets the
table almost every night and he makes
our bed every morning but I usually make
all the meals how about cleaning we
clean the house together every weekend I
vacuum the rooms and he usually sweeps
the floor of the kitchen and he does
yard work your husband helps you so much
does he help do the laundry too well
he's never helped me do the laundry 11

Oral exams

Hey Cindy have you finished

the exam yes I have whew
was it hard well yes it was hard pretty
hard did you pass I don't know mrs.
Lester didn't tell me what questions did
she ask first she asked me what my name
was well that was easy wasn't it yes
except I couldn't remember then she
asked me where I came from and how long
it took to get here from my country and
what else did she ask she asked how long
I'd been studying English here in Canada
and she asked how I would use English in
the future yes yes go on then she asked
me to explain the difference between my
country and Canada anything else
I'm trying to remember oh yes she asked
if I spoke any other language is that
all oh there were a lot of other
questions she asked me what my hobbies
were where I visited in Canada then I
was asked to read a passage what did she
say at the end hmm let's see oh yes she
asked me to tell you to go in right away

Would you call me

Well see you tomorrow I better go too

Oh would you do me a favor sure would
you call me tomorrow at 6 o'clock in the
morning tomorrow's my daughter's
birthday I want to get her a new robe
and I have to pick up the dry cleaning
and pick up the cake from the bakery
anyway I have lots of things to do but
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I'm not sure I can get up early do you

need a hand oh can you that would be
great
can you order the mall and buy her a new
robe pick up the dry-cleaning and get
the cake from the bakery and what will
you be doing sleeping in of course

Can I let you know?

Are you going out

with Leonard tonight 12
uh-huh he's supposed to pick me up at
6:30 what time is it now quarter to 6:00
you'd better get going
you're kidding I haven't even taken a
shower where are you going
we haven't made up our minds yet maybe
to a movie maybe to a party
go and see Forrest Gump it's supposed to
be interesting oh maybe we will I've
heard the sixth sense is good too well
personally I prefer Forrest Gump I
really should be going do you want to go
shopping tomorrow I'd like to go but it
depends I might have to go to the store
tomorrow and do some work can I let you
know first thing in the morning okay
that would be all right ring ring oh
there's the phone it must be Leonard
we'll all be going call me tomorrow I
will have a good evening

On the phone a less formal call

Good afternoon Scott and Smith may I

help you may I speak to mr. Scott or mr.
Smith please I'm sorry
they aren't here right now who's calling
please George Martin is there any
message I can take mr. Martin no I'll
call back later thank you for calling
Scott and Smith

A cup of coffee

Can I get you something to drink a cup of

coffee please with milk and sugar a
little milk but no sugar I never drink
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coffee at night why not it keeps me

awake what do you drink with supper tea
it helps me relax I don't like tea there
are so many kinds of tea maybe you
should shop around and try to find one
you like because coffee is bad for you
that's a good idea

How about a drink?

How about a drink tonight I'd love to

where can we meet 13
how about the relaxed bar all right what
time is 8 o'clock okay yes that's fine I
will meet you there I'm really looking
forward to it
me too

I have a sore throat

You sound terrible I have a sore throat

you should rest your voice I know it
hurts when I talk what are you taking
for your throat
hot tea and honey that should help are
you going to work today
no I'm staying home good idea I'll feel
better tomorrow I hope so

On sale

Do you like my new coat it looks

terrific
I'm glad you like it how much was it $80
that's a good price yeah it was on sale
where did you get it that's Sears
I'd like to shop there too they always
have really good sales
maybe you should go there today they
have a sale on shirts if you're
interested good idea I need some

Not a cloud in the sky

What a beautiful
day yes there's not a cloud in the sky
what's the temperature it's 70 degrees
I love October me too it's not too hot
and not too cold fall is my favorite
season mine too
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the weather is almost perfect and the

leaves are very pretty when they change
colors

Cold and windy

Is it cold out yes it's

cold and windy I'm going to wear my
heavy coat good idea where are you going
to the post office why to mail this
package would you buy some stamps for me
sure how many do you want 10 here's the 14
money for the stamps okay I'll be back
in 20 minutes unless I get blown away

It's beginning to snow

Do you like snow

though I hate it why snow is so pretty
yes but I don't like to drive in it well
it's beginning to snow and I have to
drive to work how far is it to work six
miles are we going to get much snow
about 12 inches they say oh no driving
will be dangerous please be careful I
will by the way can I borrow your car

A house at the shore

When is your vacation it starts next

week where are you going we're renting a
house on the shore that's wonderful
yes we love the ocean do you swim a lot
not very much
then why are you going to the shore
because we all bought new swimsuits

A soccer game

I'm going to play soccer who are you

playing with some friends from work
are you a good soccer player yes but I'm
not the best player on the team what
time does the game begin
nine o'clock why don't you come with me
I can't today I'm very busy
okay see you later I hope your team wins

Not so young
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My son is graduating from high school

today and my daughter is graduating next
year how old is she she's 16 I remember
when she was a baby I know we're getting
old don't say that
why not it's true no it isn't we were
young when we got married that's right
but we got married 25 years ago

Is she single?

Today is my cousin's 15
birthday
what's your cousin's name Kathy I'm
going to her house after dinner how old
is she she's 24 hmm she's my age is she
pretty yes and she's very nice too is
she single
no she's married and has two children oh
that's too bad
not for her

To buy a birthday present

What are you getting Jim for his

birthday I don't know yet you can always
get him a shirt but I got him one last
year oh that's right let me think I want
to get him something different how about
a briefcase good idea his briefcase is
getting old and it's something he'll use
every day
of course why didn't I think of that

Telephone

Hello?
hello is Mary there?
I'm sorry you
have the wrong number
oh is this six eight five five two nine
zero?
No it's not I'm sorry that's okay.