Basic English Dialogs

BASIC ENGLISH DIALOGS
with Answer Key
Topic 1
AIR TRAVEL
Write the words in the correct spaces.
DIALOG 1 Check-in: Could I see your_____________, please?

Susan: Sure. Here it is.
Check-in: How much ___ do you have?
Susan: Just one __ _.
checking-in passport carry-on baggage
DIALOG 2 Flight Attendant: Can I __ _ you?
finding Susan: Yes, I’m looking for my seat.

your Flight Attendant: What’s your _?
finding
your Susan: Fifty-eight C. It’s a .
seatat
seat number window seat help
DIALOG 3 Flight Attendant: you like some tea?

Susan: Do you have any juice?
Flight Attendant: Yes, we have juice.
something
to drink Susan: Um . . . just , please.
would water apple
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Work with a classmate and continue each dialog. Write in the spaces below.
DIALOG 1 (checking in)

Check-in Could I see your passport, please?
Susan Sure, here it is.
Check-in How much baggage do you have?
Susan Just one carry-on.
Check-in
Susan
DIALOG 2 (finding your seat)

flight
attendant Can I help you?
Susan Yes, I’m looking for my seat.
flight
attendant What’s your seat number?
Susan Fifty-eight C. It’s a window seat.
flight
attendant
Susan
DIALOG 3 (something to drink)

flight
attendant Would you like some tea?
Susan Do you have any juice?
Flight
attendant Yes, we have apple juice.
Susan Um . . . just water, please.
flight
attendant
Susan

ANSWER KEY (Air Travel)
DIALOG 1 (checking-in)
Check-in: Could I see your passport, please?

Susan: Sure, here it is.
Check-in: How much baggage do you have?
Susan: Just one carry-on.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (finding your seat)
flight attendant: Can I help you?

Susan: Yes, I’m looking for my seat.
flight attendant: What’s your seat number?
Susan: Fifty-eight C. It’s a window seat.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (something to drink)
flight attendant: Would you like some tea?

Susan: Do you have any juice?
flight attendant: Yes, we have apple juice.
Susan: Um . . . just water, please.

Topic 2
ALIENS
DIALOG 1 Tom: Hey, Dad, do you think aliens are real?

Dad: The is really big, so maybe.
Tom: My friend doesn’t them.
Are Dad: What do you think? What’s your ?
aliens
real?
believe in opinion universe
DIALOG 2 Tom: Dad, I think there are aliens on .

Dad: What do you think they ?
Tom: I think they have ten eyes and lots of big teeth.
Mars Dad: Oh! Then, I hope they don’t have !
Mars
look like Mars spaceships
DIALOG 3 Zork: Hey, Dad, do you think humans ?

Dad: You mean, life on other ?
Zork: Yeah! With only two eyes! And maybe a nose!
Dad: No! No way! It’s just too ! It’s
Do not possible! I’ll never believe anything that
humans crazy!

exist?
strange exist planets

Work with a classmate and continue each dialog. Write in the spaces
below.
DIALOG 1 (Are aliens real?)

Tom Hey, Dad, do you think aliens are real?
Dad The universe is really big, so maybe.
Tom My friend doesn’t believe in them.
Dad What do you think? What’s your opinion?
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 2 (Mars)
Tom Dad, I think there are aliens on Mars.
Dad What do you think they look like?
Tom I think they have ten eyes and lots of big teeth.
Dad Oh! Then, I hope they don’t have spaceships!
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 3 (Do humans exist?)

Zork Hey, Dad, do you think humans exist?
Dad You mean, life on other planets?
Zork Yeah! With only two eyes! And maybe a nose!
Dad No! No way! It’s just too strange! It’s not possible! I’ll
never believe anything that crazy!
Zork
Dad
ANSWER KEY (Aliens)
DIALOG 1 (Are aliens real?)
Tom: Hey, Dad, do you think Aliens are real?

Dad: The universe is really big, so maybe.
Tom: My friend doesn’t believe in them.
Dad: What do you think? What’s your opinion?
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (Mars)
Tom: Dad, I think there are aliens on Mars.

Dad: What do you think they look like?
Tom: I think they have ten eyes and lots of big teeth.
Dad: Oh! Then, I hope they don’t have spaceships!
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (Do humans exist?)
Zork: Hey, Dad, do you think humans exist?

Dad: You mean, life on other planets?
Zork: Yeah, with only two eyes! And maybe a nose!
Dad: No! No way! It’s just too strange! It’s not possible!
I’ll never believe anything that crazy!
Topic 3
APARTMENT
DIALOG 1 May: Hello?

John: Hi, I’m ___ _ about the
apartment. Is it still ___ _?
May: Yes, it is. Would you like to see it?
calling
John: Yes! Can I ___ this afternoon at two?
calling come over available
DIALOG 2 John: Are okay?

May: Yes, but only small animals.
DIALOG 2
John: I have a . He’s very quiet!
pets May: Then that’s .
fine pets rabbit

DIALOG 3 John: I love it! When can I __ _?
May: On March first.
John: In the _ or in the afternoon?
moving in
May: Any time after twelve o’clock .
morning noon move in
below.
DIALOG 1 (calling)
May Hello?
John I’m calling about the apartment. Is it still available?
May Yes, it is. Would you like to see it?
John Yes! Can I come over this afternoon at two?
May
John
DIALOG 2 (pets)
John Are pets okay?
May Yes, but only small animals.
John I have a rabbit. He’s very quiet!
May Then that’s fine.
John
May
DIALOG 3 (moving in)
John I love it! When can I move in?
May On March first.
John In the morning or in the afternoon?
May Any time after twelve o’clock noon.
John
May
ANSWER KEY (Apartment)
DIALOG 1 (calling)
May: Hello?
John: Hi, I’m calling about the apartment. Is it still available? May: Yes, it
is. Would you like to see it?
John: Yes! Can I come over this afternoon at two?
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (pets)
John: Are pets okay?

John: I have a rabbit. He’s very quiet.
May: Then that’s fine.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (moving in)

John: I love it! When can I move in?
John: In the morning or in the afternoon?
May: Any time after twelve o’clock noon.
Topic 4
SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES
John: Excuse me. Is this shirt _ ?

DIALOG 1IALOG clerk: Yes, it is.
1 John: Can I ___ it on?
clerk: Sure! There’s a over there.
Is it
on sale?
try on sale change room
DIALOG 2 clerk: How does it ?

John: It’s a little too ___ .
clerk: Would you like to try a larger __ _?
John: Yes, thanks!
size
size small size fit
DIALOG 3 clerk: Is it okay?

DIALOG 3
John: It fits __ _, but the color . . .
clerk: We also have it in _________ _.
color
John: Could I it, please?
blue see well
below.
DIALOG 1 (Is it on sale?)

John Excuse me. Is this shirt on sale?
clerk Yes, it is.
John Can I try it on?
clerk Sure! There’s a change room over there.
John
clerk
DIALOG 2 (size)
clerk How does it fit?
John It’s a little too small.
clerk Would you like to try a larger size?
John Yes, thanks!
clerk
John
DIALOG 3 (color)
clerk Is it okay?
John It fits well, but the color . . .
clerk We also have it in blue.
John Could I see it, please?
clerk
ANSWER KEY (Shopping for Clothes)
DIALOG 1 (Is it on sale?)
John: Is this shirt on sale?

clerk: Yes, it is.
John: Can I try it on?
clerk: Sure! There’s a change room over there.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (size)
clerk: How does it fit?

John: It’s a little too small.
clerk: Would you like to try a larger size?
John: Yes, thanks!
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (color)
clerk: Is it okay?
John: It fits well, but the color . . .
clerk: We also have it in blue.
John: Could I see it, please?
Topic 5
COLDS AND THE FLU
DIALOG 1 Tom: Atchoo! Atchoo!

Dad: Bless you! Are you _ _?
Tom: I think maybe I have a________ .
Dad: Maybe you should_____________today.
Atchoo!
cold okay stay home from school
Store Clerk: Hello, can I _____ _ you?
DIALOG 2
Dad: Yes, I’m looking for some _.
Store Clerk: Sure. It’s over in aisle _______ .
Dad: Thanks very much.
cold
medicine
cold cold medicine seven help
medicine
DIALOG 3 Teacher: Hello, Maple Park Elementary School.

Dad: Hello, this is Tom’s father
_. Teacher: Oh, hello. Is Tom alright?

absent
Dad: Well, he’s sick and he has a _ _.
He’ll be _ from school today.
absent calling fever
below.
DIALOG 1 (Atchoo!)
Tom Atchoo! Atchoo!
Dad Bless you! Are you okay?
Tom I think maybe I have a cold.
Dad Maybe you should stay home from school today.
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 2 (cold medicine)
Clerk Hello, can I help you?
Dad Yes, I’m looking for some cold medicine.
Clerk Sure. It’s over in aisle seven.
Dad Thanks very much.
Clerk
Dad
DIALOG 3 (absent)
Teacher Hello, Maple Park Elementary School.
Dad Hello, this is Tom’s father calling.
Teacher Oh, hello. Is Tom alright?
Dad Well, he’s sick and he has a fever. He’ll be absent
from school today.
Teacher
Dad
ANSWER KEY (Colds and the Flu)
DIALOG 1 (Atchoo!)
Tom: Atchoo! Atchoo!

Dad: Bless you! Are you okay?
Tom: I think maybe I have a cold.
Dad: Maybe you should stay home from school today.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (cold medicine)
Store Clerk: Hello, can I help you?

Dad: Yes, I’m looking for some cold medicine.
Store Clerk: Sure. It’s over in aisle seven.
Dad: Thanks very much.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (absent)
Teacher: Hello, Maple Park Elementary School.

Dad: Hello, this is Tom’s father calling.
Teacher: Oh, hello. Is Tom alright?
Dad: Well, he’s sick and he has a fever. He’ll be absent from
school today.
Topic 6
COUNTRIES & LANGUAGES
DIALOG 1 Tom: I'm thinking of a country in Asia.

Dad: Do people there speak ?
Tom: No, they don’t. They speak Hindi.
Dad: Is it ?
Asia Japan big Chinese
DIALOG 2 Dad: This country is in South America.

Tom: What is the capital ?
Dad: I think it’s Quito. And they speak .
South Tom: Hmm. I’m not sure. Is it Argentina?
America
South America
city Spanish small
DIALOG 3 Kim: Many people in this country speak .

John: Uh, is the country in ?
Kim: Yes, it is. But, it’s not .
John: What? Really? Oh, then . . . maybe France?
Europe
Kim: No, sorry. You’ll have to guess again!
German Europe Germany
below.
DIALOG 1 (Asia)
Tom I’m thinking of a big country in Asia.
Dad Do people there speak Chinese?
Tom No, they don’t. They speak Hindi.
Dad Is it Japan?
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 2 (South America)

Dad This small country is in South America.
Tom What is the capital city?
Dad I think it’s Quito. And they speak Spanish.
Tom Hmm. I’m not sure. Is it Argentina?
Dad
Tom
DIALOG 3 (Europe)
Kim Many people in this country speak German.
John Uh, is the country in Europe?
Kim Yes, it is. But it’s not Germany.
John What? Really? Oh, then . . . maybe France?
Kim No, sorry. You’ll have to guess again.
John
Kim
ANSWER KEY (Countries & Languages)
DIALOG 1 (Asia)
Tom: I’m thinking of a big country in Asia.

Dad: Do people there speak Chinese?
Tom: No, they don’t. They speak Hindi.
Dad: Is it Japan?
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (South America)
Dad: This small country is in South America.

Tom: What is the capital city?
Dad: I think it’s Quito. And they speak Spanish.
Tom: Hmm. I’m not sure. Is it Argentina?
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (Europe)
Kim: Many people this country speak German.

John: Uh, is the country in Europe?
Kim: Yes, it is. But it’s not Germany.
John: What? Really? Oh, then . . . maybe France?
Kim: No, sorry. You’ll have to guess again!
Topic 7
DESCRIBING PEOPLE
DIALOG 1OG 1 Susan: What does your boss _ , John?
John: She has dark ______ and wears glasses.
Susan: How old is she?
your John: She’s _, I think.
boss
hair in her thirties look like
DIALOG 2LOG 2 Dad: Can you _ _ your teacher, Tom?

Tom: Well, he has a _ ______ and a beard.
Dad: Does he wear_________?
your t Tom: No, he doesn’t. In fact, he sees everything!
your
teacher
eacher describe glasses mustache
DIALOG 3 Dad: Tell me about your new friend, Tom.

DIALOG 3 Tom: You mean his ___________ ?
Dad: Yeah. What does he look like?
Tom: He’s got short brown hair and he has a
your _. And he has ____ .
new friend
brown eyes appearance nice smile
below.
DIALOG 1 (Your Boss)
Susan What does your boss look like, John?
John She has dark hair and wears glasses.
Susan How old is she?
John She’s in her thirties, I think.
Susan
John
DIALOG 2 (Your Teacher)

Dad Can you describe your teacher, Tom?
Tom Well, he has a mustache and a beard.
Dad Does he wear glasses?
Tom No, he doesn’t. In fact, he sees everything!
Dad
Tom
DIALOG 3 (Your New Friend)

Dad Tell me about your new friend, Tom.
Tom You mean his appearance?
Dad Yeah. What does he look like?
Tom He’s got short brown hair and he has a nice smile. And
he has brown eyes.
Dad
Tom
ANSWER KEY (Describing People)

DIALOG 1 (Your Boss)
Susan: What does your boss look like, John?

John: She has dark hair and wears glasses.
Susan: How old is she?
John: She’s in her thirties, I think.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (Your Teacher)
Dad: Can you describe your teacher, Tom?

Tom: Well, he has a moustache and a beard. (Note: British Eng. =
moustache)
Dad: Does he wear glasses?
Tom: No, he doesn’t. In fact, he sees everything!
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (Your New Friend)
Dad: Tell me about your new friend, Tom.

Tom: You mean his appearance?
Dad: Yeah. What does he look like?
Tom: He’s got short brown hair, and he has a nice smile.
And he has brown eyes.
Topic 8
DINOSAURS
DIALOG 1 Tom: Hey, Dad. When did dinosaurs ?

Dad: A very long time ago. Maybe __ ago.
Tom: How do we know they really lived?
Dad: We know they lived because they left .
fossils
fossils become extinct 65 million years
DIALOG 2 Tom: Dad! Look! What kind of dinosaur is that?

Dad: Don’t worry! I think it’s just a .
Tom: Is it dangerous? Can it _______ us? Me?
Dad: No, it only eats plants. It’s not a __ .
time
machine carnivore brontosaurus eat
machine
DIALOG 3 Tom: Hey, Dad. What kinds of dinosaurs are carnivores?

Dad: The most famous carnivore is a __ .
Tom: Uh, Dad? What does a T-Rex look like?
Dad: Well, it’s really big. It stands __ . It has
small arms, but it has a big head and
T-Rex
.
lots of big teeth T-Rex on two legs
below.
DIALOG 1 (fossils)
Tom Hey, Dad. When did dinosaurs become extinct?
Dad A very long time ago. Maybe 65 million years ago.
Tom How do we know they really lived?
Dad We know they lived because they left fossils.
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 2 (time machine)

Tom Dad! Look! What kind of dinosaur is that?
Dad Don’t worry! I think it’s just a brontosaurus.
Tom Is it dangerous? Can it eat us? Me?
Dad No, it only eats plants. It’s not a carnivore.
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 3 (T-Rex)
Tom Hey, Dad. What kinds of dinosaurs are carnivores?
Dad The most famous carnivore is a T-Rex.
Tom Uh, Dad? What does a T-Rex look like?
Dad Well, it’s really big. It stands on two legs. It has small
arms, but it has a big head and lots of big teeth.
Tom
Dad
ANSWER KEY (Dinosaurs)
DIALOG 1 (fossils)
Tom: Hey, Dad. When did dinosaurs become extinct?

Dad: A very long time ago. Maybe 65 million years ago.
Tom: How do we know they really lived?
Dad: We know they lived because they left fossils.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (time machine)
Tom: Dad! Look! What kind of dinosaur is that?

Dad: Don’t worry! I think it’s just a brontosaurus.
Tom: Is it dangerous? Can it eat us? Me?
Dad: No, it only eats plants. It’s not a carnivore.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (T-Rex)
Tom: Hey, Dad. What kinds of dinosaurs are carnivores?

Dad: The most famous carnivore is a T-Rex.
Tom: Uh, Dad? What does a T-Rex look like?
Dad: Well, it’s really big. It stands on two legs. It has small arms,
but it has a big head and lots of big teeth.
Topic 9
EMOTIONS
DIALOG 1 LOG 1 Tom: Dad? Are you _ of anything?

Dad: Well . . . nothing, really.
Tom: That’s not true! You’re scared of ________ !
Dad: Afraid? Scared? No, I’m of them!
afraid
spiders terrified afraid
DIALOG 2 Dad: Hey, are you okay, Tom? You don’t look well.
Tom: I feel _ _ about my math test.
Dad: You should relax and try to stay .
Tom: Well then, can you help me _ _?
nervous
nervous
nervous study calm
Tom: I’m so _ . There’s nothing to do.
DIALOG 3OG 3
Dad: I’m ____ . Why don’t you watch TV?
Tom: Huh?
Dad: I hear there’s a great movie on Netflix called
bored “Planet of the Grapes!” Let’s _ _ it!
watch surprised bored
below.
DIALOG 1 (afraid)
Tom Dad? Are you afraid of anything?
Dad Well . . . nothing, really.
Tom That’s not true! You’re scared of spiders!
Dad Afraid? Scared? No, I’m terrified of them!
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 2 (nervous)
Dad Hey, are you okay, Tom?
Tom I’m nervous about my math test.
Dad You should relax and try to stay calm.
Tom Well then, can you help me study?
Dad
Tom
DIALOG 3 (bored)
Tom I’m so bored. There’s nothing to do.
Dad I’m surprised. Why don’t you watch TV?
Tom Huh?
Dad I hear there’s great movie on Netflix called, “Planet of
the Grapes!” Let’s watch it!
Tom
Dad
ANSWER KEY (Emotions)
DIALOG 1 (afraid)
Tom: Dad? Are you afraid of anything?

Dad: Well . . . nothing, really.
Tom: That’s not true! You’re scared of spiders.
Dad: Afraid? Scared? No, I’m terrified of them!
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (nervous)
Dad: Hey, are you okay, Tom?

Tom: I’m nervous about my math test.
Dad: You should relax and try to stay calm.
Tom: Well then, can you help me study?
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (bored)
Tom: I’m so bored. There’s nothing to do.

Dad: I’m surprised. Why don’t you wtch TV?
Tom: Huh?
Dad: I hear there’s a great movie on Netflix called, “Planet of the
Grapes!” Let’s watch it!
Topic 10
ENVIRONMENT
DIALOG 1 Dad: Tom, where can I _ _ this bottle?

Tom: You can put it in the ___ _ bin.
Dad: Oh, right! I forgot!
Tom: And I’ll use the other bin for my .
can throw away recycle

recycle
DIALOG 2 Tom: Dad, why do animals become _ _?

Dad: Well, often it’s because of ______ _.
Tom: What causes that?
climate Dad: Sometimes air ________ causes it.
climate
change extinct climate change pollution
change
DIALOG 3 Tom: Do you know what I want to be ?

Dad: Let me guess . . . an actor?
333333333DIAL Tom: No, an ________ !
Dad: Wow! That’s great! Why?
environ-
mentalist Tom: Because I want to protect ________ !
wildlife environmentalist when I grow up
below.
DIALOG 1 (recycle)
Dad Tom, where can I throw away this bottle?
Tom You can put it in the recycle bin.
Dad Oh, right! I forgot!
Tom And I’ll use the other bin for my can.
Dad
Tom
DIALOG 2 (climate change)

Tom Dad, why do animals become extinct?
Dad Well, often it’s because of climate change.
Tom What causes that?
Dad Sometimes air pollution causes it.
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 3 (environmentalist)
Tom Do you know what I want to be when I grow up?
Dad Let me guess . . . an actor?
Tom No, an environmentalist!
Dad Wow! That’s great! Why?
Tom Because I want to protect wildlife!
Dad
Tom
ANSWER KEY (Environment)
DIALOG 1 (recycle)
Dad: Tom, where can I throw away this bottle?

Tom: You can put it in the recycle bin.
Dad: Oh, right! I forgot!
Tom: And I’ll use the other bin for my can.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (climate change)
Tom: Dad, why do animals become extinct?

Dad: Well, often it’s because of climate change.
Tom: What causes that?
Dad: Sometimes air pollution causes it.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (environmentalist)
Tom: Do you know what I want to be when I grow up?
Dad: Let me guess . . . an actor?
Tom: No, an environmentalist!
Dad: Wow! That’s great! Why?
Tom: Because I want to protect wildlife!
Topic 11
EXERCISE AND SPORT
DIALOG 1 Doctor: How often do you exercise, John?

John: I do _ once or twice a month.
How Doctor: That’s not !
often
do John: Well, sometimes I watch _ on TV!
you
exercise?
sit-ups baseball enough
DIALOG 2 Dad: Hey, Tom. Turn off the TV! Let’s________ .
Tom: Nah, let’s_____________instead.
Dad: Why?
Let’s go Tom: I want to try out my new _ .

cycling
et’s go
go cycling bicycle go jogging
cycling.
DIALOG 3 Emily: What’s your favorite kind of exercise, Chris?

Chris: That’s easy . . . _ !
favorite Emily: Great! Let’s enter a ___ _ next week!
exercise
Chris: Uh, did I say running is my favorite sport?
In fact, I prefer doing________ .
yoga running marathon
Work with a classmate and continue each dialog. Write in the spaces below.
DIALOG 1 (How often do you exercise?)

Doctor How often do you exercise, John?
John I do sit-ups once or twice a month.
Doctor That’s not enough!
John Well, sometimes I watch baseball on TV.
Doctor
John
DIALOG 2 (Let’s go cycling.)

Dad Hey, Tom. Turn off the TV! Let’s go jogging.
Tom Nah, let’s go cycling instead.
Dad Why?
Tom I want to try out my new bicycle!
Dad
Tom
DIALOG 3 (favorite exercise)

Emily What’s your favorite kind of exercise, Chris?
Chris That’s easy . . . running!
Emily Great! Let’s enter a marathon next week!
Chris Uh, did I say running is my favorite sport? In fact, I
prefer doing yoga.
Emily
Chris
ANSWER KEY (Exercise and Sports)
DIALOG 1 (How often do you exercise?)
Doctor: How often do you exercise, John? John:

I do sit-ups once or twice a month. Doctor:
That’s not enough!
John: Well, sometimes I watch baseball on TV.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (Let’s go cycling.)
Dad: Hey, Tom. Turn off the TV! Let’s go jogging.

Tom: Nah, let’s go cycling instead.
Dad: Why?
Tom: I want to try out my new bicycle.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (Your favorite kind of exercise)
Emily: What’s your favorite kind of exercise, Chris?

Chris: That’s easy . . . running!
Emily: Great! Let’s enter a marathon next week!
Chris: Uh, did I say running is my favorite sport? In fact, I prefer doing
yoga.
Topic 12
FAST FOOD
DIALOG 1 Cashier: Can I take your __ _? Susan:

DIALOG 1
I’d like a cheeseburger and fries, please. Cashier:
Large, _, or small fries?
cheese-
burger Susan: Small, please. With extra_____________!
order ketchup medium
and fries
DIALOG 2IALOG Cashier: Would you like a ?

2
Susan: I’ll have a small coke, please.
Cashier: Anything for _ ?
Susan: No, but I’ll also have a small __ _.
a small coke
small dessert drink salad
DIALOG 3 Cashier: Would you like this _ or to go?

Susan: I’ll have it to go.
I’ll Cashier: That’s six dollars and ten .

have it Susan: I’ll pay by _.
to go.
to stay credit cents
Work with a classmate continue each dialog. Write in the spaces below.
DIALOG 1 (cheeseburger and fries)
cashier Can I take your order?

Susan I’d like a cheeseburger and fries, please.
cashier Large, medium, or small fries?
Susan Small, please. With extra ketchup!
cashier
Susan
DIALOG 2 (a small coke)

cashier Would you like a drink?
Susan I’ll have a small coke, please.
cashier Anything for dessert?
Susan No, but I’ll also have a small salad.
cashier
Susan
DIALOG 3 (I’ll have it to go.)

cashier Would you like this to stay or to go?
Susan I’ll have it to go.
cashier That’s six dollars and ten cents.
Susan I’ll pay by credit.
cashier
Susan
ANSWER KEY (Fast Food)
DIALOG 1 (cheeseburger and fries)
cashier: Can I take your order?

Susan: I’d like a cheeseburger and fries, please.
cashier: Large, medium, or small fries?
Susan: Small, please. With extra ketchup!
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (a small coke)
cashier: Would you like a drink?

Susan: I’ll have a small coke, please.
cashier: Anything for dessert?
Susan: No, but I’ll also have a small salad.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (I’ll have it to go.)
cashier: Would you like this to stay or to go?

Susan: I’ll have it to go.
cashier: That’s six dollars and ten cents.
Susan: I’ll pay by credit.
Topic 13
HOSPITALS
DIALOG 1 Tom: Dad! Are you okay, Dad?
John: Ow! I think maybe I __ _ my arm!
Tom: What _ I do?
accident
John: _ 911!
broke call should
DIALOG 2 Doctor: What happened?

John: I ___ _ a ladder.
x-ray Doctor: We’ll take an ___ .
John: Will it ?
x-ray hurt x-ray fell off
DIALOG 3 Doctor: Yes, your arm is broken. You’ll have to

wear a cast for six ___ .
John: Okay. But my arm really hurts.
My arm
Doctor: I can give you some ___ .
really
hurts. John: !
medicine thanks weeks
below.
DIALOG 1 (accident)
Tom Dad! Are you okay, Dad?
John Ow! I think maybe I broke my arm!
Tom What should I do?
John Call 911!
Tom
John
DIALOG 2 (x-ray)
Doctor What happened?
John I fell off a ladder.
Doctor We’ll take an x-ray.
John Will it hurt?
Doctor
John
DIALOG 3 (My arm really hurts.)

Doctor Yes, your arm is broken. You’ll have to wear a cast for six weeks.
John Okay. But my arm really hurts.

Doctor I can give you some medicine.
John Thanks!
Doctor
John
ANSWER KEY (Hospitals)

DIALOG 1 (accident)
Tom: Dad! Are you okay, Dad?

John: Ow! I think maybe I broke my arm!
Tom: What should I do?
John: Call 911!
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (x-ray)
Doctor: What happened?

John: I fell off a ladder.
Doctor: We’ll take an x-ray.
John: Will it hurt?
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (My arm really hurts.)
Doctor: Yes, your arm is broken. You’ll have to wear a cast for six
weeks.
John: Okay. But my arm really hurts.
Doctor: I can give you some medicine.
John: Thanks!
Topic 14
MONEY
DIALOG 1 Tom: Hey, Dad, is this?

Dad: I don’t know. What do you have?
Tom: Three , three dimes and a nickel.
coins
Dad: Hmm. Well, it’s more than .
how much money a dollar quarters
DIALOG 2 Cashier: Okay. So the total for everything comes to

$18.27.
Emma: Here’s .
change change Cashier: And your is $3.37.
Emma: I’m sorry. I think you made a !
mistake twenty change
DIALOG 3 Tom: Wow! Look at what I found! A !

Dad: Hey, that’s great! How are you going to spend
it? Tom: I’m going to put it in my !
Dad: With the forty-three dollars you already have,
and the I owe you, you’ll be
You’ll rich!
be rich! two dollars ten-dollar bill bank account
below.
DIALOG 1 (coins)
Tom Hey, Dad, how much is this?
Dad I don’t know. What do you have?
Tom Three quarters, three dimes and a nickel.
Dad Hmm. Well, it’s more than a dollar.
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 2 (change)
Cashier Okay. So the total for everything comes to $18.27.
Emma Here’s twenty.
Cashier And your change is $3.37.
Emma I’m sorry. I think you made a mistake!
Cashier
Emma
DIALOG 3 (You’ll be rich!)

Tom Wow! Look at what I found! A ten-dollar bill!
Dad Hey, that’s great! How are you going to spend it?
Tom I’m going to put it in my bank account!
Dad With the forty-three dollars you already have, and the
two dollars I owe you, you’ll be rich!
Tom
Dad
ANSWER KEY (Money)
DIALOG 1 (coins)
Tom: Hey, Dad, how much is this?

Dad: I don’t know. What do you have?
Tom: Three quarters, three dimes and a nickel.
Dad: Hmm. Well, it’s more than a dollar.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (change)
Cashier: Okay. So the total for everything comes to $18.27.

Emma: Here’s twenty.
Cashier: And your change is $3.37.
Emma: I’m sorry. I think you made a mistake!
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (You’ll be rich!)
Tom: Wow! Look at what I found! A ten-dollar bill!

Dad: Hey, that’s great! How are you going to spend it!
Tom: I’m going to put it in my bank account.
Dad: With the forty-three dollars you already have, and the
two dollars I owe you, you’ll be rich!
Topic 15
MOTHER’S DAY
DIALOG 1 Tom: Hey, Dad? When is Mother’s Day?

Dad: Mother’s Day? It’s , I think.
Tom: Let’s do something for
next Mom! Dad: Great idea! Let’s go out to a !
Sunday
restaurant next Sunday special
DIALOG 2 Dad: Okay. So I made a restaurant .

Tom: How about a Mother’s Day ?
Dad: Should we go out and buy one?
Tom: I have a better idea! Let’s one!
card
make reservation card
DIALOG 3 Mom: Good morning, Tom.
Tom: Guess what? ! Happy Mother’s Day!
Mom: Oh, wow! Thank you!
Blue
Moon Diner Dad: And we’re to the Blue Moon Diner!
Mom: The Blue Moon . . . ? Actually, I .
surprise going out have a better idea
below.
DIALOG 1 (next Sunday)

Tom Hey, Dad? When is Mother’s Day?
Dad Mother’s Day? It’s next Sunday, I think.
Tom Let’s do something special for Mom!
Dad Great idea! Let’s go out to a restaurant!
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 2 (card)
Dad Okay. So I made a restaurant reservation.
Tom How about a Mother’s Day card?
Dad Should we go out and buy one?
Tom I have a better idea! Let’s make one!
Dad
Tom
DIALOG 3 (Blue Moon Diner)
Mom Good morning, Tom.
Tom Guess what? Surprise! Happy Mother’s Day!
Mom Oh, wow! Thank you!
Dad And we’re going out to the Blue Moon Diner!
Mom The Blue Moon . . . ? Actually, I have a better idea.
Tom
Mom
ANSWER KEY (Mother’s Day)
DIALOG 1 (next Sunday)
Tom: Hey, Dad? When is Mother’s Day?

Dad: Mother’s Day? It’s next Sunday, I think.
Tom: Let’s do something special for Mom!
Dad: Great idea! Let’s go out to a restaurant!
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (card)
Dad: Okay. So I made a restaurant reservation.

Tom: How about a Mother’s Day card?
Dad: Should we go out and buy one?
Tom: I have a better idea! Let’s make one!
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (Blue Moon Diner)
Mom: Good morning, Tom.

Tom: Guess what? Surprise! Happy Mother’s Day!
Mom: Oh, wow! Thank you!
Dad: And we’re going out to the Blue Moon Diner!
Mom: The Blue Moon . . . ? Actually, I have a better idea!
Topic 16
MOVIES
DIALOG 1 Tom: I’m so _ . There’s nothing to do.

Dad: I have an ___ ___! Let’s see a movie!
Tom: Okay! There’s a new ___ _
Let’s playing. Dad: Great! Let’s go!

see a
movie! bored idea comedy
DIALOG 2 Dad: We have our _______ !

Tom: Now, let’s get some ________ !
Dad: Do you want a ________ with that?
popcorn
Tom: Yeah, an extra-large coke!
and drinks
tickets drink popcorn
popcorn
and drinks
DIALOG 3 Dad: Okay, our ____ are here.

Tom: Dad . . .
Hurry up! Dad: Yeah, Tom?
Tom: Dad, I really have to go to the __ _!
Dad: Well, let’s . The movie starts soon.
seats bathroom hurry up
below.
DIALOG 1 (Let’s see a movie!)

Tom I’m so bored. There’s nothing to do.
Dad I have an idea! Let’s see a movie!
Tom Okay! There’s a new comedy playing.
Dad Great! Let’s go!
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 2 (popcorn and drinks)

Dad We have our tickets!
Tom Now let’s get some popcorn!
Dad Do you want a drink with that?
Tom Yeah, an extra-large coke!
Dad
Tom
DIALOG 3 (Hurry up!)

Dad Okay, our seats are here.
Tom Dad . . .
Dad Yeah, Tom?
Tom Dad, I really have to go to the bathroom!
Dad Well, let’s hurry up. The movie starts soon.
Tom
Dad
ANSWER KEY (Movies)
DIALOG 1 (Let’s see a movie!)
Tom: I’m so bored. There’s nothing to do.

Dad: I have an idea! Let’s see a movie!
Tom: Okay! There’s a new comedy playing.
Dad: Great! Let’s go!
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (popcorn and drinks)
Dad: We have our tickets!

Tom: Now let’s get some popcorn.
Dad: Do you want a drink with
that? Tom: Yeah, an extra-large
coke!
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (Hurry up!)
Dad: Okay, our seats are here.

Tom: Dad . . .
Dad: Yeah, Tom?
Tom: Dad, I really have to go to the bathroom.
Dad: Well, let’s hurry up. The movie starts soon.
Topic 17
PLACES AROUND TOWN
DIALOG 1 Woman: _ _. Where is the Barclay Hotel?

Man: It’s on Robson _ _.
Woman: Where on Robson?
Barclay Man: _ _ the library and the park.
Hotel
Street between Excuse me

DIALOG 2 Tom: Excuse me, where I can find a _ _?
Man: There’s one _ the street.
Tom: Over there?
bookstore
bookstore Man: Yeah, ________ that coffee shop.
across next to bookstore
DIALOG 3 John: I really need to get some ___ .

Susan: Yeah. Why don’t you go to a gym?
gym John: Good idea! ____ one near here?
Susan: No. But there’s one _ of
Maple Street and Second Avenue.
exercise on the corner is there
below.
DIALOG 1 (Barclay Hotel)

Woman Excuse me. Where is the Barclay Hotel?
Man It’s on Robson Street.
Woman Where on Robson?
Man Between the library and the park.
Woman
Man
DIALOG 2 (bookstore)
Tom Excuse me, where I can find a bookstore?
Man There’s one across the street.
Tom Over there?
Man Yeah, next to that coffee shop.
Tom
Man
DIALOG 3 (gym)
John I really need to get some exercise.
Susan Yeah. Why don’t you go to a gym?
John Good idea! Is there one near here?
Susan No. But there’s one on the corner of Maple Street and
Second Avenue.
John
Susan
ANSWER KEY (Places Around Town)
DIALOG 1 (Barclay Hotel)
Woman: Excuse me. Where is the Barclay Hotel?

Man: It’s on Robson Street.
Woman: Where on Robson?
Man: Between the library and the park.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (bookstore)
Tom: Excuse me, where I can find a bookstore?

Man: There’s one across the street.
Tom: Over there?
Man: Yeah, next to that coffee shop.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (gym)
John: I really need to get some exercise.
Susan: Yeah. Why don’t you go to a gym?
John: Good idea! Is there one near here?
Susan: No. But there’s one on the corner of Maple Street and Second
Avenue.
Topic 18
SUPERMARKETS
Write the missing words in the correct spaces.
DIALOG 1 John: Excuse me. Where can I find __ _?
Clerk: You can find that in seven.
John: is that?
Excuse me. Clerk: It’s over there, to your .
John: Thanks!
left where aisle peanut butter
DIALOG 2 Cashier: That’s four __ _ and twenty cents.

John: Okay.
Cashier: How would you like to ?
credit card dit
card John: With my .
credit card pay dollars
DIALOG 3 Cashier: Would you like a bag?

John: No thanks. I have my own bag.
Cashier: Okay, thanks. Have a ___ _ day.
bag
John: Thanks. You, .
too paper nice
below.
DIALOG 1 (Excuse me.)

John Excuse me. Where can I find peanut butter?
Clerk You can find that in aisle seven.
John Where is that?
Clerk It’s over there, to your left.
John Thanks!
Clerk
John
DIALOG 2 (credit card)

Cashier That’s four dollars and twenty cents.
John Okay.
Cashier How would you like to pay?
John With my credit card.
Cashier
John
DIALOG 3 (bag)
Cashier Would you like a paper bag?
John No thanks. I have my own bag.
Cashier Okay, thanks. Have a nice day.
John Thanks. You, too.
Cashier
John
ANSWER KEY (Supermarkets)
DIALOG 1
John: Excuse me. Where can I find peanut butter?
Clerk: You can find that in aisle seven.
John: Where is that?
Clerk: It’s over there, to your left.
John: Thanks!
* * * *
DIALOG 2
Cashier: That’s four dollars and twenty cents.

John: Okay.
Cashier: How would you like to pay?
John: With my credit card.
* * * *
DIALOG 3
Cashier: Would you like a paper bag?

John: No thanks. I have my own bag.
Cashier: Okay, thanks. Have a nice day.
John: Thanks. You, too.
Topic 19
TAXIS
DIALOG 1
Taxi Driver: Good morning, to?
Susan: To the Barclay Hotel, please.
Taxi Driver: Sure, Seventh Street, right?
Susan: No, it’s Tenth Street.
Where to?
where that’s on on
DIALOG 2 Taxi Driver: Should I on Oak Street?

Susan: Yes, then go for two blocks.
Taxi Driver: It’s of Tenth and
giving Marine Avenue, right?
directions Susan: That’s right.
giving
directions on the corner straight turn left
DIALOG 3 Taxi Driver: Here we are, the Barclay Hotel.
paying Susan: Great! is it?

the Taxi Driver: Eight dollars and cents.
driver
Susan: Here’s ten. Keep the !
change fifteen how much

below.
DIALOG 1 (Where to?)

Driver Good morning, where to?
Susan Could you please take me to the Barclay Hotel?
Driver Sure, that’s on Seventh Street, right?
Susan No, it’s on Tenth Street!
Driver
Susan
DIALOG 2 (giving directions)

Driver Should I turn left on Oak Street?
Susan Yes, then go straight for two blocks.
Driver It’s on the corner of Tenth and Marine Avenue, right?
Susan That’s right.
Driver
Susan
DIALOG 3 (paying the driver)

Driver Here we are, the Barclay Hotel.
Susan Great! How much is it?
Driver Eight dollars and fifteen cents.
Susan Here’s ten. Keep the change!
Driver
Susan
ANSWER KEY (Taxis)
DIALOG 1 (Where to?)
Taxi Driver: Good morning, where to?

Susan: To the Barclay Hotel, please.
Taxi Driver: Sure, that’s on Seventh Street, right?
Susan: No, it’s on Tenth Street.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (giving directions)
Taxi Driver: Should I turn left on Oak Street?

Susan: Yes, then go straight for two blocks.
Taxi Driver: It’s on the corner of Tenth and Marine Avenue, right?
Susan: That’s right.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (paying the driver)
Taxi Driver: Here we are, the Barclay Hotel.

Susan: Great! How much is it?
Taxi Driver: Eight dollars and fifteen cents!
Susan: Here’s ten. Keep the change.
Topic 20
TELEPHONE
DIALOG 1 John: Hello?

caller: Hello, could I Louise?
taking a John: Sorry, she’s not at home. Would you like to
message
a message?
caller: Yes, please tell her Sharon .
leave called speak to
DIALOG 2 John: Hello?

caller: Hi, Shop-Right ?
John: I’m sorry, you have the number.
wrong number caller: Is this ?
wrong
555-0114 wrong Supermarket
number
DIALOG 3ALOG John: Hello?

3
caller: Hello, ?
John: Yes, is John.
caller: Hi, John! It’s Susan !
Hi, John!
John this calling
below.
DIALOG 1 (taking a message)
John Hello?
caller Hello, could I speak to Louise?
John Sorry, she’s not at home. Would you like to leave a message?
caller Yes, please tell her Sharon called.

John
caller
DIALOG 2 (wrong number)

John Hello?
caller Hi, is this Shop-Right Supermarket?
John I’m sorry, you have the wrong number.
caller Is this 555-0114?
John
caller
DIALOG 3 (Hi, John!)

John Hello?
caller Hello, John?
John Yes, this is John.
caller Hi, John! It’s Susan calling!
John
caller
ANSWER KEY (Telephone)
DIALOG 1 (taking a message)
John: Hello?
caller: Hello, could I speak to Louise?
John: Sorry, she’s not at home. Would you like to leave a
message?
caller: Yes, please tell her Sharon called.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (wrong number)
John: Hello?
caller: Hi, Shop-Right Supermarket?
John: I’m sorry, you have the wrong number.
caller: Is this 555-0114?
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (Hi, John!)
John: Hello?
caller: Hello, John?
John: Yes, this is John.
caller: Hi, John! It’s Susan calling!
Topic 21
THE INTERNET
DIALOG 1 Tom: Hey, Dad, how often do you ?

Dad: I go online at work.
Tom: Oh? Why is that?
go online
Dad: I have to my customers every day.
all the time email go online
DIALOG 2 Tom: Dad, I need your help with my .

Dad: Sure. How can I help you?
Tom: I don’t know how to .
attach Dad: It’s easy! Here, let me you.
a file
attach
a file computer show attach a file
DIALOG 3 Julia: What’s your , Tom?

Tom: Well, , of course.
favorite
Julia: Really? ?
website
Tom: Because I can watch gaming videos about my
favorite online games! Like Roblox and
Minecraft!
YouTube how come favorite website
below.
DIALOG 1 (go online)

Tom Hey, Dad, how often do you go online?
Dad I go online all the time at work.
Tom Oh? Why is that?
Dad I have to email my customers every day.
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 2 (attach a file)

Tom Dad, I need your help with my computer.
Dad Sure. How can I help you?
Tom I don’t know how to attach a file.
Dad It’s easy! Here, let me show you!
Tom
Dad
DIALOG 3 (favorite website)

Julia What’s your favorite website, John?
Tom Well, YouTube, of course.
Julia Really? How come?
Tom Because I can watch gaming videos about my favorite
online games. Like Roblox and Minecraft!
Julia
Tom
ANSWER KEY (The Internet)
DIALOG 1 (go online)
Tom: Hey, Dad, how often do you go online?

Dad: I go online all the time at work.
Tom: Oh? Why is that?
Dad: I have to email my customers every day.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (attach a file)
Tom: Dad, I need your help with my computer.

Dad: Sure. How can I help you?
Tom: I don’t know how to attach a file.
Dad: It’s easy! Here, let me show you!
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (favorite website)
Julia: What’s your favorite website, John?

Tom: Well, YouTube, of course.
Julia: Really? How come? (Note: “How come?” = informal way to ask “Why?”
in spoken Eng)
Tom: Because I can watch gaming videos about my favorite online games. Like
Roblox and Minecraft!
Topic 22
TIME
Choose the most appropriate time for each short conversation.
DIALOG 1 Interviewer: What time do you get up, Tom?

Tom: I usually get up at about .
Interviewer: Why do you get up so early?
Tom: Well, it takes me almost an hour to get to school.
get up
5:45 6:45 6:15
DIALOG 2 Interviewer: And what time do you eat lunch?

Tom: I always have lunch at .
Interviewer: What do you like to have for
Lu
lunch nch lunch? Tom: I like to have a sandwich, or
maybe pizza.
1:00 12:30 12:00
DIALOG 3 Interviewer: Finally, what time do you go to bed?

Tom: Well, my mom makes me go to bed very early.
Interviewer: Oh, really? What time exactly?
Tom: She makes me go to bed at .
go to bed
Interviewer: It sounds like you have a good mom!
9:45 8:30 9:30
below.
DIALOG 1 (What time do you get up?)

Interviewer What time do you get up, Tom?
Tom I usually get up at about quarter to six. (5:45)
Interviewer Why do you get up so early?
Tom Well, it takes me almost an hour to get to school.
Interviewer
Tom
DIALOG 2 (What time do you eat lunch?)

Interviewer And what time do you eat lunch?
Tom I always have lunch at noon. (12:00)
Interviewer What do you like to have for lunch?
Tom I like to have a sandwich, or maybe pizza.
Interviewer
Tom
DIALOG 3 (What time do you go to bed?)

Interviewer Finally, what time do you go to bed?
Tom Well, my mom makes me go to bed very early.
Interviewer Oh, really? What time exactly?
Tom She makes me go to bed at half past nine. (9:30)
Interviewer It sounds like you have a good mom!
Tom
Interviewer
ANSWER KEY (Time)
DIALOG 1 (What time do you get up?)
Interviewer: What time do you get up, Tom?

Tom: I usually get up at about quarter to six (5:45).
Interviewer: Why do you get up so early?
Tom: Well, it takes me almost an hour to get to school.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (What time do you eat lunch?)
Interviewer: And what time do you eat lunch?

Tom: I always have lunch at noon. (12:00)
Interviewer: What do you like to have for lunch?
Tom: I like to have a sandwich, or maybe pizza.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (What time do you go to bed?)
Interviewer: Finally, what time do you go to bed?

Tom: Well, my mom makes me go to bed very early.
Interviewer: Oh, really? What time exactly?
Tom: She makes me go to bed at half past nine. (9:30)
Interviewer: It sounds like you have a good mom!
Topic 23
TRAVEL
DIALOG 1 Travel Agent: Hello, Happy-Go-Lucky Travel Services!

DIALOG 1
John: Hello, I’d like to a flight
travel to Hawaii, please.
agent
Travel Agent: For how many ?
John: Two. For my and me.
passengers wife book

DIALOG 2 Receptionist: Yes, can I you?
DIALOG 2
at the John: Hi, my wife and I would like to .
h Receptionist: Could I have your ?
at the
hotel John: Smith. S-M-I-T-H. John Smith.
otel
check-in help name
DIALOG 3 Tracy: Hey, John! When did you get back?

DIALOG 3
John: We got back .
Tracy: So, how was your ?
John: It was !
talking
about the trip terrible yesterday trip
below.
DIALOG 1 (travel agent)

Agent Hello, Happy-Go-Lucky Travel Services!
John Hello, I’d like to book a flight to Hawaii, please.
Agent For how many passengers?
John Two. For my wife and me.
Agent
John
DIALOG 2 (at the hotel)
Receptionist Yes, can I help you?
John Hi, my wife and I would like to check-in.
Receptionist Could I have your name?
John Smith. S-M-I-T-H. John Smith.
Receptionist
John
DIALOG 3 (talking about the trip)

Tracy Hey, John! When did you get back?
John We got back yesterday.
Tracy So, how was your trip?
John It was terrible!
Tracy
John
ANSWER KEY (Travel)
DIALOG 1 (travel agent)
Travel Agent: Hello, Happy-Go-Lucky Travel Services!

John: Hello, I’d like to book a flight to Hawaii, please.
Travel agent: For how many passengers?
John: Two. For my wife and me.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (at the hotel)
Receptionist: Yes, can I help you?

John: Hi, my wife and I would like to check-in.
Receptionist: Could I have your name?
John: Smith. S-M-I-T-H. John Smith.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (talking about the trip)
Tracy: Hey, John! When did you get back?

John: We got back yesterday.
Tracy: So, how was your trip?
John: It was terrible!
Topic 24
VALENTINE’S DAY

DIALOG 1 Clerk: I help you?
John: Yes, thanks. I’m some
Valentine’s Day cards.
Clerk: They’re over there, by the window.
John: Thanks very .
much can looking for
DIALOG 2 John: Excuse me. How are the roses?

DIALOG 2
Florist: They’re six dollars .
John: Oh . . . well, then I’d like 12 roses, please.
Florist: That will be 72 dollars, plus .
tax each much
DIALOG 3 Susan: Honey, it’s Valentine’s Day!

ALOG 3
John: Valentine’s Day!
Susan: I have an idea! Let’s to eat!
John: Great! Which can we go to?
happy restaurant go out
below.
DIALOG 1 (buying cards)
Clerk Can I help you?
John Yes, thanks. I’m looking for some Valentine’s Day cards.
Clerk They’re over there, by the window.
John Thanks very much.
Clerk
John
DIALOG 2 (buying flowers)

John Excuse me. How much are the roses?
Florist They’re six dollars each.
John Oh . . . well, then I’d like 12 roses, please.
Florist That will be 72 dollars, plus tax.
John
Florist
DIALOG 3 (going out to eat)

Susan Honey, it’s Valentine’s Day!
John Happy Valentine’s Day!
Susan I have an idea! Let’s go out to eat!
John Great! Which restaurant can we go to?
Susan
John
ANSWER KEY (Valentine’s Day)

DIALOG 1 (buying cards)
Clerk: Can I help you?

John: Yes, thanks. I’m looking for some Valentine’s Day cards.
Clerk: They’re over there, by the window.
John: Thanks very much.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (buying flowers)
John: Excuse me. How much are the roses?

Florist: They’re six dollars each.
John: Oh . . . well, then I’d like 12 roses, please.
Florist: That will be 72 dollars, plus tax.
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (going out to eat)
Susan: Honey, it’s Valentine’s Day!

John: Happy Valentine’s Day!
Susan: I have an idea! Let’s go out to eat!
John: Great! Which restaurant can we go to?
DIALOG 1 Kelly: What’s it like out?

Dave: It’s cloudy and .
Kelly: Yeah, I can hear !
What’s Dave: I’m glad we both have .

it like
out? thunder umbrellas raining
DIALOG 2 Dad: It’s so outside!

Tom: Yeah, it’s freezing! It’s ten!
Dad: Let’s go back inside.
Let’s go Tom: But I want to play in the !

back inside
Let’s go snow cold minus
back inside.
DIALOG 3 Tom: What’s your kind of weather?

Dad: Sunny, weather, of course!
favorite Tom: I like cool, weather!
weather
Dad: Yeah, I know. You like to fly kites.
Tom: Like to fly them? I love to fly them!
favorite warm windy

below.
DIALOG 1 (What’s it like out?)

Kelly What’s it like out?
Dave It’s cloudy and raining.
Kelly Yeah, I can hear thunder!
Dave I’m glad we both have umbrellas.
Kelly
Dave
DIALOG 2 (Let’s go back inside.)

Dad It’s so cold outside!
Tom Yeah, it’s freezing! It’s minus ten!
Dad Let’s go back inside.
Tom But I want to play in the snow!
Dad
Tom
DIALOG 3 (favorite weather)

Tom What’s your favorite kind of weather?
Dad Sunny, warm weather, of course!
Tom I like cool, windy weather!
Dad I know. You like to fly kites.
Tom Like to fly them? I love to fly them!
Dad
Tom
ANSWER KEY (Weather)
DIALOG 1 (What’s it like out?)
Kelly: What’s it like out?

Dave: It’s cloudy and raining.
Kelly: Yeah, I can hear thunder!
Dave: I’m glad we both have umbrellas.
* * * *
DIALOG 2 (Let’s go back inside.)
Dad: It’s so cold outside!

Tom: Yeah, it’s freezing! It’s minus ten!
Dad: Let’s go back inside.
Tom: But I want to play in the snow!
* * * *
DIALOG 3 (favorite weather)
Tom: What’s your favorite kind of weather?

Dad: Sunny, warm weather, of course!
Tom: I like cool, windy weather!
Dad: Yeah, I know. You like to fly kites.
Tom: Like to fly them? I love to fly them!

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BASIC ENGLISH DIALOGS

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Write the words in the correct spaces.

DIALOG 1 Check-in: Could I see your_____________, please?

checking-in passport carry-on baggage

DIALOG 2 Flight Attendant: Can I __ _ you?

finding Susan: Yes, I’m looking for my seat.

DIALOG 3 Flight Attendant: you like some tea?

would water apple

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DIALOG 1 (checking in)

DIALOG 2 (finding your seat)

DIALOG 3 (something to drink)

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Check-in: Could I see your passport, please?

flight attendant: Can I help you?

DIALOG 3 (something to drink)

flight attendant: Would you like some tea?

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Write the words in the correct spaces.

DIALOG 1 Tom: Hey, Dad, do you think aliens are real?

DIALOG 2 Tom: Dad, I think there are aliens on .

DIALOG 3 Zork: Hey, Dad, do you think humans ?

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DIALOG 1 (Are aliens real?)

DIALOG 3 (Do humans exist?)

DIALOG 1 (Are aliens real?)

Tom: Hey, Dad, do you think Aliens are real?

Tom: Dad, I think there are aliens on Mars.

DIALOG 3 (Do humans exist?)

Zork: Hey, Dad, do you think humans exist?

DIALOG 1 May: Hello?

calling come over available

DIALOG 2 John: Are okay?

fine pets rabbit

morning noon move in

ANSWER KEY (Apartment)

John: Are pets okay?

DIALOG 3 (moving in)

Write the words in the correct spaces.

John: Excuse me. Is this shirt _ ?

DIALOG 2 clerk: How does it ?

DIALOG 3 clerk: Is it okay?

blue see well

DIALOG 1 (Is it on sale?)

ANSWER KEY (Shopping for Clothes)

DIALOG 1 (Is it on sale?)

John: Is this shirt on sale?

clerk: How does it fit?

DIALOG 1 Tom: Atchoo! Atchoo!

DIALOG 3 Teacher: Hello, Maple Park Elementary School.

_. Teacher: Oh, hello. Is Tom alright?

ANSWER KEY (Colds and the Flu)

Tom: Atchoo! Atchoo!

Store Clerk: Hello, can I help you?

Teacher: Hello, Maple Park Elementary School.

DIALOG 1 Tom: I'm thinking of a country in Asia.

DIALOG 2 Dad: This country is in South America.

DIALOG 3 Kim: Many people in this country speak .

German Europe Germany

DIALOG 2 (South America)

ANSWER KEY (Countries & Languages)

Tom: I’m thinking of a big country in Asia.