“This appendix contains a tof expressions which ae useful when canying out the
fstenng and speaking tasks in each unit The expressions ae divided into Things you
‘can say and Things you might her.
‘You can use this appendic in the following ways.
Before you begin each unit, do one ofthe following:
1 Look atthe expressions and use your dictionary to check the meaning of any
‘words you do not understand,
2 Look at the expressions, but ty to work out the meaning of any words you do not
Understand when you See ar hear them in the unit This ix move challenging, but
itis a very useful sil to prectse
‘After you complete each unit
3 Look at the expressions and check that you understand ther. Try to think
of citferent examples using the same key words. Find the key words and
‘expressions in the Audiosonpt to see them n context
4 Usten tothe expressions, and notice the stress and rythm of the speaker. You
‘may went to mark sentence sess ina highlighter pen. Listen again and repeat
each expression, practising the stress and rhythm,
5. Uisten again to the expressions and notice the pronunciation of any ficult
‘words. You may want to mark word stress in a highlighter pen, Listen once more
and repeat each word, practising the word stress.
{6 Cover a column, Then listen to each expression and repeat from memory This
helps to focus your listening.
Unita
Hi there. Long time no see.
Hows it going? See you around.
How are you doing? {think s0 to.
Whats up? Definitely
Wve got to go. ‘That's not right!
Right, | must dash No way!
| guess I'd better be going. I don't agree.
teas nice talking with you. | dont think so.
See you later. From my point of view,
‘Talk to you later, Itseems to me that
Have a nice weekend, In my opinion,
See you around, Ifyou ask me,
Right off
twas lovely to see you
| should get going ( suppose.
es bean great to tal with you.
know what you mean, but
| may be wrong, but
| agree to some extent, but
18Things you can sey
Tue booked a table for eight o'clock
Can we have a ttle more time?
Forstartr Id like
‘Oh, it looks lovely! Thank you.
FI have an orange juice
Can | have the bil, please?
No, Il pay Realy, insist.
Sony, bu ve been wating for my main course for nwenty
rminutes.
Exause me. tm afraid | don't tke this wine | think it might be
corked
| think this bill i wrong "ve been charged too much
Units
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een
Follow me, please
‘re you eady to orde?
And for main course?
Would you lke anything to drink?
Would you lke dessert?
This is our house speci
No, you pad last ime. Let me get it
fl getyou another one right away
Ml find out whats happened t it
orgot to mention it
might hear
Ti lookng fora tt, wrth two bedrooms
Wield lke a place wit a garage
‘Would you min itl painted the lounge white?
Isit OK 1 buy a new sofa?
| was wondering i could have broadband Internet installed?
Could you send someone to repair the washing machine,
please?
Tm not very happy about this at al
Id tke to know what you are going to do about it
Unita
| bought this notebook computer yesterday, but rm afraid that
the monitor doesn’t work
‘Sony, but the radio | bought last week has stopped working.
{see. Youll ether repair it or replace.
What about a refund?
So, all faults and accidental damage are covered?
Its a bit more than | wanted to pay
's that your best price?
Can't you do any better?
How much for cash?
Will give you £20 for it
OK, that's fine. ts a dea
Thats OK with me.
‘They all come furnished,
The rent is $795 per month
Itis due on the fist of each manth (one month in advance),
‘The deposits six weeks’ rent
This is refundable at the end of your tenancy.
Electricity, gas and telephone bills have to be set up
independently,
You will have to pay a cancelation fee.
‘We will send someone to repair it at no charge.
Ifyou break the terms of your tenancy agreement, you can be
evicted
FI get someone to fk it today.
Things you might hear
Do you have @ receipt?
You can't use a credit voucher to buy anything that's inthe sale,
We don't give refunds, rm afraid
Itisn't under guarantee, so we can't really help you.
‘This sola comes with a full two-year guarantee, covering faults,
and accidental damage.
You'll only have a refund i a replacement isn't available.
That's €35 to you
Lets say €50, then. How's that?
It’s a bargain, | promise you
“That isa cash price!
Ws a deal
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Unies
is
think the characters are so funny,
The animation is grea, too.
Isa dassic.
| cant stand soap operas.
| don't think I've missed a single episode.
| didnt use to ike it when it fist started, but now Im really
into it
Hm nat vary keen on it, rea
The acting is totally convincing
“The plot is so ridiculous thet I can't watch it
Unie
i
think fm coming down with the fu,
It started lst week
ye Been feeling ke this since yeaterdoy.
ve got 2 runny nose, a sore throat and 2 headache, as well
eel a lite feverish.
ve been taking same aspirin,
(Oh, 'm sony to hear that
Well, thats good news.
How awfull
(Oh, no! That's terible.
Thank goodness for that!
(Oh, dear. Really?
What a relief
Unit?
Things
‘OK. That's good to know. Thanks forthe tip.
That sounds worth a vist.
What time does it leave?
Where exactly does it leave from?
How long does it last?
What exactly is included?
|s there anything you have to pay extra for?
What range of cars do you have?
's insurance included?
Do | have to pay an excess if have an accident?
Can I hire a car one-way?
's there a mileage limit?
Do you provide child car seats?
's accident cover included?
What documents do I need?
might hear
‘Thanks tothe sense direction, the whole flm blends
together wel
Without doubts the must-see movie ofthe year
‘The warning signs have been here for ages.
We haven't done anything about it
‘As a result, animals like polar bears will become extinct.
‘As sea levels rise, more and more land will be last to the sea.
Hundrede ofthoueande of people will have to mave home.
IS OK for people alive today, but it wil be a big, big prablem
for our chlren and the generations to come.
‘What seems to be the trouble?
Do you know when it started?
How long heve you been feeling like this?
Where does it hurt exact?
Isit painful i do this?
Do you know if you are allergic to anything?
Have you got any other symptoms?
Have you been king arthing fori
Well fd better take a look
| recommend aspirin to relieve the aches and pains.
You should drink lots of water and stay in bed.
The problem should goin a couple of days.
You need to exercise more often.
i
| tecommend staying there.
You should definitely hire a car,
| tecommend you stay at the Emerald Lake Lodge
Its a perfect place to explore from.
Its expensive, but i's well worth going there.
Its not really wort staying there too long
We'll pick you up by bus outside the hotel
Full covers provided for every named diver
‘There's a 24-hour emergency number to call if you need
assistance.
You need a valid drivers licence or an international licence
with a passport
What dass of car would you lke to have?
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| was wondering if you could suggest a good place to stay?
| wonder i you would mind giving me a bit of advice about
the weather?
Do you think you could tel me how best to get around the
iy?
| don't suppose you know anywhere good to eat?
Do you think | should exchange money at @ bank or bureau de
charge?
Is tworth visting the aquarium?
Do you think it’s a good idea to walk tothe castle, ori it too
for
Would you recommend going tothe National Museum?
‘xcuse me. | have a question,
Could | interrupt for a moment?
Could you tellus a bit mote about them?
Unite
‘We've gota problem with our photocopier.
‘The papers jammed and we cart fix it
Don’t you have anything abit earlier?
{im somy, but that’s no good at al
Sony, but you have to do something sooner.
its simply not acceptable to leave it that long.
I really must insist that you do something about this right away
Is that your best offe?
Unit10
like to open an account, please.
‘elke to pay this cheque into my curt account, please.
Can I send some money abroad from here?
| want to deposi this money into my savings account.
Id ike to buy some wave’ cheques please.
Could | see someone to arange an overdraft, please?
oes that mean I can get at the money immediately?
So that means tI save over £25,000, gt 3.596 interes?
Do you mean tat | cait withdraw the money for thee years?
So yout saying that | have to pay €295 if want this account?
What do you mean by ‘penalty?
rm som Can you explain what Variable! mane?
Could you say that again?
tim sony, but did't quite catch that.
| dont quite get what you mean.
an you run that by me again, please?
Have you found anywhere to stay?
Itshould be quite reasonable
Its really lively because i's the student arc.
“The Metro is usually quite crowded, but you can get anywhere
‘you want and it doesn't cost much.
‘When | go, | usually just use ry bank card and get cash from
ATMs.
Ws es safe as any wales ci, Hk,
This is where the Spanish founded the city, in 1535,
You can see the Government Palace, where the President
lives.
(Over there isthe cathedral to the east.
Ths 15 the exact spot where the old castle used to be.
Of course. Go ahead.
Fd rather you let me finish, if that’s all ight
TI have a look and see what we can do.
It looks lke we might be able to get someone to you this
moming.
‘When would be a goad time for someone to call?
‘fm sony. We won't be able to repair it fr at least four weeks.
{fm afraid we can't send anyone untl tomorrow afternoon,
Ifyou order now, we'll give you an eight percent reduction,
Ifyou pay in advance, we'll promise free delivery.
\We might be able to offer free instalation if you order two.
Tl give one-year free insurance, povided that you order in bulk
IM need to see some form of identification, such as your
passport, or criving licence.
[can certainly order a replacement for you here.
‘You need to telephone aur 24-hour emergency number to
report it
CCan | have your paying slp and your bank card 100, please?
Uilty ils take seven working days to go through,
Which type of savings account do you want?
If you want to withdraw some money, then you should give
30 days’ notice.
Ifyou take money out, you won't get any interest for that
‘month.
You have to apply online for that
\We can't do itherein the branch.Dyppemdlixe Useful language
Uniti
He's short and stocky with long, wavy dark hair and a square
face.
He looks in his early 20s and he's quite scrty
He's sity ovenveight
He's wearing a blue jacket and a pattemed tie.
She's medium height, rather skinny and she looks inher 305.
‘She looks very smart.
‘She's got some black high heels on and she's carrying a
briefcase.
He's got ona pair of white running shoes.
‘She looks fairy casual
Ifa small, back leather bap with a zp along the top and 2
shoulder strap.
Uniti2
Just let me get the right form.
Can you describe the bag?
‘Ae there any cstinguishing marks on it?
Which sence do you require?
\Where do you need the ambulance to come to?
‘What has happened there?
How many people are hurt?
What exactly did you see?
How fast was the car traveling?
So how cid the car hit the cyclist?
‘Was the cyciston the wrong side of the road?
‘What about the ca?
So the collision happened here, you say?
‘Can you put me through?
When shal | give you a ring?
| always get the engaged signal.
Right | think te got that
Let me repeat tha, ust to make sure
Fjust go over that to confirm.
Sony. What was that last part again, please?
Could leave a message, please?
Does that make sense?
Do you think you could take a message?
Would you mind taking a message?
| appreciate your help. Thank you.
Unit1s
‘i afraid he's out ofthe office right now.
Would you lite to leave a message?
1 make sure he gts that
‘Does he know what number to contact you on?
Please don't hang up.
"just put you on hold
Can cll you back later?
1s great to hear from you.
Can task who's caling?
Heve you got that?
\Who is this, please?
Sony. | dit get your name
Could you repeat that back?
think you'te absolutely right.
That's not right at all.
| think we'te citing off the point a bit.
Right, now let's move on, shall we?
CCan you explain what you mean by that?
Could | come in here, please?
Lets get down to business, shal we?
‘That sounds reasonable to me.
| have no problem with that.
Fm afraid that’s not how | see it
Fim not very keen on that idea at al
That's not quite what | meant
Sony. | think you've misunderstood me.
Im afraid you haven't understood what fm geting at
Let's take a vote.
"Mis Kena s chai for this meeting,
‘Whats on the agenda?
‘Who's going to take the minutes?
‘What are the objectives ofthis meeting?
twas decided by a show of hands
lke to start by asking...
Do you have any thoughts?
Pethaps you can give us your opinion?
How do you feel about that?
11 quicky go over today’s main pomts.
| think weve covered everthing so shal we calit a day?
It looks ike we can finish early today.
Well have to cut this meeting shor, fm aadUnitia
‘A good lecture should be informative
‘The main theme is global warming.
‘These notes are better because
‘The lecturer erpphasized important points.
Units
Good morning o you all.
‘Thank you forgiving me this opportuity to
The purpose of this presentation i to
loday i want to tak to you about
Fist of al ll go over some background details
“To start wth, review
Wistar by describing
‘Then took t
After that move on to
Final, review the main points
Feel free to interupt me if you have any questions.
Hl make sure we have enough time for questions atthe end.
Unitié
What fm geting tis
‘The point fm making is that
In other words,
“That's not really what | was asking. I meant...
| think you've answered a slighty different question.
What | want to know is
Sony. fm sill not vey dear about
Pethaps my question wasn't very clear
‘Actually, | was asking you to say
Usetal language /\rypomalict
Here atthe Engineering Deparment we pride ourselves on
‘our heath and safety record
| We have eecently updated and improved all ur resources and
equipment
‘One main area of interest here, both theoretical and in
its pracical applications, isthe area of sustainable energy
technologies.
“The figures are toggcrng.
So, what can we do?
‘Do you mind if we press on? Il answer that a the end.
There's no time now, but let's chat about afterwards.
Can | answer any questions?
‘re Uete ay fil questions?
Ml try to answer any questions you may have.
“Sure. Go ahead
Yes? Please ask your question
Ys, of course What would you like to know?
‘Now, does anyone else have a question?
Tm not quite sure | agree with you on that
Thats a very good point What does everyone ese think?
"start by outing four competing theories about how people
lear.
5, that’s basically what | want to say about this for now.
‘Ae there any questions?