Nituational Dialogues PEAS OW CUiw Situational Dialogues “MICHAEL OCKENDEN yah + 5 The English Centre, Eastbourne a ustrations by Malcolm Booker ee ahi yy as , Boy | Whatever you need to get we tw (e078 band 7+ A ae Ce i © Bench alContents Transport 1 Asking the Way page 2 2 Ona Bus page 4 3 Taking a Taxi page 6 4 Ata Railway Station page 8 5, The London Underground page 10 6 Booking Airline Tickets page 12 7 Hiring a Car page 14 8 Ata Garage page 16 Food and Drink 9 At Lunch page 18 10 Tea-time page 20 11 With a Friend in a Coffee Bar page 22 12 Ina Restaurant page 24 13, Ina Pub page 26 14 Offering Cigarettes page 28 In Town 15 At a Hotel page 30 16 Finding a Room page 32 17 Making an Appointment page 34 18 Finding a Fob page 36 19 Ata Bank page 38 20 Ata Barber’s Shop page 40 21. Shopping page 42 22 Ata Theatre page 44 23 Police Registration page 46 Communication 24 Asking for Change page 48 25. Telephoning (1) page 50 26 Telephoning (2) page 52 27 Ina Post Office page $4 Health 28 Asking about Health page 56 29 At a Doctor’s Surgery page 58 30 Ata Chemist's Shop page 60 31 Meeting People after a Long Time page 62 Greetings 32. Introductions and Opening Conversation Gambits page 64 33 Christmas, New Year and ‘Easter Greetings page 66 34 Saying Good-bye page 68 At Home 35. Television page 70 36 Thanks for Hospitality page 72 General 37 Asking People to Repeat and Offering Lifts in a Car page 74 38 Asking Favours page 76 39 Complaining page 78 “40 Apologising page 80 41 What Shall We Do This Evening (1) page 82 42 What Shall We Do This Evening (2) page 84 43, Complimenting People on Clothes page 86 44. The Weather page 88This situationally-graded book is intended for intermediate and advanced students wishing to learn and practise the type of informal conversational English in current, everyday use. Forty- four situations are presented, each in the form of four short dialogues. The aim of the student should be to memorise as many as possible of the expressions and phrases contained in the dia~ logues, since they are used by English people time and time again in the given situations piaLoaues Each situation is expressed by four dialogues arranged in parallel, so that any of A’s first utterances may be followed by any of B’s first utterances, and so on, This means that, with a 44 arrange~ ment, we have 256 different variations of the same situation, leaving the class with a high degree of choice. Practice can be continued without boredom, and, by reading and acting out the dialogues many times in class and at home, the students painlessly Jearn the contents by heart. ‘These are based not on a grammatically graded sequence but on the dialogue situations and are intended to provide additional practice in some of the more important constructions. They should not be attempted one after the other, but done as a break between dialogue practice sessions. In both drills and dialogues, stress marks ' are used to indicate emphasis, Key ‘A key to some of the harder drills is given at the end of the book; Arills for which there is a key are marked thus:—* Introduction intonation “The speaker's mental attitude is shown by the way in which the musical pitch of the voice changes. Three basic intonation tunes are uscd in English specch, each in various situations, ‘These tones may be broadly classified as: (a) the falling tune (&) the rising tune (© the faling-rising cane (a) The falling tune ‘The voice falls from a high to a low note on one stressed syllable. Iris used in the following cases: 1 in short complete statements Ir’s ‘not ‘far, 2 for questions beginning with a question word "How much is this ‘tie? 3 for question tags when the speaker is sure that what he says is right Is ‘hot today, ‘isn’t it? 4 for orders and exclamations "Don’t for'get. (©) The rising tune ‘The voice rises on the last stressed word or on the unstressed syllables following the last stress. It is used in the following cases: 1 for statements intended to encourage "That's a good i'dea. 2 for questions which are answered by ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ Do you ‘want to 'go? "Did you ‘see the ‘elephant? 3 for questions beginning with question words when the speaker wishes to show special interest "Where do you ‘live?4 for question tags when the speaker is not sure that what he says is correct You ‘know, ‘don’t you? 5 for sentences ending with ‘please’; for ‘goodbye’; for ‘thank you’ when it is used to show gratitude for a simple matter (passing the salt ete.) ‘What's the ‘time, ‘please? (©) The falling-rising tune ‘The voice falls on the most important part of the sentence and rises again. It is used in the following cases: 1 for apologies I'm ‘sorry, 2 for expressing tentative opinions T hope ‘so. ‘The intonation Of the sentences used in the dialogues follows the ‘general rules above. The accompanying cassettes should be listened to carefully and the intonation of the native speakers imitated. CLASSROOM TECHNIQUE (4% 4 dialogue) 1 The teacher reads aloud dilogue (i) and explains the meaning. where necessary, 2 Class repeats dialogue (j) in chorus after the teacher. Some members are asked to read parts, again after the teacher. The same procedure is followed for dialogue (i) ‘The teacher points out to the class that there are sixteen (44) possible variations for the two dialogues covered so far. 5 The teacher takes the part of A and tells the best student to take that of B, Continue with other students, the teacher alternating between A and B, Students read both parts when everybody understands what is expected. 6 Continue as in 1, 2, and 5 for dialogues (ii) and (iv), explain- ing that there are now even more variations. 3 4 ‘The large number of possibilities helps greatly to maintain class interest, but the teacher should vary the lesson as much as possible in order to prolong the practice toa point just below the threshold of boredom and restlessness (this will differ according to the ‘motivation of the class, and the skill of the teacher, but some- ‘where between 20 and 30 minutes should be the target). There are several ways of doing this, such as: (@) Constantly changing roles, teacher-student, student-teacher, student-student etc (b) Insisting that the students gradually increase the speed of delivery so that the dialogues always remain a challenge. A high degree of concentration is required of everybody, for rothing disrupts a smooth, rapid flow of exchanges so much as the student who loses the place and reads the wrong part, (©) Reading rapidly non-stop round the class, each student saying fone utterance only per dialogue, i. Ist student: one of A’s first utterances and student: one of B's first utterances 3rd student: one of A’s second utterances 4th student: one of B's second utterances sth student: one of A’s third utterances tc. “The above procedure is continued for two or three circuits of the class, The teacher must insist on fast and accurate exchanges. (@) Carrying out a conventional pattern practice of important structures using call-words, ie ‘Is there any chance of borrowing your umbrella? tape-recorder / bicycle | hair-drier / etc.” (©) Limiting the practice to the first two utterances of all four dialogues and insisting on rapid exchanges round the clas.(£) Asking the class to write out a dialogue from memory and then calling on certain members to read aloud ther efforts. (g) Asking students to act out a situation from memory. (&) Playing the ‘hangman’ game with phrases from the current and previous dialogues: this is best done as a form of relaxa- tion atthe end ofa hard practice session. REVISION cis important to spend a few minutes at the beginning of each lesson revising previous dialogues but since they are so short, the time required is minimal. CASSETTES ‘These have been recorded with pauses making it possible for the student working alone ro hold a conversation with his recorder. Each of the forty-four situations has been recorded thus: (@) Listening All four dialogues straight through without pauses. (b) Dialogue practice For some situations the student is expected to take the part of A and for others that of B: whichever is more useful. The cassette, acting the part of the other speaker, delivers a random selection of utterances and the student responds using fone of the four alternatives available. Section (2) ‘Listening’ should be done with books shut, Section (b) ‘Dialogue Practice’ should be done with books shut when the student is confident.Asking the Way @ Excuse me, Can you tell me where South Street is, please? Take the second on the left and then ask again. Is it far? No, it’s only about five minutes’ walk. Many thanks. Not at all. Although all houses should have a street number, many are known only by a name. If you have difficulty in finding such a house, try asking the local shopkeepers or, better still, the postman, if you are lucky enough to see him. If you know that someone lives in a certain road but you do not know ‘which number, ask at the public library or police station and they will check on the electoral roll. This is a road-by-road list of all the people entitled to vote. w Excuse me, please. Could you tell me the way to the station? ‘Turn round and turn left at the traffic-lights. Will it take me long to get there? No, it’s no distance at all. ‘Thank you. ‘That's OK. ii) Excuse me, but I’m trying to find the Town Hall. ‘Take the third on the right and go straight on. Should I take a bus? No, you can walk it in under five minutes, Thank you very much in- deed. ‘That's quite all right. (iv) Excuse me, please. Could you tell me how to get to the town centre? First right, second left. You can’t miss it. Is it too far to walk? No, it’s only a couple of hundred yards. Thanks very much. Is a pleasure.I ‘Make sentences as in the example. Example You take the second turning on the right after the traffic-lights. ‘third = toad 2 ‘Make questions and answers substituting for the items in bold type. Example STUDENT A Do I take the second on the eft? STUDENT B No, you want the first on the right. aie) «= right? B 1 left. aye left? B oo left. aa 1 right? a left. aa left? B right. soa right? a left. - zebra-crossin * 3 Change As questions to + more pole Example STUDENT A Where's the station? STUDENT B Can you tell me where the station is, please? 1A How faris it to London? aren a ? 2A Where are the shops? spear a ooo) 3-4 Which direction is the motorway?! Be =e 2 4-4 How many miles is it to the nearest garage? a. > ‘A Which way’s the coast? 3 : 2 4* Change A's statements as in the example. Example STUDENT A He'll got there in ten hours STUDENT B Ivll take him ten hours t0 get there. 1A Shell learn it in ten lessons. ® Drills ‘A They'll walk it in half an hour. a : 3a Til make it in twenty minutes, a Weill deliver’ ie’ in’ ‘twenty-four i ea peta erat et fisee| aie ant 5* ‘Change A’s statements as in the example. Example STUDENT A It’s far: you can't walk. STUDENT B [Us too far to walk 1A Tes foggy: you can't ee the turing. 2A ies wet:you can't goon foot.” 3 10% dass you can find the way. 4 Ais ince yu cae here nine 5A ies dificult: you can’ semembe, 5 motorway: a fast road, divided down the ggntre tO separate Sas’ goings in erent2 Ona Bus @ A Does this bus go to the A B station? No, you'll have to get off at the bank, and take a 192.' Can you tell me where to get off? It's the next stop but one.* " bus numbers such as 15 and 93 are pronounced as “hfteen” and ‘ainety-three’. Larger numbers sich a6. 143. are pronounced as “one-four-three ® the next stop but one: two stops fom here Bus conductors still collect passengers’ fares in some towns, but single-deck one-man buses are seen more and more, especially in country districts. In London, fast buses called ‘Red Arrows’ run non-stop between important places. The fare is fixed, and passengers pass through an automatic gate which opens when the correct coins are inserted. Gi) Am I OK for St Mary’s Church? No, we only go as far as the park, but you can walk from there. How much further is it? It’s quite a way yet, but I'll tell you in good time. (i Do you go to the sea-front? No, you're going the wrong way. You want a 143 from the church, Have we got much further to go? It's the next stop. Gv) Is this the right bus for the ‘Town Hall? No, you should have caught 12, Jump out at the bridge and get one there. Could you tell me when we get there? It’s three stops after this one.‘Would you tell me where I get off for St Mary's Church, please? 2 pean out. Die 1 the right stop Example STUDENT A Does the 19 go to Terminus Road? STUDENT B Terminus Road? No, it only goes a far as the church! You want a ott tas a the post office? 8 the river 2 28 12 the clock tower? 8 * Duke Street 251 3A 14 ‘Scampton? a + Waddington 4 aa 68 the university? 2 the Odeon ...... 86. so4 72... the technical college? 2 the castle 27, Terminus Road, Princes Parke 3* Respond to A's statements using the phrase “shouldn't have’ plus the past participle. Example STUDENT A I took the 61! STUDENT B You shouldn't have taken the 61! That was a mistake, 1 T got out at the park. 2A Leaught's Red Atzow. Paice ca 4A asked forthe station, 5 Teough a tearm dcke Drills 4* Respond to A’s statements using the phrase ‘should have’ plus the past participle. Example STUDENT A I didn’t go by bus! STUDENT B That was wrong, You ‘should have gone by bus! 1A Tid’ remember the number. 2A i didn’ bring my season ticket 3A Vit ing the be” 4A Vidatt have any change 5A Tide’ pecs return :Taking a Taxi @ ‘The American Embassy, please. I have to be there by 1.0, I can't promise, but I'll do my best. You're just in time. £6.30, please. ‘Thanks a lot. Here’s £7 You can keep the change. London taxis carry meters indicating the fare to be paid. Drivers must charge the metered fare for all journeys within the London police districts, regardless of duration and distance, and including journeys to and from London Air~ port (Heathrow). Taxi drivers expect to be tipped for all journeys. @ Do you think you can get me to Victoria by half past? We should be OK if the lights are with us. You've still got five minutes to spare. £6.40, please. Thanks very much indeed. Here's £10, give me £3, please. Git) Piccadilly, please. I have an appointment at 10.30. I think we can make it? if we get a move on.* Here we are, sir. £6.35, please. Many thanks. Let's call it £7. 2 make it get chere in time ‘ geta move on: hurry (iv) Paddington, please. I want to catch the 11.15. We'll be all right if there are no hold-ups." This is it, sir £6.50, please. Thank you. Here's the fare, and this is for you. * hold-ups: delaysI Example ‘My conference is at eleven-thirty so I want to be there at eleven. nD + cleven-fifteen 2) <1. meeting Example STUDENT 4 Do you think you can get me to Victoria by half past? stupent a We should make it if the lights are green! ra the station by half past? 2 2 if the lights ate with us. 28 the Hilton Hotel by eleven? 8 if the trafic’snot too heavy. 3A 1.1, Waterloo by twenty-five past? 8... unless we get held up. 4A 1.0) the French Embassy by 2.15? B 1... unless the lights are against us 5A ses this address by ten t0? BO... unless we get caught in the rush hour." 3 Tt is possible to give a tip by asking for a certain amount of change Example (A tip of Sop) STUDENT A fro please STUDENT B Right. Here’s £11 ! Give me op change, pleas. 1 A G20 Beevers B35 ba aa B as £3.50 4 ALi B (2 hr s ae B £3 sop. 4 Reply to A’s questions using ‘I want to" followed by the correct verb. Example STUDENT A Which trainare you eatehing? STUDENT B I want to catch the 11.48! 1A What time are you setting out? 2 at two o'clock, 24 How long are you staying? 8 for an hour. 3A Which station are you going to? 2 Waterloo, 4 Which part of London are you going to? “Hampstead, When are you coming beck? 2 at twelve, Drills 5 Example STUDENT A You'll never make it by ten! STUDENT B There's no rush? I don’t have to be there till 10.30. 1 A He leven. 2 11.30. 20a They twelve, » 1230. 34 We one, 2 130. 48 She four, a 430. sal six, B 6.30. 1 the rush hour: the time when people sre going to and from work Pnere's no rush: there is no need to husry4 Ata Railway Station ® A When does the London train leave, please? B 9.25, Platform 3. A What time does it reach London? B You should be there at 11,31, but you may be a bit late, A. Do I have to change? B_ Yes. You change at Lewes and East Croydon, The normal return ticket costs double the single fare but cheaper return tickets called “Day Returns’ may be bought at most stations. These tickets are ideal for one-day excur~ sions to London, although certain trains may not be used, Gi) Which train do T take for Victoria, please? 9.28, This end of Platform 2. When does it get in? It gets there at 11.34. ‘Must I change? No. It’s a through train.’ 24 through train: a train which takes you tO your destination without 2 change (iii) Which platform for Lon- don Bridge, please? 9.27 from Platform 1. What time does it arrive? It takes roughly two hours so you'll arrive just before 11.30. Is it necessary to change? No. There’s no need to change. iv) ‘What time’s the next train to Victoria, please? 9.26, Platform 4. Right up at the front. When do we get there? It’s due in at 11.35, but they’re running late today. Need I change trains? Yes. Change at East Croydon.I Exon Drills Three first class singles to London, please. nD : Bexhill 2) A three-month return 3) Two Day Returns 3 iegiion 3 sist 2 4 5 Example Ecample Beample Which side of the platform dol wantfor StUDENT A Need Uchange at Crewe? sTuben A When dots the 9.1§ get 10 Newhaven Harbour please? STUDENT 8 Noy you don'have change Victoria’ : ert cf the vain vs tl Granta srupEnt 8 The gas? Ie’ due i a 10.3, ‘Charing Cross, 2 2. he ...... Lewes? roa 8.33 ‘Waterloo? 2 ~ platform B East Croydon, B 9.10. Dover Marine 2 2A they ...... Swindon? 24 727 Tunbridge Wells? 3 carnage Be iil Boas. Eastbourne ....+.+.2 3A ‘Winchester? 34 345 Leeds? 4 station’ B aun ‘Southampton. B 18.58. Hastings: 2 4a we. ‘Cambridge? 44 12.35 Lincoln? Spee tain BIL ey f ‘uae, ‘Tilbury, ? Sowa Haywards Heath? 5 ., midnight train .. Eastbourne? : “Thee Bridges 3 th 3 Example STUDENT A Which train would get me t0 Bip York by 4.307 AT sTupENT 8 If you caught the 11.35, you'd bbe there at 26.14 1A cesses Victoria... 8.30 a.m.2 2 Fela). s9e< BAT 2A Paris .. six thirey? B 9.50 18.07, a8 Hastings || 5.45? Beeeses $40 5.40. 48 cries Leeds. 7.00 p.m? 8 13.36 18.40. soa Tilbury .. midday? e yar 1134The London Underground @ Which way do I go for Queensway, please? Take the Bakerloo to Pad- dington; the District to Notting Hill and then get the Central. Where do I go now? Take the escalator on your right, Fares on the London Underground (the Tube) are not fixed, ‘but are proportional to the distance travelled. There are ten lines in the system: the Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria and ‘Waterloo and City lines. @ How do I get to Lancaster Gate, please? Catch the Metropolitan to Liverpool Street and then change to the Central Line, Which platform do I want? Follow those signs. You can’t go wrong, i) Which line do I take for ‘Marble Arch, please? That's easy; it’s the next station down the Central Line. How do I get down to the trains? Get that lift over there. (iv) Can you tell me the best way to get to Bond Street, please? ‘You want the Victoria to (Oxford Circus and then you change on to the Central. Which way do I go first? Go straight down the stairs, and turn left at the bottom.I Example Go straight down the escalator and follow the signs to Waterloo, » ae ae 3) Loclcceses Up in the life ener 3 up 2 Example STUDENT A Can you tell me the best way to get to Holborn, please? STUDENT B Take the Bakerloo to Oxford Cireus and change to the Central. 1A see Barls Court... ..? B |... Metropolitan .... Hammer- smith .... District. 28 Knightsbridge 2 B11, Circle .... South Kensington Piccadilly. 3A coco. Regents Park oo... B11.. Victoria... Oxford’ Circus Bakerloo. 4a Baker Street ......2 B11, Northern ..., Aldersgate Metropolitan. sa Liverpool Street ......2 B11, Waterloo and City’... the Bank .... Central. Victoria, Kings Cross 3 Example STUDENT A Excuse me, but is this the right train for St Pauls? STUDENT B Yes it’s three stops down the A... platform . .. Leicester Square? 2 two stops Aco side... Marble Arch? 2 the next stop... 30 A L.iline .... Holland Path? 2 four stops . A110 direction ....) Swiss Cottage? B the stop after next « Drills 4 Example STUDENT A Excuse me, please, Which way do I go for Notting Hill? STUDENT B Notting Hill? Take the down to the Central Line. ra Piccadilly Circus? B 1... etcalator ..., Bakerloo 2A Tower Hill? BL... stairs .... Circle BA Bayswater? BOLL lift... District aa Waterloo? Boo.) Stairs .... Northern SoA cee, Arsenal? BL... escalator .... PiccadillyBooking Airline Tickets @ T want to fly to Geneva on or about the first il just see what there is, I want to go economy, and Td prefer the morning, Lufthansa Flight LH 203 leaves at 0920. What time do T have to be there? The coach leaves for the airport at 0745 There are three London airports: Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick, co) T'd like to book a flight to ‘Munich for Monday the tenth T'll have a look in the time- table for you. T'll need an economy class open return. KLM have got a DC-9 leaving at 0925. ‘What else ought I to know? ‘The latest time of reporting is 0820 at the airport. return: a return which may Be used at any time (ii) What flights are there from London to Vienna to- mortow? If you'd like to take a seat, Ti find out for you. T'd like to travel first class, please. BA Flight BA s61 takes off from Heathrow at 0925, and fies direct. What time have I got to get there? You'll have to be at Victoria Coach Station by 0745. (iv) ‘Are there any planes to Ziirich on a Sunday? If you'll excuse me for a second, I'll check. By the way, I don’t want a night flight. There’s a Swissair DC-9 out of London at 0920, When am I supposed to check in? If you're going to the air- port, you must be there before 0820.I Example Ts it possible to break my journey at Athens on my way to Istanbul? » stay a night 2) Rome 3) Stop over 4) Isic all right 3) 2 Example stupent A Can I break my journey to Delhi? STUDENT B Yes, you can stop over at ‘Teheran if you like. Chicago? New York Kuwait? Beirut. Miami? ‘Shannon Cairo? ony Karachi? Rome > 2} ‘Teheran? 3 Example sTupeNT A Which flight Beirut by 7 p.m? STUDENT # British Airways departs at 1030 and arrives at 1235. gets me to oA Geneva midnight? 8 Swissair Flight SR 871 .... 2220 2340. re Rotterdam 7pm? » KLM Flight KL 106 1795 1800. 34 Stuttgart 5 pan? Lufthansa Flight LH 243 1500 1625. 4a Oslo to pm? B SAS Flight SK 512 1935 2130. SoA Madrid lunchtime? B British Airways Flight BA 048 1030 13s. Drills 4 Example STUDENT A What night flights are there from Gatwick tw Copenhagen t- STUDENT B SAS have got a flight leaving at 0430. 1A... morning ..., Heathrow Barich ...? B Swissair... DC-9.... 0850. 2A afternoon ‘Manchester Amsterdam ....? » KLM... plane .... 1700. 3) A... night economy .... London Paris ....? BBA... charter .... 2200. 44 tourist London Frankfurt ...? 8 Lufthansa... aircraft .... 1710. 5A evening... Malta... Bir mingham ....? 8 Danair .... charter... 2115,7 Hiring a Car @ How much is it to rent a large estate car? £24 a day or £135 a week. Will I be able to have one next weekend? Have you got a current’ licence? ‘Yes, I've been driving since L was eighteen, Good. All you do now is complete this form. * a current licence: an up-to-date licence Foreign visitors may use their foreign licences for a period of one year before they have to take the British driv- ing test. An international licence is not normally necessary, ray What's the rate for one of your medium-sized vans? The daily rate is £23, and the weekly £128 Right then. I'd like to book one for next Friday, please. Is yours a full licence? Yes, I've had one ever since 1978. OK. If you'll just fill up this form, Pll book you one, ii) Can you tell me the hire charge for minibuses please? You can have one for £20 aday, or £138 for a week. All right. I'll take one for the week starting Tuesday next. Is_ your driving licence valid?* Yes, there's no problem there. Fine, We'll need some par ticulars and a £25 deposit. 1a valid licence: an up-to-date licence Gv) Suppose I wanted to hire a van — how much would it cost? £22 per day, £130 per week, Fair enough.' Reserve me one from the rst to the roth, please. Have you held a licence for over two years? Yes, here itis. Right. In that case there's only a form to fill in. " fair enough: that's all ightI Example Drills ‘Can you hire me an estate car for three days from tomorrow? » 4 small saloon eeeree 2) rent > 3) six ss . sant 4) next Monday? 3 a large van > 2 3 Example Example STUDENT A T'd like to rent am estate next STUDENT A What's the daily rate for a Monday. Mercedes? STUDENT B The best I can do is a saloon, studeNT m Rather expensive, I'm afraid All the estates are out ill Wednesday. You're talking about’ £100 a day. rae Saturday. 1 Asoo. weekly ...... Range Rover? a. Monday. Quite expensive -..... £800 a 4 Tuesday. 208 hourly chauffeured 2. Friday. Rolls? 308A . Thursday B Very expensive £40 Bowne Sunday. 304 ‘monthly BMW? 4 Avon an automatic... Wednesday B Quite abit, ..... £1000 Ba manual... Saturday. 4 Bees dally 2°. volvo Estate? 5 Ace a taller. Sunday 8 Not cheap, £60 Boss oF FACK «x. Monday. You're talking about £400: the approximate cost is £1008 At a Garage 6 @ Could you book me in for a full service, please? Certainly, madam. I just need to know the year and model. I can’t remember the year but it’s a “D” registration. I think I can fit you in first thing tomorrow morning. That'd suit me fine, And while you've got it, could you have a look at the brakes as well? Yes, we always check every- thing thoroughly. ‘a SD" registration: a car first repistered in August 1986 Nearly all garages in the U.K. sell petrol on a self-service basis. You can also take your car there for a service after a certain number of miles. w@ Td like to arrange to have my car serviced. Yes, of course. Which year and model is it? I's a 1986 model ~ the smallest one in the range. How would next Friday afternoon suit you? That'd be perfect. And could you also try to im- prove the starting? Yes, we'll do that as a matter of course. ' as 2 matter of course: as is done every time Gi), Could you book my car in for a service? Ivs well overdue.’ ‘That's no problem. Can you tell me the year and model? It’s a 500 series - and it’s less than a year old. Can you bring it in on ‘Thursday? ‘That should be OK. And perhaps you could see to the clutch—it keeps slipping. Yes, I'll make a special note of it. * well overdue: already very late Gv) ‘My car needs servicing. Can T get it done here? Yes, I think we can help you. Which year and model, please? W's last year’s model - the estate version. How about next ‘Wednesday morning? ‘That’s fine, And at the same time, could you do something about the sun- roof? It lets the rain in. Yes, we'll do that for you.I Example ‘While you've got it, could you do something about the brakes? D isin here > 2) have a good lok at > >» the catch? ® Andatthe same dime 3 By) thoroughly overhaul > ce 3 Example Example STUDENT A Your car needs servicing. STUDENT ® Where can T get it serviced? 1 AThe oll neds changing 2A The dutch needs renewing 43 A The tyes need seplacing, 4. AThe ones eas reaping Ti rakes nce aang STUDENT A You say the engine sometimes overheats. STUDENT & Yes, it keeps overheating all the . elutch slips " backires. Tock. Drills 4 Example STUDENT A Shall I have a look at the tyres? STUDENT 8 Yes, and could you check the battery as well, please? oil antifeeere a a 8 ceed BOA brake fluid? 8 ‘windscreen WaSheTs .onn.? aan . spare wheel? B stop lights 2 sa ‘water? iyres 29 At Lunch @ A. You ‘must have some more chicken, B_ No, thanks. I'm supposed to be slimming. A_ Can’t I tempt you? B_ Well, maybe I ‘could man- age a very small piece. Although the correct name for the midday meal is lunch, many English families call it ‘dinner’. English people do not wish each other ‘Good Appetite’ w@® Wouldn’t you like to finish up the omelette? No, ‘really, thank you. T just couldn’t eat any more. Come on now. Surely you can manage it. No, thank you, really. I must have put on pounds as itis. Gi) Another piece of meat pie? No, thanks, really. I’mon a diet. Please do. You've hardly eaten anything. It’s delicious, but I don’t think T ought to. (iv) ‘Do have the rest of the mashed potato. No, thank you. I’ve had too much already. Just take it to please me, OK, but only a small piece or I shan’t have room for any pudding,I Example Tes very tasty but I honestly couldn't manage another piece. 1). delicious 2» realy 3 11 very nice 3) just 2 Example STUDENT 4 Surely you can eat another piece of cake. STUDENT # Well, maybe T ‘could manage just a very small piece, the rest of the lamb, a litte, ‘some more potatoes, another slice of toast some more tile! a little more, that last fish finger.* hal of i 3" Answer A's questions using “too much’ or “too many’ Example STUDENT A You ‘must have some more srupent 8 No, thanks, really. T've had ‘far too much already. roa potatoes, ‘any more. 308 carrots. 8 48 ‘meat. 8 58 ‘ice-cream, 4 sxample STUDENT A Wouldn’t you like some more wifle? sTunent # Ye: delicious tri Td love some. Is a pudding? lovely ik? gorgeous salad? Uelicious very nice excellent Drills 5* Example STUDENT A Did he say much? STUDENT B No, he hardly said anything. Fw cece they want 6? ace ine din ae ae Rint sage ‘rife: a pudding made with cake, fruit, great and Sherry Sikh fingers: frozen pieces of fish sold in packets, 910 Tca-time @ ‘A. Would you care for a cup of tea? B_ Only if ‘you're having one. A Do you take milk and sugar? BA dash of milk! and two Jumps,? please. 3 dash of milk: a very litte milk + tWo lumps two sugar cubes Tea is the number one drink in Britain and the average person has about four cups of tea a day. In times of disaster ‘or tragedy ‘a nice cup of tea’ is offered as a kind of universal cure. i Texpect you could do with cup of tea, couldn’t you? [’d rather have a cup of coffee, if you don’t mind, ‘Milk and sugar? A milky one without sugar, please. Gi) How about a nice cup of tea before you go? Yes, I'd love one. How do you like it? A strong one with three spoons for me, please. (iv) Would you like a cup of tea? Only if it’s not too much trouble. Do you like it with milk and sugar? Not too much milk and just half a spoonful, please.I Example Plenty of milk and three spoons for me, please. » Jumps. 2) A dash of 2 ro Sagar 4) Alitde : 9 Tots of sugar 2 Example stupenT A Would you care for a cup of tea? stupent a Td rather have a cup of coffee, if you don’t mind. 1 chocolate biscuit? ‘a cream cake a glass of milk? a drink of orange ‘cucumber sandwich? a muffin! a slice of cake? a doughnut® another piece of toast? a sausage roll 3 Reply t0 A's questions using the second alternative. Example STUDENT A Do you like tea or would you prefer coffee? STUDENT B Coffee for me, please. toa jam fishpaste? 28 cake biscuits? B veces 34 toast ‘bread? a8 mille lemon? soa ‘white bread brown? 4* Reply to A's questions using ‘one’, ‘some’, “ie, them’, of *e’ Example STUDENT A Would you like a cup of tea? STUDENT B I'd love one, 1k ccsee this sandwich? 2k some cried 3k hese isi? a cian come aga 5A aoe baa q Drills 5 ‘An informal way of saying ‘I need a cup of tea’ sto say ‘T could do with a cup of tea.” ‘Make A's statements more informal. Example STUDENT A I need a new set of tyres. STUDENT B [ could do with a new set of tyres. 1A Teed a cup of tea 2A Patrick needs a haircut. 3A They need a few days off 44 Your front door needs coat of paint. 5A Mother needs 3 holiday. 2 a muffin: a toasted cake eaten with butter 24 doughnuts a cake made of doveh, sweetined and fried 3"p buns cake made with yeast11 With a Friend in a Coffee Bar ® A What would you like to drink? BA black coffee for me, please. A How about something to eat? B Yes, I'd love a portion of that strawberry tart. A. Right. I'll see if I can carch the waitress’s eye. Many cafes in the U.K. are self-service, but sometimes you will be served at the table by a waiter or waitress. ) What can I get you to drink? An iced Coke' would go down well. Wouldn’t you like some cake, too? Yes, I think Pll have a slice of chocolate sponge. Right. Sit down there and Tl bring it over. iii) ‘What are you going to have to drink? Td like something cool. Would you care for some ‘cake? Yes, Vil try a piece of cheese cake, It certainly looks tempting. I wouldn’t mind some my- self. "wouldn't mind: 'd rather like (iv) What do you want to drink? I feel like a cup of tea Do you fancy something to eat? ‘Yes, I'd rather like some of that fruit cake, ‘That's a good idea. I think T'll join you.I Example ‘Would you care for a round of ham sandwiches and a cup of tea? 0 2) Wouldn’t you like > =a piece of cheese cake a fruit 5) Do you fancy : 2 Example STUDENT A I think I'll have a coffee. STUDENT B That's a good idea. Coffee for ‘me, too, please. 1h sess a Coke, 8 o 2 Ala tes, 38 ‘a chocolate. B an 1 Horlicks." 8 - soa a milk, ® Example STUDENT A This jam sponge is absolutely delicious. STUDENT B Yes, it looks mind a slice myself, 1 wouldn't ra raspberry milk shake e a glass milk shake? 2 2 > toasted sandwiches around 1 chocolate cakes a couple | coffee ice-cream | hot chocolate acup 4 Example STUDENT A Would you care for a piece of ceake? STUDENT 8 Yes, please, The chocolate ‘sponge looks rather tempting. « Something to drink? ‘ved Coke a toasted sandwich? cheese and tomato + something to eat? strawberry tarts ‘an ice-cream? chocolate « a cake? ++ eream doughnuts . Drills s* ‘The word ‘glass’, ‘cup’ etc is often omitted when you are ordering drinks, Example STUDENT A Tell the waitress we want two ‘cups of tea and a glass of lemonade. STUDENT B Two teas, and a lemonade please. tos ‘two cups of tea and a cup of coffee. 24 4 glass of Coca Cola and four cups of tea, 8 38 three cups of chocolate and two glasses of orange juice, » aoa a glass of orange juice and two glasses of milk, SoA three cups of black coffee. * Horlicks: malted elle drink 312 In a Restaurant 4 @ Can I take your order, sir? Yes. I'd like to try the steak, please. And to follow? Ice-cream, please. There is a wide variety of international restaurants in the U.K.: Indian, Chinese and Ttalian restaurants are especially Popular, but there are also many others. Apart from restaurants, there are also many take-away, where you can bbuy cooked meals to take home. @ (it) Have you decided on some- Have you chosen some- thing, sir? thing, sir? Yes, Haddock! and chips Yes, I think I'll have the for me, please. curry, please. How about the sweet? What would you like after- wards? No sweet thanks. T'd like some fruit if you Just coffee, have any. + haddock: a kind of fish (iv) May I take your order, sir? T'll just take a small salad, please. Do you want any sweet? Apple pie and custard would be nice,I Tl have grapefruit juice to begin with, and beefburger and chips to follow. Example 1» egg-mayonnaise . 2) prawn cocktail 3) tomato juice 4) ‘onion soup » melon 2 Example STUDENT A And what will you have to follow the soup? STUDENT I think I'll uy the curry, please. fruit juice? fish, rab? chicken prawn cocktail? steak melon? beef scampi? lamb a mushroom omelette * grilled lamb chops a chicken salad beef curry Trish stew 3 Example STUDENT A Has he decided on something yer? STUDENT B No, he can't make up his mind. POR ceeeee they cee? 2A Margaret 2000? 5 : 3A Brian a8 you... 58 5 “the children 0.0? Drills 4* Reply to A’s questions using the present perfect tense. Example STUDENT A Would you like to order your meal, sir? STUDENT 8 I've already ordered it, thank yyou very much. hhave your soup ....?, ‘See the menu ==? ‘book your table ..-.? ‘taste the wine ...? + choose your sweet « 2513 Ina Pub 26 @ ‘What are you going to have? [A half of biter, please ‘Are you sure you won't have a scotch? ‘Thanks very much, but I’m driving. "a bitter: light draught beer ‘The hours during which English pubs are allowed to open are strictly controlled by the law. Times vary in different parts of the country, but are approximately from 11 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10.30 or TT p.m. on weekdays, and from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and from 7.00 to 10.30 p.m. on ‘Sundays. Itis normal to buy one’s own drinks at the bar, and the barman is not tipped unless he brings drinks to the table. Each order is paid for separately, and not at the end of the evening. ) ii) What's it to be? What would you like to drink? The same again, please. Just a light ale for me, please. Won't you make it a pint Won't you have a gin and this time? tonic with me? T’d better not, thank you all ‘That's very kind of you, but the same. I don’t think I will ww) What can I get you? T'd like a lager, please. Wouldn’t you care for something a little stronger? No, I think I'd better stick to halves,’ thanks. ick to halves: continue (0 dink half pints of beerI Example Here's to a safe journey home. Cheers!" » {good luck at the interview : 2) fine weather on holiday 1 3) c2o2s21 the best of luck on Friday ©... » suceess in the exams 1 2 Reply to A's questions saying: ‘No, this is ‘my round.” and repeating his question. Example STUDENT A What are you going to have? STUDENT B No, this is ‘my round, What are 'you going to have? 1A What would you ike to drink? 2 hat are you dining? 38 What wil you have? 44 What are you ping vo dick? 5h What are you having? 3 Example STUDENT A I'd like a lager, please. stupent » Why don't you make it a scotch? ta a half 8 @ pint 2A a Coke ® something stronger? BoA a light ale 8 ‘gin and tonic? aa 8 pint of bitter 2 brandy? a shandy* 2 a sherry? 4* Reply to A’s questions using the correct auxiliary verb. Example stupenr a Didn't he order a bitter? STUDENT B A bitter? No, I don't ‘think he did, 1 & Don'e they close at eleven? 2 Was his Shandy? 38 Doesn't she like Babycham™ 4A Haven they go rug lage $A ia there an excision? Drills 5 Respond to A’s statement using the phrase “Then you'd better’ plus a question tag. Example STUDENT A I've got a shocking hangover. STUDENT B Then you'd better take an Alka-Seltzer," hadn't you? I've been asked to bring a bottle call at the off-licence? . ....? Ive got to go in five minutes. drink up... 7 I'm driving home. make this your last ......? I've brought the children. sit out in the garden .....? TPve just won £10. buy a round ? * cheers thie is said before drinking + my round: my turn to buy drinks 1 thandy: beer and lemonade or ginger beer « Babycham: an inexpensive charipagne-type drink San extension: an extension of drinking hours © Alla: Seltzer a kind of medicine > an of-icence: a place where alcoholic drinks may be bought But not drunk ”14 Offering Cigarettes @ Cigarette? No, thanks. Not before lunch. Please have one. It’s a new brand, T honestly don't feel like fone at the moment, thanks. Cigarettes are rather expensive in the U.K. as they carry a heavy tax. It is therefore a good idea to buy some duty-free ‘ones on the plane or ship before arriving. The Customs allow approximately 200 to be brought in by each person over the age of seventeen. wi Have a cigarette. No, thanks. I've just put one out. Please do. I always seem to be smoking yours. Perhaps I will then. Have you got a light?* 2 alight: a match or a lighter Gi) Would you like a cigarette? No, thanks. I’m trying to cut down, Go on. I owe you one from yesterday. OK, but next time you must have one of mine. (iv) Help yourself to a cigarette. No, thanks. I'm trying to give up. Come on. I insist. No, really, thank you. T’ve got a bit of a cough.I Example Sorry to trouble you, but can you oblige me with a match? D sive me 2 2) have you got 2 3) Excuse me, > a a light? 3) ‘but could I trouble you for 2 Sm Example STUDENT A Have a cigarette STUDENT B No, thanks. T never smoke before lunch. Cigarette? after meals Help yourself to a cigarette, before breakfast. Would you like a cigarette? ‘while I'm driving, Won't you have a cigarette? ‘them without filters, Would you care for a cigarette? at work, Reply to A's questions reversing the Pronouns, Example STUDENT A Did he smoke one of yours? STUDENT B No, I smoked one of his. 1A Did she smoke one of mine? 2A Did they sake one oF hi? 3A Did we smoke one of their? 4A Did T smoke one af hers? 5A Did she smoke one of Bish a Drills 4* You can say: ‘I've stopped smoking’ or ‘I've given up smoking’. You can say ‘I've smoked less" or ‘Tve cut down my smoking’. Reply to A’s questions using the correct form of ‘give up’ or ‘cut down’. Example (1) STUDENT A Are you smoking less? stupent 8 Yes, I'm cutting down, Example (2) STUDENT A Have you stopped smoking? STUDENT B Yes, I've given up. 1 A Have you smoked les? 2A Will you sake ies? 3.4 Did you stop ching? 4A Are joa going to bop smoking? 54 Did jou have to stop smokiag? 6 Did you have to noke esa” 5 2915 At a Hotel @ A. wonder whether you have any vacancies for tonight B_ Yes, I can offer you Room 24 0n the first floor. A How much is it? B {27.50 a night excluding A Can I see it, please? B Certainly. Would you take a seat for a moment? * frst floor: the floor above street. level 30 Be sure not to miss the breakfast in an English hotel. If you are touring, you may not have to stop for lunch after a good English breakfast Wo Have you a single room for two nights? Yes, but only on the top floor. What price is it? £34 with service and TV. Fair enough. Can you show me the room, please? Of course. Would you like to follow me? (iii) Can I book a double room from now until Friday? You can have Room 33, overlooking the sea What's the price? £28.75 not counting the service Can 1 have a look at it, please. Yes, of course. Come this way (iv) Have you got a twin- bedded room for one night? can let you have a room at the back ‘What does it cost? With a private bath, £31, service included. Can you show me some- thing a little cheaper? Yes, of course. I won't keep you a moment.I Example ‘Can I reserve a double room from Sunday till Tuesday with a view of the sea? » ‘book 2) 5 3 ‘ingle a now 3 have 2 Example STUDENT A Have you got a double room? stupent 8 No, but I can let you have two singles. a single room with a shower? ‘one with a bath. 44 room overlooking the sea? ‘one facing the park. 4 win-bedded room? ‘one with a double bed. 4 tovu singles on the 2nd floor? ‘wo on the top floor. 5 1 double room from Monday to Friday? 8 ‘one till Wednesday, 3 Reply to A’s questions using the compara~ tive form of the adjective Example STUDENT A Is this room big enough for STUDENT BT suppose you haven't any- thing a little bigger, have you? roa floor quiet > 1 private bathroom? > ; DG > ae cata TT pie ead 220039 $0 TTI poo donb 4 Reply to A’s questions using ‘something’ plus an infinitive Exainple STUDENT A Are you hungry? sTupeNT s Yes. Can you give me sume- thing to eat? roa the children restless? something to play with? she thirsty? to drink? you bored? read? ‘you waiting to sign the register? to write with? your bag broken? to mend it with? Drills s* ‘You can say ‘a room with a double bed! or ‘a double-bedded room’ ‘Change A’s sentences as in the example. Example STUDENT A I'd like a room with a double bed. STUDENT B Pd like a double-bedded room, 14 Twant a room with twin beds. 24 This up is for the waitress with the blue exes. 3A Please resceve me a suite of two 4 AT slept in the room with the red carpet. T want to complain about the waiter with the long hair 316 Finding a Room @ A. [believe you take in foreign students B Yes, if you don't mind sharing, A How much is it? B £39 per week including heating A. Do you think I could have a look at it, please? B We're having it decorated at the moment. Will Friday do?! " will Friday do?: will Friday be allright? x When inquiring about a room it is always a good idea to ask at the beginning whether laundry and heating are included in the price. If you want to share a flat, look in the ‘flats to let’ column of an evening paper for advertisements like: 4th Girl shr. s/c H’stead fit. o1-134 2343 evenings. ‘This means that a fourth girl is required to share a self- contained flat in Hampstead, and that enquiries should be made by telephone in the evenings. Gi) I've been told you might have a vacant room, Yes, I've got a spare single. What are your terms? £37 for bed and breakfast Could I have a look at the room, please? It’s a bit awkward just now. Could you come tomorrow? ii) A friend told me I might find some accommodation here. Yes, I'll have a room free afier the weekend. What's the price of the room? £36 a week, but I can't do lunches. Do you mind if I come in? Come in by all means, but it’s in a terrible mess. Gv) I wonder if you can help me = I'm looking for a room. I have got a vacancy, yes. What sort of price are you asking? £40 a week excluding laundry. Would it be convenient to see the room? Can you call back later? ‘We're right in the middle of lunch.I Example T wonder whether you could help me, I'm trying to find a family to live with. » 2) Geoen 3) can a if 3 2 Example STUDENT A Would it be convenient to see the room now? STUDENT B Can you call back later? I'm right in the middle of lunch. toa at all possible ......? 8 call again breakfast. 2A allright 2.0.7 8 come again ..... Woman's Hour BOA inorder «.....? 8 look back Corona tion Street 4a possible ......? 8 drop back. a game of bridge. so8 OK > 8 come round. tea. 3 Example STUDENT A When you say £40, is that with lighting and heating? STUDENT 8 It's including lighting but excluding heating, TOR eee £35 bed linen? 8 cleaning and. looking for oe . a bed-sitting room.? somewhere to live, DR, LAS heating and laundry? rs iso Tuneh “and supper? ® . 48 a0 not water and breakfast? e. . s 8 £35 all meais and haeating? 4 Example STUDENT A Is it too expensive for you? STUDENT B It's a bit expensive, yes. oo) far 2.2? ayes) cold 222.2 8 38 small v0? a 4a noisy... .? soa atk 612229 Drills 5 Respond to A's statements using a gerund after ‘I don’t mind’, Example STUDENT A You'll have to share with somebody, I'm afraid. STUDENT B That's quite all right. I don't mind sharing with somebody. 1A do your own washing 8 ee 28 pay in advance 38 five me a deposit 4A 2.2. cook your own breakfast D 5A ‘make your own bed | a bed:sitting room: a one-roomed fat 2+ Woman's Hour a BBC radio programme 2 Coronation Streets = popular television progeamme 317 Making an Appointment @ A Will Dr Black be able to see me at about 9.15 tomorrow? B_ Sorry, but he’s filly booked till eleven unless there’s a cancellation. A’ Would ten to one be con- venient? B_ Yes, he’s free then. Doctors usually insist on appointments being made before they receive patients during the daily surgery hours. @ I wonder whether the den- tist could fit me in' early tomorrow? T'm afraid there’s nothing before midday. How about 12.45? Sorry, but that’s taken, too. "ft me in: see me between his other engagements, (iii) I'd like to fix an appoint ‘ment with the principal. ‘Would nine tomorrow be all right? I'm afraid not. He's got rather a full day tomorrow. Could I make it quarter to one? Sorry again, but I'll ring you if somebody cancels. (iv) Do you think the staff manager could see me to- morrow before 9.30? He won't be in till 10.45, 50 the earliest would be 11. Is 12.40 any good? Yes, I'll make a note of it,I Example ‘Will Dr Blackmore be able to it me in at 4.30 tomorrow? n. 2. 3) 4) 2. the manager a de aoe meet me the dentist 2 Example STUDENT A Can the dentist see me today? STUDENT B No, I’m afraid not. He won't bbe free till tomorrow. 1A. the chief engineer .. on Friday? 2 back Tuesday, 2A 1 the manager «before lunch? 8 in... this afternoon, 3. A 1... Miss Moore .... at three? 2 ready six. 4A 10.2 the Aliens’ Officer .... now? 2 available 2s. 5A Lo the doctor... this week? 8 home next month, Example STUDENT A Would it be convenient to see you at 9.15? stupent 8 Do you think you could make it 9.30? oA after lunch? a before lunch? > > 24 at eleven? a a litle later? 38 fon Monday? a fon Wednesday? aa at three o'clock? 8 a bit earlier? 5A... Some time on Friday morning? a in the afternoon? 4 Example STUDENT A Monday's no good I'm afraid He's busy. sTupENT B How about Tuesday, then? 1 A 930 engaged. B 10.30 6... ? 24 The morning out. Boo... the afternoon ......? 34 Before lunch notin. 8 after lunch .....? 404 The rsth...... ava meeting, 8 the roth ? 5A The weekend fully booked. ® mid-week vs ....? Drills 5 Change A’s sentences using a negetive and ‘unless’ Example STUDENT A You can see him if it’s urgent, STUDENT ® You can't see him unless ies urgent. 1A You can come earlier if he's free, 4A You can see him at 9 if he's in 1 You can make it 9.30 if W's con venient for him. 4-8 You ‘can have an appointment if somebody cancels 5 A You can see him now if’ it’s important. 35Check with the British Embassy for information about work 18 Finding a Fob Pits if you want to find a job in the U.K. @ Gi) ii) Gv) ‘A. Have you any vacancies for I was wondering whether I’m looking for a job where Can you fix me up with a full-time staff? you needed any part-timers. I can live in. part-time job? B_ Whatdid youhave in mind? What were you thinking of? What exactly did you want? Anything in particular that appeals to you? ‘A Something in the domestic A hotel job of some sort. I wouldn’t mind? working I was rather hoping to find line.” ina pub. something in a school. B Have you had any ex- Have you ever done any- Have you done anything — Have you done that kind of perience? thing similar? like that before? thing before? A No, I'm more or less Not so far, no. Well, I once did a bit of Yes, I was doing the same straight from school. waiting, job last summer, B I can’t promise anything, There's nothing at present, Fill in this form and I'll let I might be able to help you, but I'll do my best but look back in a week. you know if anything turns but I'd need references, up. * in the domestic line: connected * 1 wouldn't mind: 1 would rather with domestic work like 6I Example “There are no part-time vacancies at the moment but look back in a month, D 2) 3) » 3 positions 2 Example STUDENT A Have you any vacancies for full-time chambermaids? STUDENT B No, but we need a part-time temporary barmen? weekend cleaner. permanent waiters? night porter. part-time washers-up? temporary gardener. hospital porters? full-time cleaner, 3 Example STUDENT A Is it a full-time job you're after?! STUDENT B Actually, I was rather hoping to find something part-time. 3 call back au pair... 2 in a hotel, permanent . temporary. ‘outdoor «.....? indoors. domestic + secretarial. Example STUDENT A What sort of occupation did ‘you have in mind? STUDENT B I was thinking of something in the hotel line. Ae ohh) cleaning 2 Work ......? au pair. 3 POs... 2 secretarial position ......? restaurant employment ......? Drills 5* Reply to A’s questions using the gerund, Example STUDENT A Does a typist’s job appeal 10 you? STUDENT B Yes, I've done quite a bit of typing. 2 RGRAY 3k Taos 09 a kee dase CF 5k Tika 20009 you want job: 2 job providing a bedroom ving-out job: a job not providing a bed- room and meals Providing ”19 At a Bank 38 @ Td like to change these marks, please. How do you want it? It's all the same to me. Did you want anything cise? ‘Yes, I'd like to open a deposit account." * deposit account: an. account wwitirno cheque book Banks are open from 9:30 to 3.30, Monday to Friday and some are also open on Saturday mornings. ‘There are 100 pence to one pound. The coins are as follows: Coppers one penny (1p) five pence (5p) Silver Gold one pound (£1) two pence (2p) ten pence (top) twenty pence (20p) fifty pence (50p) ‘There are bank notes at £5, £10, £20 and £50. Gi) Could you cash this travel- Jers’ cheque, please? How would you like it? Five-pound notes, please. Anything else? Yes, I'm expecting some money from Paris. Is it in yer? (aii) ‘A new cheque book and these dollars into sterling, please. How did you want it? Pounds, please. Do you want anything else? Yes, I'd like to know the rate for Swiss francs. (iv) Do you think you could change this note for me, please? How shall I give it to you? Notes and large silver, please. Was there anything else? Yes, could you tell me my balance? » balance: the amount of money in an accountI Example ‘Would you tell me my balance and the current rate for dollars, please? 9 guilders .....? » give... Statement! > > 4 new paying: in book > 4) Could ? 2 Example Td like to withdraw £15 from my deposit account, please D current? 2) LT pay L1as Ite See eeeeeeeeeereees 32 ur joint deposit account? ” withdraw £40 from Example Example STUDENT A What do you need for your STUDENT A These marks are worth £100. tip to Frankfurt? How do you want it? srupENT Can you give me £300 in srupeNT n Two fii, please Corman ad 1k sss. francs £200... roa aia Ten twenties, please . {Lis0..... Erench francs? 28 ol 450 0. 0...? 28 eee » Fifteen tens, please. a 200. Talia lire oe ne fas en? 38 New York? 8 Three fifties, please. B C250... American dollars? ge funn £50... a4 Amsterdam? 8 Just as it comes, please. . Li00..... Dutch guilders? aa ea SA vec eteudes eo. £90 1.2 2 £50. ++ Vugoslaw dinars? Tene and fives, plese 2 statement: a detailed record of payments and withdrawals current account: an account with a cheque book Joint account: an account shared with another person »20 At a Barber’s Shop @ A. How do you want it, sir? B Just a trim," please. A Would you like it washed? B_ No, thank you, Just leave it as itis 4 trim: when the barber does ‘not cut off much hair © Barbers expect a tip of about 20 per cent on a normal hair- ccut, but since most of them like to talk to their customers, the foreigner gets good value for his money in the form of twenty minutes’ conversation practice. i) ii) How would you like it, sir? How shall I cut it, sit? Not too much off, please. Very short all over, please. How about a shampoo? Shall I put some oil on? Not this time, thanks. No, I don't think so, thanks, (iv) How shall I doit, sir? Just tidy it up a bit, please. Do you want some spray? No, nothing at all, thank you very much.T Example Cut the sideboards fairly short, but leave the fringe as it is, please. 1) eeees top seeeeeeee cess sides 2) eee back: + front a. sides 5 top. 4) cece. front s+ Back and top... Dy fringe sides 2 Example Could you take a little more off the top, please? n cut fringe ....? 2) tim : see Sides 6.2, Beers take feeeee Back 6622 a sess lip. sees fromt 00.2 3° shave back, 2 3* You can say: ‘I'd like you to shampoo my hair’ or ‘I'd like my hair shampooed’. Example STUDENT A Do you want me to shampoo your hair? STUDENT B Yes, I'd like my hair sham- pooed. 1A manicure your nails? 24 .1.012 trim’ your moustache? 3A Liss) shave off your beard? aa ‘move your parting? 5 A 5A oss, thin out the top? Drills ”21 Shopping 2 @ ‘Are you being served? No. What have you got in the way of' brown suede jackets, size 42? Sorry, but we're sold right out. Are you likely to be getting any more in? I should think so, yes. If you leave your phone number, I'll ring you. “in the way of brown suede jackets in brown suede jackets In certain cases, visitors to the U.K. can claim a refund on VAT (value-added tax) on their purchases. Ask for a form at the shop. Credit cards are now acceptable in shops, department stores and even some supermarkets. w Is anybody looking after you? No. I'm after a size 40 V- neck pullover in grey. ‘The best I can do is a 36. Could you order me one? I should imagine so, yes. If you leave your address, Ti contact you. (iii) ‘Are you being attended to? No. I'm trying to find a navy blue raincoat, size 42. I can do the size, but not the colour. Do you think you could get one for me? Yes, of course. Look in again Monday week.’ " Monday week:a week from next Monday ny ly (iv) Are you being seen to? No. I’m looking for a pin- striped suit with a 34 waist. T’m afraid I can’t help you at the moment. Will you be having any more in? I doubt it, but you might be lucky at our High Street branch,I : 38. Example ‘Tm trying to find « navy blue raincoat in size 42. D blazer 2) : 3) Tim looking for : a: pullover 5) Tm afer 2 Example STUDENT A What have you got in the way of white nylon shirts? STUDENT B Nothing in nylon at the ‘moment, I'm afraid brown suede shoes? ‘suede red eather handbags? red. plain silk ties? silk black double-breasted jackets? «++ double-breasted sa + light-weight navy blue blazers? Boece navy. 3 Reply to A's questions using the compara tive form of the adjective. Example STUDENT A T'm sorry, but igest I have in stock. STUDENT B Are you likely to be having any bigger ones in? ize 40 is the 1A ces royal blue... darkest 3 wenn 2 gO cheapest a 3 aA rey s+ lightest 4 ALT 3tinctes 2202 TTongest 202. 5 - 5A 5 smallest 5 ? 4 Reply to A’s questions us not to, 8 ‘more likely Example STUDENT A Are they likely to have one in stock? STUDENT B They're more likely ‘not to hhave one in stock. «be open during the lunch hour? ‘get them in by Tuesday? change it for us? + give a guarantee? ‘accept a cheque? Drills s* Reply to A's questions using the present ‘continuous passive Example STUDENT 4 Is anybody serving you? STUDENT B Yes, I'm being served, thank you. 1h cseses looking ater you? 2A edad 0 yo” Deft caiag sya nL aking cae of youd 3: 822 At a Theatre @ A. T’d like to book two seats for tomorrow. B_ Would you like something in the front stalls? ‘A. I suppose there’s nothing further back, is there? B_ Not unless you come to the matinée.! matinée: afternoon show It is not customary to tip the person who shows you to your seat in a cinema or theratre ii) Can I still get tickets for tonight’s show? The front row of the dress circle is fairly free. Are there any boxes? No, I'm afraid that’s all there is. Gi) ‘Are there any seats left for Saturday night? A-rr and B-14 are all that’s left. Haven’t you got anything cheaper? Only if somebody cancels. (iv) Is it still possible to get tickets for tonight? You can sit wherever you like in the first row. Isn't there anything a little less dear? No, I'm afraid you've left it rather late.