CONVERSATION 31

AT A PETROL STATION

A. What would you like?

B. Fill up the tank, please.

A. And could you check the oil.

I think it needs some water, too.

B. Clean the windows. Please

They’re very dirty.

A. Shall I check the tyres?

B. Yes, I think the back tyres need air.

A. Does the car need to be washed?

B. No, It doesn’t matter, Thanks

B. Do you have any road maps?

A. Certainly, where are you going?

B.  We want to get to Newport.

A. You’ll need map number seven.

A. Follow highway six until Bridgeway.

Then turn in to highway seven.

A. You’ll see a sign at the crossroads.

Have a nice trip.

C. I’ll drive from here if you like.

You must be feeling tired.

 

CONVERSATION 32

ON A TRAIN

A. Where do we buy the tickets/

B. The ticket office is over there.

A. Two tickets to West point , Please

C. That will be four dollars seventy.

D. Hurry up! It goes in two minutes.

It leaves from platform ten.

D. What are our seat numbers?

A. Nine and ten B. this is our carriage.

A. Could you help us with the luggage?

These bags are very heavy.

D. Oh! Good we’re leaving.

A. Could you put the window down? It’s hot.

A. Here comes the guard.

E. Could I see your tickets. Please

A. I’m hungry. Let’s have something to eat.

D. Is there a restaurant on the train.

A. Yes, it’s at the front of the train.

The snack bar is at the other end.

D. What time will we arrive in West point?

A. We should arrive at six thirty.

 

 

CONVERSATION 33

ON A BUS

A. Excuse me. Can I sit here?

B. Yes, this seat is free.

A. Where are you going?

B. I’m going to Miami.

A. Oh! I’m going there too.

Do you come from Miami?

B. No, but my cousin lives there.

I’m going to stay there for a few days.

A. Would you like a cigarette?

B. No, Thanks. I don’t smoke.

B. I work just outside Miami.

I’m a primary school teacher.

A. Are you married?

B. Yes, I got married two years ago.

A. Do you have any children?

B. Yes. I have a baby girl.

A. We’re stopping.

B. Let’s get some refreshments.

  

 

CONVERSATION 34  
TALKING OVER COFFEE

A. Good, it’s not very crowded.

Let’s sit down here.

B. Do you want something to eat?

A. No, I’m not hungry, I’ll have coffee.

B. Two coffees please.

And Could I have a tomato sandwich?

B. Black or white coffee?

A. Black please, with sugar

A. Where are you from?

B. I’m from Montreal.

A. What sort of job do you have?

B. I’m a secretary in a big office.

A. Is it an interesting job?

B. Yes, I like it, but I’m very busy.

A. Is it a well-paid job?

B. Yes, The salary is quite good.

A. We must hurry the bus is leaving.

B. I think I’ll buy a magazine.

B. How much is this magazine, please

C. That one costs fifty cents

 

CONVERSATION 35 
GETTING TO THE AIRPORT

 

A. Where’s the airport from here?

B. It’s on the other side of town.

A. How can I get there?

B. You can take a bus or taxi.

A. Thank you, Taxi! Taxi!

C. Yes sir. Where do you want to go?

A. To the airport please. And hurry.

C. What time does your plane leave?

A. It leaves in an hour and a half.

C. You still have plenty of time.

C. We’ll take the new highway.

It only takes ten minutes,

C. Here we are. That’s two dollars please.

A. Could you help me with my bags?

D. Where are you going .sir?

A. To Honolulu. I’m on flight six four six.

D. How many bags do you have?

A. Tow bags and one hand bag.

A. Here are my tickets.

D. Could I see your Passport, Please?

 

CONVERSATION 36
AT THE AIRPORT COUNTER

A. Where would you like to sit?

B. Near a window, Please.

A. The smoking or non-smoking section?

B. Oh! I don’t smoke Thanks.

B. Is The flight on time?

A. No, There are a lot of empty seats.

B. What time do we arrive in Honolulu?

A. You’ll arrive at ten thirty, local time.

B. Do I have to go through custom?

A. Yes, Your bags will be check here.

B. Where’s the duty-free shop?

A. There’s one behind the booking counter.

B. Is a meal served during the flight?

A. Yes, and you can also see a film.

A. Now, please go to gate six at two o’clock.

Your bags will be inspected there.

A. I hope you enjoy the flight.

B. Thank you. I’m sure I will.

 

CONVERSATION 37
BUSSINESS APPOINTMENT

A. I’m looking for Mr. Mason’s office.

B. It’s on the fourth floor, Room 418/

C. Good morning. Can I help you?

A. I’d like to see Mr. Mason.

A. I telephoned an hour ago.

My name is Richards.

B. Please sit down, Mr. Richards.

Mr. Mason won’t be long.

D. Hello! You must be Mr. Richards?

A. Yes. How do you do. Mr. Mason.

D. Please comes through to my office.

Bring some coffee please. Miss Wilson

D. When did you arrive in the city?

A. I got here yesterday.

D. Are you enjoy it here?

A. Ah! Very much. Thank you,

D. Well, let’s talk about business.

Did you get my letter last week?

A. Yes, It arrived on Tuesday.

And here are the papers you asked for.

 

CONVERSATION 38

LOOKING FOR A JOB

A. Can I see the manager, Please?

B. Do you have an appointment.

A. Yes, my name is David Charies.

B. Oh! Yes, come this way, please.

C. Good morning Mr. Charies.

I believe you are looking for a job?

A. I’d like a job with your company.

C. Have you worked in an office before?

A. Yes, I used to work in a small office before.

Now I want to work in a larger office.

C. Are you married, Mr. Charies?

A. Yes, I have two young children.

C. Can I see your papers. pleases?

I see that you have a lot of experience.

C. How much did you get in your last job?

A. I used to get fifty dollars a week.

C. We can offer you seventy dollars a week.

A. That sounds very interesting.

A. I can start work next week.

C. I hope you enjoy working with us.

 

 

CONVERSATION 39
ON THE TELEPHONE

A. Could I speak to Mr. Davies please.

B. Who’s calling please?

A. My name is Peter Jones.

B. Just hold the line. I’ll see if he’s in.

B. I’m sorry to keep you waiting.

He’s isn’t in at a moment.

B. Would you like to leave a massage.

Or will you call back later?

A. Thank you, I’ll try again later.

B. Oh! You are back already Mr.Davies

Mr. Jones just called.

C. Did he leave a massage?

B. No, he said he would call back later.

C. Where there any other massages?

B. Yes, Miss Thomas called you.

B. She said she will see you tomorrow.

And here your mail.

 

CONVERSATION 40
CALLING A FRIEND

A. Hello! Is Simon there, please?

B. No, I’m sorry he’s out.

B. Who’s speaking. Please?

A. It’s Jean here.

B. Do you want to leave a massage Jean?

A. Will Simon be back soon?

B. I’m not sure, he’s gone downtown.

He wanted to buy some shoes.

B. I think he will be back in half an hour.

A. Well, I’ll call back later then.

B. All right, I’ll tell Simon you called.

A. Thank you, Goodbye.

C. Who was that? Was it for me?

B. No, It was for Simon, It was Jean.

C. Who’s she? Is she a friend of Simon’s?

B. Oh! Don’t you remember?

B. She’s Simon’s new girlfriend.

She’s very pretty and very clever too.

C. Oh! Yes now I remember.

She’s in Simon’s class at school.