Making Telephone Calls
Chapter One
City Life:
Dialogue 1
Hello good morning who is that speaking it's Jane I'm so sorry that I made such an early
phone call it's nothing who do you wish to talk to
is sue in sue Jane wants you on the phone
hello is Sue there yes speaking oh sorry I'm afraid I won't attend the
meeting this morning last night I had a sore throat and I started getting hot
don't worry about the meeting you'd better go to see a doctor I hope you will be well soon
thank you Sue bye
Dialogue 2
can I talk to Mark hang on okay let me see if he's here
sorry he's not available right now do you have any idea where he is
sorry I don't know do you know when he will be back he should be back in 30 minutes
can I leave a message of course hold on for just a second so I can grab the pen and paper
when he comes back can you have him call me at 666-555-1212
can you repeat again please six six six five five five
one two one two I'll have him call you as soon as he's
back
Post Office:
Dialogue 1
good afternoon madam what can I do for you yes I want to buy some postcards do you
know where I can get them yes you can buy them here we have three
kinds of postcards one dollar two dollars and five dollars
which one do you want oh can I have a look at them yes, please
hmm I want this card is it two dollars each yes how many do you want
three this is ten dollars here's your chance
thank you one more question I can send my postcards from this post office right
yes madam our office hour is from nine a.m to five p.m every day
OK thank you very much you are welcome
Dialogue 2
good morning sir can I help you
yes I want to send this package to Beijing which window should i go to
go to the window marked parcel post thanks
I want to send this package parcel post registered what does it contain
there are three books do you want them insured yes, please
for thirty dollars that will be sixty cents here are your stamps thanks
wait a second sir yes you forgot to put the return address on
the package Oh sorry I'll put it on right now
here is your receipt
Bank:
Dialogue 1
good morning sir how can I help you yes I'd like to withdraw some money from
this account is okay how much do you want
five hundred dollars can you fill out this form please you need to write down your name your
account number how much money you want sure hold on for a moment
here you are thanks sir please enter your password over that machine
okay I'm sorry sir but your password is wrong really can I try it again
how about this time it's correct now here's your receipt
please sign at the bottom of it okay here you are
here are 500 and your account please press the button to give a score
for my service thank you
Dialogue 2
excuse me sir yes may I help you I'd like you to cash this check for 100
please do you have an account with us no actually I'd like to open an account
right now what kind of account would you like to open a checking account
please fill in these forms can I have your ID card to make a copy
yes sure here you are thanks please finish these forms
I'll be right back thank you
did you finish the forms may I have them back yes here you are
now how would you like this check cashed ma'am ten tens will be fine
here you are
Bus:
Dialogue 1
excuse me does this bus go to the newly built cinema no you'll have to get off at the
bookstore and take number 39 thank you how much is the fare for that
stop one dollar how many stops are there
three stops including this one that's not too bad by the way do I need a transfer again
after number 39 no a number 39 will take you right there
thank you
Dialogue 2
excuse me I've been waiting here for 15
minutes do you know how often number 9 runs oh it runs every 20 minutes
you must have missed one when you came here it would be here any minute now
oh okay thank you do you mind if I ask you where you are going
I'm going to the hospital okay actually you can take both number nine
and number 12 to the hospital really that sounds great by the way do
Do you know where I can find a bus schedule you can go to the transportation department to get yourself a bus
schedule and a bus routine map it's just around the corner I see
thank you very much
Subway:
Dialogue 1
one can I have two tickets to which station
oh we are going to the art gallery which subway should we take
take line five and transfer to line one at the central bank okay how many stops in total
ten stops this is the subway map you can keep it in case of getting lost
thank you how much are the tickets two dollars each here you are
here are your tokens have a good day
Dialogue 2
excuse me can you tell me how I can get a subway ticket
go to the auto machine over there I'm a newcomer here can you show me how
to use it you need two one-dollar coins put them
in the slot and click one ticket button on the screen it's very easy
okay but I don't have any coins where can I get some
you can change some at the service center can they take a twenty-dollar bill
I think so but you need to ask them okay I think I can handle it
thank you very much
Taxi Service
six taxi service dialogue one
taxi get on please where do you want to go
please hurry I'm late I need to be at the railway station in 20 minutes
all right miss take it easy how exactly do you figure out the fare
according to the kilometer rate the first three kilometers are ten dollars
and every kilometer extra costs you two dollars oh I see
here we are missing thank you how much do I owe you you owe me twenty-eight dollars
that's thirty dollars keep the change thank you
dialogue two hello hello is this taxi service center
yes sir what can I do for you I'm going to the airport tomorrow I want
to book a taxi OK can you tell me when you need it
my flight is at 10 o'clock in the morning so I think the taxi should pick me up at 7.30.
7 30 a.m no problem where can the driver find you tomorrow
morning number 345 york Street by the way
do I need to pay any extra for my suitcases yes you are charged one dollar a piece
I see thank you
Calling for the Lost:
Dialogue 1
emergency assistance may I help you I've just been robbed can you help me
yes are you injured miss no I'm just scared
stay calm miss can you tell me your name and where you are my name is Emily Davis I'm calling from
motel 23 on Pine Street please stay there our officers will meet
you in less than three minutes thank you very much
Dialogue 2
what can I do for you sir I lost my backpack
do you know when you lost it about 20 minutes ago I think
can you still remember where you saw it last time I put it down on that chair after I
came back from the toilet it's gone okay don't worry sir we will take care
of it now could you let me know your name, Ben Scott
your cell number sir 778 6556
okay we will let you know when we find it thanks a lot
Identifying Lost Items:
Dialogue 1
can I help you yes
I got a call telling me that you've found my suitcase hold on sir what's your name
Mike Jones okay please follow me could you tell me what's in your
suitcase some clothes and some important files in it as well oh and my passport
okay Mike Jones yes it's me all right sir you can fill out the form
and get your suitcase back now thank you very much you are welcome
Dialogue 2
see do you see my purse excuse me you lost your purse
yes it's brown is this your purse miss no it's not
don't worry can you describe your purse I'll try to help you it's a leather purse in brown and there
is a logo in the center of the surface okay I got it I'll let you know when we
find it thank you very much
Library:
Dialogue 1
good morning morning what can I do for you
yes I'm a new student here I'd like to know how to use the library
you need your student identification to check out books okay and how many books
am I allowed to check out five books at a time how long can I keep the books
for 42 days including weekends don't pass the due date
can I renew the books after the first 42 days yes you can do it on the library website
but you can only renew once in one semester I see thank you
you are welcome
Dialogue 2
can I help you have you got the latest Time magazine
yes but it was checked out oh really I've missed it again
it's popular you know you want to reserve it yes please
fill out this form and we'll send you a note when we have the book back thank you
Hospital:
Dialogue 1
come in and sit down what's the trouble doctor
I have a bad cough and a sore throat do you have a fever
I don't know but I feel terrible first let me take your temperature
okay don't worry you are just having a bad
cold go home to bed and take one of these pills every six hours you'll be fine soon
I got it thank you drink more water and get a good rest
I will thank you again
Dialogue 2
hello doctor what's wrong with you I have a backache
do you often suffer from backache no I never had one before
how long does it last for almost four days let me see
well go home and get some rest in bed it's not a big deal can you give me some medicine it's
really painful okay take one pill at a time and three times a
day if you still feel bad in four days come back again thank you
Drugstore:
Dialogue 1
I'd like to buy a bottle of cent-rum and two toothbrushes
cent-rum we have bottles of 30 and 50 tablets what kind do you want
give me two bottles of 50. and what kind of toothbrushes do you want
can i have a look at them sure I want this for two
anything else no that'll be all how much are they
twenty dollars thanks
Dialogue 2
may I help you yes I need to get this filled
OK do you have a prescription card yes here it is
it will take about 10 to 15 minutes I'll wait here
okay
Calling for an Ambulance:
Dialogue 1
look that man just fell down over there oh god we need to see if he's okay
hey man are you all right he is not responding we need to call an
ambulance let me dial 9-1-1 9-1-1 here how can I help you
there is a man passed out may I have your location Miss Maple Street near the church
okay miss the ambulance will be there in two minutes please stay there we'll find you
all right please hurry
Dialogue 2
here is 9-1-1 can I help you yes emergency there is a huge fire here
stay calm sir could you tell me your name and location now my name is Smith I'm on the corner of
South Street Okay how many people are in the house Mr smith
three people someone had been passed out please send an ambulance
all right our men will be there in three minutes please come immediately
Visiting a Patient:
Dialogue 1
Betty how are you today I feel better thanks for coming
you look good what did the doctor say he said it was a minor operation
so I think I don't need to be worried yes you will be fine soon did he say
when you can go home no I should ask him later not in a hurry you should take some good
rest I think so is there anything I can do for you
yes can you ring the nurse it's time for another injection
Dialogue 2
hey, how are you feeling today?
I'm fine thanks I brought you some flowers thank you
did you talk to your doctor what did she say she said it was not very serious
I can leave the hospital next week that's good is there anything I can do
I want to go to the toilet let me go with you no thanks I can take care of myself
okay be careful
Commencement:
Dialogue 1
hello going to the commencement yes I suppose you're going there too
sure let's go together who's going to make the opening speech
the president of our college who's going to present the diploma
it's a secret have you given your graduation invitation to your friends
yes and I invited my parents to come as well
Dialogue 2
hey congratulations
thanks, you too we should be proud of ourselves after all these years of slaving
I wouldn't miss the commencement for anything yes I agree
did you pick up your robe yet yes how about you not yet I'm going there now
okay so I'll see you there later sure I'll meet you there we definitely
need to talk yes see you later see you
Birthday Party:
Dialogue 1
happy birthday you look so beautiful tonight thank you
this is for you oh you are so sweet why not open it
sure oh it's a cat it's so cute I really don't know how
to thank you I'm glad you like it her name is Lily
this is really a nice name
Dialogue 2
happy birthday Anne many happy returns of the day here's a present for you
thank you Peter come into the dining room we're going to cut the cake soon
okay who's that girl that's Kathy she's pretty isn't she she
likes dancing go and ask her to dance well I don't know
don't be afraid she isn't going to bite you who's afraid I'm not afraid
then come on, please
Wedding Ceremony:
Dialogue 1
great so you're here with Mark I've been looking all over for you
congratulations on your marriage Jane and nice to meet you Paul thank you did you enjoy yourself
yes a grand wedding party have you opened the gift I gave you yes thanks a lot Hawaii is a nice place
for the honeymoon what wedding gift did she give you two plane tickets to Hawaii I want to
thank you as well Mark I love the picture it's just what we need
I'm glad you like them it's late I think I'll have to go now
I'm leaving too let me give you a ride
Dialogue 2
here is my invitation for you thank you let me have a look your wedding will be
held next Friday yes as you see congratulations
thank you will you come then of course I will you are my best friend
your best friend has a request for you what is it would you like to be my bridesmaid
oh I'm glad to I will make good preparations for it
In the Beauty Salon:
Dialogue 1
how can I help you well I have oily skin and there's always
small bumps here and there on my face they are really irritating how can I get
rid of them well I would suggest that you wash your face often
every night you should rinse your face with lukewarm water then pat it dry with a clean towel
make sure you don't rub it dry then apply this cream to your face
oh this cream yeah it's pretty effective in wiping out pore-clogging dirt and oil it rids your
the face of dead cells and helps stimulate circulation
Dialogue 2
do you know anyone who's had plastic surgery?
Do you mean like breast enlargement I don't think that's really necessary that's not
the way a woman should stay attractive why not why can't we go back to the way
things were cause I don't know but Connie you wouldn't do
that would you darned right I would maybe makeup would be enough
come on Liz be open-minded I really hope surgery can wipe out the tired feelings
but what would other people think I don't care what other people think I'm ready for a lift
At the Barber Shop:
Dialogue 1
how would you like your hair today the same style as usual I have a special party to attend tonight
and I'd like to change my style what about a perm it sounds nice
here are some samples of hairstyles what do you think about this one
no, I don't like short hair I like this one the wave looks beautiful
and it fits my age very well you are not in a hurry are you
no, you can take your time oh I also want to manicure while I'm having the perm
okay the manicurist will be right here thank you how much will these two cost
it's ninety dollars in all
Dialogue 2
good afternoon sir please sit here for a haircut and a shave please
how would you like your haircut sir short on both sides not so much off at the back
okay do you want me to trim your beard yes, please
now have a look please is it all right well I would like my haircut shorter on
For the temples do you want conditioner no thanks but I'd like a facial massage
In the Gym:
Dialogue 1
hi Mary hi Jack you look very healthy Do you often exercise recently
yes I do I go to the gymnasium twice a week that's good for you what do you often do
at the gym, there are many apparatus such as running machine
dumbbell dynamic bicycle etc
oh that's too much for me I want to do some light sports for girls
yoga bodybuilding exercises and dancing are good choices
that sounds interesting I'd like to go and have a try don't hesitate anymore
thanks for your information you're welcome
Dialogue 2
I have been noticing you for quite a time you look really strong man
thank you I have kept exercising here for almost two years
two years that's amazing I have only been here for two months I
don't think I can hold this on consistently and persistently it's nothing difficult you need to make
You have a plan at the beginning then just do according to it a good idea I also want to have a strong
muscle like yours is quite attractive do you have any advice
sure the bodybuilding apparatus are necessary for you after exercise you need to eat food
contains carbohydrates I will do as you said okay I can't wait to see your progress
thank you it's very kind of you you are welcome
Cars and Houses:
Chapter Two
buying a house:
Dialogue 1
hello I'm calling about the apartment
you advertised yes what kind of apartment are you interested in
I'm interested in a one-bedroom do you have any available yes
I have one when do you need it sometime around next week
well it's actually a one-bedroom apartment may I come over tomorrow to take a look
sure what time would you like to come how about 10 a.m
good may I have your name please my name is Blanca
thanks for calling Blanca I'll see you tomorrow
Dialogue 2
the apartment looks pretty decent around 120 square meters right
yes what about the surrounding area very quiet and safe
and it's got a lot of trees and plants that's good is the location easily
accessible yep it's near a bus stop hmm
well maybe we can buy this one then when can you make a decision
I'll phone you as soon as possible
Renting an Apartment:
Dialogue 1
I've been told you might have a vacant room yes I have a spare room
would it be okay to look at the room now would you come here in 20 minutes we are right here in the middle of
dinner this apartment looks nice
yes it has two bedrooms that's convenient how much is the rent
2500 yuan a month this apartment is nice but I'd like to find a cheaper one
Dialogue 2
I wonder if you can help me I'm looking for a room
yes I've got a small room how much do you charge 35 a week but don't allow smoking
okay anything else also you can't have visitors that's all
no problem can I see the room now would you mind waiting I'm on the
telephone well take your time I'll come back in a minute
see you
Buying a Car:
Dialogue 1
did you go to the auto show yesterday you mean the car exhibition in the exhibition center
yeah it is awesome unfortunately I was quite busy yesterday
so I did not have time for it to tell me something about it there were many different kinds of cars
of various brands like BMW Audi and QQ those big car companies
displayed their latest high-tech cars sounds interesting which card do you
like most I really don't know they're all great actually I'm planning to buy a car
recently would you like to come with me that's great how about this Sunday
that's a deal
Dialogue 2
oh my god there are so many cars here which one should I choose how about that black Honda over there
the car is okay but I don't like the color black looks kind of gloomy
what do you think of that red Audi it seems terrific of course it is terrific but I'm afraid
I cannot afford it it is too expensive oh look over there I bet you will like
that one which one that white Toyota views over there it
looks bright and graceful yeah you are right let's have a test drive first
Car Rental Shop:
Dialogue 1
how much is it to rent an economy car 19 a day
or 129 dollars a week is the mileage limited
no unlimited mileage could I have one for tomorrow morning
do you have your driver's license sure here it is
good now just complete this form okay thank you
Dialogue 2
what's the rate for a station wagon
the daily rate is 32 dollars plus 39 cents per mile I'll take it right now if possible
can I see your license please of course I have my own license and an
international license that's fine fill out this form and let me see your
credit card please oh sorry I forgot to take my credit card
that's okay you can pay in cash that would be better
Filling the Gas
five filling the gas dialog one
fill it up with regular please all right any other problems
I don't know much about it what's your idea should I take a look at your battery
no thanks I'm in a hurry how much is it ten dollars, please
here you are thank you dialogue too
fill it up with premium please sure should I check your radiator
no that's okay how much do I owe you that's ten dollars
fine do you want your windshield cleaned okay thank you but I don't have enough
time please be quick no problem how much is it
it comes to ten dollars too
Parking Fee:
Dialogue 1
good afternoon good afternoon please give your parking card to me
here you are your car has been parked here for two hours
how much is it charged per hour five yuan per hour
so I should pay 10 yuan right exactly here is 20 yuan
10 u.n back thank you bye bye
Dialogue 2
yes please head in how much is it per hour 10 yuan it's so expensive
it's very common here you see we are near the station and please remember
there is a time limit of three hours oh a time limit this is an inequality
clause whatever you say this is our regulation
all right I think I have to
Car Beauty Shop:
Dialogue 1
good morning what can I do for you good morning there is a scratch on the
the surface of my car can you help me clean it away let me have a look first
yeah I think I can actually I think it is better to give your car a thorough car care
is that necessary I think it looks alright well when you take a closer look you
will see the lacquer on the surface is slightly shedding and the luster is lost
now oh I didn't notice that before so I guess you are right I'll take a thorough
car care okay then let's start
Dialogue 2
you're looking unhappy what happened it is my car yesterday my nephew accidentally made a
scratch on the surface of my car it looks weird oh don't worry why not go to a car
beauty shop car beauty shop what's that it's a shop that can help you renew
your car from the inside out so the scratches can be cleaned away
sure it is a piece of cake oh thank you so much I will go there
tomorrow
Finding for Over Speed:
Dialogue 1
excuse me sir didn't you see the red light oh I thought I could make a right turn on
read here no sir the sign says no turn on red oh I
guess I didn't see it I'm sorry sir but may I see your driver's license and insurance policy
please I have to give you a ticket here they are signed here please you can appeal to the
a court within 14 days this slip has all the information you need please drive safely sir
thank you, officer,
Dialogue 2
good afternoon madam good afternoon officer would you please show me your driving
license sure here you are thank you
what's the matter officer madam you didn't fasten your seat belt
oh I'm sorry I don't know that is required yes madam it's required according to the
traffic regulations are okay I see but could you let me go this time
I'm sorry madam you have to pay the fine
Traffic Accident:
Dialogue 1
hey you are driving too fast look at the traffic sign it says the speed limit is
40 kilometers per hour don't be so serious there are not many people and cars in the
street we will be fine hey look out stop the car
Oh I can't stop it no we just hit the man what shall we do let
I check out how the man is oh thank god he is alive
he is injured let's take him to the nearest hospital it is my entire fault
I shouldn't have driven so fast what is done cannot be undone
let's go to the hospital first
Dialogue 2
hello is this a tried and true car yes it is what can I do for you
this is Matt I rented a car yesterday and I'm afraid I had a car accident near the central
park sorry to hear that are you all right I'm alright but my wife is seriously
injured will you call an ambulance and the police okay I'll do it right away but can you
tell me how it happened I ran into the guard rail when I turned to the right
Repairing Cars:
Dialogue 1
hello is this Adam's auto repair shop, yes it is can I help you
yes please this is Mr butter I'm calling you about my car has it been mended yet
not yet it is being mended right now I see tell me when I can pick it up
come by at two o'clock I'm sure it will be ready by then thank you very much
see you then
Dialogue 2
hey buddy what's up
not much but the break of my car doesn't work very well could you check it for me
no problem give me a second take your time I see
it is the petals problem what should we do with that no big deal I'll lubricate it okay here
you go wow thank you so much you're terrific
Leaving and Returning:
Dialogue 1
leaving and returning dialogue one
hey Jill lovely day isn't it hey bill long time no see
yes how are you getting on just so so what is the matter with you you look a
I little off-color today I've recently been very busy also very tired
so I'm very vexed and so annoyed is this work bone-breaking
don't mention it I'll have to do some extra work and come home late each day
if there's no future for this company you might as well pack your bags and try your luck somewhere else
as soon as I can I'm going to change job
Dialogue 2
oh honey you are eventually coming back yeah work overtime again
you're very busy these days going out early and coming back late every day
yes it is obvious that I have less time with you not exactly
even though you are busy you still remember to take care of me you are very hard too
my schedule is very flexible and I'm given a lot of freedom I'm okay
really how about preparing dinner for me I already did it hours ago I've been
waiting for you
Dinner Time:
Dialogue 1
John is visiting us tonight ah good which would you like for dinner beef
chicken or fish I feel like some fish and chips for supper
shall we dress some salad yes it's fine let's get some lettuce tomatoes and
cucumbers for salad and some of these spices garlic parsley ginger and green onions
for seasoning, we happen to have all of these we arranged to come over to us at six
o'clock let's roll up our sleeves and begin to prepare for supper
did you wash your hands well not yet I'll be there momentarily
Dialogue 2
is dinner ready yes come and get it
what's good tonight do you need some help today we're having hamburg steak
wow chicken noodle clam chowder soup it's really delicious spread a cloth over the table
strain the fat off before you serve the soup I'll be right there
don't spill it help me set the table will you it's all already fetch your father in for
the dinner he has to make a telephone call first and let us go ahead
okay let's eat
Cleaning:
Dialogue 1
this kitchen's a mess we should indeed do some cleaning
have you anything else to do nothing important now then get about the job at once
I will go and wash out one or two rags what a dump
especially this side of the glass is filthy if the oil blurs on the surface of the
glass is too thick to wipe off with a dry cloth wet the cloth with ether
that goes for me too I'll bring it over by the way could you wash the rags
please throw me that catch, please
Dialogue 2
nice weather we're having yes but you see our bedrooms are very untidy
let's clean it up at once I have some business to attend to and need to go out at once
would you mind us clearing it up tonight I'm sorry I was engaged to a shopping
this evening or some other time then please keep your things together I'll
see to the rest I'm really sorry that I cannot help you
oh never mind have you taken your dirty coat yes I've hurled the dirty clothes into
the washing machine just now okay you may go leave it to me
Watching TV:
Dialogue 1
what would you like to do this evening i haven't thought it through it's okay
with TV let's check the TV schedule to see what's on tonight
what are the attractions nothing at all here is all the news
what's on following the news a pop show on channel 7 and there is a
science fiction on channel 5. I don't want to watch the news
let me change the entertainment channel would you be sure I do not watch game shows for a
long time
Dialogue 2
what channel did you watch last night
after I went to bed channel 1 I watched an English language program
pity there was a football match on channel Two really that's a shame
you ought to remind me that this program is a read broadcast this morning you may watch it then
well I think I will have to what comes on next I want to see the horse racing
me too let's watch it together
Tutoring:
Dialogue 1
when do you take your finals is it two weeks before it
did you revise the lessons before class not yet pick up your pace it's getting late
I see Mom I'm just going to ask that we go over your English exercises
together I can do it alone you have been working for a whole day just go to sleep early
don't worry about me I'm not tired all right then where is your exercise book I cannot
find it in your school bag I have taken it out and put it on the table
Dialogue 2
how did you do on your math examination
what a shame I failed this examination what are the reasons
that exam was not very hard as a matter of fact I have no interest
in math interest is the best teacher I believe that it is most important to
develop your interest that's how I feel as well but I can't work up any interest in it
do you think you need to join a remedial class well there is no other way
your midterm exams are almost here I decided to help you this evening what do you think of it
thanks, Mom you are really a great mom
Time for Bed:
Dialogue 1
did you finish your homework I have just finished and I want to watch more TV
you have to get up early tomorrow hurry up and go to sleep okay
are you ready for tomorrow sorry I'm going to make it up
have you set up the alarm clock yes I set the alarm for seven o'clock
just now make sure you brush your teeth brushing them regularly helps to ward off tooth
decay you have said for the 10th time I won't forget it
sweet dreams thanks and you too
Dialogue 2
what are you doing Jack I'm playing video games enough with your video games it's time
to go to bed no need to go to sleep it's still early we'll give you a few minutes to play
how about 10 minutes do you have to get up early tomorrow
morning and you'd better turn in early tonight and get a good night's rest
I see okay it's so hot would you like to take a bath
That sounds good could you run me a hot bath I am running the bathwater
thanks, dad
Domestic Expenses:
Dialogue 1
how much money did we spend last month no idea but I keep a record of our costs
what about the living expenses I have never counted them won't you let me have a look
oh we barely made both ends meet last month yes our expenses are mounting up
you know the cost of everything is rising take a squint at this
they are rarely needed yes you are right but I thought they were necessary at that
time we need to keep our spending in check well I remember that
we should organize our spending so that we don't live beyond our means I promise
I will keep a tight reign on expenditure from now on
Dialogue 2
yesterday I got the gas and water bills how much is this going to cost
about three hundred dollars by what date do we have to pay
this Saturday I have to drop by the bank to get some money
how much money are you going to draw from the bank four hundred dollars
could you get more money I have no cash on hand I'd like to buy our kid's clothes at a second-hand store
all right I'll go with you
Family Pet:
Dialogue 1
son what do you want for your birthday gift I'd like to keep a pet
what pet would you like to keep guinea pig parrot rabbit tortoise dog or
can I have a Siberian husky okay the husky is unequaled for stamina and
endurance I want to buy a little puppy I promise you you'll like it when you
see
Dialogue 2
it's Mary's turn to take the dog for a walk okay Mary, please
oh by the way when was the last time you cleaned out the dog kennel it smells to
high heaven the exact date escaped me half a month ago maybe
it needs to be well swept out hand it over to me and the dog needs a bath
Carl runs the bath for the dog while Mary walks it okay I'll get ready to go and shampoo him
later shampooing them too often is not a good idea as shampoo tends to strip the
natural oils out of their coats then just bath the dog with clean water
Weekend Plan:
Dialogue 1
hey what shall we do at the weekend I've no idea about that
what about going skiing last Saturday my colleague went skiing at Dolmen Colin located in Oslo
this is the most famous ski jump in Norway which is also the biggest in the world
fantastic how was that really good they strongly recommend that
we should try it sometime this weekend I'd like to go skiing there
but I'd like to stay at home and keep my grandmother company I'll go and talk about it to her
maybe she would like to go with us together a family trip sounds very good
Dialogue 2
what are your plans for the weekend?
I have to work overtime this weekend what about you John this weekend with Lucy where should I
take her how about going to the cinema I went to the cinema with her last
weekend does she like to go shopping girls in general like to shop for new
clothes yes she spends much of her spare time roaming about the streets
why not go shopping with her well I think it will have to do
where are some good places for shopping you should do some shopping on Wang fusing street and Sheridan Street
Receiving Guests:
Dialogue 1
who is it it's me Mary could you buzz me in sure come right in
wow beautiful home you have here thank you how nice of you to come with us
let me have your coat okay let me take off my shoes first
would you please leave your bag here oh yeah please have your seat
shall I get a drink for you yes a cup of tea please fine enjoy yourself
thanks
Dialogue 2
hey jack
hey Mary I'm glad you could come come on please we are all waiting for you
is everybody here Tom's on his way and we'll be here in a moment sit anywhere you like, please
okay suppose we wait a while can I watch the news on television
of course, will you have a drink I'd like a glass of water, please
there are some fruits and nuts on the table do you like eating mango a nice fresh mango is my favorite fruit
then have one please feel free to make yourself at home
Decorating the room:
Dialogue 1
well have you bought a place on the lake yes we're having it decorated at the
the moment is it so we've hired a professional to decorate the house and we gave them a free hand
in doing our apartment over is your house the fine repair yes
the guest rooms will be furbished with luxurious carpets and fittings
you certainly seem to have spent a lot on the decoration of your house yes it costs me quite a few bucks
Dialogue 2
bill the bedroom needs doing over
let me see scrape off all the loose flakes of paint before redecorating
but I haven't employed an interior decorator why don't we let Bob decorate our
sitting room for us he's a dab hand at decorating how could we forget him
but I've heard that he's got a very busy timetable this week maybe we should wait until next week
okay and I'd like to push out the knee wings of the buildings we can consider it
uh shall we redecorate the parlor yes maybe we can decorate a style
concise and lively
Settling Down in a new place:
Dialogue 1
what day is it today it's Thursday
I'd like to have a celebration of the occupancy of a new home that sounds all right
we're all steamed up to move to our new house what about Johnny as he moved to his
new house yet yes they established themselves in their new house
excellent we're going to celebrate it together how do you want to celebrate it
maybe we could celebrate by getting loaded on champagne okay with me
it's a deal I'll take care of his family
Dialogue 2
I'm glad you could come in and have a look at our new house congratulations on your move
what is the layout of this house like your new house is certainly out of the ordinary
this is a new house with a huge garden out back in a very quiet area of London
that's terrific I am jealous of you my boyfriend can't afford a new house
and no more can I you will have your own in the future do come to our house whenever it's
convenient for you the garden will help to take you out of yourself
I hope your new dwelling will bring you and yours lots of fortune and good health thanks
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