With a Friend in a Coffee-Bar
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268What would you like to drink?
269A black coffee for me, please.
270How about something to eat?
271Yes, I’d like that portion of strawberry tart.
272Right, I’ll see if I can catch a waitress’s eye.
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273What can I get you to drink?
274A nice Coke could go down well.
275Wouldn’t you like some cake too?
276Yes, I think I’ll have a slice of chocolate sponge.
277Right, sit down there and I’ll bring it over.
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278What are you going to have to drink?
279I’d like something cool.
280Would you care for some cake?
281Yes, I’ll try a piece of cheese cake.
282It’s certainly looks tempting. I wouldn’t mind some myself.
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283What do you want to drink?
284I feel like a cup of tea.
285Do you fancy something to eat?
286I’d rather like some fruit cake.
287That’s a good idea! I think I’ll join you.
Finding a Room
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288I believe you are taking foreign students
289Yes, if you don’t mind sharing.
290How much is it?
291Ј 9 per week including eating.
292Do you think I could have a look at it?
293We are having it decorated at the moment. Will Friday do?
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294I’ve been told you might have a vacant room.
295Yes, I’ve got a spare single.
296What are your terms?
297Ј 2.50 for bed and breakfast.
298Could I have a look at the room, please?
299It’s a bit awkward just now. Could you come tomorrow?
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300My friend told me that I might have accommodation here.
301Yes, I’ll have a room free after the weekend.
302What’s the price of the room, please?
303It’s about Ј 6.25 per week, but I can’t do lunches.
304Do you mind if I come in?
305Come in by all means but it’s in a terrible mess.
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306I wonder if you could help me. I’m looking for a room.
307I have got a vacancy, yes.
308What sort of price are you asking?
309Ј 8.50 per week excluding laundry.
310Would it be convenient to see the room?
311Can you call back later? We are right in the middle of lunch.
Apologizing
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312I’m afraid I’ve spilt ink all over the table-cloth.
313Oh, never mind about that.
314I’m terribly sorry. Won’t you let me pay for it?
315No, I won’t hear of it.
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316I’m awfully sorry, but I seem to mislay your scarf.
317Oh, don’t worry about that.
318I just don’t know what to say. I’ll replace it, of course.
319No, that’s quite out of the question.
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320I’m very much afraid I’ve burnt a hole in the rug.
321Oh, that’s all right.
322I do apologize. I’ll buy you a new one on Monday.
323Of course not. I never did like it, anyway.
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324I’m dreadfully sorry, I’ve broken a plate.
325Oh, that doesn’t matter.
326I’m ever so sorry. Tell me where you bought it so I can get you another.
327No, certainly not, I wouldn’t dream of letting you do that.
Offering Cigarettes
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1 Cigarette?
2 No, thanks, not before lunch.
3 Please, have one. It’s a new brand.
4 I honestly don’t feel like one at the moment.
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4 Have a cigarette!
5 No, thanks. I’ve just put one out.
6 Please, do. I always seem to be smoking yours.
7 Perhaps I will. Have you got a lighter?
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8 Would you like a cigarette?
9 No, thanks. I’m trying to cut down.
10 Go on. I owe you one from yesterday.
11 O’K. But next time you must have one of mine.
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12 Help yourself to a cigarette!
13 I’m trying to give up.
14 Come on. I insist.
15 No, thank you. I’ve really got a bit of a cough.
On a Bus
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16 Does this bus go to the station?
17 No, you’ll have to get off at the bank and take a 192.
18 Can you tell me where to get off?
19 It’s the next stop but one.
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20 Am I O’K for St. Mary’s Church?
21 No, we only go as far as the park, but you can walk from there.
22 How much further is it?
23 It’s quite away but I’ll tell you in good time.
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24 Do you go to the …
25 No, you are going the wrong way. You want a 143 from the church.
26 Have we got much further to go?
27 It’s the next stop.
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28 Is this the right bus for the South Hall?
29 No, you should have caught a 12. Turn down at the bridge and get one there.
30 Could you tell me when we get there?
31 It’s three stops after this one.
Asking the Way
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32 Excuse me, can you tell me where South street is?
33 Take the 2nd on the left and then ask again.
34 Is it far?
35 No, it’s only about five minute walk.
36 Many thanks.
37 Not at all.
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38 Excuse me, please, could you tell me the way to the station?
39 Turn round and turn left to the traffic lights.
40 Will it take me long to get there?
41 No, it’s no distance at all.
42 Thank you.
43 That’s O’K.
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44 Excuse me, but I’m trying to find Town Hall.
45 Take the 3rd on the right and go straight on.
46 Should I take a bus?
47 No, you can walk it in under 5 minutes.
48 Thank you very much, indeed.
49 That’s quite all right.
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50 Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the town centre.
51 1st right, 2nd left, you can’t miss it.
52 Is it too far to walk?
53 No, it’s only about a couple hundred of yards.
54 Thanks a lot.
55 You’re welcome.
At a Doctor’s Surgery
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56 I’ve got a sore throat and my chest hurts.
57 How long have you been like this?
58 Two or three days now.
59 I should think you’ve got flu. There’s a lot of it about.
60 What do you advice?
61 Take this prescription to the chemist’s and then go straight to bed.
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62 I feel shivery and I’ve got a pain in my stomach.
63 How long have you had it?
64 The best part of the week.
65 It sounds as a case of сhill.
66 What should I do?
67 I’ll give you something for it and come to see you in a couple of days.
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68 I keep feeling dizzy, I have got a headache.
69 How long has this been going on?
70 It came on yesterday.
71 I should say you are generally run down.
72 What ought I to do?
73 It’s nothing serious but you’d better stay in bed for a day or two.
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74 I’m running a temperature and I feel sick.
75 Since when have you been feeling like this?
76 It all started the day before yesterday.
77 You seem to have picked up some sort of infection.
78 What do you think I should do?
79 Stay away from work till Monday and don’t overdo things.
Hiring a Car
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80 How much is it to hire this Impala?
81 Ј 2.75 a day or Ј 15.30 a week.
82 Would I be able to have one newt week-end?
83 Have you got a current license?
84 Yes, I’ve been driving since I was 18.
85 Good. What you do now is to complete this form.
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86 What’s the rate for one of your Minies?
87 The daily rate is Ј 2.20 and the weekly is Ј 15.
88 Right then. I’d like to book one for next Friday, please.
89 Is yours a full license?
90 Yes, I’ve had one since 1968.
91 O’K. If you just fill up this form, I’ll book you one.
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92 Can you tell me the charge for a Chevy, please?
93 You can have one for 2.90 a day or for 16.00 a week.
94 All right. I’ll take one for the week starting Tuesday next.
95 Is your driving license valid?
96 Yes, it doesn’t expire till next year.
97 Fine. You need some particularies and 5 pounds deposit.
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98 Suppose I need to hire a mini-van. How much will it cost?
99 Ј 2.80 per day and Ј 16 per week.
100Fair enough. Reserve me one from the first.
101Have you had a license for two years?
102Yes, I renewed it yesterday.
103Right. In that case here is a form to fill in.
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104Number, please.
105I’d like to make ADC personal call to 01486-2435.
106What’s the name of the person you wish to speak to?
107Miss Susan Greene, GREENE.
108What’s your number, please?
10901865, Brighton.
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110Number, please.
111Eastborn, 74655, personal, with ADC, please.
112Who do you want to speak to?
113Extension 214.
114What number are you calling from?
115Aberdeen, 645.
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116Number, please.
117Could you get me Luthan, make it personal, please.
118The name of a person you are calling, please.
119The export manager.
120Where are calling from?
121Belfast, 74501.
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122Number, please.
123Can I have a personal call to Bedford 645?
124Who are you calling?
125I’m not sure of the name, but it’s room 211.
126Your exchanging number, please.
12766932.
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128Eastborn.
129Hello, John here. Can I speak to Mary, please?
130O’K.
131Sorry, but she is out.
132Would you tell her I rang?
133I’ll be glad to.
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13448644865.
135Hello, David Black is speaking. May I have a word with June?
136I’ll just see she is in.
137Right you are.
138I’m afraid she is not here.
139Could you take a message?
140Yes, of course.
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141Blackpool 15104.
142Hello, this is James here. Is … there, please?
143… on a moment. Hang on.
144All right.
145I think she’s done shopping.
146Would you ask her to call back?
147Certainly.
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1489226530.
149Hello, my name is Frank Dunling. Can I talk to Linda, please?
150If she’s at home I’ll find out if …
151Right.
152Sorry, but she won’t be back till Monday
153Can you tell her to ring me when she gets back?
154With pleasure.
Asking Favors
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155Is there any chance of borrowing your type-writer?
156How long for?
157Till the end of the week.
158Yes, that will be all right.
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159Would you mind if I have some time off?
160When exactly?
161Monday or Tuesday of the next week.
162I’d like to say yes, but it’s just not possible.
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163Do you think I could possibly have my holidays earlier?
164That would depend on when.
165Just over Easter.
166I’ll have to check with my boss first.
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167I wonder whether you could put my friend up for a few days.
168Tell me when.
169Next week-end, actually.
170Let me think it over and I’ll tell you later.
At a Bank
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171I’ в like to change these marks, please.
172How do you want it?
173It’s all the same to me.
174Did you want anything else?
175Yes, I’d like to open the deposit account.
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176Could you cash this traveler’s check, please?
177How would you like it?
178Five pound notes, please.
179Anything else?
180Yes, I’m expecting some money from Paris. Is it in yet?
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181A new check book, please, and these dollars into sterling.
182How did you want it?
183Pound notes, please.
184Do you want anything else?
185Yes, I’d like to know the rate for Swiss francs.
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186Do you think you could change this note for me, please?
187How shall I give it to you?
188Notes and large silver, please.
189Was there anything else?
190Yes, could you tell me my balance?
Thanks for Hospitality
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191It’s time we were off.
192So soon? Can you stay a little longer?
193I wish I could but I’m late already.
194What a shame!
195Thank you for a wonderful meal.
196I am glad you’ve enjoyed it.
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197I really must be going now.
198But you’ve any just come! Wouldn’t you like to stay for a snack?
199That’s very kind of you but I mustn’t be too late.
200What a pity!
201Thanks very much for the party.
202It was a pleasure to have you.
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203I think it’s about time we’d get a move on.
204What, already? Won’t you have another coffee?
205I’d love to, but I have to be up early tomorrow.
206Oh, dear! What a shame!
207Thank you for the most enjoyable evening!
208Not at all. Hope you can come again.
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209If you’ll excuse me, I really should be off now.
210Not yet, surely. Have another drink at least.
211No, thank you all the same.
212Oh, dear! What a pity!
213Thank you very much indeed for the delicious meal.
214Thank you for coming.
Police Registration
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215I’ve come along to register with you.
216Has your passport been up to the Home Office?
217Yes, they have granted me three months.
218I’d like your address in this country, please.
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219I was told to report to the Alien Office.
220Has your permission to stay been extended?
221Yes, I’m all right until July.
222I’ll have to see your work permit as well, please.
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223I’ve come to see you about my registration.
224Has your school sent your passport up to London?
225I’ve got it until the end of the year.
226Then I need two photographs and 25 pence, please.
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227I understand that I’m supposed to register.
228Has your employer arranged further extension?
229Yes, I’ve been given three months.
230Can I see your registration book, please?
Finding a Job
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231Have you got any vacancies for full-time staff?
232What did you have in mind?
233Something in a domestic line.
234Have you had any experience?
235No, I’m more or less at school.
236I can’t promise anything but I’ll do my best.
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237I was wondering whether you need any part-timers.
238What are you thinking of?
240Have you ever done anything similar?
241Not so far known.
242There is nothing at present but look back in a week.
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242I’m looking for a job where I can live in.
243What exactly did you want?
244I wouldn’t mind working in a pub.
245Have you done anything like that before?
246Well, I used to a bit of waiting.
247Fill in this form and I’ll let you know if anything turns up.
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248Can you fix me up with a part-time job?
249Anything in particular that appeals to you?
250I was rather hoping to find something in a school.
251Have you done that kind of thing before?
252Yes, I was doing the same job last summer.
253I might be able to help you but I need references.
At a Chemist’s Shop
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254The doctor’s given me this prescription.
255It’ll only take five minutes. Perhaps, you’ll wait.
256Have you also got something suitable for sore lips?
257Rub in this cream every four hours.
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258Could you make up this prescription for me, please?
259I’ll do it for you straight away.
260By the way, what do you suggest for sunburn?
261This ointment should clear up the trouble.
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262I’ve just been given this prescription by the doctor .
263You can call back for it in about half an hour.
264Can you also give me something for this rash?
265Try this tube of jelly.
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266Can I leave this prescription?
267I’ll have it ready for you at 5.30.
268I’d like something for this sty too.
269Put this lotion on, three times a day.
In the Post – Office
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270What’s the postage on these letters to Thailand, please?
271I have to check. Do you need anything else?
272Yes, a three-pence stamp, please.
273That’ll be 85 pence in all.
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274Could you tell me how much this parcel to France is?
275I think I’d better look there up. Was there anything else?
276Yes, a post order of 25 pounds and air letter form.
27787 pence exactly, please.
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278How much is this greetings telegram to Germany?
279I’ll just make sure. Anything else?
280Half a dozen air mail labels and a book of stamps.
28175 pence exactly, please.
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282What’s the charge on this express letter, please?
283I’ll have a look. Did you want anything else?
284Yes, a large registered envelope.
285That comes to 90 pence.
At the Theatre
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286I’d like to book two seats for tomorrow.
287Would you something in the front stalls?
288I suppose there is nothing further back, is there?
289Not unless you come to the matinee.
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290Can I still get tickets for tonight show?
291The front row of the dress circle is fairly free.
292Are there any boxes?
293No, I’m afraid that is all there is.
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294Are there any seats left for Saturday night?
295A-11 and B-14, that are all is left.
296Haven’t you got anything cheaper?
297Only if somebody cancels.
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298Is it still possible to get tickets for tonight?
299You can sit whether you like in the first row.
300Isn’t there anything a little less dear?
301No, I’m afraid you’d left it rather late.
Shopping
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302Are you being served?
303No, what have you got in the way of brown suede jackets size 42?
304Sorry, but we are sold right out.
305Do you liking to be getting any more in?
306I should think so yes. If you leave your phone number I’ll ring you.
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307Is anybody looking after you?
308No, I’m after the size 40 vinec pullover in grey.
309The best I can do is a 36.
310Could you order me one?
311I should imagine so yes. If you leave your address I’ll contact you.
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312Are you being attended to?
313No, I’m trying to find a navy-blue raincoat, size 32.
314I can do the size, but not the color.
315Do you think you can get one for me?
316Yes, of course. Look in again Monday next week.
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317Are you being seen to?
318No, I’m looking for a pink-stripped suit with 44 waist.
319I’m afraid I can’t help you at the moment.
320Will you be having any more in?
321I doubt it, but you might be lucky at our High Street branch.
Asking for some Change
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322Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?
323Let me see, do you want copper or silver?
324I want to make a trunk-call.
325You’d better have silver then.
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326Sorry to trouble you, but have you change for a 50?
327I’ll have a look, what do you want it for?
328I have to get a book of stamps.
329In that case, you need silver.
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330Excuse me, I wonder whether you could change 50 pence?
331Let’s see, copper or silver?
332It’s for a long distance call.
333Will 10s do?
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334Excuse me, could you oblige me with some change?
335I’ll see what I’ve got. What’s it for?
336I need some cigarettes from this machine.
337I could let you have some 10s if that’s any good.