Article #57 Telephone
Mr Palmer: Hello?
Sue: Hello, is Mary there?
Mr Palmer: I'm sorry, you have the wrong number.
Sue: Oh...is this 685-5290?
Mr Palmer: No, it's not.
Sue: I'm sorry.
Mr Palmer: That's OK.
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Article #58 A Light Eater
Frances: Would you like anything else? You haven't eaten very much.
Grace: No, thanks. I'm already full.
Frances: Oh, come on. Have some more.
Grace: No, I really can't. I've never been much of an eater.
Frances: Have some coffee then.
Grace: That would be nice.
Frances: How do you take it?
Grace: With sugar please, no cream.
Frances: Here you are.
Grace: Thank you.
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Article #59 A Nice Flat (1)
Agent: This is a nice flat.
Jane: Mmm...
Agent: There's a living room. There's a kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom, and there's
a bidet!
Jane: What is a bidet?
Agent: It's like a toilet, only better, I'll let you figure it out!
Jane: Well, none of my friends have a bidet, and even if I don't know what it is, they will
be jealous when I tell them!
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Article #60 A Nice Flat (2)
Agent: Well, here's the kitchen.
Jane: Hmm...It's very small.
Agent: Yes, it isn't very large, but there's a cooker and a fridge. There are some
cupboards under the sink. Jane: Are there any plates?
Agent: Yes, there are.
Jane: Good. Are there any chairs in here?
Agent: No, there aren't, but there are some in the living room.
Jane: Hmm. There aren't any glasses!
Agent: Yes, there are! They're in the cupboard.
Jane: ...and ...er... where's the toilet?
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Article #61 Afraid of Flying
Bert: Where is your meeting?
Linda: In Dallas, Texas.
Bert: How are you going?
Linda: By plane.
Bert: Do you like to fly?
Linda: Sure. It's fast and comfortable.
Bert: I'm afraid of flying.
Linda: That's silly. Flying is very safe.
Bert: Maybe, but I don't feel safe in a plane.
Linda: I understand. A lot of people feel that way.
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Article #62 A Plane Reservation
Henry: I'd like to reconfirm my plane reservation.
Miss Lester: What flight are you taking?
Henry: Flight 207.
Miss Lester: And your name, please?
Henry: Henry Chandler.
Miss Lester: Yes, sir. You're booked on Flight 207. Please check in at the airport an hour
before flight time.
Henry: Thank you.
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Article #63 Getting Together
Walter: Are you free Friday night?
Rebecca: I might not be in town. I'm not sure yet. A friend suggested I go to Vancouver.
Walter: Well, a few of us are getting together, and I thought you might want to come, too.
Rebecca: What are you thinking of doing?
Walter: We're not sure yet. We might go to a bar, but we'll probably go see A. I.
Rebecca: Oh, I haven't seen yet.
Walter: Well, come then.
Rebecca: Sure, if I'm in town. I'll call you and let you know.
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Article #64 How's Your New Job Going?
Mr Adams: Oh, Miss Wallace! Long time no see.
Miss Wallace: How are you?
Mr Adams: Good. Thank you. How's your new job?
Miss Wallace: I started working today.
Mr Adams: How does it seem so far?
Miss Wallace: It's demanding, but I'm happy to be working.
Mr Adams: What's your boss like?
Miss Wallace: He appears to be very thoughtful and kind, but they all do at first. I guess
we will have to see.
Mr. Adams: Well, I wish you the best of luck.
Miss Wallace: Thanks, take care.
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Article #65 We Eat a Lot
Mario: Did you see my car keys?
Eva: They're on top of the TV.
Mario: You're right. Thanks!
Eva: Where are you going?
Mario: To the supermarket.
Eva: Again?
Mario: Yes, we eat a lot.
Eva: Do you want me to go with you?
Mario: Sure, if you can.
Eva: Good. The packages will be heavy.
Mario: There is a new health store right up the road; maybe since you guys eat a lot you
should try and eat more healthily.
Eva: Maybe you're right; we have all put on a little weight.
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Article #66 I'll Take You
George: Diana!
Diana: Oh, George...hi, how are you? Listen, I'm in a terrible hurry. The bank closes in
twenty minutes.
George: Is your bank near here?
Diana: Yes, it's only four blocks away--on Vine Street.
George: Well, get in. I'll take you.
Diana: Are you sure? It's not out of your way?
George: No, not at all.
Diana: This is so nice of you, George. Thank you.
George: You're welcome.
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Article #67 We Must be Out of Them
David: Hi! Sorry I'm late. I missed the bus.
Edie: Oh, that's O. K. I had time to clean up before you come.
David: You don't look very good.
Edie: I must be getting a cold. I've been sneezing all day. A-A-ATCHOO!
David: Bless you.
Edie: Thank you.
David: You must be getting a cold. Why don't you go lie down? I'll bring you some aspirin.
...
David: I don't see any aspirin in the medicine cabinet.
Edie: We must be out of them.
David: I'll go to the drugstore. Is there anything else we need?
Edie: Could you get some...ATCHOO...
David: I don't know if they sell ATCHOO there, but I'll check!
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Article #68 Doctor's Appointment
Patricia: When can I see Dr. Know?
Nurse: He won't be free until tomorrow.
Patricia: Can I make an appointment?
Nurse: Sure. How about tomorrow at ten o'clock?
Patricia: Can you make it at nine?
Nurse: I check to see if he's available. I'm sorry but he's tied up until ten o'clock.
Patricia: Well, can't you squeeze me in, somehow?
Nurse: I'm afraid not. How about after lunch?
Patricia: Will one o'clock be all right?
Nurse: That's perfect. Thank you.
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Article #69 Traffic Rules (2)
Police Officer: Excuse me. May I see your licence?
Kay: I'm afraid I've left it at home.
P.O.: In that case, you'll have to take it to the police station within five days.
Kay: But...but why?
P.O.: You were speeding, ma'am.
Kay: But I was only doing 75!
P.O.: There's a 70km/h speed limit on this road, ma'am.
Kay: Is there? I didn't see the sign...
P.O.: Well, ma'am. We've been following you.
Kay: So you were doing 75, too.
P.O.: No, ma'am. We were doing 90km/h... and we couldn't catch you!
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Article #70 Eating out
Louis: Waiter! Could we have the bill, please?
Waiter: Can I put it all on one bill?
Louise: No, we'd prefer separate checks.
Waiter: Your bill's eighteen dollars.
Louise: That seems expensive. Would you check it again please?
Waiter: Sorry, ma'am. This is your friend's bill. Here is yours; it's twenty-four dollars and
sixteen cents!
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