Meeting People after a Long Time

Asking about Health

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32 How is your father keeping?

33 He’s been off the work for a day or two.

34 What’s wrong with him?

35 He’s gone down with a cold.

36 Tell him I hope he soon feels better.

37 That’s very kind of you. I’ll pass it on.

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38 Where is Tony this evening?

39 He’s not feeling very well.

40 Really? What’s the trouble?

41 I think he must have eaten something.

42 Give him my regards and tell him to take things easy.

43 Thank you very much. I’ll tell him what you said.

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44 How is your brother these days?

45 He hasn’t been just well recently.

46 I’m sorry to hear that. What’s the matter?

47 I think he’s been overworking.

48 I hope he’ll soon get over it.

49 Thank you. He’ll be pleased to hear you asked after him.

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50 I haven’t seen Bob lately. How is he?

51 As a matter of fact he has laid up.

52 Oh, dear! What’s up with him?

53 We don’t know but we are having the doctor in tomorrow.

54 Let me know if there is anything I can do.

55 Thanks very much. I’ll tell him you enquired about him.

Introductions and Opening Conversation

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56 Wendy, I’d like you to meet my brother Symon.

57 How do you do?

58 How do you do?

59 What do you think of life in England?

60 I’m still feeling pretty homesick.

61 It seems to be strange at first.

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62 Mrs. Lewis, this is Peter Brown.

63 How do you do?

64 How do you do?

65 How do you find things here?

66 If it wasn’t bad climate I’d like it very much.

67 It won’t take you long to settle down.

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68 Mother, this is Joseph’s brother David.

69 How do you do?

70 How do you do?

71 How do you like London?

72 It’s quite different from what I’ve expected.

73 Don’t worry, you’ll soon get used to it.

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74 Mrs. Stancey, I’d like to introduce my Greek friend Millis.

75 How do you do?

76 How do you do?

77 What is your first impression of England?

78 Of course, it’s much colder here than it is at home.

79 Never mind, you’ll be all right in a week or two.

Saying Good-bye

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80 I’ve come to say good-bye.

81 When are you off?

82 I’m flying home on Sunday.

83 Good-bye, then. And all the very best.

84 Cheerio! Say good-bye to the rest of the family, won’t you?

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85 I’d like to say good-bye to you all.

86 What time are you going?

87 My train leaves at 7.25.

88 Well, good-bye, and have a good journey.

89 Remember to look me up if ever you are in Rome.

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90 I’m ringing to say good-bye.

91 When are you setting off?

92 I’m catching the 11.35 boat.

93 Cheerio, then. And don’t forget to keep in touch.

94 Good-bye. And thanks for everything.

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95 I’ve just called in to say good-bye.

96 What time are you leaving?

97 I’m going to try to get away by 10.

98 Good-bye, then and remember me to your parents.

99 See you next year.

In a Restaurant

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100Can I take your order, sir?

101Yes, I’d like to try the steak, please.

102And to follow?

103Ice-cream, please.

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104Have you decided on something, sir?

105Yes, … and chips for me, please.

106How about the sweet?

107No sweet, thanks. Just coffee.

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108Have you chosen something, sir?

109Yes, I think I’ll have …

110What would you like afterwards?

111I’d love some fruit if you have any.

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112May I take your order, sir?

113I’ll just take a small salad, please.

114Do you want any sweet?

115Apple-pie and … would be nice.

Tea-Time

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116Would you care for a cup of tea?

117Only if you are having one.

118Do take milk and sugar.

119A dash of milk and two lumps, please.

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120I expect you could do with cup of tea, couldn’t you?

121I’d rather have a cup of coffee if you don’t mind.

122Milk and sugar?

123A milky one without sugar, please.

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124How about a nice cup of tea before you go?

125Yes, I’d love one.

126How do you like it?

127A strong one with three spoons for me, please.

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128Would you like a cup of tea?

129Only if it’s not much trouble.

130Dо you like it with milk and sugar?

131Not much milk and half of a teaspoonful, pleaser.

In a Pub

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132What are you going to have?

133A half of bitter, please.

134Are you sure you won’t have a Scotch?

135Thanks very much, but I’m driving.

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136What’s it to be?

137The same again, please.

138Won’t you make it a pint this time?

139I’d better not, thank you all the same.

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140What would you like to drink?

141Just a light ale for me, please.

142Won’t you have a gin and tonic with me?

143That’s very kind of you, but I don’t think I will.

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144What can I get for you?

145I’d like a Lager, please.

146Wouldn’t you care for something a little stronger?

147No, I think I’d better stick to my beer.

Meeting People after a Long Time

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148We haven’t seen you for ages. Have you been ill?

149No, I’ve been up North for a month.

150Where is that?

151Glasgow, I got back the day before yesterday.

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152How nice to see you again. Where have you been, home?

153No, I’ve been visiting relatives.

154Whereabouts?

155I went to Sterling to see an uncle of mine.

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156Come in, and sit down. We haven’t seen much of you lately.

157No, I went away on holiday.

158Where exactly?

159Edinburgh. I’ve got a cousin there.

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160You’re quite a stranger. Have you moved in recently?

161No, I had a few weeks in Scotland.

162Where did you go?

163Aberdeen. I stayed at my brother`s.

At Lunch Time

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164You must have some more chicken!

165No, thanks. I suppose to be slimming.

166Can’t I attempt you?

167Well, may be I could manage a very small piece.

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168Wouldn’t you like to finish up the omelette?

169No, really, thank you. I just couldn’t eat any more.

170Come on now. Surely you can manage it.

171No, thank you really. I must keep on pounds as it is.

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172Another piece of meat pie?

173No, thanks really. I’m on a diet.

174Please, do. You‘ve hardly eaten anything.

175It’s delicious, but I don’t think I ought to.

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176Do, have the rest of mashed potatoes.

177No, thank you, I’ve had too much already.

178Just take it to please me.

179O’K, but only a small piece. I must leave some room for pudding.

Asking for some Change

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180Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?

181Let me see, do you want copper of silver?

182I want to make a trunk-call.

183You’d better have silver then.

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184Sorry to trouble you, but have you change for a 50?

185I’ll have a look, what do you want it for?

186I have to get a book of stamps.

187I that case, you need silver.

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188Excuse me, I wonder whether you could change 50 pence?

189Let’s see, copper or silver?

190It’s for a long distance call.

191Will 10s do?

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192Excuse me, could you oblige me with some change?

193I’ll see what I’ve got. What’s it for?

194I need some cigarettes from this machine.

195I could let you have some 10s, if that’s any good.

At the Hotel

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196I wonder whether you have any vacancies for tonight.

197Yes, I can offer you room 24 on the 1st floor.

198How much is it?

-2.99 pounds, excluding service.

199Can I see it, please?

200Certainly, would you take a seat for a moment?

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202Have you got a single room for two nights?

203Yes, but only on the top floor.

204What price is it?

205Ј4.50 with service and TV.

206Fair enough. Can you show me the room?

207Yes, of course. Would you follow me?

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208Can I book a double room from now till Friday?

209You can have room 34, overlooking the sea.

210What’s the price?

211Ј4.20, not counting service.

212Can I have a look at it, please?

213Yes, of course. Come this way.

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214Have you got a twin-bedded room for one night?

215I can offer you room 53.

216What does it cost?

217With a private bath Ј5.25, service included.

218Can you show me something a little cheaper?

219Yes, of course. I won’t keep you a moment.

At a Barber’s Shop

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220How do you want it, sir?

221Just a trim, please.

222Would you like it washed?

223No, thank you; just leave it as it is.

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224How would you like it, sir?

225Not too much off, please.

226How about a shampoo?

227Not this time, thanks.

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228How shall I cut it, sir?

229Very short all over, please.

230Shall I put some gel on?

231No, I don’t think so, thanks.

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232How shall I do it, sir?

233Just tidy it up a bit, please.

234Do you want some spray?

235No, nothing at all. Thank you very much.

The Weather

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236Very mild for the time of the year.

237Yes, quite different from the forecast.

238May say we’re living for snow.

239Let’s hope it keeps fine for the weekend.

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240It seems to be clearing up.

241It needs a change, doesn’t it?

242Apparently, it’s going to turn colder.

243Still another month we should see the worst of it.

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244Nice and bright this morning.

245Yes, much better than yesterday.

246The wind will probably get up later.

247As long as it doesn’t rain.

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248It’s good to see the sun again.

249It will improve of what we have been having.

250It’s supposed to cloud over this morning.

251I didn’t think it would last.

The London Underground

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252Which way do I go for Queens Way, please?

253Take the train to Paddington, the district in Nottinghill, then get the central .

254Where do I go now?

255Take the escalator on your right.

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256Can you tell me the best way to get to Bond Street, please?

257Catch the metropolitan to Liverpool Street and then change to the central line.

258Which way do I go first?

259Go straight down the stairs, and turn left to the bottom.

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260Which line do I take for Marble Arch, please?

261That’s easy. It’s the next station down the central line.

262How do I get down to the trains?

263Get that lift over there.

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264How do I get to Lancaster Gate, please?

265You want the Victoria to Oxford Circus, and then you change to the central.

266Which platform do I want?

267Follow those signs, you can’t go wrong.