HELLO

A Hello.

B Hello.

A I'm David Clark.

B I'm Linda Martin.

C Are you a teacher?

D No, I'm not.

C Oh, are you a student?

D Yes, I am.

E Are you from England?

F No, I'm not.

E Where are you from?

F I'm from Canada.

G Hello, John!

H Hello, Peter. How are you?

G I'm very well, thanks. And you?

H I'm fine, thanks.

EXCUSE ME!

I Excuse me!

J Yes?

I Are you English?

J Pardon?

I Are you English?

J Oh, yes. Yes, we are.

I Oh, I'm English. Are you on holiday?

J No, we aren't. We're businessmen.

J Please, sit down

I Thank you.

J Tea?

I Yes, please.

J Sugar?

I No, thanks.

J Where are you from?

I I'm from London.

J Are you a businessman?

I No, I'm not. I'm a tourist.

WHAT'S YOUR NAME?

Mr Dean :Good evening.

Receptionist :Good evening, sir. What's your name, please?

Mr Dean :My name's Dean.

Receptionist :Ah, yes... Mr Dean... Room 15. Here's your key.

Mr Dean :Thank you.

Porter :Is this your case?

Mr Dean :No, it isn't.

Porter :Oh, is that your case over there?

Mr Dean :Yes, it is.

Mr Brown :Good evening.

Receptionist :Good evening. What are your names, please?

Mr Brown: Mr and Mrs Brown.

Receptionist :Ah, yes.. here's your key.

Porter Are these your cases here?

Mr Brown No, they aren't.

Porter Oh, I'm sorry. Are those your cases over there?

Mr Brown Yes, they are.

Mrs Brown Is this our room?

Mr Brown What's the number?

Mrs Brown 14.

Mr Brown Oh, no, it isn't. That's our room... number 13.

I'M COLD

A Ooh! I'm cold!

B Are you

A Yes, I am.

B Oh, I'm not. I'm hot!

NICE FLAT

Agent :This is a nice flat, Miss Wilkins. Here's a

plan...

Miss Wilkins :Hmm...

Agent :There's a living-room. There's a kitchen,

a bedroom, a bathroom, and there's a toilet.

Miss Wilkins: Is there a balcony?

Agent :No, there isn't.

Miss Wilkins :... and a telephone?

Agent: No, there isn't a telephone.

Agent :Well, here's the kitchen.

Miss Wilkins: 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.

Miss Wilkins :Are there any plates?

Agent :Yes, there are.

Miss Wilkins :Good. Are there any chairs in

here?

Agent :No, there aren't, but there are some

in the living-room.

Miss Wilkins :Hmm. There aren't any glasses!

Agent: Yes, there are! They're in the

cupboard.

Miss Wilkins: ... and ...er... where's the toilet?

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

A Excuse me.

B Yes?

A Is there a post office near here?

B Yes, there is.

A Is it far?

B No, it isn't very far. First right, second left.

A Thank you very much.

B That's all right.

C Mrs Connor, could you pass the salt please?

D Certainly.

C Thank you very much.

D And the pepper?

C No, thank you.

E Good evening.

F Good evening.

E Half of bitter, please.

F Here you are, sir.

E Thank you very much. How much is that?

F 15p.

G Are you on the phone?

H Yes, I am.

G What's your number?

A FAMILY RE-UNION

Mrs Turner Who's that? Who's that?

Tom It's me... Tom.

Mrs Turner Tom?

Tom Yes, Tom... your grandson, ... from Canada!

Mrs Turner Oh, Tom! Come in!

Tom This is my wife, Mary.

Mrs Turner Oh, how do you do?

Tom ... and these are our children, Jimmy and Ethel.

Mrs Turner Hello, Jimmy, Hello Ethel. Well, this is a nice surprise!

Look at Mrs Turner. Her skirt's black.

Her blouse is white.

Look at Tom. His jacket's brown. His trousers are grey.

Look at Mary. Her dress is pink. Her shoes are orange.

Look at Jimmy. His shirt's red. His shorts are green.

Look at Ethel. Her T-shirt's yellow. Her jeans are blue.

WHOSE IS IT?

Richard Hello, Jane.

Jane Hello, Richard.

Richard Phew! What's this?

Jane It's a Cadillac.

Richard Hmm. Is it your car?

Jane Well, no... no, it isn't.

Richard Whose car is it?

Jane It's Mr Orson's car.

Richard Mr Orson? Who's he?

Jane He's my boss. He's a millionaire!

IS THERE ANY WINE IN THE BOTTLE?

There's some rice in the jar.

There's some milk in the bottle.

There's some sugar in the jar.

There's some oil in the bottle.

There's some water in the jug.

There's some wine in the bottle.

There are some apples on the table.

There are some eggs on the table.

There are some oranges on the table.

There are some bananas on the table.

There are some lemons on the table.

There are some onions on the table.

There isn't any butter.

There isn't any cheese.

There isn't any beer.

There aren't any tomatoes.

There aren't any mushrooms.

There aren't any eggs.

The fridge is empty.

Is there any cheese in the fridge?

Yes, there is.

Is there any butter in the fridge?

No, there isn't.

Are there any eggs in the fridge?

Yes, there are.

Are there any tomatoes in the fridge?

No, there aren't.

There's some butter in the freezer.

How much is there?

There's a lot.

There are some hamburgers in the freezer.

How many are there?

There are a lot.

IS THERE ANY WINE IN THE BOTTLE?

There's some rice in the jar.

There's some milk in the bottle.

There's some sugar in the jar.

There's some oil in the bottle.

There's some water in the jug.

There's some wine in the bottle.

There are some apples on the table.

There are some eggs on the table.

There are some oranges on the table.

There are some bananas on the table.

There are some lemons on the table.

There are some onions on the table.

AN ENGLISH RESTAURANT

Customer Waiter! I'd like the menu, please.

Waiter Here you are, sir.

Customer Thanks... I'd like some soup...

Waiter Tomato soup?

Customer Yes, please... and I'd like a steak.

Waiter Rare, medium, or well-done?

Customer Medium, please.

Waiter Which vegetables would you like?

Customer I'd like some potatoes, some peas, and a salad, please.

Waiter Certainly, sir.

Customer Oh, and I'd like some wine.

Waiter Which wine would you like, sir?

Customer A bottle of red wine, please.

IS THERE ANY WINE IN THE BOTTLE?

There's some rice in the jar.

There's some milk in the bottle.

There's some sugar in the jar.

There's some oil in the bottle.

There's some water in the jug.

There's some wine in the bottle.

There are some apples on the table.

There are some eggs on the table.

There are some oranges on the table.

There are some bananas on the table.

There are some lemons on the table.

There are some onions on the table.

DO THIS! DON'T DO THAT !

Charles Orson is a film director. He's in the studio. He's with Steve Newman and Raquel Evans.

Steve's an actor. Raquel's an actress. They're film stars.

Everybody! Be quiet, please! O.K., Steve, now open the door... come in... walk to the sofa... Walk!

Don't run!... O.K., sit down... don't move... now, take Raquel's hand ... look into her eyes..

don't laugh! ...smile!

Raquel! Smile at Steve... look into his eyes... don't laugh!

...now, close your eyes. Steve! Kiss her! That's fine! Now, Steve, go to the door... go out,

and close the door... O.K.,

turn the lights on... turn the microphones on... start the camera... action!

IS THERE ANY WINE IN THE BOTTLE?

There's some rice in the jar.

There's some milk in the bottle.

There's some sugar in the jar.

There's some oil in the bottle.

There's some water in the jug.

There's some wine in the bottle.

There are some apples on the table.

There are some eggs on the table.

There are some oranges on the table.

There are some bananas on the table.

There are some lemons on the table.

There are some onions on the table.

ELTON KASH

Look at this man.

He's Elton Kash.

He's a pop star.

He's very rich and famous.

Look at his house.

It's large and expensive, and there's a swimming-pool in the garden.

There are ten bedrooms in the house.

Elton's car's American.

It's a 1978 Lincoln Continental.

It's fast and comfortable.

In his car there's a radio, a stereo cassette-player, a cocktail cabinet, a cigar lighter and electric windows.

But Elton isn't happy... he'd like a Rolls-Royce.

Look at this man.

He's Mr Wilson.

He's a teacher.

He's very poor and he isn't famous.

Look at his house.

It's small and cheap and there isn't a garden.

There are only two bedrooms in the house.

Mr Wilson's car's English.

It's a 1959 Mini.

It's slow and uncomfortable.

In his car there isn't radio or cassette-player... there's an engine, a steering-wheel, and there are four wheels and two doors.

Mr Wilson isn't happy... he'd like a new Mini.

IS THERE ANY WINE IN THE BOTTLE?

There's some rice in the jar.

There's some milk in the bottle.

There's some sugar in the jar.

There's some oil in the bottle.

There's some water in the jug.

There's some wine in the bottle.

There are some apples on the table.

There are some eggs on the table.

There are some oranges on the table.

There are some bananas on the table.

There are some lemons on the table.

There are some onions on the table.

AT THE HAIRDRESSER'S

Jane ... Oh, yes, my husband's wonderful!

Sally Really? Is he?

Jane Yes, he's big, strong and handsome!

Sally Well, my husband isn't very big, or very strong... but he's very intelligent.

Jane Intelligent?

Sally Yes, he can speak six languages.

Jane Can he? Which languages can he speak?

Sally He can speak French, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic and Japanese.

Jane Oh... My husband's very athletic.

Sally Athletic?

Jane Yes, he can swim, ski, play football, cricket and rugby...

Sally Can he cook?

Jane Pardon?

Sally Can your husband cook? My husband can't play sports... but he's an excellent cook.

Jane Is he?

Sally Yes, he can sew, and iron... he's a very good husband.

Jane Really? Is he English?

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

I Please come in.

J Thank you.

I Please,... sit down. Would you like a cup of tea?

J Yes, please.

I How about a biscuit?

J No, thanks. I'm on a diet.

K Excuse me...

L Yes, can I help you?

K Yes. I'd like some information about trains please.

L Where to?

K ... to London.

L When?

K Tomorrow.

L Morning or afternoon?

K In the evening. About six o'clock.

L There's one at 6.40.

K Thank you.

M I'd like a pair of shoes, please.

N What colour would you like?

M Brown.

N And what size are you?

M Five. Can I try them on?

N Of course.

O How about dinner, tonight?

P I'd love to.

O Where can we meet?

P How about the square?

O All right. What time?

P Is seven o'clock OK?

O Yes, that's fine.

GLORIA GUSTO, TOM ATKINS AND TERRY ARCHER

Hi, there! My name's Gloria Gusto.

I'm an actress.

I'm from London.

I've got a flat in London and a house in Hollywood, with a swimming pool.

I've got a new Rolls-Royce and a lot of money in the bank.

I've got a husband, and three wonderful children in Hollywood.

Life's great!

I've got everything.

Hello, my name's Tom Atkins.

I'm from London, too.

I'm broke. I haven't got any money.

I haven't got a job or a house, or a car.

I haven't got a wife, and I haven't got any children.

Life's terrible!

I haven't got anything!

Look at this man.

His name's Terry Archer.

He isn't from London.

He's from Oxford.

He's a factory worker.

He's got a good job.

He's got a car.

He hasn't got a big house, he's got a flat.

He's got a wife, but he hasn't got any children.

Life's all right.

AT THE CUSTOMS

Customs Officer Good morning. Can I see your passport?

Man Certainly. Here it is.

Customs officer Yes, that's all right. Have you got anything to declare?

Man Yes, I have.

Customs officer What have you got?

Man I've got some whisky and some cigarettes.

Customs Officer How much whisky have you got?

Man A litre.

Customs Officer That all right. And how many cigarettes have you got?

Man Two hundred.

Customs Officer Fine. What about perfume? Have you got any perfume?

Man Er... No, I haven't.

Customs Officer Good. Open you case, please.

Man Pardon?

Customs Officer Open your case, please. Open it now! Oh dear! Look at this! You've got three bottles of whisky, four hundred cigarettes and a lot of perfume!

WHICH ONE?

George How about some more wine?

Charles Please.

Goerge Which glass is yours?

Charles That one's mine.

Goerge Which one?

Charles The empty one!

Goerge Well, good night...

Charles Good night... thank you for a lovely evening.

Goerge Now, which coats are yours?

Charles Oh, those coats are ours.

Goerge Which ones?

Charles The black one and the grey one.

Goerge Ah, yes... I've got them.

Charles Good. The grey one's mine, and the black one's hers.

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

O Can you show me some cameras, please?

P Certainly, sir... this one's very good.

O Yes, it is... How much is it?

P £85, sir.

O Oh, dear. That's very expensive.

P Hmm, I see... that one's isn't expensive, sir.

O What make is it?

P It's a Kodak... It's £47.

O Hmm... Can you show it to me, please?

Q Oh, excuse me!

R Yes, sir?

Q Could you bring us some more tea, please?

R Of course, sir.

O ... and could you bring me the bill, please? I'm in a hurry.

S Taxi!

T Where to, madam?

S Can you take me to the airport, please?

T Certainly, madam... Have you got any luggage?

S Yes. Can you get it for me? It's over there.

T All right.... Ooh! It's very heavy.

S Yes, it is... I'm very sorry.

U Goodnight, Andrew.

V Goodnight, Colin.

U Have a good holiday!

V Thanks.

U Don't forget... send me a postcard!

V O.K... Oh, I haven't got you address.

U That's O.K. You can send it to me at the office.

V All right. 'Bye.

U 'Bye.

WHAT ARE THEY DOING?

Anne Hello, Linda. Is Jack here?

Linda No, he isn't.

Anne Is he working today?

Linda No, he isn't working today. He's in the kitchen.

Anne What's he doing?

Linda He's cooking.

Anne What are you doing?

Linda I'm reading.

CAN YOU HELP ME?

Thomas is a student. He is staying with the Taylors, an English family.

Thomas Hello, Mrs Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word.

Mrs Taylor Which one? Oh... that's difficult. I can't help you now... I'm watching something...

Thomas Oh? What are you watching?

Mrs Taylor I'm watching a cowboy film.

Thomas Can Mr Taylor help me?

Mrs Taylor No, he can't now, Thomas. He's reading.

Thomas What's he reading?

Mrs Taylor He's reading a magazine.

Thomas What about Kate?

Mrs Taylor Oh, she can't help you now... she's phoning someone.

Thomas Oh? Who's she phoning?

Mrs Taylor She's phoning her boyfriend... you're asking a lot of questions tonight, Thomas!

Thomas Am I?...Well, I'm practising my English!

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

A Would you like to come to a party?

B Well, I'd like to... but when is it?

A On Saturday evening.

B What a pity! I'm busy on Saturday.

A What are you doing?

B I'm doing my homework.

A Really!... Another time perhaps?

B Yes, thanks anyway.

C Excuse me, is this seat free?

D Yes, it is.

C Is it O.K. if I sit here?

D Yes, of course.

C Er... is that your newspaper?

D Yes, it is.

C May I borrow it for a minute, please?

D Yes, certainly.

E Good morning.

F Good morning. Can I help you?

E Yes, I'm looking for a book.

F What's the title?

E Instant English. Have you got it?

F Yes, we have.

E How much is it?

F 5£.

E May I see it?

F Of course, here you are.

THE FASHION SHOW

... and now here's Julia. Julia's wearing a white cotton blouse, and a back nylon skirt. She's wearing orange shoes, and she's carrying an orange leather handbag.

Thank you, Julia!

Now, Godfrey's wearing dark-blue flared trousers and light-blue woollen jacket. He's wearing a yellow terylene shirt and a red tie.

Thank you, Godfrey!

AT THE CINEMA

Peter's standing outside the cinema. He's waiting for Lulu, his girlfriend, and he's looking at his watch because she's late. An old man's coming out of the cinema. A young man's going into the cinema. A boy's running up the steps. A woman's buying a ticket from the cashier. Some people are queueing outside the cinema.

Now Peter's in the cinema with Lulu. He's sitting between Lulu and a man with a moustache. A lady's sitting in front of him. She wearing a large hat. Peter can't see the film. A man's sitting behind Peter. He's smoking a pipe. Lulu's unhappy because the smoke's going into her eyes.

This is the scene from the film. In this scene, a beautiful young girl's lying across the lines. She's shouting “Help!” because the train's coming along the lines. It's very near. It's coming round the bend now.

WHAT'S ON TELEVISION TONIGHT?

John Hello, darling... I'm home.

Anne Hello, John. Are you tired, dear?

John Yes, I am. What time is it?

Anne It's six o'clock.

John Oh... What's on television tonight?

Anne There's good programme at quarter past eight... “Paul McCartney In Concert”.

John Yes... and there's a good film after the news.

Anne Ooh... and “Mary in love” at the quarter to seven before “Police story”.

John Oh, I can't watch that! There's a football match on ITV at half past six.

Anne But, John, it's my favourite programme!

John Well, go and watch it at your mother's!

IN PRISON

Tom Well.. Tomorrow we're going to leave this place!

Fred Yes. What are you going to do first?

Tom Hmm... First, I'm going to rent a big car, meet my girlfriend and take her to an expensive restaurant. We're going to have steak and drink champagne. What about you, Fred?

Fred My wife's going to meet me outside the prison. Then we're going to have tea with her mother.

Tom With her mother! You're joking!

Fred No, I'm not. I'm going to work for my wife's mother.

Tom Really? You're not going to work for your mother-in-law!

Fred Yes. She's got a little café in London.

Tom What are you going to do there?

Fred I'm going to wash up.

Tom What! Wash up! I'm not going to work! I'm going to have a good time!

Fred You are lucky... I'm going to rob a bank next week.

Tom Why?

Fred Because I'm happy in prison!

AN ENGLISH WEDDING

1

This is an English wedding. They're standing on the steps outside the church. The bride is wearing a long white dress and is holding some blue flowers in her left hand. The groom is wearing a traditional morning suit and is holding a top hat in his right hand. They're both smiling because they're very happy.

2

In a few minutes, they're going to get into a Rolls-Royce and drive to a big hotel for the reception. At the reception they're going to cut the cake and drink champagne. Then they're going to open all their presents. Some people are going to make speeches and both of the mothers are going to cry.

3

At three o'clock they're going to leave the reception and drive to Heathrow Airport. They're going to fly to Bermuda. They're going to spend their honeymoon in a villa by the sea.

They're going to be happy for ever and ever and have a lot of children.

COMPUTER DATING

Interviewer Come in.

Mr Bull Ah, good afternoon. My name's Bull... John Bull. I'm looking for a girlfriend.

Interviewer Please, sit down, Mr Bull. May I ask you some questions?

Mr Bull Oh, yes... what about?

Interviewer Ah... music, for example... do you like music?

Mr Bull Yes, I do. I like classical music.

Interviewer Do you like pop music?

Mr Bull No, I don't... and I don't like jazz.

Interviewer How old are you, Mr Bull?

Mr Bull What! I don't like personal questions!

Interviewer Oh, well... can you complete this form later, and send it by post!

I WANT YOU, FIONA

Charles Please marry me, Fiona. I want you, I need you, I love you.

Fiona I'm sorry Charles, but I can't.

Charles Oh, Fiona. Why not?

Fiona Well, Charles. I like you... I like you a lot.... but I don't love you.

Charles But, Fiona, love isn't everything.

Fiona Oh, Charles, you don't understand... for me love is everything.

Charles Do you love another man Fiona?

Fiona Yes, Charles, I do ... James.

Charles Not James Milton!

Fiona Yes, James Milton.

Charles But he doesn't want you. He's engaged.

Fiona I know.

Charles But Fiona, James isn't a rich man. I can give you everything. What do you want? Clothes? Money? Travel? A big house?

Fiona No, Charles. I don't want those things. I only want James.

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

G What are you doing this weekend?

H I'm going away.

G Oh, where are you going?

H I'm going to London.

G How long for?

H Just for two days.

I Have you got a car?

J Yes, I have.

I What kind is it?

J It's a V.W.

I Do you like it?

J Yes, I do.

I Why?

J Because it's very economical.

K Excuse me...

L Yes?

K Have you got any change?

L What do you need?

K I need some tens.

L Oh, how many do you want?

K Well, can you change a pound note?

L Yes, I think so.

M Good afternoon.

N Good afternoon.

M Could you repair these shoes, please?

N Yes, certainly. When do you want them?

M As soon as possible.

N Is Thursday afternoon O.K?

M Yes, that's fine.

AN INTERVIEW

Robin Knight, the television reporter, is interviewing the Duchess of Wessex for the programme “The English At Home”.

Robin Now, Duchess... tell us about an ordinary day in your life.

Duchess Well, I wake up at seven o'clock...

Robin Really? Do you get up then?

Duchess No, of course I don't get up at that time. I have breakfast in bed and I read “The Times”.

Robin What time do you get up?

Duchess I get up at ten.

Robin What do you do then?

Duchess I read my letters and dictate the replies to my secretary.

Robin ... and then?

Duchess At eleven I walk in the garden with Philip.

Robin Oh? Who's Philip?

Duchess Philip's my dog.

Robin What time do you have lunch?

Duchess I have lunch at twelve thirty.

Robin And after lunch?

Duchess Oh, I rest until six o'clock.

Robin ... and at six? What do you do at six?

Duchess I dress for dinner. We have dinner at eight o'clock.

Robin What time do you go to bed?

Duchess Well, I have a bath at nine thirty, and I go to bed at ten.

Robin Thank you, Duchess... you certainly have a busy and interesting life!

EVERY DAY

1 Alan's a lorry driver.

2 He's twenty-fine years old.

3 He works five days a week.

4 He gets up at six o'clock every day.

5 He eats an enormous breakfast.

6 He drinks two cups of tea.

7 Then he kisses his wife.

8 He leaves for work at half past six.

9 He has lunch in a transport café.

10 He comes home at five o'clock.

11 In the evening he goes to the pub.

12 He goes to bed at ten o'clock.

WHAT'S MY JOB?

Chairman Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to What's My Job? Here's our first competitor. We've got three famous people here — Professor Moore, the scientist — Jessica Gale, the film star — and Ken Carson, the pop singer. They are going to ask the questions. First, Professor Moore..

Professor Hmm... Do you work outside?

Competitor No, I don't.

Professor Do you wear a uniform?

Competitor No, I don't.

Professor I see. Do you work in an office?

Competitor No, I don't.

Chairman Next... Jessica Gale.

Jessica Oh... Is your job important?

Competitor Yes, it is.

Jessica Do you get a big salary?

Competitor Yes, I do.

Jessica Have you got any special diplomas?

Competitor Yes, I have.

Chairman Thank you, Jessica... and now Ken Carson.

Ken Hello. Do you work with your hands?

Competitor Yes, I do.

Ken Do you work at weekends?

Competitor No, I don't.

Ken Do you travel?

Competitor No, I don't.

Chairman That's the ninth question! Now you can ask one last question.

Jessica Ha... Are you a doctor?

Competitor No, I'm not... I'm a dentist.

NEVER ON A SUNDAY

Vicar Ah, good evening, Mr Benson. I never see you in church nowadays.

Benson Oh! No, Vicar... but my wife always goes to church... she goes every Sunday.

Vicar I know... but you never come.

Benson Well, I sometimes come, Vicar. I come on Christmas Day and at Easter.

Vicar Hmm... But what about Sundays, Mr Benson?

Benson I usually wash my car on Sunday morning.

Vicar I see. Why don't you wash your car on Saturday next week, Mr Benson?

Benson Oh... I can't do that, Vicar.

Vicar Why not?

Benson It's my son's wedding next Saturday... I'm going to church!

1 Every morning he cleans his teeth. He always cleans his teeth in the morning.

2 She gets up at 7 o'clock from Monday to Saturday, but on Sunday she gets up at 11 o'clock. She usually gets up at 7 o'clock.

3 They like films. They see all the new films. They often go to the cinema.

4 He's got a radio and a television. He sometimes listens to the radio, and he sometimes watches television.

5 Her brother lives in London. She doesn't. She sees him four or five times every year. She occasionally sees him.

6 He doesn't usually smoke, but at Christmas, after dinner, he has a cigar. He rarely smokes cigars.

7 She doesn't like whisky. She never drinks whisky.

A QUESTIONNAIRE

Desmond Philton works for a Market Research company. He's asking people about their free time.

Desmond Good evening, sir.

Mr Norris Good evening.

Desmond I'm from Market Research Ltd. May I ask you some questions?

Mr Norris Yes,... yes, all right.

Desmond Thank you... Now, what time do you usually arrive home from work?

Mr Norris Hmm... I usually arrive home at six o'clock.

Desmond When do you usually have dinner?

Mr Norris Oh, I usually eat at seven o'clock, but I sometimes eat at eight o'clock or nine o'clock. My wife works too!

Desmond What do you usually do after dinner?

Mr Norris Well, I sometimes go out, but I usually stay at home and watch television.

Desmond How often do you go out?

Mr Norris Oh, not often... once or twice a week.

Desmond Do you often visit your friends?

Mr Norris Yes, I do, quite often. I sometimes visit them and they sometimes visit me.

Desmond Do you ever go to the cinema?

Mr Norris Oh, yes... yes, I do.

Desmond How often?

Mr Norris Well, I occasionally see a film... I like horror films... Frankenstein or Dracula!

Desmond ... and the theatre? Do you ever go to the theatre?

Mr Norris Yes, I do... but not often. I rarely go to the theatre.

Desmond Hmm... Do you ever go to the ballet?

Mr Norris No, never. I don't like ballet.

Desmond Well, thank you Mr Norris...

Mr Norris May I ask you a question?

Desmond Yes?

Mr Norris What do you do in your free time?

Desmond I ask questions, Mr Norris... I never answer them.

Mr Norris Oh!

WHAT DOES HE DO EVERY DAY?

Hello! My name's Douglas Hunter. I'm a pilot for British Airways. I fly Concordes. I'm not working today. I'm playing golf. It's my favourite sport.

This man is a champion jockey. His name's Gordon Lester. He rides racehorses, but he isn't riding a racehorse at the moment. He's dancing with his sixth wife.

This is a picture of Bob and Michael. They teach English in a language school. They aren't teaching at the moment. They're in a pub. They're talking and laughing about their students.

This is Rosalind Graham. She dances for the Royal Ballet. She isn't dancing now. She's having a bath. She's going to dance in front of the Queen this evening.

WELL OR BADLY?

There's an international football match on television. England are playing against Scotland. They are good teams. They usually play well. But today England are playing very well, and Scotland are playing badly.

Tom Morgan often has accidents. This is his fourth accident this year. He's a bad driver, because he's a fast and careless driver. He drives fast, carelessly and badly.

Bill Morris is a gentleman. He always drives slowly, carefully and well. All his friends say, “Bill's a good driver! He 's very carefully”.

Mr Johnson works very hard. He's a fast worker. His boss often says, “Johnson works fast for 10 hours every day. He's a very hard worker.”

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

O How do you come to school?

P By bus.

O How much does it cost?

P Only 20p.

O How long does it take?

P About twenty minutes.

Q Is Maria Italian?

R Yes, I think so.

Q Does she speak English well?

R No, I don't think so.

Q Is she coming to the dance tonight?

R I hope so!

S What's the mater?

T I've got a cold.

S Why don't you see a doctor?

T I don't know any doctors.

S Why don't you ask your landlady?

T Yes. That's a good idea.

U Would you like to dance?

V Yes.

U Do you come here often?

V Sometimes.

U Do you live here?

V Yes, I do?

U Where do you work?

V In a bank.

U Do you like it?

V It's O.K.

WHERE WERE YOU YESTERDAY?

Detective Now, Mr Briggs... Where were you yesterday?

Briggs Yesterday? What time?

Detective At two o'clock. Where were you at two o'clock?

Briggs I was at home.

Detective You weren't at home, you were in central London.

Briggs No, I wasn't! I was at home. Ask my girlfriend! She was with me!

Detective Well, we're going to speak to her later. Where is she now?

Briggs Oh... I don't now...

Detective O.K... Now, where were you on January 12th?

Briggs January 12th?

Detective Yes, it was a Wednesday.

Briggs I can't remember.

Detective You were in Manchester.

Briggs Oh no, I wasn't.

Detective Oh, yes, you were.

Briggs Oh no, I wasn't... I was in prison in January.

Detective Oh!

HOLIDAYS

Donald Hello, John! Where were you last month?

John Oh, I was on holiday.

Donald Oh, really?... but you were on holiday in January.

John Yes, I was in Switzerland in January.

Donald Where were you last month?

John I was in Florida.

Donald Florida! What was it like?

John Fantastic! The weather was beautiful... the sea was warm.

Donald What was the hotel like?

John Excellent! There was a swimming-pool and private beach. There were three restaurants and two bars.

Donald What were the people like?

John They were very friendly.

Donald Was your wife with you?

John No, she wasn't. She never comes with me on holiday.

Donald What about the children? Were they with you?

John No, they weren't. They were with their grandparents.

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

W Can you change this pullover, please?

X Why? What's wrong with it?

W It's the wrong size.

X Is it too big or too small?

W It's too small for me.

X What size are you?

W I'm not sure. Can you measure me?

X Yes, certainly... You're a thirty-six. This one's the right size.

Y I'd like a room, please.

Z A single room or a double room sir?

Y A double, please.

Z With or without a private bathroom?

Y With, please.

Z For how many nights?

Y Just for one night, please.

A Excuse me!

B Yes?

A I think my change is wrong!

B Are you sure? Let me see. Oh, yes... you need another 50p.

A Yes, that's right.

B I'm terrible sorry.

A That's O.K.

C I think English food is excellent.

D Really! I don't think so.

C Why not?

D I refer French food.

RETURN FROM SPACE

Phil Strongarm, the American astronaut, is talking to a reporter about his journey to the moon.

Reporter Well, Phil... Welcome home!

Phil Thank you.

Reporter Did you have any problems on the journey?

Phil Well, we didn't have any serious problems... but it certainly wasn't a holiday!

Reporter Of course not...

Phil We didn't have a wash or a shave for two weeks!

Reporter Really?

Phil Yes. It wasn't very comfortable!

Reporter What about food? Was that a problem?

Phil Well, we didn't have any normal food.

Reporter What did you have?

Phil Well, we had some food tablets.

Reporter Are you going to the moon again?

Phil I hope so. It was wonderful!

YES, DEAR!

Every Saturday Mr Brown goes to town. He went to town last Saturday. He usually has a drink in the pub with his friends. Last Saturday he had four or five drinks. After the pub, he usually goes to supermarket and gets the food for his wife. He got the food last Saturday. He usually comes home on foot. Last Saturday he came home by taxi. His wife was very angry.

Mrs Brown John! Is that you?

Mr Brown Yes, dear. I'm back.

Mrs Brown Did you come home by taxi?

Mr Brown Yes, dear. The bags were very heavy.

Mrs Brown Did you get everything?

Mr Brown Yes, dear. I got everything... nearly everything.

Mrs Brown Nearly everything?

Mr Brown Yes, dear... I went to the butcher's, but they didn't have any steak.

Mrs Brown They didn't have any steak!

Mr Brown No, dear, so I got some hamburgers.

Mrs Brown Did you go to the baker's?

Mr Brown Yes, dear... but I didn't get any bread.

Mrs Brown You didn't get any bread!

Mr Brown No, dear. They didn't have any bread, so I got some rolls.

Mrs Brown How many rolls did you get?

Mr Brown I can't remember, dear.

Mrs Brown John?

Mr Brown Yes, dear?

Mrs Brown Did you go to the pub again?

Mr Brown Yes, dear.

Mrs Brown How many drinks did you have?

Mr Brown Only four or five, dear, ... small ones.

IN THE OFFICE

Secretary Good afternoon, Mr Smith.

Mr Smith Good afternoon, Miss Wild. Did you finish those letters?

Secretary Yes, sir. I typed them and signed them for you.

Mr Smith Did you photo-copy them?

Secretary Yes, sir. I photo-copied them and posted them.

Mr Smith Did Mr Jackson arrive?

Secretary Yes, sir.

Mr Smith What time did he arrive?

Secretary About two o'clock, sir... but he didn't stay. He didn't have time.

Mr Smith What did he want?

Secretary Oh... I didn't ask, sir.

Mr Smith Er... Did you telephone Mrs Smith?

Secretary Yes, I did... but she wasn't in.

Mr Smith Hmm... And the table at “Mario's” for tonight?

Secretary Yes, sir, I reserved a table for two, at eight o'clock.

Mr Smith Good! Did Lulu telephone?

Secretary Yes, sir.

THE STORY OF WILLY THE KID

Willy The Kid arrived in Dodge City one evening.

He walked into the saloon, and looked slowly round the room.

Everybody was afraid. Willy had two guns.

The sheriff was in his office. He was asleep.

The saloon barman rushed into the sheriff's office: “Willy The Kid's in town!”

The sheriff hurried to the saloon.

The sheriff shouted to Willy: “Give me your guns, Willy.”

“This town is too small for both of us.”, Willy replied calmly.

They walked into the street. The sheriff waited. Willy moved his hand towards his gun...

The sheriff pulled out his gun. He fired twice.

The first bullet missed Willy. The second killed him.

Two cowboys carried Willy away. That was the end of Willy The Kid.

FOREIGN HOLIDAYS

Anne's a student at London University. She studies Spanish, and she goes to Spain every summer. She lies in the sun, she drinks a lot of wine, and eats a lot of Spanish food. She always flies by British Airways.

Her mother and father went to Italy last year. They toured Italy by coach. They saw a lot of interesting places. They ate spaghetti in Rome, drank coffee in Venice, and took a lot of photographs. The sun shone every day. They went to Italy by coach.

Professor Hopkins teaches Anne at London University. He went to India last year. He saw the Taj Mahal, and rode on an elephant. He wrote postcards to all his friends. He flew by Air India.

Rob is Anne's boyfriend. He hitch-hiked around the United States last summer. He stayed there for a month. Of course he ate hamburgers, and drank Coca-Cola! He met a lot of interesting people. He bought a lot of American pop records, and brought them back to England. He flew there by Pan-American.

SURVIVORS

Bill Craig and John Fitzgerald are pilots. Last year their plane crashed in the Pacific Ocean. They were in a rubber dinghy for four weeks.

They didn't have much water, and they didn't have many things to eat.

They had a few bananas and a little brandy from their plane. They caught a lot of fish.

They had only a little chocolate. They had only a few biscuits and a few apples.

After four weeks, they saw a ship and the ship rescued them.

ROBBIE AND THE REBELS

Jill Good morning, Shirley...

Shirley Hello, Jill...

Jill Oh, I'm tired this morning!

Shirley Are you? Why?

Jill Well, I went to the concert last night.

Shirley Which concert?

Jill The pop concert, the one at the Town Hall.

Shirley Oh, which group did you see?

Jill I saw “Robbie and the Rebels”... they're a new group.

Shirley Are they good?

Jill Hmm... they usually play well, but last night they played badly.

Shirley Is Robbie a good singer?

Jill Oh, yes, he usually sings well.

Shirley Did he sing well last night?

Jill No, he didn't... he sang very badly.

Shirley What about the group?

Jill Oh, the guitarist played beautifully... but the drummer was loud.

Shirley Yes, pop drummers always play loudly.

Jill I know! I had a headache after the concert.

Shirley Hmm... I never go to the pop concerts. I prefer classical music.

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

E Excuse me... I lost my handbag this morning.

F Where did you lose it?

E On the bus... I left it on the number 28.

F Well, you're lucky, the conductor found it.

E Thank Goodness! I was worried.

F Here it is... he gave it to me an hour ago.

G What did you do last weekend?

H I went to Oxford.

G Really? How did you go?

H I went by car.

G How long did it take?

H It took about two hours.

I Hello, John! I thought you were in Brighton!

J I was. I drove there on Friday.

I Yes...?

J ... and I came back on Saturday morning!

I Oh? Why did you come back?

J Well, I went to a casino, and spent all my money!

I How did you do that?

J Well, I won a little at first... then I lost everything!

K Have a cigarette.

L No, thanks. I am trying to stop.

K Oh, come on! I insist!

L No, really... I've got a terrible cough..

THE EIGHT O'CLOCK NEWS

Good evening. And here is the Eight O'Clock News.

Last night there was a revolution in Mandanga. The rebels attacked the President's palace, short the President and burnt the building. The air force bombed the capital. The United State sent ships to the area this morning. The Soviet Union protested in the United Nations.

The Scottish police are looking for two climbers in the Highlands. The climbers left yesterday morning to climb Ben Nevis. It began to snow heavily yesterday afternoon. The police sent out a search party yesterday evening. They spent the night on the mountain, but they didn't find the climbers.

The Queen opened a new hospital in London today. She met all the doctors and nurses, and spoke to the first patients. The Queen wore a yellow dress, and a green hat.

... and next football. This afternoon at the Wembley Stadium, England played against Wales. England lost by four goals to nil. The English captain broke his leg. The Welsh team played well. David Evans scored three goals for Wales.

THE BOSS AND THE SECRETARY

Mr Gibbon Well, Miss Smith... this is a change! I usually have water with meals, you know.

Miss Smith Yes, Mr Gibbon, but tonight we're having champagne!

Mr Gibbon Please don't call me Mr Gibbon. My friend always call me Horace.

Miss Smith All right... Horace... and we're having fillet steak!

Mr Gibbon Isn't it wonderful! I normally have egg and chips on Mondays... you see, my wife doesn't like restaurants.

Miss Smith Oh, your wife... what's she doing now?

Mr Gibbon Er... she's watching television at home. What perfume are you wearing, Miss Smith?

Miss Smith Please... call me Dorothy, I'm wearing “Night of Passion”.

Mr Gibbon It's lovely. My wife never wears perfume...

Miss Smith I don't always wear it, but this is a special occasion.

Mr Gibbon Of course it is. I never come to restaurants like this. Dorothy, I want to ask you something.

Miss Smith Oh, Horace, go on... I'm enjoying this evening so much.

Mr Gibbon Well... it's difficult.

Miss Smith Please... ask me.

Mr Gibbon Well, you know we've got a lot of work at the office...

Miss Smith Yes?

Mr Gibbon Well, can you work on Saturdays until we finish it?

Miss Smith Oh!

AN ACCIDENT

Two cars were going along Cambridge Street. An English man was driving a Rolls-Royce, and a foreign student was driving a V.W. The English man was driving slowly and carefully. The student wasn't driving carefully... He was looking at a girl. She was walking along an the street. She was wearing a short skirt, and she was carrying a handbag. The traffic-lights were green. A dog was sitting beside the traffic-lights. A cat was sitting on the opposite corner.

AN INVESTIGATION

Last night at 9.18 the Director of a school was walking from his office to his car when he was attacked from behind. The attacker hit the Director on the head. The police think attacker was a student... may be a girl student! The police are going to interview every student in the school.

A policeman interviewed the Director at the hospital last night:

Policeman Now, Mr Snow... what can you remember about the attack?

Mr Snow Well, I was working late yesterday evening...

Policeman What time did you leave your office?

Mr Snow About quarter past nine.

Policeman Are you sure?

Mr Snow Oh, yes... I looked at my watch.

Policeman What did you do then?

Mr Snow Well, I locked the door... and I was walking to my car, when somebody hit me on the head.

Policeman Did you see the attacker?

Mr Snow No, he was wearing a stocking over his head.

Policeman Tell me, Mr Snow... how did you break your leg?

Mr Snow Well, when they were putting me into the ambulance, they dropped me!

A PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM

Jenny's 26. She's a teacher. She's in class now.

Jenny Now, Martin... can you swim?

Martin Yes, I can... I could swim when I was five.

Jenny Could you?

Martin Yes, Miss... could you swim when you were five?

Jenny I could swim when I was three.

Martin Really, Miss? Could you read and write when you were three?

Jenny No, Martin... of course I couldn't!

A SPY STORY

M This is a very important mission, 006.

006 What must I do?

M You must go to Moscow on tonight's plane.

006 Ah, Moscow! I've got a girlfriend there!

M We know that... but you mustn't visit her!

006 Where must I stay?

M You must go to the Airport Hotel, stay in your room and wait.

006 Which passport must I use?

M Your Swiss passport... and you must speak Swiss-German all the time. They mustn't know your nationality.

006 What must I take with me?

M Well, you mustn't carry your gun... but take a lot of warm clothes. Good luck, 006!

X Now, Olga. You must check into the Airport Hotel tonight.

Olga Must I reserve a room?

X No, you needn't. We reserved one for you... next to the British agent's room.

Olga Must I stay in my room?

X No, you needn't stay in you room, but you must stay in the hotel.

Olga Must I... be nice to him?

X No, you needn't... but you must discover why he's here.

Olga Must I contact you every day?

X No, you mustn't! It's too dangerous for you.

Olga Why?

X Because 006 is a very dangerous man.

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

M Bournemouth 18233.

N Hello. This is Tom Piper here. Is Mary there?

M Hang on a minute. I'll see.

N O.K.

M Hello. I'm sorry, but Marry's out.

N Oh! Could you take a message?

M Yes, of course. Just a minute. I need a pen.

O Hello. Director Enquiries. Can I help you?

P Yes. Can I dial direct to Zurich?

O Yes sir, you can.

P What's the S.T.D code number, please?

O It's 010411.

P Thank you.

Q Hello. Radio Taxis.

R I'd like a taxi, please.

Q When do you want it?

R As soon as possible.

Q Where are you?

R On the corner of London Road and Strouden Street.

Q Where do you want to go?

R The station.

Q What's the name?

R Johnson. Mr Johnson.

Q O.K. Thank you.

S Hello. International Service. Can I help you?

T Yes, please. I'd like to make a three-minute call to Madrid.

S What's the number, please?

T Madrid 65.43.21.

S What's your number, please?

T Oxford 56767.

S Please put £1.56 in the box and I'll call you back.

T Thank you.

ON THE MOON

Phil Strongarm, the American astronaut has landed on the moon. He's speaking to Mission Control now:

Mission Control Hello, Phil... can you hear me?

Strongarm Yes, I can hear you clearly.

Mission Control What are you going to do next?

Strongram I'm going to open the door.

Mission Control Hello, Phil... What are you doing now?

Strongarm I'm opening the door.

Mission Control Phil! Have you opened the door?

Strongram Yes, I've opened the door. I can see the moon! It's fantastic!

WHERE'S HE GONE?

Beryl Hello, Janet... what's the matter?

Janet It's my husband... he's gone!

Beryl Gone? Where's he gone?

Janet He's gone to Paris.

Beryl Has he gone on business?

Janet No, he hasn't gone on business. He's gone with Dorothy.

Beryl Dorothy? Who's Dorothy?

Janet She's his secretary.

Beryl Is he coming back?

Janet I don't know.

Paul Can you lend me £5?

Bill Sorry, I can't... I haven't been to the bank today.

Paul Oh dear... I haven't been either, and I need some money. It's too late now... it's four o'clock.

Bill Why you don't ask Peter?

Paul Oh, has he been to the bank?

Bill Yes, he has. He always goes on Mondays.

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

U Oh, dear!

V What's wrong?

U I can't find my pen.

V Really!

U You mustn't laugh... it isn't funny.

V Oh, yes it is.

U Is it? Why?

V It's in your hand!

U Oh, yes.

W Are you a foreigner?

X Pardon?

W ARE-YOU-A-FOREIGNER?

X You needn't shout. I'm not deaf.

W Oh, I'm sorry.

X That's all right. I just didn't understand. What does “foreigner” mean?

Y Be careful!

Z Why?

Y I've just painted the door.

Z It's all right... I haven't touched it.

Y Haven't you? What's that on your arm?

A I'm bored.

B Well, do something!

A What, for example?

B Wash your hair.

A I've already washed it.

B Brush your shoes.

A I've already brushed them.

B Why you don't clean your room?

A I've already cleaned it.

B Well,... perfect you English!

A Hmm...

TOWN AND COUNTRY

Chris Stan! I've got a new job! I'm going to live in London!

Stan Are you? Oh, I lived in London five years ago.

Chris Did you like it?

Stan Not very much.

Chris Why not?

Stan Well, there were too many people, and there was too much noise!

Chris Oh, I love crowds and noise!

Stan Well, I don't... and I don't like pollution.

Chris What do you mean?

Stan Oh, there isn't enough fresh air in London.

Chris But there are a lot of parks.

Stan Yes, I know... and people sleep in them!

Chris Why?

Stan Because there isn't enough accommodation... there aren't enough flats and houses.

Chris Well, I still prefer big cities.

Stan But why?

Chris I was born in a small country village. It was too quiet.

Stan You were lucky!

Chris I don't think so. There wasn't much to do. That's why young people go to London.

Stan But London's too expensive for young people.

Chris But they still go... they want excitement.

Stan Hmm... I don't want excitement. I just want a quiet life, that's all.

EUROPE TOURS

Elmer Colt is from Kansas. He's on a 14-day tour Europe. The tour started in London. At the moment he's in Prague. It's the eighth day of the tour. He's already been to seven countries and stayed in the capital cities.

He's never been to Europe before, and he's already seen a lot of new places. He's done a lot of interesting things... and the tour hasn't finished yet.

A CALL FROM HOME

Mrs Colt Hello... Elmer?... Is that you?

Elmer Yes, Momma.

Mrs Colt Where are you now, Elmer?

Elmer I've just arrived in Prague, Momma.

Mrs Colt You haven't sent me any postcards yet.

Elmer Yes, I have... I've sent one from every city.

Mrs Colt Have you been to Paris yet, Elmer?

Elmer Yes, I have.

Mrs Colt Have you been to Vienna yet?

Elmer No, I haven't. We're going to Vienna tomorrow.

Mrs Colt Elmer! Are you still there?

Elmer Yes, Momma.

Mrs Colt How many countries have you seen now, Elmer?

Elmer Well, this is the eighth day, so I've already seen eight countries.

Mrs Colt Have you spend much money, Elmer?

Elmer Yes, Momma, I've bought a lot of souvenirs... and I want to buy some more. Can you send me a thousand dollars?

Mrs Colt All right, Elmer.

Mrs Colt Elmer, are you listening to me?

Elmer Yes, Momma.

Mrs Colt Have you taken many photographs, Elmer?

Elmer Yes, Momma, I've taken a lot. I've used three rolls of film.

Mrs Colt Have you met any nice girl yet, Elmer?

Elmer Oh, yes, Momma... there's a girl from Taxes on the tour. We've done everything together.

Mrs Colt Elmer! Elmer! Are you still there, Elmer?

HAVE YOU EVER...?

A Have you ever studied a language before?

B Yes, I have.

A Oh, which one did you study?

B I studied French at school.

C Have you ever been to a wedding?

D Yes, I have.

C Whose wedding was it?

D It was my brother's.

E Have you ever seen a fire?

F Oh, yes, I have.

E When did you see it?

F I saw one in Manchester in 1976.

G Have you ever drunk too much?

H Yes... I have.

G Where did you drink too much?

H I drank too much at my brother's wedding.

I Have you ever eaten at the Royal Hotel?

J Yes, I have.

I When did you eat there?

J Mary and I ate there t

A HARD LIFE

Jerry Floyd is talking to his grandfather about his new job:

“It's terrible, granddad. I have to get up at seven o'clock because I have to catch the bus to work. Because I'm new, I have to make the tea. I have to work hard... I'm only happy at the weekends: I don't have to work then.”

His grandfather isn't very sympathetic:

“I had to start work when I was 14. I lived in South Wales, and there wasn't much work. I had to be a coal miner. We had to work twelve hours a day. We didn't have to work on Sundays... but we had to work the other six days of the week.

“When I was eighteen, the First World War started. I joined the army. I had to wear a uniform, and I had to go to France. A lot of my friends died. We had to obey the officers, and we had to kill people.

“When I was sixty, I had to go into hospital because of the dust from the mines. It was the only quiet time in my life... I didn't have to work, I didn't have to earn money.

“I retired when I was sixty-five. Nowadays I don't work and I don't have to get up early. But I have to live on my pension, and life is still difficult. I don't feel sorry for you.”

BRUTUS CRAY — THE GREATEST

Brutus Cray I'm the greatest!

Reporter You were the greatest, Brutus... but you're ten years older than Joe Freezer.

Brutus Cray Joe Freezer! I'm not afraid of Joe Freezer!

Rep. Really?

Cray Listen! I've beaten him twice, and I going to beat him again.

Rep. Are you sure?

Cray Sure? Of course I'm sure.

Rep. Some people say he's better than you.

Cray Listen! I've beaten all the best boxers, and Joe Freezer's one of the worst!

Rep. Yes, but he's better than he was.

Cray Listen! I'm stronger, faster, fitter and more intelligent than him!

Rep. Yes, but he KO'ed Len Korton two moths ago.

Cray Len Korton. I've KO'ed him three times!

Rep. O.K., O.K., Brutus. Are you going to retire after this fight?

Cray Retire? No. I've been the champion for ten years... and I going to stay the champion for another ten.

Rep. Joe Freezer doesn't think so!

Cray Joe Freezer? Joe Freezer's the ugliest man in the world... after tonight he's going to need a new face!

GEORGE AND BRENDA

George Will you marry me, darling?

Brenda Of course I will.

George Is that a promise?

Brenda Of course it is... I love you.

Brenda Oh, darling, I feel terribly tired!

George Well, sit down. I'll do the washing-up.

Brenda Oh, thank you darling... and I'm thirsty.

George All right, I'll make you a cup of tea.

Brenda George! Have you mended that plug yet?

George No, I haven't.

Brenda Well, will you do it today?

George Yes, I'll do it now. Where's the screwdriver?

Brenda I don't know.

George Well, I can't find it. I'll do it tomorrow.

Brenda Oh, George... we haven't got much for dinner.

George That's all right. Shall we eat out?

Brenda Oh, yes! Where shall we go?

George Let's go to that new Italian Restaurant!

Brenda George!

George Yes, dear.

Brenda You're drunk! Shall I drive?

George No, I'm O.K. I'll drive.

Brenda No, you won't. Give me the keys!

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

C What's the matter? Why has the bus stopped?

D There's been an accident.

C Has there? Again?

D Yes, there have been three here this week.

C Yes, I know. And it's only Wednesday.

D Yes. It's the most dangerous corner I've ever been seen.

E Look at that girl!

F What about her?

E Look at her dress!

F What about it!

E It's the same as mine! That's what!

F No, it isn't. It's different from yours.

E Is it?

F Yes. Hers is shorter than yours.

G Are you a new student?

H No, I'm not.

G Oh. How long have you been here?

H As long as you.

G Why haven't I seen you?

H I've been ill.

I Can I borrow £10?

J Why you don't go to the bank?

I My cheque hasn't arrived yet.

J Well, I'm sorry, but I'm broke.

I What can I do?

J Ask George. He's as rich as Rockefeler.

SOMETHING, NOTHING, ANYTHING, EVERYTHING

A I want some seats for Tuesday night. Are there any left?

B No, there are no seats left. Every seats is reserved.

C Doctor, I think there's something in my eye. Everything looks funny.

D Let me have a look... I can't see anything... No, I'm sure there's nothing there.

E There's somebody in the other office!

F I didn't hear anybody.

E Well, just have a look...

F ... No, there's nobody there. Everybody's gone home.

G What are you looking for?

H My pen. It's somewhere in this room!

G Where have you looked?

H I've looked everywhere... and I can't find it anywhere!

FOUR LIVES

Herbert Burke, James Stephens, Mary Foot, and Charlie Phillip all went to the same school. They left school in 1960, and they've had very different careers.

Herbert Burke became a politician ten years ago. He's very successful. He bought a country house five years ago, and bought a Jaguar at the same time. He's been a Member of Parliament for ten years. He's had his house and car for five years.

James Stephens is a criminal. He robbed a bank in 1971, and escaped to a Pacific island. He bought a luxury yacht the same year. He's still on the island. He's been there since 1971. He's had the yacht since 1971.

Mary Foot and Charlie Phillips fell in love at school. He gave her a ring when they left school. She wears it every day, and she's never taken it off. They got married in 1963 and they are still in love. They moved to Australia in 1968.

THE ELECTION RESULT

It's midnight.

In a moment, the Mayor of Bamford is going to read the results of the General Election. Both of the candidates are on the balcony with the Mayor. Both of them are smiling, but neither of them are happy. Both of them are wearing rosettes. One of them is the Labour candidate, and the other is the Conservative candidate. Neither of them have been Members of Parliament before.

The Mayor has just announced the result. The Labour candidate has won the election. Some of crowd are pleased, but the others are angry. All of the Labour supporters are happy. All of them are shouting and cheering. The Conservative supporters are booing. None of them are smiling. The Conservatives haven't won an election in Bamford for many years. The Labour Party has won every election in the town since 1945.

EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

K Can I help you?

L Yes, I want to send some flowers to my mother in Germany.

K What kind of flowers would you like?

L Well, what do you recommend?

K Well, roses are very nice at this time of the year.

L O.K... a dozen roses, please.

M Mrs Connor?

N Yes, Paul?

M This is a present for you.

N A present? What a lovely surprise! Shall I open it now?

M Yes, of course.

N Ooh! Chocolates! I love chocolates... Thank you, very much indeed!

M Thank you. You've been very kind.

O I'd like to say goodbye to everybody.

P When are you leaving?

O Tomorrow morning.

P Let's meet for a coffee tonight.

O I'm afraid I can't.

P Oh... come on!

O No, really... I've got so much to do.

Q It's been a lovely party. Thank you very much.

R But you can't go yet! The party's just beginning!

Q I'm sorry, but I must!

R Why?

Q Because I have to catch the last train.

R Don't be silly! I'll give you a lift. Where are you going?

Q Caracas!

R Oh!!