DIALOGUES

AGREEING AND DISAGREEING

Cue-response exchange
1
 I think punks are dangerous.
 I don’t. They just look dangerous.
2
 I love old rock music.
 So do I. It’s much better than modern music.
3
 I don’t like wearing lots of make-up.
 Neither do I. It looks terrible.
4
 I am into horror films.
 So am I.
5
 I don’t think British teenagers look very fashionable.
 I do. Most young people look really cool.
6
 I hate piercings.
 Me too. They are awful.
7
 I am not into fashionable clothes.
 Really? I am.
8
 I don’t want to go to the concert on Saturday.
 Me neither. It’s too expensive.
9
 I am in favour of downloading music from the internet without paying.
 I am not. It’s stealing.
10
 I am not into reality TV shows.
 Neither am I.

SIMPLEST EXCHANGES (Cue-response session)

1
A Would you like a cup of coffee?
B Thanks, that'd be lovely.

2
A Hello, how are you?
B I'm fine, thanks. And you?
3
A Could I have some aspirin, please?
B Would you like 24 or 4B?
4
A Excuse me, do you know the way to the stadium?
B I'm afraid I don't. I'm a stranger here myself. Sorry.

5
A Have you got the time, please?
B It's ten past ten.

6
A My phone number's 0161 7663339.
B Sorry, you couldn't repeat that, could you?

7
A Richard, can I introduce you to Nicola Rendall?
B Pleased to meet you, Nicola.

8
A It's a lovely day, isn't it?
B Yes, beautiful.

ENJOY YOUR TRIP (Cue-response session)

1
You look tired.
Yes, we got back at 3 this morning.

2
There are lots of mosquitoes.
Well, put on some insect repellent.

3
Are you taking a torch or candles?
I can't make up my mind.

4
Are you leaving tomorrow?
Yes, I'm really looking forward to it.

5
Are the photos ready?
Yes, I'm going to pick them up this afternoon.

6
It's 9.00.
9.00? we should set off for the airport.

7
I am cold.
You should get into your sleeping bag.

FREE TIME ACTIVITIES (Cue-response session)

1
How about going to the theatre tonight?
I'm afraid I can't - I'm going out for dinner.
2
Let's go for a long walk this afternoon!
I'd love to, but I have to study for my exams.
3
Why don't we go to the pub this evening?
I'm afraid I'm a bit busy – I'm staying at work till 10.00.
4
Do you fancy going to a concert of Irish music?
I don't really like folk. How about the cinema instead?

MINOR MISHAPS (Cue-response session)

1
A The shirt you bought me is too small.
B Don't worry. I'll take it back to the shop and change it. I still have the receipt.

2
A Hi, Jack. It's me, Karen.
B I can't talk now, I'm driving – I'll call you back in 15 minutes.

3
A Could I see the manager?
B She's at lunch now. Could you come back in about half an hour?

4
A That's my pen you're using! Give it back!
B No, it's not. It's mine.

5
A Can you lend me 50 euros, Nick?
B It depends. When can you pay me back?

6
A I bought this jacket on the internet, but it's too big.
 B Can't you send it back?

ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS

A: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the station?

B: The train station?
A: No, the bus station.
B: Take the first road on the left and then the third road on the right. It’s next to
the park.
A: Thanks.
DOCTOR, DOCTOR! (careful: English homour)
1
P: Doctor, doctor, I'm seeing double.
D: Take a seat, please.
P: Which one?

2
P: Doctor, doctor, I've got a memory problem.
D: How long have you had this problem?
P: What problem?

3
P: Doctor, doctor, I feel very nervous. This is the first operation I've ever had.
D: Don't worry. It's my first time, too.

IN THE SHOP
1
A: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
B: No, thanks. I'm just looking.

2
A: Excuse me.
B: Yes, madam. How can I help you?
A: I'm looking for a black jacket.
B: Certainly. What size are you?
A: Medium.

3
A: Can I try this on, please?
B: Of course, the changing room is over there.
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A: How does it fit?
B: Fine, fine. Have you got it in green?
A: I'm afraid not, sir.

5
A: I'll take this, please.
B: Certainly, madam. How would you like to pay?
A: Credit card.

ARGUING
1
- Have you seen my yellow jumper? I can't find it.
- No, I haven't. Have you looked in your wardrobe?
- Of course, I have. What's that under your bed?
- Oh, yes. I remember now. I borrowed it.
2
- Why aren't you doing your homework?
- I've already done it.
- Really? When?
- I did it on the bus this evening.
3
- Have you finished yet?
- Nearly.
- I need the bathroom now.
- But I haven't dried my hair yet.
- Well, hurry up then.
4
- Can you get a plate for that sandwich? I've just cleaned the floor.
- OK. Oops – too late. Sorry!

HEALTH PROBLEMS
1
 You don’t look very well, are you allright?
 Not really. I’ve got awful backache.
 You poor thing. Do you want an aspirin?
 No, thanks. I’ve just taken some. I’ll be fine.
2
 You don’t look very well. What’s up?
 No, I’m fine. I’m feeling a bit sick, that’s all.
 Do you want me to stop for a bit?
 No, don’t worry. It’ll go soon.
3
 That's over 20 minutes now!
 I know, but I can't stop.
  Drink a glass of water very slowly – it always works for me.
 Ok, I'll try it…

GET WELL SOON

Helen Hi, Nick! You don’t look too good.
Nick No, I feel terrible.
Helen What’s the matter?
Nick I’ve got a splitting headache and my body aches all over.
Helen Oh dear. It sounds like flu to me. Why don’t you go home?
Nick Too much work to do…

TEENAGERS TALKING TO PARENTS

1 FATHER AND DAUGHTER

A Bye, See you tomorrow, then.
B Hold on a minute. Where are you going?
A Out. It’s Friday night. Remember?
B What time are you coming back?
A I’m not coming back, I’m staying at Mum’s tonight.
B I think you need a coat. It’s going to be cold tonight.
A Dad! Nobody wears coats anymore. Bye!

2 MOTHER AND SON

A Can I use your car tonight?
B No.
A Why not?
B You’ll crash it again.
A I won’t. I’ll be really careful. I’ll drive slowly, I promise.
B Ok. Here you are. But be careful.
A Thanks. See you later.

COMPLAINING
 I’d like to complain about these trousers.
 Oh yes. What’s the problem exactly?
 They’ve got a hole in them.
 Have you got the receipt?
 No, I haven’t. I lost it.
 I’m sorry. I’m afraid we can’t give refund without a receipt.
 Oh, right.

A TABLE FOR TWO

1
 Good evening, sir, madam.
 Good evening. A table for two, please.
  Have you got a reservation?
 No, we haven’t. Is that a problem?
 No. We’ll have a table soon. Would you mind waiting for a few minutes?
 No, that’s fine.
 Can I take your coats?
 Thank you.
 Please sit here while you’re waiting.
 Could we have the menu, please? We can look at it while we’re waiting.
 Of course. Here you are.
2
 The table is free now. Please, come this way.
 Thank you.
 Are you ready to order?
 Yes. We’d like two vegetable soups and two fish and chips.
 We’re out of fish, I’m afraid.
 Oh, well, a chicken salad for me. What about you?
 I’ll have the grilled steak, please.
 How would you like the steak?
 Rare, please.
3
 Could we have the bill, please?
 Certainly, sir. Would you like to pay by cash or credit card?
 Credit card, please.

Booking a room
 Good evening, madam, how can I help you?
 Hello, can you tell me if you have any free rooms?
 One moment, I'll just check.
 Thank you.
 How many nights would you like to stay?
 Two.
 Would you like a single, a double, or a twin?
 A double please, en suite if possible.
 Yes, we have a double en suite deluxe.
 How much is that for two nights?
 For two nights that's &250.
 Does that include breakfast?
 Yes, a continental breakfast.
 Ok, well that's fine.
 Very good. Could you fill in this card, please?
SOCIAL LIFE
1
 What shall we do this wee/kend?
 How about going to \London on Saturday? There's a good \exhibition on |at
the Royal \Academy.
 \/OK, that's a good \idea. Shall we get the /coach or the \train?
 Let's get the \coach – it's \cheaper.
 Fine. What time?
 Nor too \/early. About wanish? ( 1.00 ish)
 Yes, that would be great.
2
 Hello?
 Hi, it's Charlie ere.
 Oh \hi, /Charlie, how's it going?'
 Oh, not bad. __ Look, do you fancy seeing a /film this\ evening?
 Good idea — I’d love to.
 OK. Well, why don't we meet in the White Horse at \7.00, |and then we can
decide what we want to see?
 OK, see you there. 7.00 o’clock.
 Right, bye.
 Bye.
LOOKING GOOD
1
A: Ooh, that looks nice! What do you think?
B: For you maybe, not for me.
A: Do you think so?
B: Yeah. That kind of thing really suits you.
A: All right, come on. Let's go in.
B: You know you can't afford shops like that!
A: You never know. Let's see if they have my size.
B: Come on, let's go and have a look.
2
A: Hey, look. This one would go well with my new trousers.
B: I don't think black goes with brown at all.
A: It's not black. It's grey. Anyway, who says that black doesn't go with brown?
B: I dunno, I just, I don't think they go together. Why don't you try it on? You'll see
what I mean.
A: All right. I believe you.
B: Anyway, the shirt you're wearing suits you just fine.

3
A: How do I look?
B: You look great.
A: You really think so?
B: Yes. Really. Although it's a bit tight perhaps. Perhaps one size bigger would fit
you better.
A: But I couldn't find the next size.
B: Well, just wear a thin top under it, and then it'll be OK.
A: That's a thought. It's a summer jacket anyway, isn't it? I'm not exactly going to
wear a heavy sweater or anything, am I?

4
A: Do they fit at the back?
B: Yes, the length looks about right. But they don't really go with the boots you're
wearing.
A: They feel comfortable. But perhaps I'll try on the next size.
B: No, they're fine. Take them. They look really good on you. Seriously.
A: You're just saying that because you want to get out of here.
B: No, I'm not. You look almost smart. Get them.
A: No, I'm going to think about it. I can always come back tomorrow.

A CALL TO THE DOCTOR

A CALL TO THE DOCTOR: Sarah
D = Doctor S = Sarah
S: Hello.
D: Come in, come in, take a seat.
S: Thanks.
D: Now, how can I help you? What seems to be the matter?
S: Well, lots of things, actually.
D: Mmm?
S: I’ve got a headache all the time. And a cold.
D: And a cough.
S: Yes. And it hurts everywhere. I mean, I've got pains in my back, my chest, my
neck, everywhere. I just feel awful.
D: OK, well, let's start by taking your temperature, OK? Hmm, let's see. 39° - that's
quite high.
S: Nothing serious, is it? Is it flu?
D: Yes, it's probably flu. But it's nothing to worry about. Now. Anything else? Any
other symptoms?
S: Well, I suppose I'm feeling a bit depressed. But maybe that's normal. There are
lots of problems at work at the moment.
D: Well, that's understandable. I hope everything works out.
Anyway, you've got flu and you'll need to take four or five days off work. Rest as
much as possible; stay in bed. Take some aspirin or paracetamol for the pain.
S: OK.
D: I'll give you a prescription for some strong paracetamol, and I'll give you a letter
for work. Four or five days and you feel much better. OK?
S: Oh, right, thanks. I was worried that it was something much more serious. And a
few days off work is always good – even when you're ill!
D: But make sure you rest, eh?

A CALL TO THE DOCTOR 2: ROGER

D = Doctor R = Roger

D: Ah, Mr Hunter, good morning.

R: Morning.
D: Nice to see you again. What seems to be the matter?
R: I've, er, I've had a stomach ache for a few days. It really hurts. Very bad, you
know, I don't even want to think about food.
D: So, you're not eating anything?
R: Not really, no. I mean, coffee, I'm drinking coffee, that's about the only thing I
can take at the moment.
D: Just coffee?
R: Yes, I mean, the thing is I've got a meeting in New York later in the week, and I
hate flying, and every time I think about getting in the plane, my stomach hurts,
and sometimes I get a headache, sometimes I feel cold, sometimes I feel hot, or hot
and cold, you know, and I'm not hungry, and I think of that plane, and I think, no, I
can't, I mean, you know, what if the plane crashes or something, and then I get this
really, really big, big headache, and my eyes hurt, here, my eyes, behind the eyes,
you know, it's really painful.
D: Calm down, calm down. Now, I think that it's probably not a very good idea for
you to go to New York. Not this week, anyway.
R: What?
D: Well, it seems to me that you are not well enough to travel. Your symptoms
point to stress, extreme stress. I'll write a letter for your work, OK? But I think you
should see a specialist. Someone who can help you with your fear of flying. But
first of all, you need to eat.
R: You mean, I won't have to fly to New York?
D: Here, I'll write the letter, but you must promise that you will eat something, all
right?
R: I'm feeling better already!
A CALL TO THE DOCTOR 3: Patient
D = Doctor P - Patient

D: Come in. Take a seat.

P: Thank you.
D: Now, what's the matter?
P: I feel awful. It's my back.
D: Where does it hurt?
P: Here and here.
D: OK. I'll have a look at you. Take off your shirt. Does this hurt?
P: Yes, it does. It's very painful. Is it serious?
D: No, it's nothing to worry about.
P: What's wrong with me? Do you know?
D: I think you've pulled a muscle.
P: Is there anything I can take for it?
D: Yes, I'll give you a prescription.
P: Thank you. And what about work? Is it OK to work?
D: No, not at the moment. I think you should take a few days off work. And come
back and see me in ten days.
P: OK. I'll make an appointment with the receptionist. Thank you. Bye.
P - Patient D - Doctor

GONE TO PATAGONIA
J: Hello.
M: Hi, it's Mark here. Is Rick there, please?
J: Hi, Mark. No, I'm sorry. He's gone away for the week.
M: Oh? Work? Holiday?
J: Both. He's gone to Patagonia - for a walk.
M: Oh, I've been there. Twice. It's really nice. Why didn't you go with him?
J: Because my boss has gone to Nepal on business so I'm in charge of the office.
M: Nepal? Nice!
J: Have you been there, too?
M: Yes, I've been a few times, actually.
J: Really? I've only been there once. I liked it.
M: Yes, it's an excellent place for walking.
J: Yes. Well, I'll tell him you called.
M: OK. Thanks. Bye, Jane.
J: Bye, Mark.

SOPHIE AND CHLOE (VIDEO)

S What about you?
C Yeah, I'm fine. I'm still working at the advertising agency and life's really
busy at the moment.
S Why's that?
C I'm, er, I've started doing some evening classes.
S Really? Like what, exactly?
C Well, last night I did creative writing. It sounds fun, but actually it's quite
challenging.
S How do you mean?
C Well, we have to write something in class every week, like, er, yesterday I
had to imagine I was an animal and write a story about a typical day - things
like that.
S Yeah, I see what you mean. What's the teacher like?
C Oh, he's great, he's really enthusiastic and supportive. He's, um, he's written
a couple of novels, so I guess he knows what he's talking about.
S I'm sure he does.
A BAD DAY (VIDEO)
MARTIN Hi, I'm home. Have you had a good day?
JUDY No, not really. Actually, it's been a bit of a nightmare.
M Oh dear. What's happened?
J Well, first I waited in all morning for the new TV to be delivered, but they
never turned up.
M Oh, I don't believe it! Hadn't they promised to be here today?
J Yeah, but I'm not surprised, to be honest. They'd already changed the date of
the delivery twice. They're so disorganised. I was pretty angry, though.
M Yeah, I bet you were.
J Anyway, I called them and they said they'd definitely be here next
Wednesday.
M Next Wednesday? You must be joking!
J That's, er, that's the earliest they could do, they said. I told them if they didn't
turn up next time, I'd cancel the order.
M Quite right too. That TV cost a fortune!
J And then, um, well, my laptop crashed while I was on the internet. I think it's
got a virus.
M Didn't you install that anti-virus software?
J Um, well, not exactly, no.
M Well, no wonder you've got a virus. I'll have a look at it later, if you like.
J Thanks. What else? Oh, I got a call from Jack's teacher.
M Oh no, not again! What did he do this time?
J He was, um, he was caught fighting during the break.
M You're kidding! Oh, that boy drives me crazy sometimes. I keep telling him
to stay out of trouble. Why on earth doesn't he listen to me?
J He said that the other boy started it.
M Well, he would say that, wouldn't he?
J He could be telling the truth, of course.
M Yes, perhaps. I'll go and talk to him in a bit. Where is he?
J In his room. Oh, there was one piece of good news. Eddy called.
M You mean your brother Eddy?
J Yes. Guess what? He's going to Gstaad in Switzerland.
M The ski resort! Wow!