Daily routines




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Carol and her brother Tom live in Manchester.
Carol gets up at seven o'clock, but she doesn't like mornings!
She has breakfast at about quarter to eight and she leaves home at quarter past eight.
She works in a mobile phone shop and she starts work at nine o'clock.
She has lunch at quarter to one in a cafe near the shop.
She finishes work at half past five and gets home at quarter past six.
She has dinner at half past seven.
She doesn't watch TV after dinner, she goes out with friends.
She goes to bed at midnight and sleeps for about seven hours.

At Lunch

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1
a: You must have some more chicken.
b: No, thanks.  I'm supposed to be slimming.
a: Can't I tempt you?
b: Well, maybe I  could manage a very small piece.
2
a: Wouldn't you like to finish up the omelette?
b: No, really, thank you. I just couldn't eat any more.
a: Come on now. Surely you can manage it.
b: No, thank you, really. I must have put on pounds as it is.
3
a: Another piece of meat pie?
b: No, thanks, really. I'm on a diet.
a: Please do. You've  hardly eaten  anything.
b: It's delicious, but I don't think I ought to.
4
a: Do have the rest of the mashed potato.
b: No, thank you. I've had too much already.
a: Just take it to please me.
b: OK, but only a small piece or I shan't have room for any pudding.

 

 

 

 

At a Garage

 

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1
a: Could you book me in for a full service, please?
b: Certainly, madam. I just need to know the year and model.
a: I can't remember the year but it's a "D" registration.
b: I think I can fit you in first thing tomorrow morning.
a: That'd suit me fine. And while you've got it, could you have a look at the brakes as well?
b: Yes, we always check everything thoroughly.

2
a: I'd like to arrange to have my car serviced.
b: Yes, of course. Which year and model is it?
a: It's a 1986 model — the smallest one in the range.
b: How would next Friday afternoon suit you?
a: That'd be perfect. And could you also try to improve the starting?
b: Yes, we'll do that as a matter of course.

3
a: Could you book my car in for a service? It's well overdue.
b: That's no problem. Can you tell me the year and model?
a: It's a 500 series — and it's less than a year old.
b: Can you bring it in on Thursday?
a: That should be OK. And perhaps you could see to the clutch — it keeps slipping.
b: Yes, I'll make a special note of it.

4
a: My car needs servicing. Can I get it done here?
b: Yes, I think we can help you. Which year and model, please?
a: It's last year's model — the estate version.
b: How about next Wednesday morning?
a: That's fine. And at the same time, could you do something about the sunroof? It lets the rain in.
b: Yes, we'll do that for you.

 

Hiring a Car



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1
a: How much is it to rent a large estate car?
b: &24    a   day   or   &135   a week.
a: Will I be able to have one next weekend?
b: Have  you  got  a current licence?
a: Yes, I've been driving since I was eighteen.
b: Good. All you do now is complete this form.
2
a: What's the rate for one of your medium-sized vans?
b: The daily rate is &23, and the weekly &128.
a: Right then. I'd like to book one for next Friday, please.
b: Is yours a full licence?
a: YeS, I've had one ever since 1978.
b: OK.  If you'll just fill up this form, I'll book you one.
3
a: Can you tell me the hire charge for minibuses please?
b: You can have one for &20 a day, or &138 for a week.
a: All right. I'll take one for the week starting Tuesday next.
b: Is your driving licence valid?
a: Yes, there's no problem there.
b: Fine. We'll need some particulars and a &25 deposit.
4
a: Suppose I wanted to hire a van — how much would it cost?
b: &22 per day, &130 per week.
a: Fair enough. Reserve me one from the 1st to the 10th, please.
b: Have you held a licence for over two years?
a: Yes, here it is.
b: Right. In that case there's only a form to till in.

 

 

Booking Airline Tickets


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1
a: I want to fly to Geneva on or about the first.
b: I'll just see what there is.
a: I want to go economy, and I'd prefer the morning.
b: Lufthansa  Flight LH 203 leaves at 0920.
a: What time do I have to be there?
b: The coach leaves for the airport at 0745.
2
a: I'd like to book a flight to Munich for Monday the tenth.
b: I'll have a look in the timetable for you.
a: I'll need an economy class open return.
b: KLM have got a DC-9 leaving at 0925.
a: What else ought I to know?
b: The latest time of reporting is 0820 at the airport.
3
a: What flights are there from London to Vienna tomorrow?
b: If you'd like to take a seat, I'll find out for you.
a: I'd like to travel first class, please.
b: BA Flight BA 561 takes off from Heathrow at 0925, and flies direct.
a: What time have I got to get there?
b: You'll have to be at Victoria Coach Station by 0745.
4
a: Are there any planes to Zurich on a Sunday?
b; If you'll excuse me for a second, I'll check.
a: By the way, I don't want a night flight.
a: There's a Swissair DC-9 out of London at 0920.
b: When am I supposed to check in?
b: If you're going to the airport, you must be there before 0820.

 

 

The London Underground




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1
a: Which way do I go for Queensway, please?
b: Take the Bakerloo to Pad-dington; the District to Notting Hill and then get the Central.
a: Where do I go now?
b: Take the escalator on your right.
2
a: How do I get to Lancaster Gate, please?
b: Catch the Metropolitan to Liverpool Street and then change to the Central Line.
a: Which platform do I want?
b: Follow those signs. You can't go wrong.
3
a: Which line do I take for Marble Arch, please?
b: That's easy; it's the next station down the Central Line.
a: How do I get down to the trains?
b: Get that lift over there.
4
a: Can you tell me the best way to get to Bond Street, please?
b: You want the Victoria to Oxford Circus and then you change on to the Central.
a: Which way do I go first?
b: Go straight down the stairs, and turn left at the bottom.

 

At a Railway Station


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1
a: When does the London train leave, please?
b: 9.25. Platform 3.
a: What time does it reach London?
b: You should be there at 11.31, but you may be a bit late.
a: Do I have to change?
b: Yes. You change at Lewes and East Croydon.
2
a: Which train do I take for Victoria, please?
b: 9.28. This end of Platform 2.
a: When does it get in?
b: It gets there at 11.34.
a: Must I change?
b: No. It's a through train.
3
a: Which platform for  London Bridge, please?
b: 9.27 from Platform 1.
a: What time does it arrive?
b: It takes roughly two hours so you'll arrive just before 11.30.
a: Is it necessary to change?
b: No. There's no need to change.
4
a: What time's the next train to Victoria, please?
b: 9.26. Platform 4. Right up at the front.
a: When do we get there?
b: It's due in at 11.35, but they're running late today.
a: Need I change trains?
b: Yes. Change at East Croydon.

 

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Taking a Taxi



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1
a: The American Embassy, please. I have to be there by II.10.
b: I can't promise, but I'll do my best.
a: You're just in time. 6.30, please.
b: Thanks a lot. Here's 7. You can keep the change.
2
a: Do you think you can get me to Victoria by half past?
b: We should be OK if the lights are with us.
a: You've still got five minutes to spare. 6.40, please.
b: Thanks very much indeed. Here's 10, give me 3, please.
3
a: Piccadilly, please. I have an appointment at 10.30.
b: I think we can make it if we get a move on.
a: Here we  are,   sir. 6.35, please.
b: Many thanks. Let's call it 7
4
a: Paddington, please. I want to catch the 11.15.
b: We'll be all right if there are no hold-ups.
a: This is it, sir. 6.50, please.
b: Thank you. Here's the fare, and this is for you.

 

On a Bus



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1
a. Does this bus go to the station?
b. No, you'll have to get off at the bank, and take a 192.
a. Can you tell me where to get off?
b. It's the next stop but one.

2
a. Am I OK for St Mary's Church?
b. No, we only go as far as the park, but you can walk from there.
a. How much further is it?
b. It's quite a way yet, but I'll tell you in good time.

3
a. Do you go to the sea-front?
b. No, you're going the wrong way. You want a 143 from the church.
a. Have we got much further to go?
b. It's the next stop.

4
a. Is this the right bus for the Town Hall?
b. No, you should have caught a 12. Jump out at the bridge and get one there.
a. Could you tell me when we get there?
b. It's three stops after this one.

 

Asking the Way?


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1
a. Excuse me. Can you tell me where South Street is, please?
b. Take the second on the left and then ask again.
a. Is it far?
b. No,  it's only  about  five minutes' walk.
a. Many thanks.
b. Not at all.

2
a. Excuse me, please. Could you tell me the way to the station?
b. Turn round and turn left at the traffic-lights.
a. Will it take me long to get there?
b. No, it's no distance at all.
a. Thank you.
b. That's OK.

3
a. Excuse me, but I'm trying to find the Town Hall.
b. Take the third on the right and go straight on.
a. Should I take a bus?
b. No, you can  walk it in under five minutes.
a. Thank you very much indeed.
b. That's quite all right.

4
a. Excuse me, please. Could you tell me how to get to the town centre?
b. First right, second left. You can't miss it.
a. Is it too far to walk?
b. No, it's only a couple of hundred yards.
a. Thanks very much.
b. It's a pleasure.