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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.