Assistant: Good afternoon. Can I help you? George: Have you got any envelopes, please? Assistant: Yes, here you are.
George: Thank you. How much is that? Assistant: Fifty pence, please. George: Thank you. 02
George: How much is that? Assistant: Fifty pence, please.
Instructor: George gives the assistant a pound. How much change does he get? 03
George wants a bottle of aspirins, a tube of toothpaste, and a film for his camera. He can buy all of them at his local chemist's. He's talking to the shop assistant. Listen.
George: I'd like a bottle of aspirins, please. Assistant: A large one or a small one? George: A large one, please.
Assistant: That's eighty-seven pence.
George: And a tube of toothpaste. A large one. Assistant: That's fifty-six pence.
George: Oh, yes. And a film for this camera. Twenty exposures. Assistant: Hmmmm. Twenty exposures. That's one pound seventy-two.
George: Right. Here you are. Five pounds. Thank you very much. Assistant: Don't forget your change, sir. 04
—What kind of money do you have in England? —Oh, we have pounds and pennies. —What coins do you have?
—The fifty-pence's the biggest, and the halfpenny is the smallest. —Really? In America, the biggest is the fifty-cents, and the smallest is the cent. When do you start school? —Five.
—Really? How interesting! What sports are popular? —Well, lots of people play tennis and football. 3 01
1. Something's cooking on the stove. 2. Something's chasing a cat. 3. Someone's brushing his teeth.
4. Someone's throwing out something. 5. Someone's watching a dog and a cat. 6. Someone's sharpening a pencil. 7. Someone's shutting a door.
8. Someone's cleaning her house. 9. Someone's cooking some food. 10. Someone's opening a window.
11. Someone wants to do his homework. 12. Someone's looking out of a window. 13. Someone's wearing glasses. 14. The stove's hot.
15. Two people are outside. 16. Someone's in the bathroom. 17. The door's closing. 18. The cat's running fast. 19. Someone's in the kitchen.
20. Someone's too warm and is opening a window. 21. Someone's too cold and is doing something. 22. Someone's throwing out the trash.
23. A man is watching someone who's outside the house. 24. We don't want these animals in the house. 25. Someone wants clean teeth. 26. Someone wants a clean house. 27. Someone wants a sharp pencil.
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28. Someone wants hot food.
29. Someone's sitting down outdoors.
30. Someone's brushing his teeth before going to bed.
Lesson 1 1 01
—Hello, I want a cab. —OK. What address is it? —1120 East 32nd Street.
—Right. The cab will be there in a few minutes. 02
—What's your job? —I'm an accountant. —Oh! Do you enjoy it?
—No. I don't really like it. It's boring. 03
—Where do you come from? —Indonesia.
—Oh! Which part? —Jakarta. —Really? 04
—Can you speak German?
—Yes, I can. I speak it very well. —Where did you learn it?
—I lived in Germany when I was a child. —What else can you speak? —Well, I know a little Italian. 05
—I think a businessman should be good-looking. —No, I don't agree. 06
—Would you like a drink? —No, thank you. I don't drink. —Are you sure?
—Yes. I'm quite sure. Thank you very much. —What about a soft drink then?
—Oh, alright. Lemonade would be fine. 07
—Thank you very much for the meal. —Not at all. I'm glad you could come.
—You must come and have a meal with me some time. —Yes. That would be nice. 08
—Have you heard about the Prime Minister? —No.
—She's gone to China! —Really! 09
—How do you spell interesting? —I-N-T-E-R-E-S-T-I-N-G. —Thank you very much. 10
—Would you mind passing the salt, please?
—Certainly. 2 01
Tim talked to Harry about the lecture. Harry: What did you think of the lecture? Tim: I thought it was very interesting. Harry: Did you really? Tim: Yes, didn't you?
Harry: Certainly not. I thought he talked a lot of rubbish. Tim: So you think you know more than he does. Harry: Well, take coal for instance. Tim: What about it?
Harry: Coal won't become important again. Tim: Why not?
Harry: It's too dirty. They won't be able to find people to work down coal mines in the future.
Tim: They'll invent new kinds of machinery.
Harry: Nonsense. The only sort of power they'll use in the future is atomic power. 02
reporter from a local newspaper is interviewing some students on the subject of students and money.
Reporter: Excuse me. Are you a student? Student 1: Yes, I am.
Reporter: Forgive my asking you, but do you have to take a part-time job in the ho1idays?
Student 1: Not really. My parents are fairly well off so I get an allowance from my father.
Reporter: You're lucky, aren't you? Student 1: I suppose so.
Reporter: What about you? Are your parents wealthy? Student 2: No, certainly not.
Reporter: Do you work during the holidays?
Student 2: Well, last Christmas I did two weeks as temporary postman, then in the summer I spent four weeks fruit picking, and I do a bit of baby-sitting, so I manage. Reporter: Thank you. 3 01
My name is Robert. I am eighteen years old and I am French. I am not married. Sylvia is small and fair. She is seventeen and she is a student. 02
The tall boy with fair hair is eighteen years old and he comes from Sweden. He works in a record shop. The small boy with dark hair is seventeen. He is Spanish, but he does not live in Spain. He lives in France. He works in a hotel.
Lesson 2 1 01
—I think a doctor should be a friendly person. —Yes. I agree. 02
—Would you like something to drink? —Just coffee, please. —Are you sure?
—Quite certain. Thank you. 03
—What are you doing in New York? —I'm writing a story for YES magazine. —I see. 7
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—What are you doing in Cairo? —I'm visiting my parents. —Really! 05
—Why are you visiting HongKong? —I'm just on holiday. 06
—Why are you in London? —I'm here on business. —Oh. 07
—Thanks a lot for putting me up. —That's OK.
—Do come and see me when you're in New York. —Sure. That'll be great. 08
—Have you heard the news? —No.
—There's been a terrible air crash. —Oh dear! Where was it? —A town called Banford. 09
—Excuse me, how do you say that word, C-U-S-T-O-M-S? —Customs.
—I see. Thank you. 10
—Would you like some more potatoes?
—I'm sorry I can't manage any more. Thank you. 2 01
Male: Pubs? You must have good people. If the people are good, the pub will be good.
Male: You must have a good landlord, and people with a sense of humor behind the bar. If the landlord is bad, the pub will be bad. Female: I love old pubs. If it's one of those modern places, I won't go in.
Male: And a good pub must have good beer. If the beer's no good, people will look for another place.
Female: I won't go if there isn't a garden. I have children, and if the pub doesn't have a garden or family room, we can't go in. 02
My grandfather used to have a beautiful gold pocket watch. He wore it on a fine gold chain across the front of his waistcoat, and when I was small he promised to leave it to me in his will. \
Unfortunately that will never happen now. About three months ago, my grandfather came up to London to visit us. The first Sunday morning after he arrived, my youngest son said he wanted to go to the park.
\go and feed the pigeons in Trafalgar Square.\So off they went. They got home about tea-time and my grandfather was looking very upset. \Someone must have stolen it while we were feeding the pigeons.\ 3 01
My name is Daniel. I am French. I live in a small town. I work in a
hotel, but I do not live in the hotel. I live with my parents. My home is near the hotel, so I walk to work every day. 02
There is some sugar, there is some coffee and there is a lot of tea, but there is not much jam. There are some tomatoes, but there are not any eggs or biscuits and there is not much milk. So we want jam, eggs, biscuits and milk.
Lesson 3 1 01
Jurg: Mrs. Scott ... Mrs. Scott: Yes?
Jurg: I'm afraid I've had an accident. Mrs. Scott: Oh, dear, what's happened? Jurg: I've spilt my coffee.
Mrs. Scott: Never mind. Here's a cloth. 02
Klaus is using the launderette for the first time. Klaus: Excuse me, do you know how this works?
Housewife: Yes. Put the washing inside ... shut the door ... the money goes in here, then when the machine starts you have to put the soap powder in through here. Klaus: Is that all?
Housewife: Yes, you don't have to do anything else until the machine stops. Klaus: Thank you. 03
Terry: Frank's getting married. James: Is he really? Terry: Yes he is.
James: I don't believe it. Terry: It's true.
James: Who's he marrying?
Terry: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.
James: Good heavens ... where are they going to live? 2 01
A: Do you love me? B: I'm very fond of you. A: Yes, but do you love me? B: Uh ... You mean a lot to me.
A: Why won't you answer my question? B: What question?
A: Do you love me? Come on! I want to know. B: I care for you very deeply. You know that. A: That isn't the same thing!
B: What kind of answer do you expect? A: The truth! I want the truth!
B: How can I possibly answer such a question? 02
Do you remember Sally Green, the swimming star? She was the girl who broke all the records at the last Olympics. Where is she now? Last week our reporter, Tom Parker, went to see Sally in her Californian home.
Tom: Is it true that you don't swim at all now? Sally: I'm afraid so. I'm too old. Tom: But you are only twenty!
Sally: That's too old for a swimmer. If I swam in an international competition now, I wouldn't win. So I'd rather not swim at all. Tom: But don't you enjoy swimming?
Sally: I used to, when I was small. But if you enter for big competitions you have to work very hard. I used to get up at 6 am to go to the pool. I had to train before school, after school and at
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weekends. I swam thirty-five miles every week!
Tom: But you were famous at fifteen. And look at all those cups. Sally: Would you like to polish them? It's true that I have some wonderful memories. I enjoyed visiting other countries, and the Olympics were very exciting. But I missed more important things. While other girls were growing up, I was swimming. What can I do now? 3 01
There is a small shop at the end of our road. I buy my newspaper there every Sunday. This is the only shop that is open on a Sunday, so it is always very busy. They sell milk, eggs, biscuits, tea and coffee. You can get aspirins, toothpaste or a writing pad there. It is a nice little shop. 02
This evening I am going to the cinema. I sometimes go with Beatriz, but this evening I am going alone. Beatriz is nice, but she talks a lot and when I go to the cinema I like to watch the film. The film I am going to is an old one, but it is very good. It is a Hitchcock film.
Lesson 4 1 01
Sophie: Here's some coffee.
George: Oh, fantastic ... er ... is there any sugar? Sophie: Sugar ... yes, of course ... here you are. George: Thanks ... er ...
Sophie: What's the matter now?
These: Er ... are there any chocolate biscuits? Sophie: No, there aren't. George: Oh ... 02
Kathy: Where do you live? David: Near Victoria Station. Kathy: In a flat or a house?
David: In a flat. Houses are terribly expensive. Kathy: What's your flat like?
David: It's small and the building is old, but it's comfortable. It's very near my office. 03
Christine: When did you buy that new necklace? Libby: I didn't buy it. It was a present. Christine: Oh, who gave it to you? Libby: A friend.
Christine: Anybody I know?
Libby: Don't ask so many questions. 04
Tom and Anna saw a film yesterday. Tom: It was exciting, wasn't it? Anna: Yes, it was.
Tom: Charles Bronson was good, wasn't he? Anna: Yes, he always is.
Tom: I thought the girl was good too. Anna: Did you? 2 01
Eustace: What are you doing? Luanda: I'm packing. Eustace: Why?
Luanda: Because I'm leaving. Eustace: You're not.
Lucinda: Yes, I am. I'm catching the first train tomorrow. Instance: But, I ...
Luanda: ... and I'm not coming back. Eustace: Oh, oh ... where are you going? Lucinda: To ... to ... Hawaii. Eustace: Oh darling. 02
Phillip: Excuse me, Mr. Jones. Can you help me? Mr. Jones: Of course. What's the problem?
Pall: Well, I have to wear an overall but I can't find one.
Mr. Jones: That's easy. Why don't you look in the cupboard besides the washbasin? You'll find one there. 03
(sound of phone ringing)
Jean: 7824145. Jean Williamson speaking.
Tom: Oh, it's you, Jean. Sorry I had to rush off this morning. How are the boys?
Jean: I'm taking them to the doctor at twelve o'clock, but I'm sure they're going to be all right.
Tom: That's good. What about you?
Jean: Oh, I'm fine now. I'm going to bake a birthday cake for tomorrow. And ... I've got a camera for Peter and some records for Paul.
Tom: You spoil them. I'm going to open a savings account for them. They need to learn how to save money. 3 01
My grandfather lives with us. He is seventy years old and I like talking to him. Every day I go for a walk with him in the park. My grandfather has a dog. The dog's name is Nelson. Nelson is old and he has very short legs and bad eyes. But my grandfather likes him very much. 02
I have a small black and white television and I can get a good picture. But my brother has got a color television. It is bigger, heavier and more complicated than mine. My brother gets a better picture on his television than I do on mine. So when there is something very good on TV, I usually go and see my brother.
Lesson 5 1 01
Instructor: Listen to these people. They are all taking things to be repaired. Of course, they want to know how much it will cost and how long it will take. Listen to their questions and write the answers you hear. Here is an example.
Woman: How much will it cost to repair this typewriter? Male Assistant: About a pound.
Woman: That's not bad. But how long will it take? Male Assistant: Only about a week.
Instructor: Look at the answers the assistant gives his customer. The first answer is 'about a pound.' The second answer is 'about a week.' Now listen to these dialogues and write the missing words in your book.
Dialogue A:
Man: Can you give me an estimate to repair this bicycle?
Female Assistant: I think it'll cost about twelve or thirteen pounds. Man: And how long will it take?
Female Assistant: A fortnight, more or less.
Dialogue B:
Woman: Would you have a look at this television set, please?
Female Assistant: Yes, of course. Hmmm. How long have you had it?
Woman: About eight years. Can you tell me how much it'll cost to
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repair it?
Female Assistant: Well, the set's very old. It'll cost about fifty pounds. It's cheaper to buy a new one.
Dialogue C:
Man: How much do you think it'll cost to repair this typewriter? Female Assistant: Let me see. It's a 1960 model. About twenty pounds, I'm afraid.
Man: That's rather a lot. And how long will it take? Female Assistant: About a month.
Man: Thank you. I'd like to think about it.
Instructor: Listen again to the customer from the typewriter shop. He thinks twenty pounds is rather a lot but he needs a typewriter... Then he remembers his friend, Tony. Tony has several typewriters. Bob, the customer, has an idea. He meets his friends, Tony. Listen to their conversation.
Dialogue D:
Tony: Hello, Bob. What's that heavy parcel you're carrying?
Bob: It's my old typewriter. I've just been to the shop. The assistant says it'll cost about twenty pounds to repair.
Tony: That's rather a lot. What are you going to do?
Bob: Well, you've got several typewriters. Could you lend me one? Tony: I'll have to think about it. 2 01
Instructor: Frank and Peter want new bicycles. Petrol is very expensive so they both want to cycle to work. They are looking at advertisements.
Frank: What about this Curzon bike. It's very cheap. Only eighty pounds.
Peter: Yes, but the Anderson bike is even cheaper. It's sixty-five pounds.
Frank: Hmmm. How old is the Anderson one? Peter: It's a 1977 model.
Frankie: The Curzon is a 1979 model. It's newer.
Instructor: Frank and Peter are still looking at advertisements. They can't decide which bike to buy.
Peter: The Anderson bike looks very comfortable. Frank: Yes, but the Curzon looks bigger.
Pedro: I don't want a big bike. I want a comfortable one.
Frank: All right. The Anderson bike is good. But the Curzon is Better. 02
Instructor: Do you remember Regine? Where does she come from? Is she married? Where does she work? Listen to Regine speaking. Regine: My name is Regine. I'm German. I live in a small town. I'm not married. I live at home with my mother and father, my sister Heidi and my brother Rolf. I work in a department store. I sell writing paper, envelopes, ball pens, pencils and colored postcards. I walk to work every morning. I don't work on Saturday afternoon or Sunday and I have a three-week holiday in the summer.
Instructor: Regine was seventeen then. Now she's twenty-two. Her life is very different. Listen to this television interview.
Interviewer: Regine, at seventeen you worked in a big shop. Now you are the manager and you are only twenty-two. From seventeen to twenty-two. Five years to success. Can you tell us? The secret of your success?
Regine: The 'secret', as you call it, is work. When I was seventeen, I lived at home. I walked to the shop every morning. I saved my money and I went to evening classes. I worked in a good department and I sold so much that I got a good commission. I really wanted to be a success. Now I'm the manager.
Interviewer: Congratulations, Regine. But please tell us ... do you like your job? Are you happier?
Regine: You are asking me two questions. The first answer is 'yes' and the second answer is definitely 'no'. 3 01
Good afternoon, my name is Schwartz. That is S-C-H-W-A-R-T-Z and I come from New York. My wife and I would like a double room with a shower. I have our passports here. We are hoping to stay for about a week. I have a question. Do you know where I can get two tickets for the performance at the theatre tonight? 02
On my first day in London I felt hungry, so I went into a restaurant and sat down at a table. I waited for ten minutes, but nobody came to serve me. Then I saw that there were no waiters. The customers stood in a queue and got their food themselves. That was my first experience of a self-service restaurant.
Lesson 6 1 01
—Is that Mr. Smith's son?
—No, it isn't. It's Mr. Morgan's son. —Is he Irish?
—No, he isn't. He is Welsh. 02
—Where are your parents now? —They are in Zagreb. —Is that in Austria? —No. It's in Yugoslavia. 03
—Who is the girl by the door? —It's Jone Smith. —Is she a nurse?
—No. She's a librarian. 04
—My hat and coat, please. Here is my ticket. —Thank you, sir. Here they are.
—These not mine. They are Mr. West's. —I'm sorry, sir. Are these yours? —Yes, they are. Thank you. 05
—Whose handbag is that? —Which one?
—The big leather one. —Oh, that's Miss Clark's. 06
—What are you looking at? —I'm looking at some stamps. —Are they interesting?
—Yes. They are very rare ones. 07
—Where's Miss Green at the moment? —In her office.
—What's she doing there? —She's typing, I think. 08
—Are there any pencils in the drawer?
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—No, I'm sorry. There aren't any. —Are there any ball-point pens then. —Yes. There are lots of ball-points. 09
—I need some oil, please.
—How much do you need, sir? —Three pounds, please. —Thank you, sir. 10
—Is there any shampoo in the cupboard? —No, I'm sorry. There isn't any. —Is there any soap, then?
—Yes. There is a whole pack of soap. 11
—Where does Miss Sue come from? —She comes from Tokyo.
—What language does she speak, then? —She speaks Japanese. 12
—What does Miss Jenkins do? —She is a nurse.
—Where does she work?
—At the Westminster Hospital. 13
—Do you like your manager?
—Yes. He is nice and kind. Is yours kind, too? —No. Mine is rather a brute. —Oh, I'm sorry about that. 14
—Is anyone attending to you, sir?
—No. I should like to see some dressing gowns. —What sort are you looking for, sir? —I fancy a red, silk one. 2 01
Instructor: Henry wants tickets for Romeo and Juliet so he tries to telephone the box of office. First he hears: (wrong number tone). He has dialed the wrong number. Then he tries again. (busy tone) Henry is fed up but he must get some tickets. He tries again and finally, he gets through.
(sound of phone ringing, receiver picked up) Clerk: Cambridge Theatre. Box Office.
Henry: Have you got any tickets for Romeo and Juliet for this Saturday evening?'
Clerk: Which performance? 5 pm or 8:30 pm? Henry: 8:30 pm please.
Clerk: Sorry, that performance is sold out.
Henry: Well, have you got any tickets for the 5 pm performance? Clerk: Yes, we have tickets at 4.50 pounds, 5.50 pounds and 6 pounds.
Henry: I'd like to reserve two seats at 4.50 pounds, please.
Clerk: Right. That's two tickets at 4.50 pounds. Saturday, 5 pm performance. What's the name please? Henry: Bishop. Henry Bishop.
Clerk: Thank you. You'll collect the tickets before 3 pm on Saturday, won't you?
Henry: Yes, of course. Thank you. Goodbye. 02