Conversation
Article #1 At Home (1)
Scott: Where is Jane?
Patricia: She is in the living room.
Scott: What is she doing?
Patricia: She is playing the piano.
Scott: Where is the car?
Patricia: It is in the garage.
Scott: Where is the dog?
Patricia: The dog is in front of the door.
Scott: What is the dog doing?
Patricia: The dog is eating.
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Article #2 At Home (2)
Husband: Where are you?
Wife: I am in the kitchen.
Husband: What are you doing?
Wife: I am cooking dinner.
Husband: Where are Bill and Mary?
Wife: They are in the living room.
Husband: What are they doing?
Wife: They are watching TV.
Husband: Where is the cat?
Wife: she is in the dining room.
Husband: What is she doing?
Wife: She is sleeping.
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Article #3 My Favorite Photographs (1)
Susan: Who is she?
Roger: She is my sister.
Susan: What's her name?
Roger: Her name is Jennifer.
Susan: Where is she in this photograph?
Roger: She's in Toronto.
Susan: What is that building behind her?
Roger: She's standing in front of the CN Tower.
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Article #4 Location (1)
Edward: Where is the school?
Diana: It's between the library and the park.
Edward: Where is the post office?
Diana: It's across from the movie theater [Это напротив кинотеатра] .
Edward: Where is the royal bank [королевский банк] ?
Diana: It's next to the supermarket. [Это рядом с супермаркетом]
Edward: Where is the gas station.
Diana: It's around the corner from the church. [Это за углом от церкви.]
Edward: Where is the barbershop?
Diana: It's near the bus station.
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Article #5 Location (2)
Scott: Excuse me?
Can you tell me the way to the nearest bank?
Ann: Yes, it's on Geneva Street. As a matter of fact [На самом деле], I am going that way myself.
So if you come with me, I will show you.
Scott: Thanks very much.
Ann: You are welcome.
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Article #6 Color (1)
Stewart: May I help you?
Sera: Yes, please. I am looking for an umbrella.
Stewart: What's your favorite color?
Sera: It's black.
Stewart: Sorry, we have no black umbrella right now.
Here is a nice umbrella.
Sera: But this umbrella is yellow.
Stewart: That's OK. Yellow umbrellas are very popular this year.
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Article #7 Color (2)
Allen: Excuse me?
Is this your umbrella?
Sera: No, it isn't.
Allen: Are you sure?
Sera: Yes, I am sure.
That umbrella is brown, and my umbrella is yellow.
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Article #8 No Questions
Dennis: Are you married?
Jane: No, I'm not. I'm single.
Dennis: Tell me about your new car. Is it large?
Jane: No, it's not. It is small.
Dennis: Tell me about the questions in your English book.
Are they difficult?
Jane: No, they're not. They are easy.
Dennis: Tell me about your new neighbors?
Are they quiet?
Jane: No, they aren't. They are noisy.
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Article #9 Short Answer
Linda: Is Alice young or old?
Glen: She is young.
Linda: Is Bill tall or short?
Glen: He is short.
Linda: Is Albert's apartment big or little?
Glen: It's small.
Linda: Were the last examinations easy or difficult?
Glen: They were difficult.
Linda: Is Julie married or single?
Glen: She is single.
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Article #10 Telephone Call (2)
Dave: Hello, Jack. This is Dave.
I want to return the book I borrowed from you last night.
Will you be at home at about six o'clock?
Jack: Yes, I will. I will be cooking dinner.
Dave: Oh! Well. Then I won't come over at six.
Jack: Why not?
Dave: I don't want to disturb you.
Jack: Don't worry! You won't disturb me.
Dave: OK. I will see you at six.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Article #11 What's A Grant?
Ted: My daughter is going to college.
Keith: That's great, but it must be expensive.
Ted: Yes, but she has a grant.
Keith: A grant? What's a grant?
Ted: The government is giving her money.
Keith: To pay for her education?
Ted: That's right.
Keith: Does it pay for everything?
Ted: No, she has a loan [заем, ссуда], too.
Keith: What's the difference between a loan and a grant?
Ted: You have to pay back a loan; a grant is a gift.
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Article #12 I'm Busy On Friday
John: Would you like to go to a pop concert?
Chris: Well, I'd like to... but when is it?
John: On Friday evening.
Chris: What a pity! I'm busy on Friday.
John: Maybe you could change your plans? It's going to be a really great concert.
Chris: Maybe I will, I wouldn't want to miss it.
John: Great, I'll see you Friday!
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Article #13 Bless You
Wild: Ah-choo!
Smith: God bless you!
Wild: Thank you.
Smith: Do you have a cold?
Wild: Yes, that's why I'm sneezing [чихать] so much.
Smith: I hope you feel better soon.
Wild: I get a bad cold every winter.
Smith: Are you taking anything for your cold?
Wild: I'm taking Contac.
Smith: Does it help?
Wild: Yes, but it makes me sleepy.
Smith: You'd better not drive then!
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Article #14 I Don't Feel Well
Phil: What are you looking for?
Donald: My jacket. I'm going to the doctor.
Phil: Why? What's the problem?
Donald: I'm not sure, but I don't feel well.
Phil: Do you have a fever [жар]?
Donald: No, but I have a pain in my chest [грудная клетка].
Phil: What time is your appointment [условленная встреча]?
Donald: Eleven-thirty. I'm going now. Bye.
Phil: Good-bye. I hope it's nothing serious.
Donald: Thanks. See you.
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Article #15 Can You Help Me?
Ron: Can you help me, officer?
Steve: I'll try. What's the problem?
Ron: I can't get into my car.
Steve: Where are your keys?
Ron: They're in the car.
Steve: Don't worry. I can open it.
Ron: How can you do that?
Steve: With a coat hanger. It's easy.
Ron: Where can we get a coat hanger?
Steve: There's one in the police car. Wait here.
Ron: Thanks a lot! You're very kind.
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Article #16 Taking a Cab
Cab Driver: Hello.
Michael: Hello.
Cab Driver: Where do you want to go?
Michael: 70 Maple Street, please.
Cab Driver: 70 Mibble Street.
Michael: No, Maple street.
Cab Driver: Maple Street...let's see... Is that near St. David Street?
Michael: I don't know. I've been here only one week.
Cab Driver: Oh, where are you from?
Michael: Toronto.
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Article #17 I Hate to Get Up
Mike: I hate to get up in the morning.
Ray: Me too! What time do you get up?
Mike: At six o'clock.
Ray: Why do you get up so early?
Mike: I have to be at work by seven.
Ray: I don't get up until eight.
Mike: You're lucky. What do you do?
Ray: I own a bookstore.
Mike: What time does your store open?
Ray: At eight-thirty.
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Mel: This heat is killing me!
Matthew: Me too! It must be ninety-five degrees.
Mel: I would like a cold drink.
Matthew: I'll get you one.
Mel: Thanks. Mmm. This tastes good!
Matthew: It does, jeez, this hot weather makes me lazy.
Mel: Me too, get me another drink?
Matthew: I guess if you're lazy [ленивый] no one else is allowed to be!
Mel: He he he, thanks for understanding!
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Article #19 Phone Out of Order (1)
Gerald: Hey! Hey!
Walter: What's wrong?
Gerald: There is something wrong with the phone. I'm getting a strange noise.
Walter: Are you? I can hear you very clearly.
Gerald: Hello! Hello!
Walter: This pay phone might be out of order. I'll call you again with another phone....
Walter: Hello! How about now? Is there still a strange noise?
Gerald: Yes. Perhaps my phone is out of order.
Walter: You should get in touch with the phone company.
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Gerald: Hey! What's the matter with the phone?(Handing the receiver to B) Listen to this peculiar [своеобразный] noise.
Thomas: It doesn't sound like a dial tone [гудок] .
Gerald: It must be out of order. We'd better notify the phone company.
Thomas: How do we do that? We can't use the phone.
Gerald: Let's go next door and use our neighbors’ phone.
Thomas: He's always complaining about people. I don't want to ask any favors of him.
Gerald: How about across the street?
Thomas: I forgot about Mrs. Riley! I'm sure she'd let us use her phone.
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Article #21 Getting A Visa
Henry: Does it take long to get a visa?
Mr. Chandler: It depends on the season. Anywhere from one month to two months.
Henry: What do I need to do?
Mr. Chandler: Fill out an application form and wait.
Henry: Will there be a long waiting period?
Mr. Chandler: Not if you don't run into [сталкиваться] any government delays [задержки].
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Article #22 Employing a new member
Mr Orwell: Well, this woman may be suitable [подходит] for the job. But is she energetic enough?
Mr Bays: Yes, she certainly [конечно] seems to have lots of energy.
Mr Orwell: Mm. She's got to be ambitious too. Is she?
Mr Bays: Yes, she has plenty of ambition.
Mr Orwell: And we really need a flexible [гибкий] sort of person. Do you think she is?
Mr Bays: Mm. She seems to be determined [решительный] enough, but she's a little tough.
Mr. Orwell: Well I guess we will give her a try, and see how she works out!
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Article #23 A Date (1)
Harry: What are you so happy about? You're grinning [ухмыляться] from ear to ear.
Gill: Sandy and I are going to go out this weekend.
Harry: Oh, yeah? That's fast work. That's great! Which night are you going to see her -
Friday or Saturday?
Gill: On Friday. She isn't going to be in town on Saturday and Sunday. She's going to
visit a friend in Quebec.
Harry: What are you going to do on Friday?
Gill: I don't know yet. Do you have any ideas?
Harry: How about taking her out to a Chinese restaurant? I've heard that she likes
Chinese food.
Gill: That's a great idea.
Harry: What are you going to wear on your date?
Gill: I am going to wear my new suit.
Harry: That's too formal. Wear your jeans and a T-shirt.
Gill: How about your sports jacket? Are you going to wear it Friday night?
Harry: No, I am not. Go ahead and wear it.
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Article #24 What did you do yesterday?
Richard: Hi, how are you? You look tired. Did you sleep okay last night?
Dave: No, I didn't.
Richard: Why? What did you do yesterday?
Dave: I went to a nightclub last night and danced all night.
Richard: Oh, yeah? Did you have a good time?
Dave: I had a wonderful time, but I'm beat today.
Richard: What time did you leave the nightclub?
Dave: I left at about 3:00 a.m.
Richard: I'm not surprised that you're tired. Which nightclub did you go to?
Dave: Fantastic. It's on Ontario Street. It's really nice.
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Article #25 Travelling by Air
Henry: Do I check in here for Air Canada to Mexico?
Mr. Silver: Do you already have your ticket?
Henry: Yes. Here you are.
Mr. Silver: Thank you. Can you put your luggage up here, please?
Henry: Sure, I have three suitcases.
Mr. Silver: We allow only two pieces. You'll have to pay an extra charge [дополнительная плата].
Henry: Oh! Can I carry [нести] this one with me?
Mr. Silver: No, I'm sorry. It won't fit under your seat. That's $45.00.
Henry: Here you are.
Mr. Silver: Thank you. You can choose your seat. A window seat or aisle [проход] seat?
Henry: I'd like a window seat, please.
Mr. Silver: Fine. Seat 15A. Here's your ticket and your boarding pass [посадочный талон]. Enjoy your flight!
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Article #26 At the Customs
Customs Officer: Good morning. Can I see your passport?
Clark: Certainly. Here it is.
C. O.: Yes, that's all right. Have you got anything to declare?
Clark: Yes, I have. I've got some whisky and some cigarettes.
C. O.: How much whisky have you got?
Clark: A litre.
C.O: That's all right. And how many cigarettes have you got?
Clark: Two hundred.
C.O.: Fine. What about perfume?
Clark: Er...No, I haven't.
C.O.: Good. Open your case, please.
Clark: Pardon?
C.O.: 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!
Clark: Does that mean I can't go?
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Article #27 A New Baby
Mr Palmer: Well, hello, Mr Wallace. You seem unusually happy today.
Mr Wallace: I just became a father!
Mr Palmer: Congratulations. A boy or a girl?
Mr Wallace: You never saw such a cute girl. Nine pounds, three ounces...and as cute as a button.
Mr Palmer: Doesn't this call for cigars?
Mr Wallace: Oh, yes. I forgot about the cigars. Here, have one.
Mr Palmer: Thank you. How is your wife?
Mr Wallace: She's just fine.
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Article #28 Is English Difficult?
Nancy: Where are you going?
Maggie: To Canada.
Nancy: Why are you going there?
Maggie: I'm going to learn English; there is a school there that has an excellent program.
Nancy: Is learning English going to be difficult?
Maggie: Yes. I have to study and practice a lot.
Nancy: Where is your school?
Maggie: It's in a town called St.Catharines. In Ontario.
Nancy: I'm jealous [Я ревную], I'll bet you're excited [Готов поспорить, вы взволнованы].
Maggie: Yes, but I'm also really nervous.
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Article #29 Washing His Car
Debbie: Where's Kevin?
Tania: He's in front of the house.
Debbie: What is he doing?
Tania: Washing his car.
Debbie: Not again?
Tania: Yes, he takes good care of his car.
Debbie: But he never cleans his room.
Tania: I know. It's always dirty.
Debbie: And nothing is in order.
Tania: You're right. His room is a mess [беспорядок].
Debbie: Maybe he should move into his car!
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Article #30 At the Restaurant
Jamie: This is a big menu.
Katy: Yeah, what are you getting?
Jamie: Chicken, peas, and baked potatoes.
Katy: I don't know what to get.
Jamie: They have very good turkey.
Katy: I had turkey yesterday.
Jamie: How about steak?
Katy: Perfect. I'll get steak and mashed potatoes.
Jamie: What vegetable are you getting?
Katy: I'm not getting any. I don't like vegetables.
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Article #31 When's the Baby Due?
Sharon: I have some good news.
Mel: What is it?
Sharon: Lisa is going to have a baby.
Mel: That's great! I'm so happy for her.
Sharon: Me too!
Mel: Do they want a boy or a girl?
Sharon: A girl.
Mel: When's the baby due [должное, ожидаемый]?
Sharon: In the beginning of September.
Mel: I'm going to phone Lisa tonight.
Sharon: That's nice. Say hello for me.
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Article #32 Bus Stop
Barbara: Jean!
Jean: Barbara! Do you work around here?
Barbara: Yes, I work in that building across the street.
Jean: Really? What do you do?
Barbara: I work in a law office, I'm a secretary.
Jean: Oh, that's interesting.
Barbara: What about you? What do you do?
Jean: I work at Duru Restaurant.
Barbara: Oh...are you a cook [повар]?
Jean: No, I'm a waitress.
Barbara: That's a really hard job; I don't envy you [Я не завидую вам].
Jean: Me neither!
(In the bus)
Barbara: Do you live alone, Jean?
Jean: No, I don't. I live with my family. How about you?
Barbara: I'm married now. I got married last year.
Jean: Really? Congratulations!
Jean: Whom did you marry?
Barbara: His name's Jeff Hunt. He lives in my building.
Jean: Oh, what does he do?
Barbara: He's a doctor.
Jean: How wonderful, I'm very happy for you!
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Article #33 Gardening
Constance: Your garden is really lovely.
Gwen: Thank you. I enjoy working in the garden.
Constance: Do you do everything yourself?
Gwen: I trim the bushes [кусты] and weed the flowerbeds [сорняки клумб] myself.
Constance: Who cuts the grass?
Gwen: Oh, it's so big that I hire one of the boys in the neighbourhood to do it for me.
Constance: Well, I must say he does a good job.
Gwen: Yes. His work is more than satisfactory [удовлетворительное].
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Article #34 A Lazy Boy
Sheila: I'm very angry with my son, Harry.
Connie: Why? What's the problem?
Sheila: He's not doing well in school.
Connie: That's a surprise. Harry is a smart boy.
Sheila: Yes, but he never studies.
Connie: Did you talk to his teachers?
Sheila: Yes, I did.
Connie: What did they say?
Sheila: He's a nice boy, but he's very lazy.
Connie: Maybe they're right.
Sheila: I'm afraid so.
Connie: Have you thought about getting him a tutor [репетитор]?
Sheila: Maybe that's a good idea; I really want him to excel.
Connie: Let's go look in the phone book now then.
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Article #35 Can I Drive There?
Maggie: What time is it?
Fran: It's three o'clock.
Maggie: Oh no, I'm late.
Fran: Where are you going?
Maggie: To the dentist.
Fran: Can I drive you there?
Maggie: Sure! That will help.
Fran: Do you have a toothache?
Maggie: Yes, and it's very bad.
Fran: I'm sorry to hear that.
Maggie: I've had it for weeks, and this is the first time that I could get in. My dentist is
always so busy!
Fran: I guess that's a good thing! It means a lot of people like him.
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Article #36 A New Dress
Kay: Who is it?
Pamela: It's me, dear.
Kay: Don't you have your key?
Pamela: No, let me in! (Lets her in)
Kay: What's in that box? What did you get?
Pamela: A new dress, honey.
Kay: But you have a closet full of dresses.
Pamela: I know, but I need a new one.
Kay: What's wrong with all the other dresses?
Pamela: They're not this one!
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Article #37 A Picnic
Louise: Let's go for a picnic.
Esther: That's a great idea! Where shall we go?
Louise: Let's go to the park.
Esther: How far is it?
Louise: About a mile.
Esther: Is it a nice place?
Louise: Sure. It has picnic tables and a beautiful lake.
Esther: Good. I'll make some sandwiches.
Louise: I'll bring soda and cookies.
Esther: The kids will love it.
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Article #38 I'm Going Skiing
Laura: We've got ten inches of snow.
Stacy: Wow! That's terrific!
Laura: What's so terrific about it?
Stacy: I'm going skiing.
Laura: Skiing? Are you serious?
Stacy: Yes. It's a lot of fun.
Laura: Maybe, but it's also dangerous.
Stacy: You need to live on the edge!
Laura: And you need to make sure you don't fall off it!
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Article #39 Traffic Rules (1)
Kay: Sara! You can't park here! It's a bus stop.
Sara: Oh, we'll be back in a few minutes. It's OK.
Kay: Oh, no, it isn't. You'll get a parking ticket if you leave it here.
Sara: No, I won't. It's half past five. All the traffic wardens have gone home.
Kay: Sara!
Sara: Yes?
Warden: Is this your car, ma'am?
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Article #40 Housework
Wendy: Whew! I'm really tired and now I have to go home and cook.
Sue: Do you make dinner every night?
Wendy: Yes, I usually make dinner, and my husband washes the dishes.
Sue: I live alone, so I do everything. Sometimes I eat out, though. There are some good
restaurants in my neighbourhood.
Wendy: Where do you live?
Sue: Near the Pen Centre.
Wendy: That's good. There aren't any good restaurants near my house.
Sue: Does your husband help you do housework much?
Wendy: Umm...yes. He sets the table almost every night, and he makes our bed every
morning. But I usually make all the meals.
Sue: How about cleaning?
Wendy: We clean the house together every weekend. I vacuum the rooms, and he usually
sweeps the floor of the kitchen, and he does yard work.
Sue: Your husband helps you so much. Does he help do the laundry too?
Wendy: Well, he's never helped me do the laundry.