Dialogue 31
- Shall I help you wash?
- Thanks, but I'd rather do it myself.
- As you like. It's a pity I can't help you or shall I try?
- Oh, no. Don't bother.
- It's no bother at all.
Dialogue 32
- Will you help me, my boy?
- What do you want me to do, Mummy?
- Will you polish the floor today?
- Is it my turn?
- Yes, it is. Your brother did it last time.
- Oh, all right, then.
Dialogue 33
- Your things are lying about all over the room.
- Well, what about it?
- Just tidy them up.
- I'll think about it.
- How about doing it now?
- Well... if you insist...
Dialogue 34
- What are you doing here?
- I'm reading. Why are you asking me?
- Sorry, but I need your help.
- What can I do for you?
- Please bring me a pail of water.
- With pleasure.
Dialogue 35
- Will you copy this text for me?
- Sorry, but I'd rather not.
- Why not?
- I don't feel like copying.
- Is that as difficult as all that?
- No, but still, you have to do it yourself.
Dialogue 36
- Excuse me. Could you help me, please?
- I'll try. What do you want?
- Something's wrong with my alarm-clock.
- Let me see ... Sorry, but I can't help. You'd better get it repaired.
Dialogue 37
- What's the matter with you?
- I'm not feeling very well today.
- Do you have a headache?
- Yes, and a sore throat, too.
- Well, in that case you'd better stay at home.
- Oh, yes, I'll have to.
Dialogue 38
- I'd like to go and play for a while.
- But you've got to do your lessons first.
- Oh, I've already done my homework.
- Have you really? Then you may go.
Dialogue 39
- You know it's our mother's birthday soon.
- Isn't it about time to think of a good present for her?
- Well, I've a little surprise for her.
- How nice! What?
- This drawing.
- Wonderful! She'll be delighted.
Dialogue 40
- Believe it or not! I've got three tickets for today's football match!
- You don't say! That's wonderful!
- Will you come with us?
- Well, you see ... I ...
- Why are you hesitating?
- Well, I'd like to, but I'd better ask my mother first.
Dialogue 41
- This is my new dress. What do you think of it?
- It's a very pretty one. I'll bet it cost a lot.
- It certainly did.
- Where did you get it?
- In London.
- Really?
Dialogue 42
- Can I see you for a minute, please?
- What's up?
- Don't you know the news?
- What do you mean by this?
- There'll be no classes tomorrow!
Dialogue 43
- What are you doing? Eating? Jam?
- What difference does it make to you?
- Well, you shouldn't eat in between meals.
- Why not? I wonder why?
- It's dinner - time soon.
- All right, then.
Dialogue 44
- I wonder, where my book is?
- Why don't you ask your sister?
- Has she ever touched my things?
- How should I know?
Dialogue 45
- How are you feeling today?
- A bit better, thank you.
- But did you call a doctor.
- No.
- Why not, I wonder?
- Well, I didn't think it was necessary. But I'm going to bed now.
- That's the best place for you at the moment.
Dialogue 46
- What's the matter with you?
- I'm not feeling very well, doctor.
- What exactly is the trouble?
- I've got an awful headache.
- Are you working hard and getting too little rest?
- Yes, I think so.
- Now, you stay in bed until you're well.
Dialogue 47
- Sorry, I'm a bit late, am I?
- That's all right, darling. Take off your coat, wash your hands and sit down at table.
- Dinner's ready, isn't it?
- Yes, it is.
Dialogue 48
- Well, I think that's all the reading for today.
- Is it getting late? What time is it now?
- Time for bed, I think.
- O.K. Coming, Mummy.
- Now, hurry up!
Dialogue 49
- I don't want you fighting. Stop it once and for all.
- Sorry, but I had to. He started it.
- I don't care what the reasons are. I forbid you to fight.
Dialogue 50
- Where're you going? I'd like to know.
- To the playground.
- What for?
- To play football for a while. Will you come with me?
- I'm sorry, but I can't. I'm busy now.
- What a shame! Good-bye, then.
- So long.
Dialogue 51
- Excuse me. Do you have a ball?
- Certainly. Here, help yourself .
- Thanks .
- Not at all .
Dialogue 52
- Well, do you have anything arranged for tomorrow?
- Nothing definite.
- How would you like to go on an excursion?
- Where to?
- To Ostankino Tower.
- Oh, yes, I'd be glad to!
Dialogue 53
- Shall we go for a walk?
- Good idea! Where to?
- Let's go to the park.
- Don't you think we'd better go to the fields?
- Let me see... It's 10 o'clock now. We've got plenty of time.
Dialogue 54
- Are you going out?
- Yes, to the playground. Do you want to come?
- Yes, I do. But I can't.
- Can't you? Why not?
- Because I have to do my homework now.
- Oh, you can do it tomorrow.
- Oh, no! There'll be no time for that tomorrow. I've got to do it today.
- Well, in that case I'll stay at home and help you.
- Thanks. That's very nice of you.
Dialogue 55
- I've got to go to the Railway station.
- What for?
- To meet a friend of mine. How do I get there from here?
- Catch a bus. It's the quickest way, I think.
Dialogue 56
- I beg your pardon. Is this the right way to Hyde Park?
- I'm sorry, I can't tell you.
- Oh, what a nuisance! Why not?
- You see, I'm stranger in these parts myself.
- What shall I do, then?
- Well, ask somebody else or, even better, ask a policeman.
- Thank you. Much obliged.
Dialogue 57
- Anything I can show you?
- Oh, yes, please. I want some shoes.
- What size, colour?
- 35, brown, please.
- Here you are.
- Thanks. May I try them on?
- Do, please.
- They're all right. How much are they?
- 10 roubles.
Dialogue 58
- Can I help you?
- Yes, I want a large box of chocolates for a present, please. It's Mummy's birthday tomorrow.
- What about this one?
- Oh, yes. It'll do. How much is it?
- 75 pence, please. Anything else?
- Nothing else. Thank you.
Dialogue 59
- Will you be going shopping today?
- Why do you ask?
- I'd like to ask you a favour.
- What can I do for you?
- Would you get me some sugar and bread?
- Certainly, if you give me some money. I'm very short.
Dialogue 60
- It's raining hard at the moment.
- And we're both carrying parcels.
- I'm afraid of getting wet.
- Why not get a bus?
- That's a good idea.
