Dialogue 61
- What would you do if you had a lot of money?
- I'd buy a scooter.
- But if you can't buy a scooter?
- Then, I'd buy a bicycle.
Dialogue 62
- Hello! Is that nice? I hope you enjoy your breakfast, don't you?
- Oh, yes, very. Thanks.
- May I sit at your table, please?
- You're very welcome.
- Thank you.
Dialogue 63
- Oh, dear, call your little brother, please.
- He's up in the tree.
- Well, let him come down.
- He says he won't until you agree to play football with him.
- Oh, no. I can't do that. I'm too old to do that.
Dialogue 64
- What's his telephone number?
- It slipped my memory. I know it, but I can't think of it.
- Neither can I.
- Well, it'll come back to me in a minute.
Dialogue 65
- What's that girl's name?
- Do you mean the one in the blue coat?
- Oh, yes, that's the one.
- Let me see... It'll come back to me in a moment.
- Don't tell me you've forgotten it.
- It's just slipped my mind.
- Think hard, will you?
- It's just on the tip of my tongue.
- You must remember.
- I've got it at last! Caroline!
Dialogue 66
- Do you come to school by bus?
- Yes, because I live a long way from school. And you?
- Oh, I always walk to school. I live nearby.
Dialogue 67
- What luck running into you! How are you getting on?
- Thanks. Everything's all right. I'm quite well.
- You see, I was ill last week.
- What was the matter with you?
- I had a cold, high temperature and a headache.
- Poor you! You had an awful time I should think.
- You're right.
Dialogue 68
- The weather's fine today, isn't it?
- Yes it is. The sun's shining brightly in the blue sky.
- Is it warm in the street, I wonder?
- I shouldn't think so. It's November now.
- Shall I put a coat on?
- As you like. Are you afraid of catching cold?
- Certainly.
- All right, then.
Dialogue 69
- Do you like going to the pictures?
- Not specially. I prefer the theatre.
- Do you often go to the theatre?
- Yes, I do.
- How often?
- Once or twice a month. It depends.
- Not so bad, I think.
Dialogue 70
- I'm going to have a party on Sunday. Can you come?
- Yes, thank you for the invitation. What time shall I come?
- At 6 o'clock, please.
- O. K. That suits me.
Dialogue 71
- How long shall we have to wait for him?
- I am afraid I've no idea.
- Well, I hope he won't be too long?
- I hope so, too.
- How about ringing him up?
- That's a good idea! Let's.
Dialogue 72
- How do we get to the theatre? By bus or tram?
- Either. But the tram takes much longer.
- Look, there's a number 3 bus over there. Hurry up!
- Oh, no. I simply can't. Let's catch the next one.
Dialogue 73
- What bus are you catching?
- Number 2 to the stadium.
- Sorry to trouble you, but should I catch the same bus for the Post-Office?
- Yes, you can catch any bus to get there.
Dialogue 74
- Can I get to the museum by bus?
- Let me see...Why, yes.
- What bus shall I take?
- First you get a number 5 bus.
- And then?
- Then, you … you walk the rest of the way.
- How long will it take me to get there, do you think?
- About twenty minutes.
Dialogue 75
- Excuse me.
- What is it?
- Can you tell me how to get to the circus?
- Certainly. You need a number 4 trolley-bus or a number 11 bus.
- Which is the best way to get there?
- By trolley-bus, I think.
- Thanks a lot.
Dialogue 76
- Excuse me. Please let me by.
- Are you getting off at the next stop?
- I've got to get off at Fleet Street.
- But that's the next stop but one, I think.
- Sorry, I didn't know that.
Dialogue 77
- Where to?
- The Railway station.
- You're going the wrong way. You're going away from it.
- Oh, dear. What'll I do, then?
- Get off at the next stop, cross the road and take the same tram going the other way.
- Thanks. Do I have to change?
- No, not for the Railway station.
Dialogue 78
- I've bought the tickets!
- Have you really? Splendid! How did you manage it?
- With the help of a friend of mine.
- Well done! It's a good thing you were able to.
Dialogue 79
- How much is an ice-cream?
- Well, what sort of ice-cream do you want?
- This one, a choc-ice.
- 15 pence, please.
- I'll have one, please.
- Here you are.
- Thanks.
Dialogue 80
- Could you give me some money?
- How much do you want, I wonder?
- Sixpence, if you can spare it.
- All right. When do you want it.
- Straight away, please.
- Here you are.
- Thanks.
Dialogue 81
- Order what you like. I'll pay.
- A couple of cheese sandwiches, please.
- And what about a cup of coffee?
- As you please.
- Anything else?
- Thanks. I don't think I'll have anything else.
Dialogue 82
- Can I get a cup of coffee? I'm so cold and tired.
- Just a moment... Sorry, there's no coffee.
- Can't I have a glass of milk, then?
- There's no milk either, but you can have a cup of tea.
- With pleasure, if it's hot.
Dialogue 83
- What does that sign say?
- Can't you read English?
- Why would I ask if I could?
- Shall I read it to you?
- That's what I want you to do.