5.
W: You’ve traveled around the world, haven’t you?
M: Yes. But my favorite place is Bali.
I had an unforgettable time there. The scenery was beautiful, the beaches were
great, and the people were friendly.
W: Sounds like paradise.
6-7
W: Were you always interested in starting a food business?
M: Actually, I was interested in sales at first because that’s
what both my parents do. But I used to work part-time in a café when I was a
kid, and that’s what got me interested.
W: What was the first place you opened?
M: I rented a cheap place near the university, and I started selling
lunches to the students. The place was always crowded at lunchtimes. So, one
day I sold it. With that money, I opened a much bigger place downtown.
8-10
W: May I come in, David?
M: Ok, Mum. What’s up?
W: Well, I know you love music, but you’ve turned up the radio too
loud. I’m sorry to have to say this, but I can’t stand such loud noise.
M: I’m sorry, Mum. I didn’t know I was troubling you.
W: You see, it’s quite difficult to fall asleep with such loud
music every night. It leaves me tired out during the day.
M: Well, I’ll turn it down right now.
W: Thanks. I do hate to complain, but it has really made me tired
these days.
M: I’m really sorry. I won’t do that again.
W: Ok. Now you should go to bed, too.
11-13
M: Can I help you?
W: Yes, I’m looking for a mobile phone.
M: What sort of mobile phone are you looking for, madam? Do you
want to access the Internet, send text messages or play games?
W: No. I just want to make telephone calls.
M: How about this basic model? It’s very easy to use.
W: Yes. What colours have you got?
M: Well, we have this rather nice red one.
W: Red doesn’t suit me. I wear a lot of pink.
M: Well, we haven’t got pink but we have this one in blue. Does
blue suit you?
W: Yes, I like blue. I’ll take it.
M: Ok. That’ll be 60 pounds. How would you like to pay, madam? By
check or by credit card?
W: In cash. Here you are.
14-17
W: How can I help you, Mr. Martin?
M: Well, I started having a bad headache weeks ago and it’s
getting worse. I can’t sleep well. I’m tired all the time, and the worst thing
is my hair is getting very grey and I’m only 30.
W: I see. Well, do you smoke?
M: No. I gave it up a month ago.
W: Right. I see you’re a businessman. How many hours a day do you
usually work?
M: Well, I usually work eight hours a day, but at the moment I
work at least ten hours.
W: That’s a lot. And how do you relax?
M: Well, I usually sit in front of the TV with a pizza and a
coffee.
W: Hmm. Do you do any exercise at the moment?
M: Not really, but I’m losing a lot of weight and I don’t know
why.
W: Don’t worry. I think it’s just too much work. I want you to eat
more vegetables and do some exercises. Come back and see me in four
weeks.
18-20
Hello, everybody. Here’s an
announcement about our class. We’re going to use the book Beginning English in
this class. You need to buy this book. Beginning English is $ 20. You can buy
it any day this week in the main office. Class is from 9:00 to 12:00. We have a
15-minute break at 10:30. The break is from 10:30 to 10:45. You can sit in
class, or walk around, or go to the cafeteria. But please be back in class on
time.
English class is on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Maths is on Tuesday mornings and typing is on
Thursday mornings. They are both from 9:00 to 11:00. If you want to register
for maths or typing, go to the main office.
If you are absent, call the main
office. Give your name and say you are in English 1. Tell the secretary that
you cannot come to class.
