– I’m Chris. Nice to meet you, too. 2. – I’d like you to meet Don. – Nice to meet you. I’m Kate. 3. – What’s your name? – Nowak. – I beg your pardon? What is it? – Nowak. – Thank you. 4. – How are you? – Fine, thanks. And you? – Not too bad. 5. – Give me my book, please. – Here you are. – Thank you. – You’re welcome. 6. – Excuse me. Is this my pen? – Yes, it is. Here you are. – Thank you. 7. – Excuse me. Is this my book? – No, it’s mine. Your book is over there. – I’m sorry. – That’s all right. 8. – What is Nancy’s last name? – I don’t know. Maybe it’s Baker. 9. – Would you please give me that book? – Of course. Here you are. – Thank you. – You’re welcome. 10. – Would you mind giving me your book? – No, not at all. 11. – Could you please pass me the sugar. – Here you are. 12. – Excuse me. Do you have a pen? – No, I’m sorry. I don’t. – Thanks anyway. – Sure. 13. On the phone – Hello? – Hello. This is Mrs. Baker. Is Nancy Smith there? – Yes, she is. Just a moment please. – Thank you. 14. Getting a wrong number – Hello. I’d like to speak to Miss Hall, please. – I’m sorry. I think you have the wrong number. – Is this 622 333? – No, it’s 522 333. – Oh, I’m sorry. – No, problem. (That’s all right) 15. Offering a drink – Would you like a cup of coffee? – Yes, please. – With cream and sugar? – Just cream, no sugar. – Here you are. – Thank you very much. – You’re welcome. 16. – Would you care for a drink before dinner? – Yes, I’ll have a whiskey and soda. – And for you? – I’d like a Long Island Tea, please. 17. – Let’s have some coffee. – That sounds good. 18. – Would you like to have a cup of coffee? – All right. 19. In a restaurant – A table for 2, sir? – Yes. Is there one next to the window? – Yes. This way, please. * – Here your are. Would you like a glass of wine or beer? – Yes. Two glasses of wine, please. – Red or white? – White. – Certainly, and here are your menus. * – Here you are. What would you like? – I’d like a steak and salad, please. – Would you like french fries with this? – Yes please. – Is that all? – Yes, that’s all. 20. At the ticket window – May I help you, Ma’am? – I’d like a ticket to Boston, please. – One-way or round trip? – And how much is a one-way ticket? – It’s $ 76. – Ok. I’ll take it. Here you are. – Thank you. Here is your ticket and a change. Have a nice trip. – Thank you. 21. – When does the next train to Boston leave? – At 9.55 – How much is the fare? – Round-trip or one-way? – Round-trip. – It’s $65.40. – I’ll take one round-trip ticket, please. * – Here you are. Have a nice trip! – Thanks. Which track does that train leave from? – Track 3. – O.K. Thanks again. 22. Requesting a wake-up call (in a hotel) – I’d like a wake-up call in the morning, please. – Of course, for what time? – 8.00, please. – And your room number? – Room 353 – Fine. That’s 8.00, in Room 353, right? – Yes. Good night. 23. Reserving a room on the phone – Hello. Santa Fe Hotel. May I help you? – Yes. I’d like to reserve a room for April the 20th. – For how many people? – For two. – Just a moment, please... We have a double room for $85 a night. Is that all right? – Yes, that’s fine. – May I have your name, please? – It’s Chris Brown – Thank you, Mr. Brown. That’s a double room for April the 20th. – That’s right. Thank you. 24. Checking into a hotel – Good morning. What can I do for you? – Good morning. My name is Małgorzata Kowalska. I have a reservation. – Let me see...Yes. Can I see you passport, please. – Here you are. – All right. Your room number is 24. Here is your key. * – What time is the breakfast served? – From 7.30 to 10.00. The restaurant is down the hall on the right. – Thank you. And what time is the check-out time? – 11.00 a.m. – Thank you. – Have a nice stay. 25. Checking out of a hotel – Good morning. What can I do for you? – I’m ready to check out – What room were you in? – Room 353. – All right. Do you need some help with your bags? – Yes, could you send a bellman up for them? – Certainly. I’ll get your bill ready... here your are. – Thanks. (looking bill over) It looks fine. I’d like to put it on my American Express. 26. Greeting someone – Katie! I haven’t seen you for a long time. How have you been doing? – Not too bad, thanks. What’s new with you? – Nothing much. 27. What is your job? I’m a nurse at the hospital. And what do you do? I’m a student. 28. Do you have a brother or a sister? I have a brother. What’s his name? It’s David. How old is he? He’s 30 years old. What does he do? He’s a writer. 29. Do you have a pet at home? No, I don’t. Why not? Because I live in a small flat. I used to have a dog. What was its name? It was Rex When did he die? He died 2 years ago. How old was he? He was 14 years old. 30. Reserving a table at the restaurant Pompas. How may I help you? Yes. I’d like to reserve a table for dinner. For how many people? 6 people All right. May I have your name, please? My name is Ron Wright What time will you be arriving? Around 7:30 p.m. Ok Mr Wright I have a reservation for a table at 7:30 p.m. Yes, that’s right Thank you for calling. Goodbye Goodbye 31. Where are you from? Hello Hi How are you? I’m good. How are you? Good. Do you speak English? A little. Are you American? Yes Where are you from? I’m from California Nice to meet you Nice to meet you too 32. What’s your name? Excuse me, what’s your name? My name is Jessica. What’s yours? John 33. Asking about time Do you know what time it is? Sure. It’s 5:10 p.m. Thanks You’re welcome 34. Hungry Hi Sarah, how are you? Fine, how are you doing? Ok What do you want to do? I’m hungry. I’d like to eat something Where do you want to go? I’d like to go to an Italian restaurant What kind of Italian food do you like? I like spaghetti. Do you like spaghetti? No, I don’t, but I like pizza. 35. To drink Would you like something to eat? No, I’m full Do you want something to drink? Yes, I’d like some coffee Sorry, I don’t have any coffee That’s Ok. I’ll have a glass of water A small glass or a big one? Small please Here you go Thanks You’re welcome 34. Ordering food Hello, welcome to the Rococo Restaurant. How many? One Right this way. Please have a seat. Your waitress will be with you in a moment Hello, would you like to order now? Yes please What would you like to drink? What do you have? We have bottled water, juice, and Coke I’ll have a bottle of water please What would you like to eat? I’ll have a tuna sandwich and a bowl of chicken soup 35. Introducing a friend This is my friend, Clara Hi, nice to meet you Nice to meet you too What do you do for work? I’m a doctor Where do you work? Santa Fe Hospital. And what do you do? I’m a teacher What do you teach? I teach English Where? At a high school in New York That’s nice. 36. Do you have children? Do you have children? Yes How many do you have? I have two kids. A boy and a girl What are their names? Jack and Ann How old are they? Ann is 18 and Jack is 24 Are they in school? Ann is. She goes to college and Jack works in a shop What does Ann study? She studies history Is she here now? No, she’s at school 37. Paying for dinner Excuse me. I would like a check please Ok, how was everything? Very nice. Thank you Would you like this to-go? (na wynos) Yes, that would be great Sure, no problem. Here you are. That’ll be 25 dollars Do you take credit cards? Yes, we accept Visa and MasterCard Ok, here you are Thanks. I’ll be right back Ok Here’s your receipt Thank you You’re welcome. Please come again. 38. Checking into a hotel, without a reservation Good evening Hi. Do you have any vacancies tonight? ( czy macie wolne pokoje) Yes. The rate/price is 55 dollars Do the rooms have internet access? We have wireless. If you have a computer you can use the wireless network for an additional 5 dollars Ok, I’d like a room please Would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room? Non-smoking How will you be paying? With a Visa How many people? Two Would you like a king size bed or two double beds? King size please You’re in a room 237. It’s in the second floor. Here’s your key. Sign here please. What time is the checkout? At 11:30 a.m.
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