DIALOGUES TO ACT. ♫ 1 -Hello, Chris, where's Eric?

 

♫ 1 -Hello, Chris, where's Eric?

-He's in the kitchen.

- What's he doing?

-He's eating dinner.

 

♫ 2 -Where's Susie?

-She's in the living room.

- What's she doing?

-She's watching TV.

 

♫ 3 -Lisa, what are you doing?

-I'm busy. I'm washing the dishes.

 

♫ 4 -Brian, where're you going?

-I'm going to class. My professor is waiting for me. And I'm in a hurry.

 

♫ 5 -Susie, what are you doing in the kitchen? Your mother's looking for you.

-I'm feeding our cat.

 

♫ 6 -Bob, bring in your favourite photographs.

- Here they are. This is my family.

-What are they doing?

 

7 Mum: Hello.

Sue: Hello, Mum. It's Sue. How are you?

- I am fine. How are you?

- I'm OK. I'm painting the bedroom. Am I ringing at a bad time?

- No, I'm listening to the radio.

- Oh, are you listening to the news?

- No, I'm listening to the sports programme.

- Is Dad there, or is he playing golf?

- No, he's here, but he's having a shower at the moment.

- Never mind, is Don in?

- No, he's working today.

- Oh, well, I'm phoning to ask for his advice about paint.

- I see. Well, I can't help you.

- Never mind, I must go, Mum, the baby's crying.

- Bye, Sue, Talk to you soon.

- Bye, Mum.

 

8 -Hello, Mario. It's Richard Slade.

-Hello, Richard! Where are you phoning from?

- I'm here in Rome.

-But the line is terrible!

-I'm using my mobile phone. I'm in a taxi.

-Where are you staying?

-At the Sheraton.

-What are you doing here?

- I'm here on business.

 

♫ 9 - Why is he yawning?

--He is yawning because he's tired. He always yawns when he's tired.

 

♫ 10 -Why is she going to the doctor?

-She is going to the doctor because she feels sick. She always

goes to the doctor when she feels sick.

 

♫ 11 -What are you doing?

-I'm shouting at my neighbour across the street.

- That's strange! Do you usually shout at your neighbour?

-No, I never call for him in this manner but today I have to shout across the street.

-But why? Because our telephones are broken.

- I'm sorry to hear that.

 

♫ 12 -Why are you smiling?

-I'm smiling because I'm happy.

 

♫ 13 -Why is he shouting?

-He is shouting because he's angry. He always shouts when he's angry.

 

♫ 14 -Why are they going to a Chinese Restaurant?

-They are going to a Chinese Restaurant because they're hungry. They always go to a Chinese Restaurant when they're hungry.

 

♫ 15 -Why is she shivering?

-She is shivering because she's cold. She is always shivering when she is cold.

 

♫ 16 -Why is he blushing?

-He is blushing because he's embarrassed. He always blushes when he's embarrassed.

 

17 -Hello.

-Hello, Mum. It's Jane here. Am I ringing at a bad time?

-Hello, Jane. No, I am only watching the tennis on TV.

-Good. I am ringing to ask you around for a meal.

-Well, I can't come tonight, I am babysitting for your brother.

-Oh, well, what are you doing this Wednesday evening?

-Dad and I are going to the cinema, but we're free on Tuesday.

-The children are having a party then. Thursday?

-Well, yes, we're not doing anything at lunch.

-No, I' m working then. How about Thursday evening?

-That's a problem because we're singing at church then.

-Oh dear, you are busy! Could you come on Friday?

-Friday? Yes, I think Friday is free.

-Great, we'll see you on Friday then.

-No, wait a minute, your Dad's playing golf on Friday.

-Well, we're going on holiday on Saturday. Let's leave it, shall we?

-Yes, OK. Thanks for inviting us, anyway.

-See you soon, Mum. Bye.

-Yes. Bye, Jane. Enjoy your holiday.

 

18 -Edward, I’m sorry. I’m afraid I’ll have to cancel our meeting tomorrow.

-That’s no problem. Shall we postpone it until later in the week.

-No, I’m afraid I’m not postponing our meeting. I’m canceling it.

 

19 - Are you working for the same company?

-Yes, but I'm General Manager now.

- Congratulations! Why are you visiting Rome?

- I'm seeing a manufacturer here.

-Really? How about lunch? Where are you going right now?

-Nowhere. We're not moving!

-Oh dear! Are you sitting in a traffic jam?

-Yes, I am!

-What about dinner, then?

-Fine. How about 7.30 at my hotel?

 

VIII. HOW MUCH IS IT?

SPEECH PATTERNS TO LEARN

The price is low. The prices are discount.

The price is high. The prices are relatively cheap.

The price is reasonable. The prices are expensive.

What is the price? The prices are costly.

Prices are going up. The prices are exorbitant.

 

How much is the suit?

How much is the shirt?

How much are the socks?

How much is the raincoat?

How much is the umbrella?

 

How much does this suit cost you?

How much does this shirt cost you?

How much do these socks cost you?

How much does this raincoat cost you?

How much does this umbrella cost you?

Make sure that the meal is well done.

Make sure that the translation is done in time.

Make sure that the letters are sent.

Make sure that the room is reserved.

 

Don't forget to buy vegetables.

Don't forget to invite Peter to the party.

Don't forget to put on your warm coat.

Don't forget to call up Helen.

Don't forget to take your umbrella.