XII. Study the list of the most common Br E and Am E differences.
Now match the questions in Am E with the replies in Br E. Am E 1) Is there a drugstore downtown where I can get some diapers? 2) Where's the rest room? 3) Reception, the trash cans are all full. 4) I'm in a bit of a hurry. Can you get ray check? 5) Did you have a vacation last year? 6) There's something wrong with the faucet in my room. Can you fix it? 7) Do you have a candy store in the hotel? 8) Do you have any potato chips? 9) Is there a gas station round here? 10) Are the prices any cheaper in the fall? Br E a) Not exactly, but the souvenir shop has a range of b) Yes, we have a range of special autumn breaks. c) I am sorry. I'll send a plumber to mend the tap at once. d) Yes, there's a chemist called Boots in the city centre that has nappies. e) Yes, the nearest garage is just round the corner. f) Yes, I'll prepare your bill at once. g) No, I'm afraid we don't have any crisps, but we do have peanuts. h) The ladies' toilets are down the corridor on the left. i) Yes, I had a short holiday in Spain. j) I do apologize. I'll send someone to empty the bins at once.
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