Unit 1 Disagreement
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
TOM Atkins teachers language in English Department in the Faculty of Letters. In is the tea break. He is staff room. There is another teacher here, too. His name I Ken Grimes, a friend of Tom’s. tom is smoking,
KEN : (sniffing) Phew ! is that a French cigarette ?
TOM : Pardon ?
KEN : Is that a French cigarette you’re smoking ?
TOM : Yes, that’s right. Why ? What’s the matter ?
KEN : I don’t understand how you can smoke French cigarettes. They make a
terrible smell
TOM : I like them very much. I prefer them to English cigarettes.
KEN : Have you got a lot of them ?
TOM : Yes about 200, why ?
KEN : Well…..er……could I buy some from you ?
TOM : Buy some from me ? but …….you don’t like French cigarette ?
KEN : No, I don’t. But my wife does. I can’t understand it.
EXERCISE 1
Julia Frost works in large office. Works stars at 9 but she often gets late. She is five minutes late today. It is 5 past 9 (9.05). two typist are talking about her.
“Does the manager know she often comes late ?”
“No, he doesn’t know she often comes late ?”
1. Ask where Julia works !
2. What does she often do ?
3. Why doesn’t the manager know she often comes late ?
EXERCISE 2
Frank Martin doesn’t work in an office. He works in a factory and he never comes late. Works starts 7 but he always gets there early. He is five minute early today. It is 5 to 7 (6.55). His wife always drive him to work.
1. Make sentence about Frank with these words :
a. in an office
b. factory
c. late
d. early
2. Ask when work starts !
3. What does his wife always do ?
EXERCISE 3
Tom Atkins want to marry Frank’s daughter, Susan.
“ what do you do ?” Frank want to know.
“I’m teacher. I teach language.
“ Yes, I do. I love her and she love me. We want to get married!”
1. What is Frank’s first question and what is Tom’s answer ?
2. Make sentence about Tom
a. a teacher
b. languages
3. Make sentences about Tom and Susan.
4. Ask what they want to do!
EXERCISE 4
Charley Kay is a famous actor. He acts in horror films like “Frankestein’s brother.” He never watches horror films. He does not like them. He is really a kind man. He like children and animals and they like him. He live in a small house in the country.
1. Ask what Charley does!
2. Make sentences about him.
a. In horror films
b. Watches
c. Doesn’t like
d. A kind man
e. Children and animal
WXERCISE 5
Arthur and Deborah Tiger do not live in a small house. They live in large one. Arthur is a businessman. He earns a lot of money. His wife very young. They are very happy.
1. Ask question with these words
a. A small house
b. Arthur/an actor?
c. A lot of money?
d. Wife/very old
e. Happy?
EXERCISE 6
Deborah leads a very easy life. She never gets up before 9 and always has breakfast in bed.
“ Do you want our breakfast now ?” her mind want to know.
“ Yes, please,” is Deborah’s answer.
1. Ask question
a. A very had life ?
b. When/up?
c. Where/breakfast?
2. What is her maid’s question and what is her answer?
Unit 2 Talkative Old Lady
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
( the information office in railway station. We can hear the sound of train coming and going and announcements over the loudspeakers)
OLD LADY : Good afternoon. I’d like some information about trains, please.
CLERK : Yes, madam. Which train? Where are you going?
OLD LADY : To New York. You see, I have a sister there and……
CLERK : so your question is ‘When’s the next t rain to New York?’ is the right?
OLD LADY : Yes, that’s right. When’s the next train to New York, please?
CLERK : At half past four. That’s in about a minute.
OLD LADY : thank you very much. Oh! Can I get something to eat on the train? I
always have something to eat on the train? I always have a something to
eat when I travel. I find that a cup of tea and sandwich always help me
nerves.
CLERK : Yes, madam. There’s a buffet car or train.
OLD LADY : Oh, good ! Er…..hoe much does a cup of tea cost?
CLERK : I’m not sure, madam. Eight pence, I think.
OLD LADY : Eight pence ! oh dear! Think are getting so expensive!
CLERK : Yes, madam. Your train’s going to leave in half a minute now.
OLD LADY : Thank you. Oh! Which platform does it leave from?
CLERK : Platform 13
OLD LADY : Platform 13! Oh dear! I never travel on trains that leave from platform
13! 13’s an unlucky number. When’s that next train after the 4.30?
EXERCISE 1
It is half past nine (9.30). Deborah is having breakfast and listening to some music on the radio. The maid is crying at try with some more coffee on it.
Frank is in the factory. The man there are not having breakfast. It is their tea-beak. They are talking about football match this evening.
1. Ask the question with these words
a. What/Deborah
b. The maid
c. Where/Frank
d. The man/breakfast
e. Talking about
2. Make some sentence with “isn’t” and “aren’t” (Frank/ the radio, etc)
EXERCISE 2
In is half seven. Deborah and her friend are not having lunch. They are having ‘morning coffee’. They are talking about their husband. One of them is wearing a very strange hat.
Frank is eating in factory canteen. He always eats there. A lot of men are standing in a queue. They are waiting for their lunch. It is raining outside.
1. Ask and answer these question about Deborah and her friend:
a. Lunch
b. What
c. Football
d. Deborah/a strength hat
2. Ask these question about frank and the other men here:
a. Morning coffee
b. Frank/always
3. What are the man behind him doing and what are they waiting for?
EXERCISE 3
It’s 9 o’clock in the evening. Arthur and Deborah are at the opera. Deborah is whispering something to Arthur and he is looking at the man next door. The man is disturbing her because he is snoring.
Frank is watching television but his wife an Susan are not. Susan is reading an her mother is writing. Frank is watching a football match.
1. Ask and answer question about Arthur and Deborah:
a. A football match
b. Why/whispering
c. What/looking at
d. Why
2. Ask and answer these question about Frank an his family:
a. Susan an her mother/television
b. Frank/an opera
3. Ask and answer what each person in the picture is doing!
EXERCISE 4
It’s 11 o’clock. Susan is talking to Tom. He is phoning from Paris. “ ar e you having a good time? What’s the weather like? Is it raining ?” she want to know.
Frank and his wife are getting ready for bed. He can hear Susan downstairs. “Who’s she talking to?” he is asking.
1. what is Susan doing and where is tom Phoning from?
2. what are the question Susan is talking?
3. Ask what Frank is doing and what he is asking!
Unit 3 service
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Tom and susan are in Tom’s car. They are at a petrol station.
TOM : There gallons of super, please.
ATTENDANT : There gallons of super, yes, sir.
SUSAN : Tom…why don’t we get a small family car?
TOM : what ? you mean, sell my sport car? Never!
SUSAN : But it’s expensive to run and it’s old. You bought it long before I
met you. When did you get it?
TOM : it’s a very good car, and I never have any trouble whit it!
SUSAN : But you had some trouble with it only last week. Don’t you….?
ATTENDANT : ER…. Excuse me. That’s 1 pound sterling , sir
TOM : here you are. Oh! And I never have any trouble with it!
ATTENDANT : Check the battery, sir? Certainly.
SUSAN : Don’t you remember? It broke down just before we go married
and was in garage for a whole week!
TOM : this is a wonderful car! It always starts first time!
ATTENDANT : The battery’s all right, sir.
TOM : thank you.
SUSAN : it didn’t stars first time yesterday morning!
TOM : that was only because it was so cold! It’s a wonderful engine. Just
listen to it when I start it now! ( presses starter. Sound of engine
turning over but not starting).
SUSAN : I’m listening, Tom
EXERCISE 1
Julia often gets up late this morning. She ate some cornflakes and drank some tea. She did not wash all the dishes. She washed only some of the. She did not have very much time this morning.
1. is Julia getting up now?
2. is she eating cornflakes and drinking tea now?
3. tell me three things she did this morning
4. what did she do with the dishes why?
EXERCISE 2
Julia is having lunch with a friend. “ were you late again this morning?” her friend wants to know. “ yes, I was, and the manger was in the office, too!”
“oh? Did he see you?”
“yes, she did. He saw me when I came in.”
1. what is Julia doing?
2. what are the exact word of her friend’s question and Julia’s answer?
3. ask, if the manger saw her!
4. Ask when!
EXERCISE 3
Arthur often goes to London. He is going there today and he went there yesterday, Too. He is talking to an old friend.” Does this train usually arrive on time?” his friend wants to know .
“yes, it does, but it didn’t yesterday. It arrive late!”
1. Ask what Arthur often does!
2. Ask what he is doing now!
3. ask is he did yesterday!
4. what is his friend’s question?
5. what is Arthur’s answer?
EXERCISE 4
Arthur is back from London. He went there this morning. Deborah is at the station to meet him. “did you have a good time in London?” she wants to know. “ Yes, I did, and I met an old friend on the train this morning.”
“ Did the train get into London on time?”
“no. it didn’t. it was late again!”
1. ask and answer question about Arthur:
a. when/London
b. a good time
c. when/old friend
d. where
e. train on time
EXERCISE 5
Tom an Susan got married this morning. They are having a party now. Susan’s parents are there and so are Tom’s. they are drinking champagne, eating cake and having a good time only Tom’s mother is unhappy. Susan’s father is making a speech.
1. What did Tom and Susan do this morning?
2. Ask what they are doing now!
3. Ask question with
a. Eat
b. Drink
4. ask question:
a. good time
b. Tom’s mother
5. what is Frank ( Susan’s father) dong?
EXERCISE 6
Tom and Susan had party here his afternoon. Tom’s parent were there and so were Susan’s. everybody ate cake. Drank champagne and had a good time. Only Tom’s mother did not eat or drink very much. She was unhappy. Frank made a speech.
1. Ask and answer question with these words:
a. when/ a party
b. Tom’s parent here
c. Susan’s too
d. what/drink and eat
e. a good time
f. Tom’s mother happy
g. eat very much.
h. Frank/speech
Unit 4
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Tom and Susan bought a house last month. They have got very much money and Susan is adding up all the money they spent on food and other things last week.
SUSAN : We spent 12 pound sterling last week. 12 pound sterling! That’s too much!
TOM : Er…..that reminds me……did I tell you about the party?
SUSAN : Party? What party?
TOM : Well….er….you see, there’s a tradition at the collage. When a teacher they buys.
SUSAN :‘Has to give a party’? is that what you’re going to say.
TOM : Yes, I’m afraid so. So we need some beer and wine and cheese for
tomorrow evening.
SUSAN : what? Tomorrow evening ! why didn’t you tell me this before?
TOM : well….i suppose I forgot. I’m terribly sorry. I really am!
SUSAN : Oh, well I suppose if we have a party, we have to,. Anyway, we have
some beer already.
TOM : Oh, how much?
SUSAN : At least a dozen bottle. Perhaps more than that
TOM : How many? Only dozen bottle ? that isn’t enough.
SUSAN : What do you mean? How many people did you invite? Only three or
four, I hope.
TOM : Er….. more than that actually. Now, don’t worry about the money.
SUSAN : What do you mean ‘don’t worry about the money?’ someone has to!
You never worry about it! Now, how many teachers did you invite?
TOM : Well….naturally I had to invite all the teachers and not just some of
them. I had to!
SUSAN : All teachers? But how many teacher are there in collage?
TOM : Not many, really…..only 35.
SUSAN : what? 35 teachers! Are you mad, Tom? It isn’t just beer and cheese and
wine we
TOM : I don’t understand. What do you mean?
SUSAN : we need a bigger house!
EXERCISE 1
Arthur own a factory. A newspaper man wants to write an article about it.
“ how many men work for you?”
“about 2000”
“How much do they earn?”
“30 to 40 pound sterling a week”
“How many hours do they work?”
“40 hours a week”
1. Why is the newspaper man asking these question?
2. Ask the man same question:
a. Men
b. Earn
c. Hours
EXERCISE 2
Before Arthur started him his own factory he worked in one. He started in 1948. he worked 48 hours a week or more. He never earned more than 7 pound sterling a week. He had another wife than. He name was Joan and she sold underwear in a department store. She worked 44 hours a week and earned 4 pound sterling. Life was not easy.
1. What did Arthur do before he started his own factory?
2. What did his wife do?
3. Ask these question about them own factory?
a. Hours a week
b. Earn
EXERCISE 3
Joan had to give up her job in 1950, when she had baby. She did not want to, but she had to. She often said” You have to find a better job, Arthur. You simply have too!”
Arthur had find a better job because they did not have enough money.
1. what did Joan have to do in 1950?
2. Ask why?
3. What did she often say?
4. Why did Arthur have do to do it?
EXERCISE 4
Arthur came home one day in 1950 and said “ I found a better job today” “Oh? How many hours do you have to work? How much do you earn?” Joan asked. “ 70 pound sterling a month for 44 hours a week” he said. Joan had another baby that year and he bought a house.
1. Ask and answer question with “when…?”
a. Home and say “ a better job”
b. Another baby
c. A house
2. ask question with “ how much” or “ how many”
a. hours a week
b. money a month
c. children at the end of the year
d.
EXERCISE 5
Arthur started his own factory in 1960. he had to work 60 hours a week at first but he earned 4,000 poundsterling that year. life was not easier but it was better. He smoked 5 or 10 Cigars a day and drove a large car. His wife had a car, too.
What happened in 1960?
How many hours a week did he have to work at first?
Ask questions with
Cars
Cigars
EXERCISE 6
His first wife died in 1963. his children were young and her sister had to come and live with them. She had to look after the children. He met Deborah in 1968 and married her the same year. Deborah his second wife.
1. What happened in 1963?
2. What did his sister have to do?
3. Ask why!
4. What happened in 1968?
5. is Deborah his first wife?
Unit 5 In a Hotel
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Arthur and his chief engineer, don Anderson, went a small town near Manchester last week, they went on business and they had to stay the night, in small hotel. They had to eat in hotel, too.
DON : Can’t we eat somewhere else, Arthur? Very few small hotels like this
serve good food.
ARTHUR : I know, but there isn’t anywhere in his town. Beside, the waiter’s coming
over for our order, now.
WAITER : No, I’m afraid I don’t like roast beef. Let me see…. What else have you
got on your menu. You order first, Don.
DON : All right. Roast beef for me, please. But I don’t want any potatoes. I’m
trying to lose some weight.
ARTHUR : I think I’d like some fish. Yes, some Scoth salmon, please.
WAITER : Er….I’m afraid we haven’t got any salmon this evenimg, sire. The roast
beef’s rally very good indeed sir.
ARTHUR : No, if I can’t have any salmon, I’d like some trout.
WAITER : I’m terribly sorry, sir, but I’m afraid we …..er…..
ARTHUR : you mean you haven’t got any trout, either!
WAITER : No, sir. I’m afraid not , sir.
ARTHUR : Well…..hm..mmmm… I suppose you have some Dover sole. Then?
WAITER : Dover sole , sir? Did you say Dover sole , sir?
ARTHUR : Yes, that’s right, I’d like some Dover sole with some….
WAITER : There’s very little good Dover sole on the market at this time of years,
sir.
Our roast beef’s much better!
ARTHUR : I’m sure it is, but I don’t like roast beef. I’d still like……
WAITER : Try the roast beef, sir.
ARTHUR : Why? I don’t like roast beef! Never eat roast! In fact, I hate roast beef!
WAITER : well…..I’m afraid we haven’t we haven’t got anything else, sir.
EXERCISE 1
This is a small demonstration in London park. There are some demonstration and some policeman in the par, but only a few. There are not soldier there but there are a few tourists. There are also some reporters there; in fact ,there are quite a few. There are also some birds in the trees but they are not very interested in the demonstration.
1. Ask questions with “ Are there any…..?
Answer with ‘some’ or ‘not any’
a. policeman
b. demonstration
c. solider
d. tourists
e. reporters
f. birds
EXERCISE 2
Susan is going to bake a cake. She has some eggs, butter ,sugar and milk. She wants to use only a few eggs and a little butter. She always uses a lot of sugar. She has not got any chocolate. She needs some. It is going to be chocolate cake.
1. What is Susan going to do?
2. Ask question with ‘any’
a. Eggs
b. Butter
c. Sugar
d. Milk
3. What does she need? What hasn’t she got? Why does she need it?
4. Ask “ How much/many….is going to use?’
EXERCISE 3
This strike began last week and it is still going on. There are some policeman and strikers in front of factory but only a few. It is Saturday and most of the man are watching a big football mat6ch. The strange is thing is that there are not any reporters or television cameramen there; perhaps they are the match too.
1. Ask question with ‘any’
a. Strikers
b. Policeman
c. T.V cameramen
d. Soldier
2. Are there a few quite a few people here?
3. What are all the others?
EXERCISE 4
Arthur ordered a stake with some salad and potatoes. The waiter brought him some salad with his strake a few second ago but he did not bring him any potatos. Arthur is telling him ti bring him some now. There are only a few people in the restaurant. Perhaps. Perhaps it is not very good.
1. Ask what Arthur ordered and what the waiter brought him!
2. what is Arthur telling and why?
3. Ask how many people there are!
EXERCISE 5
There are quite a few men in this pub. There are also a few women. It is almost closing time (11 o’clock). The man looking at this wallet is called Fred Collins. He wants some more beer the trouble is has not got any money.
1. Ask question with “ are there any….?” Or “ is there any….?”
a. Men
b. Woman
c. Money in Fred’s wallet
2. what is Fred doing and why?
Unit 6 Clarification
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Arthur Tigers went out to lunch at 12 o’clock. It’s now 2.30 and he’s just walking into his office. His secretary is typing. Before Arthur went to lunch, he told his secretary, Miss Bradley, to ring him at the restaurant if a man called Mr. Powell came to see him. Arthur came back from lunch only a second ago.
MISS BRADLEY : ( nervously) Good afternoon, Mr. Tiger. Did you have a good
lunch?
ARTHUR : Yes, thank you, Miss Bradley. It was very good. Did anyone
phone while I was out?
MISS BRADLEY : No. nobody phoned, but …..er Mr. Powell came
ARTHUR : What? But he’s the man I told you about!
MISS BRADLEY : Yes I know, but……
ARTHUR : Well, if you knew, why didn’t you phone me? Mr. Powell has
some very important information. I wanted to talk him as soon as
possible. I told you all that before I left. Didn’t you understand
me?
MISS BRADLEY : Yes, of course, I understood, Mr. Tigers, but…..
ARTHUR : I even gave you a card with the name and phone umber of the
restaurant! I put it on your desk.
MISS BRADLEY : But that’s just it! You didn’t give me the card. You didn’t put in
on my desk!
ARTHUR : What do you mean? Of course I did. I took the card out of my
wallet just before I went to lunch! Look! It isn’t my wallet
now!(suddenly) oh!
MISS BRADLEY : Mr. Tigers, what’s that card on the floor? It fell out of your wallet
as second ago.
ARTHUR : That card? It’s ….er….it’s the card I thought I gave you.
MISS BRADLEY : You see !you forgot! That’s way I didn’t phone. I didn’t know
where you were.
ARTHUR : No. I’, very sorry ,Miss Bradley. It wasn’t you your fault. I
apologize.
MISS BRADLEY : That’s all right. Please forgot it.
EXERCISE 1
This is a department store. It is open six days a week, from 9 to 5.30. it is closing now. The shopper are all leaving and the sales people are counting money. The man in the jacket by the door is the detective. He is watching everybody.
1. What kind of store is this?
2. When is it open?
3. What are the shoppers doing?
4. Ask why!
5. What else is happening?
EXERCISE 2
It is 6 o’clock now. The store closed half an hour ago .all the shopper left store half an hour ago. The detective watched them. then the sales people counted their money and went home, too. The last one left fifteen minutes ago. That was at 5.54.
1. what did all the shoppers do half an hour ago and why?
2. What did the detective do?
3. What did the sales people do?
4. When did the last one leave?
EXERCISE 3
Arthur thought the London express left at 11.10. in fact it left at 11.01.it left before he got to the station. “ How long ago did it leave ?”he wants to know. “ Five minutes age, at 11.05” is answer.
1. what time is it now.
2. what happened before Arthur got to the station
3. when did he think it left?
4. Ask two question about the train with
a. When
b. How long ago
EXERCISE 4
Julia and her boyfriend in ar e in hurry. The film started fifteen minutes ago. They do not want to miss too much of it. It is one Charles Key’s old horror film. It was made 10 years ago. Julia does not remember but she saw the film on the television a few month ago.
1. Ask and answer why Julia and her boyfriend a re hurry?
2. As how long ago the film began !EXERCISE 1
3. How long ago was it made ? what year was that?
4. What is it that Julia does not remember?
EXERCISE 5
Fred Collins spend most of this time in pubs. When met him in unit 5., this is his wife. “ I wonder where Fred is?” she is saying. Actually she has a pretty good idea. It is 8 o’clock now and she know he always leave work at 5.30 o’clock. How long ago was that?
1. Is Fred at home?
2. What is his wife saying?
3. Ask these question about Fred
a. Most of this time
b. When/work
c. How long ago/work
4. where do you think Fred is?
EXERCISE 6
Tom does know whether to go to the lecture or not. It is already 3.15 and it started at 3. how long ago was that.? Tom is hasting because not want o disturb anyone in the hall. The lecture is on language-teaching.
1. ask two question about the lecture:
a. when
b. how long ago
2. Ask what tom is doing and why!
3. what is the lecture on?
4. make a sentence of your own with ‘didn’t know whether to…or not.’
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Susan used the car today. She drove Tom to collage this morning and then went to her mother’s house. She is driving Tom back from the collage now.
TOM : Why are you driving so slowly?
SUSAN : I’m going as fast as the speed-limit
TOM : You can forgot the speed-limit. Nobody drives that slowly!
SUSAN : Well, I want to drive carefully. The roads are crowded.
TOM : But they were just as crowded this morning . You drove a lot faster then!
SUSAN : That’s just it. I drove too fast.
TOM : What? You mean something happened after you left me?
SUSAN : (nervously) it was in the centre of town. I was in hurry, and…
TOM : Yes? Go on ! what happened?
SUSAN : A child ran out in front of me!
TOM : You mean…. You mean….
SUSAN : Wait! Listen! The girl was a good distance away so I didn’t slow down.
TOM : (received) well. What’s so terrible about that?
SUSAN : Just a second. There’s more. The child fell down.
TOM : Fell down? You mean you hit her?
SUSAN : No, but I am almost did. I braked as hard as I could. Stopped, but only
just in time.
TOM : Well, at least you didn’t have an accident.
SUSAN : No, but isn’t the only reason I’m driving so carefully.
TOM : Oh, no.! did something else happen?
SUSAN : No, but there’s a police car behind us, it’s following us, so we can’t
forget the speed limit, can we?
EXERCISE 1
These two often play tennis. The tall player is good. He is playing well. The short one is bad. He is playing badly. One always wins and the other always loses. They also played yesterday. What do you think won? Who lost?
1. What do these two often do ?
2. Ask a question about ‘now’!
3. What kind of player is the tall one?
4. How is he playing ?
5. Ask the same question about the other
6. What happened yesterday?
EXERCISE 2
Julia and her boyfriend went to a theatre yesterday. They missed the beginning and they did not see the end. It was so bad that they walked out in the middle.
Deborah and Arthur went to the opera. The singers sang so badly that they walked on too.
1. Ask these question about Julia and her boyfriend.
a. What/yesterday
b. The beginning
c. The end
d. What/in the middle
2. Ask what Deborah and Arthur did!
3. how did she the sing?
EXERCISE 3
Carol Stuart plays the piano and tennis very well. She is very good cook and swimmer. She speaks French and German perfectly. She is beautiful, too. That is why she was Europe last year.
1. ask how well she does these things:
a. tennis
b. the piano
c. French
d. German
2. make sentences with ‘good’ or ‘ well’
a. swimmer
b. swims
c. cook
d. a cook
EXERCISE 4
Fred Collins used to be a bus driver but he is not any more. He drove so badly and dangerously that he had three accidents in one month. The was when he ran into a police car. He lost his job after that.
1. is Fred still a bus driver?
2. what can you say about Fred.
a. Ask a driver
b. The way he drove
3. ask how many accident he had! (answer)
4. what was the worst and what happened after that?
EXERCISE 5
When Sir Arthur was young he worked very hard. He worked at last 6o hours a week and always did a lot of work. He still work hard but not quite as hard as he used to. He worked about 45 hours a week now.
Ask these question and answer them:
a. How many hours/younger
b. How many now
c. Hard then? hard now?
d. Hard as he used to?
EXERCISE 6
R. Charter and J. flash both build houses but carter builds them better. He is a much better build. Flash builds houses quickly but badly. Once h\e built a house an a week. It fell down a week later. The man shouting a Flash is the man who bought the house.
1. What can you say about Carter’s house and also the way builds them?
2. Does flash build his houses?
3. What happened once?
4. Who is the other man shouting at Flash?
Unit 8 Direction
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOGUE
Tom and Susan spent a few days in London last month. They left car at home and stayed in a good hotel in the centre of town. They spent a lot of money. This is what happened the day went home.
SUSAN : What do we have walk to the station? And where is it?
TOM : It’s just down that road…. I think.
SUSAN : Look! There’s policeman! Ask him the way.
TOM : All right. Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to waterloo station?
POLICEMAN : Yes. Walk down this road, take the first turning on the left. Than walk
until you come to river and…
TOM : The river?
POLICEMAN : Yes. You can’t see it very clearly from me. When you come to it, there’s
bridge . just walk across it. Follow the sign that say ‘To Waterloo
Station’. You can’t miss it.
TOM : And is it very far? I mean, how long does it take to walk there?
POLICEMAN : About fifteen minutes, I if you walk quickly.
TOM : I see. Thank you very much.
POLICEMAN : Not at all.
SUSAN : Fifteen minutes! And with these heavy suitcase, too! I think we ought to
take a taxi.
TOM : Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It’s moving very slowly. We can get
there just as quickly on foot.
SUSAN : Well, I can possibly carry this case any farther.
TOM : All right, let me take it, then
SUSAN : Don’t be silly. you cant carry your case and mine as well!
TOM : Yes, I can. These case aren’t that heavy…. Hmmmm !
SUSAN : You see! They’re heavier than you thought!
TOM : Perhaps it’s not such as bad idea after all.
SUSAN : What isn’t such a bad idea? What do you mean?
TOM : Taxi! Taxi !
EXERCISE 1
Wan of this man is a tractor driver. The man with the shovel is an ordinary worked. They both have to work hard. But one of them has to work a bit harder than the other . Which of them do you think it is? The man the shovel, by the way, earns less money than the tractor driver
1. correct the statements!
a. Only one of the men has to work hard
b. The tractor driver earns less than other man does.
2. ask and answer the question!
a. Tractor driver/hard?
b. As hard as the other man?
EXERCISE 2
Both these drivers are good. Both these drivers are good. Both have fast cars but one of them is driving a bit better and faster than the other is. We cannot be sure which of is going to win the race, but it looks as far if number three is going to.
1. ask and answer the question!
a. Both /good
b. Both/well
2. what can you say about one of them?
3. correct the statements!
a. The river are there in three is not driving a well or as fast as seven is.
b. We can be sure that three is going to win the race.
EXERCISE 3
The man with the watch never has to work as hard as the other two do. He has the best job of the three. he earns the most money and does the least. The man with the shovel has the worst job. He works the hardest but earns the least
1. correct the statements
a. The ,man with the watch has to work harder than the other do
b. He earns the least money and does the most work.
2. who do you think has the worst job>why?
EXERCISE 4
Neither Tom nor Susan can ski very well. They are both ski-ing very badly at the moment, but she is ski-ing even worse than he is . at least he is managing to keep his balance. It is hard for both of them. They are both beginners.
1. correct the statements
a. both Tom and Susan can ski well.
b. She is ski-ing a bit better than he is.
2. why can we say Tom is ski-ing better?
3. why is it hard for both of them?
EXERCISE 5
Both of these man are looking at the moon but neither of them san see it very clearly. It is a rather cloudy evening. One of the man can see the moon just bit more clearly the other can because he has a much bigger telescope
1. ask and answer!
a. What/looking at?
b. Clear evening?
c. Very clearly?
d. Which man/ more clearly?
EXERCISE 6
Tom drier a lot more carefully than he did when he has younger. He almost over an old lady one day. He just missed her. She managed to get out of the way just in time. He driver much more carefully now then he used to.
Correct the statements!
a. Tom ran over an old lady one day
b. She did not get out of the way
c. Tom still drivers very dangerously.
Unit 9 in the class
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG!
Two years ago. Before he married Susan, tom taught English in Paris. He taught at institute for adult students. One evening he went to another institute to give some oral examinations.
TOM : You speak English very well. I’m going to give you a very good mark. Don’t worry
STUDENT : (girl) Thank you very much.
TOM : Not t all. Oh, when you go out, please tell the next student to come in.
STUDENT : Certainly. Good bye ( Goes out, closing door. Short pause. Another
person comes in )
WOMAN : Excuse me are you Mr. Atkins?
TOM : yes. You don’t know me, of course . I don’t teach here. I just give oral
examinations here now ant then, Don’t be nervous.
WOMAN : Nervous? Who ? me ?
TOM : Now, sit down please. I’m going to ask you a few question. Then we’re
going to have a short conversation in English. Do you understand?
WOMAN : Yes, of course I do. But may ask you something first?
TOM : After the examinations, please. Just concrete on my questions for the
moment. First of all. Why you learning English?
WOMAN : Why am I learning English ?
TOM : Yes, I mean. What are you going to do with it? Are you going to be a
teacher of English, or what?
WOMAN : Please stop just a second , I really must ask you something first.
TOM : (irritated) very well. If you insist.
WOMAN : Would you like a cup of coffee?
TOM : Pardon? What did you say?
WOMAN : You see, I’m English, too. I’m one of the teachers here. I came to ask
you if you would like a cup of coffee.
EXERCISE 1
The spacecraft is going to land on the moon in a few seconds. It is not going to stay there very long. It is going to take off in 24 hours. Are the astronauts going to stay inside the spacecraft ? or are they going to walk on the moon.
1. give short answer with ‘is/isn’t’ or ‘are/aren’t’
a. Is the spacecraft going to take off now?
b. Is it going to land soon?
c. Is it to stay there very long ?
2. ask question about the astronauts
a. inside
b. on the moon
EXERCISE 2
Fred Collins is going to get a very nasty shock in a few seconds. He does not know that his wife come in only a few seconds ago and is standing behind him. What is she going to do?
What do you think the girl with Fred is going to do?
1. what kinds of shock is Fred going to get?
2. Ask why (and answer)!
3. Ask question about Fred’s wife with ‘when’!
4. Ask and answer a question with ‘going to’ about the girl!
EXERCISE 3
Julia and her boyfriend saw a film in the centre of London this evening. The fastest way house is the train but they are obviously going to miss it. It is going to leave any second. “I’m going to find a boy friend with a car ! “ Julia is thinking to herself.
Ask and answer the question!
1. what /this evening
2. what/ fastest way home
3. catch or miss
4. when/leave
EXERCISE 4
Tom and Susan are going to give party this evening. A lot of people are going to come . the party is going to start at 8.30 so the first guest are going to come any minute. “when are you going to take off that apron? “ tom wants to know. “ in a minute,” is Susan’s answer
1. ask and answer the questions!
a. When/ a party
b. Start
c. The guests
2. What is Susan going and what is she going to do ?
EXERCISE 5
Arthur and Deborah are the opera again. The curtain is going to rise and opera is going to being in few seconds. “I hope that woman going to take off her hat!” Deborah is saying loudly. “when aren’t going to see very much if she keeps it on!”
1. Ask and answer the questions!
a. When/the curtain
b. The opera/soon
2. What does Deborah hope the woman in front is going to do and why?
EXERCISE 5
It is going to rain Julia hasn’t got an umbrella. “I’m going to get very wet if that doesn’t come soon!” she is saying to herself. She does not know it but the drive of that car is going to stop and he is going to offer her a lift.
1. Ask and answer the questions!
a. Raining now
b. Soon
2. What is going to happen if the bus doesn’t come soon?
3. What is Julia doesn’t know?
Unit 10 Ask For Help
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Arthur travels abroad. This is a typical conversation at the reception desk in the hotel.
RECEPTIONIST : Good evening sir?
ARTHUR : Good evening, my name’s Tigers. I believe you have a room
restaurant for me.
RECEPTIONIST : Just a moment, Mr. Tigers. Let see… Tigers…yes, Mr. Tigers,
room 204. would you feel in this form, please?
ARTHUR : Certainly. Er… I can’t find my pen and there isn’t one the desk.
RECEPTIONIST : Isn’t there how strange.
ARTHUR : Perhaps. Someone walk off my pen with it. Could you lend me
Yours ?
RECEPTIONIST : Of course,. Here you are. How long do you intend to stay , Mr.
Tiger?
ARTHUR : Yes, of course. Where shall I put the number of my passport?
RECEPTIONIST : Just at the bottom. That’s right. Thank you.
ARTHUR : Oh, would you wake me up at 7 tomorrow?
RECEPTIONIST : At 7. certainly. Porter! Take Mr. Tigers’ suitcase to his room. Just
follow the porter, Mr. Tigers.
ARTHUR : thank you. Good bye.
RECEPTIONIST : Good bye. Oh! Mr. Tigers. My pen!
ARTHUR : Your pen?
RECEPTIONIST : Yes. I lent it to you a moment ago. You remember?
ARTHUR : Oh yes. Of course you did. I put it in my pocket by mistake. Here you are. I’m very sorry.
RECEPTIONIST : That’s quite all right.
EXERCISE 1
Deborah feels terrible this morning . “shall I bring you some tea now?” her maid asked her a few second ago.” No. bring me an aspirin instead.” Deborah told her. The maid is going to get the aspirin now.
1. Ask now how Deborah feels this morning!
2. What exactly did the maid ask her?
3. What exactly did Deborah tell her?
4. what is the maid going to Deborah?
EXERCISE 2
Arthur often eats here. The waiters always give him the best service. The head waiter spoke to Arthur only a mine ago.” Bring a bottle of your best champagne, please!” Arthur told him. The head waiter is talking o another waiter now.” Take him this champagne!” he is saying .“take it to him now!”
1. Ask what the waiters always do and why!
2. What did the head waiter do and when?
3. Ask what Arthur told him ( and answer)!
4. What is the head waiter saying now?
EXERCISE 3
Tom is going to give class a lesson here. But the last teacher left the room in terrible mess. A student is going to help him tidy up. “ would you close the window , please?” tom is saying .Someone should clean the board and pick the books and chairs up, too.
1. What is Tom going to do?
2. What did the last teacher do?
3. What is the student going to do?
4. What Tom saying?
5. What else could he say with “Would….?”?
EXERCISE 4
Tom’s younger brother, peter, flew back from Canada today. His plane landed only a few minutes ago. When the custom officer asked him if he had anything to declare, he told he hadn’t. The customs officer does not believe him. “Would you show me what’s in that suitcase?” he is asking.
1. What did Peter do today and when did his plan land?
2. Where is he now?
3. What did the customs officer ask him and what did peter call him?
4. What is the customs officer saying now?
EXERCISE 5
This is Julia’s new boyfriend. He is the one who offered her a lift a few day ago. They are at cinema now” shall I get you some chocolates?” he asking. “thank you very much. That’s very kind of you. “ is Julia’s answer.
1. who is the man with Julia and what did he do a few days ago?
2. what is he offering to get her now?
3. what exactly is he saying and what is Julia answer?
EXERCISE 6
There is be a party this room later. A few moments ago, none of the men knew what to do. “Where shall we put the piano?” what shall I do with the flowers?” they asked . The head waiter is telling them now. “bring the flowers he and take the piano over there!” he is saying.
1. What is going to happen here later?
2. What questions did the man ask a moment ago and why?
3. What is the head waiters saying now?
Unit 11 Complain
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Two month ago Julia bought a pullover from a large department store. The pullover is worn out already. Julia took the pullover back during the lunch hour today. She went there with a friend. Mary, who works in the same officer. This is what happened.
MARY : It’s certainly very busy here today, isn’t it?
JULIA : Yes, and there aren’t enough sales girls. We’ve been standing here at
least five minutes.
MARY : Quick. Catch that salesgirl’s eye! She’s just finishing with a customer.
JULIA : Miss! Miss! Excuse me. I think I’m this pullover. I’ve only had it for two
months and it’s already worn out.
SALESGIRL : Worn out ? may I see it?
JULIA : Yes here you are. Look at the sleeves. They’re the worst part. Do you
see? They’ve worn be badly.
SALESGIRL : And how long do you say you’ve had it?
JULIA : For only two months. Since Christmas, in fact . look, here’s the receipt.
SALESGIRL : thank you. This is very strange. We’ve been selling this particular make for years and we haven’t had any complaints in all the time.
JULIA : well, I’m sorry. I’m sure it isn’t my fault, it’s already worn out.
SALESGIRL : one moment, please. Let me call the manager, Mr. Simons! Mr. Simons!
MR SIMONS : Yes?
SALESGIRL : it’s this lady. She’s had this pullover for two months and it’s already
worn out.
MR SIMONS : really? Let me see, please. Hmm….yes….
JULIA : I’ve been wearing it at the week-ends; that’s all
MR SIMONS : yes, well…make out a credit slip for the lady, would you, Miss Smith?
JULIA : A credit-slip?
MR SIMONS : Yes. You can buy anything you like with it in the store.
JULIA : I’d rather have my money back, if you don’t mind.
MR SIMON : I see. Well, I suppose we can arrange that.
JULIA : Thank you.
EXERCISE 1
Julia had a date with her boy friend in this restaurant at 8. He come on time but she did not. She came in only a moment ago. it is 9. “Have you been waiting long?” she asked him when she came in. “ Yes, I have.” He is saying/ he is rather angry because he has been waiting for an hour.
1. Ask when he came! Ask about Julia, too!
2. What exactly is her question?
3. What exactly his answer?
4. Why is he angry?
EXERCISE 2
Tom and Susan have been married a very short time. They haven’t had that because very long either. The couple next door, the Barclays, have been married a very long time. They have been living in the same house all that time!
Ask question with ‘very long’ on the end!
a. Tom and Susan/married
b. The Barclays/married
c. Tom and Susan/that house
EXERCISE 3
Tom’s brother, Peter, has been back in England for only half an hour. He is waiting to phone Tom, but the woman got to the phone box just a few second before he did. That was ten minute ago. She has been talking for ten minutes and Peter has been waiting that long, too.
Ask and answer question with ‘How long’!
a. Peter/back in England
b. Woman/in the phone box
c. Peter/outside
d. Talk
e. Wait
EXERCISE 4
Julia has been in the office very long. Neither have the others. They have been work since 9 o’clock. Actually one man has just standing by the window for the last minutes. The two typist have been doing very much. Either.
1. Say what each person is doing now!
2. Now ask question with ‘How long’!
3. Make sentences with ‘since’ and ‘for’!
EXERCISE 5
This match has been going on for an hour. The team have been playing only since 2.30 and there is trouble already. In the very first time, some of the crowd began to throw things and fight. The police have been trying to keep other and have been arresting people. The TV cameras have been filming everything. There is a very tall man in front of Tom. Tom has been trying to get better view for some time, but it is impossible.
1. Ask and answer question with ‘How long’!
a. the match
b. the team
c. some of the crowd
d. the police
e. the cameras
f. Tom/a better view
2. Make sentence with ‘since’ and ‘for’ about all things!
3. Make compound with the se situation :
a. expired baby food
b. dirty hotel room
c. torn
d. reckless
e. Unpolite cafe waiters/trees
f. blunder
g. d
h. d
i. d
j. d
Unit 12 In A Hospital
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Frank Martin went to see his doctor last week, but he was not satisfied with what the doctor told him. He asked to see a specialist. Like every body else in Great Britain, Frank can insist on this. He does not have pay for this or any other medical treatment. This is what happened when he saw Dr. Scott, the specialist
DR SCOOTT : Now, Mr. Martin. I’ve just been reading what your own doctor says. I
gather you haven’t been feeling very we;; lately? Is that right?
FRANK : It’s …..it’s may leg doctor. My right leg. I keep gathering a strange paint
in it.
DR SCOOTT : could you describe this pain to me?
FRANK : It’s like …like boiling water running down my le. It’s been getting worse
lately, too. I’ve been losing sleep.
DR SCOOTT : You mean the pain’s been keeping you awake.
FRANK : yes, that’s right. It’s been keeping me awake.
DR SCOOTT : Now, tell mw, how long have you had this trouble?
FRANK : The pain? For about a year now.
DR SCOOTT : Hmmm……. have you been getting tired lately after you’ve been for a
walk?
FRANK : Why, yes! Yes, I have, doctor!
DR SCOOTT : Hmmm……. I think we’d better give you a few test here in hospital!
FRANK : Do you think it’s serious, doctor?
DR SCOOTT : probably not.
FRANK : But…..Doctor Cooke, my local doctor, things it’s only that I’ve been working.
DR SCOOTT : that could be reason. Don’t worry. We’ll soon find out.
EXERCISE 1
Arthur and Deborah have been in a night-club since 8 p.m. it is 2 in the morning now. They have been having a very good time. “ I really think we had better leave now Deborah is telling Arthur. “ Everyone else has gone home except the waiter and the band”.
1. ask and answer the question
a. W here/now
b. How long
c. ]What time/now
d. A good time
2. What is Deborah telling Arthur?
3. Do you agree? Why?
EXERCISE 2
Fred Collins has been having a god time, too. He has just come home. His wife is asleep upstairs. He had better be very quite. He had better look where going. His wife is going to be very angry if he wakes her up.
1. What has Fred been doing?
2. What has he just done?
3. What is going to happen if she is not careful?
4. Make some sentences about him wit ‘ had better’ and ‘had better not’
EXERCISE 3
Julia is going to meet her boyfriend. She has been waiting for the bus for some time but it has not come yet. She is going to be late again if it does not come soon. A taxi has just come around the corner. Perhaps she had better take it.
1. What is Julia going to do?
2. What is he doing now? Ask ‘How long’!
3. What is going to happen is the bus does not come soon?
4. What has just happened?
5. What had she better do?
EXERCISE 4
Peter is making a long-distance cell to Canada. He has been talking for six minutes and the operator has just asked him to put some more money in. He has not got any. “Look,” he is saying the person in Canada, “I think I’d better hang up now.”
1. What is Peter doing?
2. Ask how long (and answer)
3. What has the operator just asked him to do?
4. What has the operator just asked him to do?
5. What is he saying?
EXERCISE 5
Peter come back to England a month ago. He has saying with Tom and Susan since than. He was been looking for a job for a month but has not found one yet,” some employers don’t like people with long hair,” Tom is telling him. “Perhaps is telling him. “Perhaps you’d better get a haircut!”
1. Ask and answer question about Peter!
a. When/back to England
b. How long/with Tom and Susan
c. How long/a job
d. One yet
2. What is Tom telling him?
EXERCISE 6
Frank Martin has not been feeling very well lately. He has been working a lot of overtime because he wants to buy a new car. The doctor has been examining him. “You’ve been working too hard, that’s all, “ he is saying. “You’d better take thing easy for a while. You’d better not work so hard.”
1. What has the doctor been doing?
2. What had Frank better do an why?
3. Ask and answer the questions!
a. Very well lately
b. Why/ so much overtime lately
Unit 13 In A Court
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Tom Atkins saw an accident between two cars last month. He is a witness in court today. You are going to hear the lawyer for one the drivers, then Tom, and the lawyer for the other driver.
1ST LAWYER : Mr. Atkins, would you please tell the court what you were doing when
accident happened and what you say?
TOM : Yes, I was driving home from work? Is was about 5.15 and there was a
blue car in front of Mr. we were both driving along Harbour Road when
a small white Ford suddenly shot out of side rood. It’s shoot right in
front of the blue car. The driver tried to stop, but it was impossible. He
ran into the white Ford.
1ST LAWYER : I see, now. How fast the car in front of you going when the accident
happened?
TOM : The blue car? 30 miles and hour. Certainly no more than that.
1ST LAWYER: And the white Ford shot out without any warning?
TOM : Yes, that’s right.
2ST LAWYER : Mr. Atkins! How can you be sure the blue car was only doing 30?
TOM : Because I was only 30, and the blue car wasn’t going any fastest than I
was.
2ST LAWYER : Are you sure of that? Absolutely positive?
TOM : Yes, I’m. I’m positive!
2ST LAWYER : Positive? How can you be so positive, Mr. Atkins? Were you looking at
you speedometer when the accident happened?
TOM : Of course not. I was looking at the road ahead. That’s how I managed to see the accident.
2ST LAWYER : Will, is you weren’t looking at your speedometer how can you possibly
be sure how fast were going?
TOM : Because I never go faster than 30 on that road. It’s against the ;aw. That’s why!
EXERCISE 1
The people are making the film. This is the second time they have filmed this scene. The director is going to shout “ cut” in a second. Two man are fighting. The king is talking to the Queen. She is listening. A beautiful girl is crying. Two other men are watching the fight. One of them is laughing. The director shouted “ cut” at exactly this point before. They were all doing the same when he did this. They all stopped and had a short rest when he shouted “cut”.
1. Ask what these people are doing now and answer.
a. The two man
b. The King
c. The Queen
d. The beautiful girl
e. The two other men
2. now say what these people were doing when the director shouted “cut” at this point.-before. Make at least five different sentences!
3. What did they all do when director shouted “cut” last time? (short)
EXERCISE 2
This is scene from one of Charles Kay’s very old film. It was called “ terror in the castle”. Charles played a monster, half man, half-gorilla. Everybody was having dinner when he jumped down. A girl was playing the lyre. The laughing and the King’s brother was smiling at her. The King’s son was kissing one of the Queen maids. A second later, the monster jumped down and they all ran away.
1. Ask what each person was doing in this old film when Charles jumped down. Give full answer! Than say what each person did he jumped down.
EXERCISE 2
This is were Frank works. You can see exactly the same every day at this time. A bell is going in a few seconds and everybody is going to rush out, at they always do. Frank is working at his machine. Some of the ,am are watching the clock. An old man is sweeping the floor and the factory manger is standing in front of his office. He is looking at his watch and at the man. He always goes back into his office when the bell rings. This is exactly what was happening when the bell rang yesterday, too.
1. Notice the question “was Frank working when the bell rang yesterday?” Notice the short answer using the same model: “yes, he was”/”No, she wasn’t”!
a. Frank/the clock?
b. Manager/his watch?
c. Old man/the floor?
d. Some of ye men/clock? Etc.
2. Now ask what these people did when the bell rang (and answer)!
EXERCISE 3
These two picture show both was happening and what happened in a park yesterday when it suddenly began to rain. An old lady was feeding some pigeons. Two old man were sitting on a park bench and talking. A young man was looking at the flowers. A young couple were walking hand in handsome children were playing on the swings. When it began to rain the two old men got up and stood under a tree. The old woman put a newspaper over her head and the young man puts his umbrella up. The young couple and children began to run as fast as they could.
1. What do these two picture show? What happened suddenly?
2. Ask question about these people with “What was/were….ing when it began to rain?”
3. Now ask “What did…do when it began to rain?”
Unit 14 Making appointment
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Mr. Kent, Julia boss, is talking to Julia on the office phone.
MR KENT : Do you think you could possibly work late this evening, Miss Frost? I’m
afraid there’s some work really must finish this evening, I can’t possibly
it my self.
JULIA : Work late?....i suppose so, if you really think it’s necessary.
MR KENT : Thank you. We’ll have work about an hour’s overtime. That’s all.(hang
up)
JULIA : (to herself, while dialing) Oh, dear. Now I’ll have to ring Jim and tell
him He won’t like it.
JIM : Hello? 26721
JULIA : Is that you, Jim? This is Julia. Look…..I’m afraid I won’t be late to meet
you at 7 this evening. I’ll have to come later.
JIM : What? You mean you’re going to be late again?
JULIA : Now listen, Jim, please . it isn’t my fault. I’ll have to work late this
evening and then I’ll have to go home . I can’t possibly go to restaurant
straight from work!
JIM : it’s always something, isn’t it? When will you be able to come then?
JULIA : Don’t worry. You won’t have to waiting long. I’ll be there at 8.
JIM : At 8? But we’re going to film after dinner. Remember?
JULIA : I know ….and it starts at 8.30. We’ll just have to miss it this evening,
that’s all. We’ll able to see it some other time
JIM : Oh, no we won’t! Tonight’s the last night!
JULIA : Oh, dear…I suppose I’ll just have to come straight from work, that’s all
JIM : Yes, you will. Meet at the restaurant at 7!
JULIA : All right, Jim. I’ll be there.
EXERCISE 1
Fred Collins joined the army a few days soon. A doctor is going to give him an injection in the arm.
“While it hurt?” Fred w ants to know.
“No, don’t worry, I t won’t hurt at all.
You won’t even feel it, “ the doctor is saying.
1. What is the doctor going to do?
2. What exactly is Fred’s question?
3. What is the exact answer?
4. Ask the question with ‘Will’. Give short answer with ‘yes’ it/he will’ or ‘No, it/he won’t’
a. Hurt
b. Fred feel it
c. Be very pleasant
EXERCISE 2
Susan wrote letter an asked Tom post it only a second ago. She said “ Will you podt this for me, Tom? It must catch the next post.”
Peter is going out from a walk any way, “I’ll post it for you. I’m going out for a walk anyway,” he is saying.
1. What did Susan ask Tom to do a second ago?
2. How exactly did she ask him to do this?
3. Why has Peter got his coat on?
4. What is he saying
EXERCISE 3
To old lady cannot carry her case herself. “I can’t possibly carry this myself. I must find a porter!” she is thinking. She is in Manchester now. She is going to catch a train to London. She will have to fins a porter there, too. She won’t be able to carry that case then, either.
1. Where is the old lady now?
2. What must she do now and any?
3. Where is he going?
4. What will she have to do there and why?
EXERCISE 4
Tom is going catch the same train. He noticed the old lady a moment ago offered to help. “I’ll carry the case for you. You can’t possibly carry it yourself,” he said. The old lady thanking him. “Thank you. That’s very kind of you.”
1. When did Tom notice her and what did he offer to do?
2. What exactly did he say?
3. What is the old lady doing now?
4. What exactly is she saying?
EXERCISE 5
Tom is looking at the engine of his car. There is something wrong with it and does nothing he can possibly repair it himself. “I’ll help you. Perhaps we can do it ourselves!” Peter saying. Actually it is something very serious. Tom and Peter cannot possibly repair themselves. They will have to get a mechanic.
1. What is Tom looking at and why?
2. Ask and answer the questions
a. Tom/repair it himself
b. Peter thin/themselves
3. What exactly is Peter saying?
4. What will they have to do and why?
EXERCISE 6
Frank Martin is very ill. The doctor is talking to him. “You’ll have to stay in bed for a week and you’ll have to take this medicine every six hours.”
Frank has a ticket for big football match tomorrow. He won’t be able to use it.
1. Why is the doctor there?
2. Ask question about Frank with “Will he have to….?” Or “Will he be able to….?” Answer “Yes, he will” or “No, he won’t”!
a. In bed very long
b. Medicine very often
c. That ticket
d. The match tomorrow
e. On television
Unit 15 Overcoming the Trouble
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Deborah has car of her own. There is something wrong with it. She has just driven into a garage.
MECHANIC : Good morning, Mrs. Tiger. What can we do for you?
BEBORAH : I’m afraid there’s something wrong with the car. I’ve just noticed that it’s
been using a lot of petrol lately; far more than usual.
MECHANIC : Oh? Well, we’d better have a look at it, then, hadn’t we? Can you leave
the car with us now?
DEBORAH : I suppose I’ll have to. Do you think it might be something serious?
MECHANIC : I shouldn’t think so. You never know, of course. It might be a engine.
DEBORAH : I certainly hope not. I want to use the car this evening. Do you think I’ll
be able to? I mean, it be ready by then?
MECHANIC : It might be. It all depends on what the trouble is. Do you think you could
give us a ring around 5? We’ll know by then.
DEBORAH : Around 5? All right.
At five o’clock that evening
SECRETARY : Good evening. Central Garage.
DEBORAH : Good evening. This Mrs. Tigers. I’m ringing about my car.
SECRETARY : Oh, good evening, Mrs. Tiger. There men have just finished your. It’s
already now.
DEBORAH : Oh, good! What was the trouble?
SECRETARY : It wasn’t anything very serious. There was a leak in the petrol tank.
Anything they’ve taken care of it now and you can collect your car any
time.
DEBORAH : Good. When do you do close this evening?
SECRETARY : At 6.
DEBORAH : I see. I’ll be there by then. Good bye.
SECRETARY : Good bye.
EXERCISE 1
The police are asking the ticket collector about a man they think might be on the London train.
“Have you seen this man?”
“No, I haven’t. I mean, I don’t think so.”
“Has the London train left yet?”
“No, it hasn’t.”
1. Why are the police asking the collector about the man?
2. Ask and answer the questions!
a. London train/yet
b. Ticket collector/the man
3. Is the ticket collector sure?
4. What exactly does he say?
EXERCISE 2
Peter is staying with Tom and Susan. He has been in the bathroom for a half an hour. Tom wants to get in and has just asked “have you finished yet?”
1. Who is Peter staying with?
2. Where is he now? Ask “how long”!
3. What has Tom just asked?
4. Ask and answer question about Peter!
a. Finished yet
b. A bath or a shower
c. Shaved
EXERCISE 3
It was raining when Arthur started conference. H e has just noticed that it has stopped and that the sun has come out. “Look! The rain’s stopped. It might be fine evening.” I hove so,” the other man is saying.
1. What was the weather like when the conference started?
2. What two things have just happened?
3. is he sure it going to be fine?
4. What is the other man’s answer?
EXERCISE 4
Arthur’s secretary has just another secretary in the corridor. “Have you seen Mr. Tigers? She wants to know. “Yes, I have. I saw him only a moment ago. He’s just gone down that corridor.” She might catch him she hurries.
1. What has Arthur’s secretary just done?
2. What does she want to know?
3. Ask when (and answer)
4. What has Arthur just done?
EXERCISE 5
Julia has just come out of the cinema. She has just noticed she has not got her umbrella.
“I’ve left it inside!” she has just said.
“Are you sure you had it when he came in?” is her boyfriend’s question.
“Yes, I am. At least, I think so.”
1. What have Julia and her boyfriend just done?
2. What has Julia suddenly stopped?
3. What does he think she has done with her umbrella?
4. What is her boyfriend’s question?
5. What is her answer?
EXERCISE 6
Peter has seen the same film, too. He just noticed Julia. Her boyfriend has gone back into the cinema. Peter is sure he has seen her before. “Excuse me,” he has just said, “Haven’t we met somewhere before?” “No, I don’t think so. “is Julia’s answer.
1. Why is Peter in front of the cinema
2. Why has he stopped?
3. What has he just said and why?
4. What is Julia’s answer?
Unit 16 In A Store
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG!
Julia is in the watch department of a large store.
JULIA : Excuse me. Do you watch-repairs?
SALESMAN : Yes, we do. Madam.
JULIA : Oh good. Would you look at mine? It’s stopped.
SALESMAN : certainly. Hmmm….when did it stop?
JULIA : Only yesterday. Can you do anything about it?
SALESMAN : I think so. Just leave it with me.
JULIA : Good. When will it be ready?
SALESMAN : This time next week. Now, you’ll need a receipt.
JULIA : Oh, yes. I mustn’t forget that, must i?
SALESMAN : No. you won’t be able to claim the watch without it.
JULIA : Good. Thank you. Good bye.
SALESMAN : Good bye. Wait a moment, madam! You’ve dropped something. Madam
you’ve dropped something! Madam!
One week later
SALESGIRL : May I help you, madam?
JULIA : I hope so. It’d my watch. I brought it in to be repaired but now I’ve lost
the receipt.
SALESGIRL : lost the receipt? Oh, dear. That is bad.
JULIA : Can’t I just describe the watch to you ?
SALESGIRL : I’m afraid not. Only the manager can help you and he’s gone to lunch .
he left only a minute ago
JULIA : Oh, dear. I think it was the manager who served me.
SALESGIRL : Just a moment. When did you bring the watch in?
JULIA : This time last week, during my lunch hour.
SALESGIRL : And was your watch a small gold Timamatic?
JULIA : Yes, that’s right. How did you know?
SALESGIRL : Because your receipt’s still here. You dropped it when you left. The
manager shouted but you didn’t hear.
EXERCISE 1
Julia has come to work. She is late again. She is asking one of the typist about her boss. He often comes in late too.
“Has the boss come late, too.
“Yes, he has. He’s in office now.”
“When did he come?”
“He came very early. He noticed you weren’t here.”
1. What has Julia just done?
2. Ask these question about her boss:
a. Yet
b. Early or late
c. What/notice
EXERCISE 2
Peter Atkins is talking to one of his girlfriends.
“have you seen that film yet?”
“Yes, I have . I saw it Last week.”
“What did you think of it?”
“I didn’t like it very much.”
EXERCISE 3
George Upwell is a famous writer. He has done a lot of things in his life. He is talking to a television interviewer now. “I’ve smuggled cognac, sold used cars and worked in a factory. I’ve been a soldier, a writer and cowboy. I’ve been in prison. I’ve been a teacher!”
1. What is George Upwell?
2. Ask these question about him:
a. Many things
b. Many places
c. Many jobs
3. Ask question with “Has he ever…?”
a. Cognac
b. Used cars
c. Factory
d. Soldier
e. Writer
f. Cowboy
g. Teacher
h. In prison
EXERCISE 4
The interviewer is asking him when he did all these things. “When did you smuggled cognac? When were you in prison?” I smuggled cognac in 1990. I was in prison in 1951. “The interviewer is going to ask him some more questions.
1. What are the interviewer’s first two question?
2. What are Upwell’s first two answer?
3. Ask some more questions about life with
“When….?” And answer them.
EXERCISE 5
One of Deborah’s friend is asking her about all the holidays she had and all the places she has been to.
“Have you ever been to Rome?”
“You ,I have. I was there in 1967.”
“Have you ever been to Mexico City, or to Rio?”
“Yes, I’ve been to all those places.”
“Oh? When were you in Mexico City…and when were you in Rio?
1. What is Deborah’s friend asking her about?
2. Ask question about Deborah first with
3. “Has she ever….? And then with
4. “When…?” ( and answer the question)
Unit 17 In A Pub
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Julia and Jim are in a pub. They are standing at the bar. In English pubs, you always have to go to the bar to get you drink. Nobody will ask you what you want if you sit down at a table first. Jim has just paid for their drinks.
BARMAN : and here’s your change, sir.
JIM : Thank you
JULIA : Can we sit down somewhere, Jim? I don’t like standing here.
JIM : All right. Look! There’s table over there. Come on.
JULIA : (sitting down) This is much more comfortable. I think women look
terrible standing at the bar.
JIM : Really? I don’t think so. Anyway, cheers!
JULIA : Cheers!
JIM : Would you like cigarette?
JULIA : No thanks. I’ve decide to give up smoking.
JIM : Really? Why?
JULIA : Well… it’s just that I think if you don’t enjoy doing something anymore
you should stop doing it.
JIM : I see. You mean you don’t enjoy smoking any more?
JULIA : That’s right . You should give it up, too. It’s bad for your health.
JIM : Stop talking like my mother. That’s’ what she keeps saying.
JULIA : But it’s true. It’s nasty habit. I can’t think why I ever started. Anywhy,
it’s obviously got you in its grip!
JIM : What do you mean? What are you talking about?
JULIA : I mean you couldn’t give it up!
JIM : Who? Me? Couldn’t give up smoking? Nonsense ! of course I could! I
know I could!
JULIA : How do you know?
JIM : Because I’ve already proved it. Smoking’s the easiest things in the world to give up. I’ve done it hundred of time!
EXERISE 1
The phone rang a few second ago. Someone wants to speak to Arthur
“I’m awfully sorry. ”his secretary is saying.
“Mr. Tigers has gone out. He’ll be back at 3. Would you mind phoning then?”
1. Ask and answer the question!
a. When/the phone
b. Arthur there
c. When/back
2. The person on the phone can speak to Arthur at 3 what does Arthur secretary say to the person?
EXERCISE 2
Tom Atkins has to do the dishes because Susan’s father is in hospital and she has gone to visit him. Tom does not like washing dishes. In fact, he hates washing them.
“I wonder if you’d mind helping me?” he is saying to Peter.
1. Ask and answer the questions!
a. Why/Tom/the dishes
b. Like…?
2. What is that he hates doing?
3. What is He saying to Peter?
EXERCISE 3
Fred Collins joined the army a few months ago. He does not like being a soldier. In fact , he hates it. He hates carrying a heavy rifle and wearing a uniform. He also hates getting up early. All the other soldier have already got up. “I wonder if you’d mind closing that window, Sergeant?” Fred is saying.
1. Ask and answer the questions!
a. When/the army
b. Like/a soldier
2. Ask is he hates doing these things!
a. A heavy rifle
b. A uniform
c. Up early
3. What is he saying to the sergeant?
4. Why do you think the Sergeant is angry?
EXERCISE 4
Frank Martin is in Hospital. He has had to give up smoking and drinking beer.Too. The doctor says these things are very bad for him. Susan is visiting him now. “Susan, I wonder if you’d mind bring some cigarettes next time?” he is saying to her.
1. What are the two things Frank cannot do in hospital?
2. What has he had to do? Ask why!
3. What is he saying to Susan now?
4. Do you think she will?
EXERCISE 5
This is a political meeting. It has got out of control. The chairman is telling people to stop doing certain things. At first he tried to be polite. “Would you mind not waving that red flag?” he said a few minutes ago. Now he is shouting “stop waving that red flag!” a group of men are shouting “freedom”. Two other are blowing trumpets, another group is singing and a few men are fighting.
1. What sort of meeting is this and what has happened?
2. What did the chairman say to the man the flag a few minutes ago?
3. What is he shouting now
4. He tried to be polite with the other people. Too. What do you think he said to them?
5. What do you think he is going to shout at the other people?
Unit 18 In A Bus
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Peter Atkins has just got on a bus. He wants to go to a place where he has been before in most English buses, you usually pay after you have got on and sat down.
CONDUCTOR : Fares, please. Any more fares?
PETER : Hatfield Road, Please.
CONDUCTOR : Hatfield Road? Four. Please.
PETER : Oh, will you tell mw when we get there, please?
CONDUCTOR : You’ll see it yourself if you keep an eye open. It’s only a few stop
from here. Here’s you ticket.
OLD MAN : I’ll tell you when we get there, young man. It’s my stop, too.
PETER : Thank you. That’s very kind of you.
OLD MAN : Don’t mention it. These young bus conductor won’t give you any
help even if you ask politely. It was different when I was young.
PETER : Yes, I’m sure it was.
OLD MAN : And these young bus drivers are even worse. This one will us if
he doesn’t slow don.
PETER : Yes, I suppose he is driving a bit fast.
OLD MAN : Look. Do you see those traffic light ahead? We’ll turn left when
we get off there.
PETER : I want to go to the new Technical College.
OLD MAN : Oh? You’ll never find it if you go down there alone. I’ll show
you when it is ou carry one of my bags for me.
PETER : Well…er….thanks all the same but I’m sure I can manage., I
mean don’t want to put you any trouble.
OLD MAN : Oh, it not trouble at all. I have to go past there anyway. We’re
almost there now. Now, I’ll carry this small bag if you take that
big one. Hurry up or we’ll miss the stop.
PETER : it’s ……it’s very heavy.
OLD MAN : in fact, it’ll be easier to shoe you the collage if you take both
bags. I’ll have both hands free then.
PETER : I…..I…..
OLD MAN : Oh, don’t thank me. I’m always ready to help a strange!
EXERCISE 1
Fred is about to jump across the strange. Another soldier has just fallen into it. Fred does not want to jump. He is afraid he will fall into it, too. He will get very wet if he does. Fred will be very happy when all this over.
1. What is Fred about to do ?
2. What has just happened?
3. Why doesn’t Fred want to Jump?
4. Ask and answer these question!
a. Fred/wet/falls
b. Happy/over
EXERCISE 2
The old millionaire has just asked the young blonde to marry him. She can’t make up her mind. Perhaps she will, Perhaps she won’t. “Will you give me all you money if I marry you? “She is asking him.
1. What has just happened
2. will the blonde marry him?
3. What can’t she do?
4. What exactly is she asking him?
EXERCISE 3
This foreign student does know London at all. He has just asked the bus conductor to tell him when they get to Hyde park. The conductor is saying, “Don’t worry! I’ll tell you when we get there!”
1. Were does the foreign student want to go?
2. What has he just asked the conductor to do?
3. What is the conductor saying?
4. What do you think was the student’s exact question?
EXERCISE 4
Julia is working late this morning. All the other typist left five minutes ago. The manager is leaving, too. He worried about the lights. “Don’t worry! I’ll turn them off when I leave,” Julia is saying. He will be very angry if she forgets
1. What is Julia doing?
2. Why aren’t the other typist there?
3. What is the manager worried about?
4. What is Julia saying to him?
5. Ask and answer the question!
a. Manager angry/forgets?
EXERCISE 5
There are only a few minutes in this match between Liverpool and Manchester. Manchester are wining by three goals to two, but they have not won yet. Liverpool might score again, and if they do, the result will be a draw. If that happens, the Manchester fans will be very unhappy. The players are very tired. They will be very when the match is over.
1. What is going on here? Which team is winning?
2. What may Liverpool do? Ask and answer: Liverpool win/score?
3. Ask and some more question and answer them!
a. Liverpool score/a draw
b. Manchester fans happy/Liverpool
c. Players happy/over
Unit 19 Repairing Something
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
It’s a fine spring day. Tom is sitting in his garden at home, marking some books
SUSAN : Tom ? Do you think you could come into the kitchen for second? There’s
something I’d like you to ;look at.
TOM : What? Just let me finished these books and I’ll be right there.
SUSAN : would you mind coming right away, please? It’s the washing machine.
It’s making a funny noise. I want you to listen to it. I’m worried.
TOM : Oh, no! Not again . ( in kitchen now. Tom has to shout above a loud
whirring and pumping noise) it’s the pump, that’s what it is.
SUSAN : I can’t hear you. Let me turn the machine off!
TOM : the pump isn’t working properly. What do you want me to do about it?
SUSAN : What do I want you to do about it? Repair it, of course. You don’t think I
made you leave your work for nothing, do you?
TOM : But I’m not a mechanic. Why don’t you ring the shop where we bought
the thing? Ask them to repair!
SUSAN : Are you sure that’s what you want me to do?
TOM : Of course I’m sure! Why do you ask?
SUSAN : Because the late time they came you get very angry.
TOM : Did i?
SUSAN : Yes. It was a small question of money. Don’t you remember? The men
were only here for half an hour but they still charged two poundsterling for an hour’s work. You didn’t like at all
TOM : Oh? Hmmmm…yes, I remember now
EXERCISE 1
The girl’s father wants her to stop playing. He wants her to wash her hands and face and eat her lunch. At the moment he is asking her to do playing these things. If she does not do them, he will tell her to do them.
1. What does the girl’s father want her to stop doing?
2. What else does he want her to do?
3. What is he doing at the moment?
4. What will he do if she does not do these things?
EXERCISE 2
The little girls father told her stop playing a few seconds ago, but she hasn’t . the girl’s mother has just looked in. she is angry. “Make her stop! Don’t let her play any longer!” she is saying to the girl’s father.
1. What hasn’t the little girl done?
2. What did her father do a few second ago?
3. What does the girl’s mother think the father should do?
4. What does she think he shouldn’t to do?
EXERCISE 4
Fred is in a march. He is not really ill but he wants the Sergeant to think he is.
“Let me sit here on a bit, Sergeant. I fell terrible!” he is saying.
Unfortunately the Sergeant does not believe him. He is going to make Fred get up again .He is going to make him march with the other.
Is going make him march the Sergaent to think?
1. What does Fred want the Sergeant to think?
2. Ask why (and answer)!
3. What does Fred want the sergeant to do?
4. What exactly is Fred saying?
5. Ask three question about Sergeant beginning. “ is he going to…..?”
a. Fred/up again
b. Sit three
c. March (use ‘et’ or ‘make’ with the question)
EXERCIS E 5
Two month ago, when Peter flew back from Canada, there was a very pretty girl on the same plane. When Peter went through Customs they made him open his case. They made him take everything out. They did not make the girl do these things. They let her go through without any trouble.
1. When did this happen?
2. What did They make Peter do?
3. Ask two question about girl beginning “Why didn’t they make her ……?”
4. What did they let the girl do?
5. Ask why didn’t let Peter do this!
EXERCISE 6
Here is the girl again. She is at a language institute in London. She got up late this morning. Her class has already started. She does not want the teacher to notice her. If he does, he might not let her stay. He made her go out again when she came late before.
1. Why is the girl in London?
2. Ask two question about her!
a. Early or late this morning
b. Already started.
3. Why doesn’t she want the teacher to do?
4. What Happened once before?
Unit 20 Interview In A Court
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
In the conversation in unit 13, Tom Atkins described and accident he saw. A small while Ford shot out in front o f a blue car. In this conversation we hear the two lawyer question the driver of the blue car.
1ST LAWYER : Please tell the court exactly what happened.
DRIVER : Certainly. I was driving home along Harbour r road. I was just going to
slow down when I saw a small white Ford in a side road. I was sure he
was going to wait there until I drove past. I had no idea he was going to
shoot out in front of me.
1ST LAWYER : In order words, the driver of white Ford shout out without any warning is
that right.
DRIVER : Exactly. It was completely unexpected.
1ST LAWYER : And you had no idea this was going to happen?
DRIVER : No! none whatsoever!
1ST LAWYER : Thank you.
2ND LAWYER : Hmmmm….you say you were going to slow down when the accident
happened, is that right?
DRIVER : Yes, it is. I was going to slow down.
2ND LAWYER : I see. I suppose you were going very fast at the time.
DRIVER : No, not at all! I was doing 30. that’s all.
2ND LAWYER : well, why were you going to slow down , then? Thet suggestes to me ,
and I’m sure to the court as well, that you were going too fast in the
first place.
DRIVER : No! the reason I was going to slow down was very simple. I was going to
run into the next side road.
2ND LAWYER : Really? Why?
DRIVER : Because I live there, that’s why!
EXERCISE 1
This man’s wife had twins. Two ,months ago the doctor said he was going to have only one baby. The man is very surprised. “ I was sure you were have only one baby. I never dreamt you were going to have twins! ‘he is saying.
1. What has just happened?
2. Why is the man so surprised?
3. Ask if the doctor knew!
4. What is the man saying?
5. Now correct the false statements like this
Prompt : The woman has just had twins
Response : No, she has just had twins.
a. The doctor told them she was going to have twins.
b. The man knew she was going to have twins.
EXERCISE 2
This is a scene from a cowboy film. Sheriff Wyatt Jone come into the crazy Cactus Saloon s few seconds ago. A stranger was standing at the bar when Jones come in. He puts his hand in his pocket and Jones shot him dead. “ I through he was going to take out a revolver. I through he was going to shoot me. That’s why I shot him first!” Jones is saying.
In fact, the man was only going to look at his watch
1. What was the stranger doing when Jones came in?
2. What did the strange do?
3. What did Jones do? Ask why?
4. What was the stranger really going to do?
5. Correct the statements as before!
a. Jones knew the man
b. He knew he was going to take out his watch.
EXERCISE 3
A few weeks before Christmas the old millionaire told his young girl friend that he was going to give her ‘a little present’. It is Christmas morning now. He just given her the present. In fact, he has not give her ‘a little present’ at all. He has given a large diamond ring. The girl is very surprised. “I’ve never realized you were going to give me a diamond ring. I thought you were going to give me a watch, or something like that!”
she is saying.
1. What did he tell her a few weeks ago?
2. What day is it now and what he just done?
3. Why is the girl so surprised?
4. Correct the statement in full sentences!
a. The girl thought he was going to give her a car.
b. The girl realized two weeks ago he was going to give her a car.
EXERCISE 4
A few hours ago Peter told one of his girlfriend she was going to take hger to ‘quiet, elegant restaurant’. They have just come in. “I had no idea it was going to be so crowded.” Peter is saying. The girl through it was to be an elegant place. She does not find it very elegant at all. She wants to somewhere else?
1. What did Peter tell the girl earlier?
2. What is he saying now?
3. What did the girl think before she came?
4. Correct the statements as before!
a. the girl finds the place as before!
b. Peter knew it was going to be like this
c. The girl wants to stay.
Nit 21 At Dinner
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Arthur is at dinner with an old friend. George Terley. George has just told Arthur a joke.
ARTHUR : (laughing loudly) That was very good. I’d never heard that one before.
GEORGE : Hadn’t you ? well, here’s another one like it. This one’s about a traveling
salesman named Phil, who was quite a whisky-drinker. Phil had gone to
a strange to a one day and had spent the evening in a pub he’d drunk
quite a lot and had just come out of the pub, when he saw another man in
the middle of the road. The other man had been in the pub. Too. And
had drunk even more than Phil had. He’d obviously seen something
strange in the sky because he has pointing upwards. ‘Excuse me,’ the
man asked Phil,’ is that sun on the moon?’ Phil looked at it for a second
and than he said, ‘I’m afraid I cant help you. I’m a stranger her my self.’
ARTHUR : (laughing again) very good . now tell me you one. A doctor was
examining a lady who was no longer very young. She’d fallen down and
had hurt her knee. The doctor wanted to be sure that was all she ‘d hurt.
‘tell me,’ he asked her casually,’ how old are you?’ Twenty five was the
answer. The doctor wrote ‘ Loss of Memory’ down on his notes.
EXERCISE 1
One car has run into another. A policeman is taking one the drivers to the police station because e, just after the accident, the man got out and hit the other driver. Peter has just come round the corner. The policeman arrested the man a few second ago.
1. What has one car done?
2. Ask what the policeman doing?
3. Ask why?
4. What has Peter just done?
5. What did the policeman do a few seconds ago?
EXERCISE 2
Peter talking about what he saw a few hours ago.
“ I saw there one driver to the station. The man had hit the other driver. That’s why the was taking one driver to the station. The man had hit the other driver. That’s why the policeman had arrested him.”
1. What does Peter say that shows he did not see the accident itself?
2. What had one car done?
3. What was the policeman doing ? Why?
4. What had policeman done?
EXERCISE 3
The office manager has sent Julia to the bank with a lot of money, but it has closed. That is why she has put it in the night-safe. A man has suddenly appeared.
“ I want your money!” he has just shouted.
“ But I’ve put it in the night-safe!” Julia is saying. She is very frightened.
1. What has the officer manager done?
2. What has Julia done with the money? Why?
3. What has the man just shouted?
4. Why can’t Julia give him the money.
EXERCISE 4
A policeman is asking Julia question.
“When did all this happened?”
“Half an hour ago. I’d just put the money in the night-safe when I saw him.”
“Had you ever seen the man before then?”
“No. I hadn’t He was a total strange.
1. What is happening now?
2. Why didn’t the man get the money?
3. Why didn’t Julia take the money into the bank itself?
4. Correct the sentences!
a. She was going to put the money into the safe when she saw the man.
b. She knew the man.
EXERCISE 5
Thieves have broken into Arthur’s office. They have empted his desk, thrown all his letter on the floor and have taken most of the money from the safe. They have also smashed the lamp on his desk. They are running away because have just heard Arthur in the office outside.
1. What have they done to his desk?
2. What else have they done?
3. What are they doing now? Why?
4. Correct the sentences!
a. They have taken all the money
b. They have left his letter in the desk.
EXERCISE 6
A policeman is asking Arthur questions.
“Did you see the thieves?”
“No, they’d already run away they’d done. They’d made a terrible mess.”
1. Why didn’t Arthur run away they’d done. They’d ,made a terrible mess.”
2. Make as many sentences as you can beginning “ Arthur saw they had…”!
3. Ask they….when he got there?”
“Had they….when he got there?”
Answer “Yes, they had”/No, they hadn’t”
Unit 22 Ask Permission
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Arthur’s secretary has told him she would like to see him about something personal. She has just come into his office.
ARTHUR : Sit down, Miss Bradley. It’s something personal, you say?
MISS BRADLEY : Yes, you see, I’m going to get married next month and…..
ARTHUR : Get married? But I’m afraid it means I’ve got to give in my
notice. I’d like to leave at the end of the month.
ARTHUR : Really? I’m very dory to hear that. Do you intend to stop working
altogether, then?
MISS BRADLEY : Oh, o! My finance and I want to save up enough for a house and
we wouldn’t be able to do that if I stopped working right away. And isn’t that I don’t like my job here, either. I’d stay if Terry, that’s may finance,
weren’t a Canadian.
ARTHUR : A Canadian? I’m sorry, I don’t understand. What’s that got to do
with it?
MISS BRADLEY : Well, we’re both going to live in Canada as soon as we get
married.
ARTHUR : Oh, see. What does your finance do for a living ,by the way?
MISS BRADLEY : He’s an engineer. He often says he’d earn far more if he were
back in Canada. That’s why he wants to go back.
ARTHUR : But engineer are quite well paid here in England. How much does
he earn here. Then, if I may ask?
MISS BRADLEY : 20 poundsterling a week.
ARTHUR : Is that all? That’s very poor for a qualified engineer. You ought to
tell him he’d get far more if he came and worked for us.
MISS BRADLEY : Well…er…you see…
ARTHUR : I men, I’m sure that if I were a young engineer and if my salary
were that low, I’d want to go to Canada, too. Where does he
work, by the way?
MISS BRADLEY : Er…as a matter of fact, he works here in your factory, Mr. Tiger.
He’s in your moto-design department.
EXERCISE 1
These people do not know there is a snake in the tree. If they new, they would probably start screaming and the man would drop his sandwich. If the man had gun, he could shoot the snake.
1. Why don’t the people get up and run now?
2. What would they all do if they knew?
3. Ask and answer the same type of question about:
a. The man
b. The woman
4. Why can’t the man shoot the snake?
5. Now make a sentence: if/a gun/shoot
EXERCISE 2
“if I were you, I’d use Super Petrol. You car would go faster if you did,” the petrol attendant said a moment ago.
“ Would it really? ”was Tom’s question.
“Yes, it would ! Definitely!”
:But wouldn’t it be more expensive?”
“No, it wouldn’t!” is the answer.
1. What sis the attendance say he would do if were Tom? Ask why! (answer)
2. What was Tom’s first question?
3. What was the answer and What did Tom ask then?
4. What is the attendant’s answer?
EXERCISE 3
Peter has just said “Would it be all right if I borrowed you car this evening? It’d help me a lot id I could use it. “ Tom would let him use if he did not need it himself. He is saying:
“unfortunately. I need it myself this evening. I’d let you have it otherwise.”
1. Ask and answer why Peter wants to borrow Tom’s car!
2. What are the exact words of his question?
3. What is Tom’s answer?
4. Ask and answer a question beginning “Would Tom…if…?
EXERCISE 4
This two man are trying to cut down a very large tree. Their electric saw are broken. Their axes are not very sharp. : The job would be easy if that saw weren’t broken!” one man has just “ These axes would be all right if they were a bit sharper!” the other is saying.
1. What are these men doing?
2. Why is it so difficult?
3. Ask and answer the questions!
a. Easy/saw
b. Easy/axes sharper
EXERCISE 5
“I can’t understand why i can’t find a job!” this man is saying. He would probably find one if he got haircut, shaved off his beard, bought a new suit, put on a clean shirt and polished his shoes.
What is the man saying?
What do you think he should do?
ask and answer question beginning “ would he find a job if….?
EXERCISE 6
Two very old people live here. The house would look much better if they painted it, cut the grass, mended the gate and planted a few flowers. They would probably do this if they were.’ So old and had a bit more money.
What sort of people live here?
Ask question beginning : “Do you think the house would …if…”
Now ask answer two question beginning :”what would they do if…? (money/old)
Unit 23 Racing
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG
Joe Burns is famous racing-driver. He is being interviewed on sport programe.
REPORTER : You’d had a very dangerous life, haven’t you Joe? I men, you’ve almost
been killed several times, haven’t you?
JOE : Yes. I suppose that’s right.
REPORTER : When was you worst accident?
JOE : I’d say last year. It was during the British Grand Prix. I smashed into a
wall. The car was completely ruined and my left leg was broken.
Luckily, nobody was killed.
REPORTER : Is that the only time you’ve been…er…close to death?
JOE : No. Once, during the Mexican Grand Prix, two cars in front of me had a
bad accident. One of them ran into the other. I swarved to avoid them and
hit a fence. My car was badly damaged but luckily I wasn’t even hurt.
REPORTER : You must enjoy danger. I mean, you wouldn’t be racing-driver if you
didn’t, would you?
JOE : I don’t know about that. I had a very frightening experience quite
recently.
REPORTER : really? Whey was that? During your last race?
JOE : No. it was on my way to this studio. I had to drive through London
during the lunch hour.
EXERCISE 1
This the same house was saw in Unit 22. it has been painted. The window has been mended. So has the gate . the garden looks better because some flowers have been planted. We do not know who did these things or even when they were done. All we can say is that have been done.
1. What has happened to the house?
2. Ask and answer the same question for
a. The window
b. The gate
3. Why does the garden look better?
4. There are two things we do not know; what are they?
EXERCISE 2
These three cowboy were all killed a long time ago in Cactus City. We know they died but not who killed them. All we can say is that Tom was hanged, dick was shot dead and Harry was stabbed, all in 1887
1. Correct the statements!
a. We see the house of three cowboys.
b. They were killed a sort tome ago
2. What do we know? What do we not know?
3. Ask and answer questions beginning “How was…killed?’ and “When was…killed?”
EXERCISE 3
Tom’s favorite record has been broken. “it’s been broken” he said a moment ago.
“Will, don’t look at me. I didn’t break it.” Susan said.
“I didn’t say you did. All I said was ‘it’s been broken,” Tom is saying now.
What has happened to Tom’s record?
1. What are Tom’s exact words when he notice this?
2. What is Susan answer?
3. What is Tom saying now?
4. Why do you think he does not say “it was broke”?
EXERCISE 4
Tom’s car has been damaged. He is telling a policeman about it.
“Look! The bumper’s been bent and headlight’s been smashed!”
“Do you know when this was done, sir?”
“No. all I know is the car was all right when I parked it here three hours ago!’
1. Ask and answer three questions beginning “Does he know when …?
a. The head light
b. The car
c. The bumper
2. What exactly is he saying about these three things?
3. What is the policeman’s question?
4…What is the only thing Tom knows?
EXERCISE 5
There was terrible storm during the night. A lot of damage was done. Threes and telephones wires were blown down, windows were smashed and a roof was blown off. A car was even overturned. All this happened last night.
1. Ask and answer question beginning “What happened to that/those…last night?”
2. Ask a question beginning “How much damage…?”
3. Suppose you have just seen all these things for the first time and perhaps do not know when happened what would you say?
EXERCISE 6
Arthur’s office was broken into the morning. Two typist are talking.
“have you heard? Mr. Tiger’s office has been broken into!”
“I know. It was broken into this morning.”
“Was any money stolen?”
“I think so. I know some damage was done/”
1. How does the first typist begin the conversation?”
2. What does the other one say?
3. What exactly is the question with the words “any money”?
4. Ask and answer question with these words:
a. When/the office
b. How much money
c. lot of damage
Unit 24 A Lazy Student
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG!
Most of Tom’s student at the t\Technical Collage are between 15 an 18, Most of them are serious student, too. A few are not. Tom is talking with one of the few now. She just told him she can’t come to school tomorrow because her grandfather is ill
TOM : You’ve already missed far too many lessons this term. Miss Grey.
MISS GREY : Yes, I know I have. I’m very sorry. You see, I have these terrible
headaches and….
TOM : Headaches? Only last week you said you had trouble with you stomach!
MISS GREY : Er…well…I have headaches and trouble with my stomach, you see.
That’s why I’ve been absent so often.
TOM : And you often come to collage late as well. Yesterday, for instance
you…..
MISS GREY : yes, I’m very sorry about that. You see. My alarm clock didn’t go off
and…..
TOM : Your alarm clock? But you told me yesterday that the bus had broken
down!
MISS GREY : Oh! Did i? Will…er…I suppose I just forgot to say that my alarm clock
] hadn’t gone off, either.
TOM : it’s very complicated story, if you’ll forgive me saying so. Miss Grey.
Now, tell me again why you want tomorrow off.
MISS GREY : Well…er….you see…my grandfather’s ill. He’s in hospital and….and
he’s going to have an operation. I want to visit him.
TOM : Oh, I see. So your grandfather’s ill as well.
MISS GREY : As well? I…I don’t understand.
TOM : Neither do I, Miss grey when we began this conversation, you said your
grand mother was ill. And you didn’t say was going to have an
operation! You said she’d already had one! And by the way, you also
said she was in an old people’s home, not in a hospital!
EXERCISE 1
Julia and Jim, her boyfriend, are outside a restaurant. Julia wants to know something before they go in. ”Are you sure it’s good restaurant?”
“Oh, yes!” Jim is saying, “I’ve been here before. It’s very good. I know the owner and I always get good service.”
1. Where are Julia and Jim?
2. Correct the statements!
a. Jim says it is a bad place.
b. He says he has never been here before.
c. He says he does not know anyone.
d. He says he never gets good service.
EXERCISE 2
Jim and Julia have been in the restaurant for an hour they still have been served. Julia is angry.
“You said this was a good place!” She is saying.
“You said you had been here before! You said you knew the owner and always got good service!”
1. Where are Julia and Jim?
2. Ask “How long…?” and answer.
3. Why is Julia angry?
4. What did Jim say before they came?
a. Good place
b. Before
c. The owner
d. Good service
EXERCISE 3
It’s quickly Julia takes the same bus every morning and knows the conductor. This is their conversation this morning:
“I’m sorry. I’ve left my money at home.”
“It doesn’t matter. You can pay tomorrow.”
Unfortunately an inspector is going to get bus at the next stop.
1. Why is the lucky she knows the conductor?
2. What are her exact words?
3. What are the conductor’s exact words?
4. What is going to happen at the next stop?
5. ask if the conductor knows!(and answer)
EXERCISE 4
The inspector got on a minute ago and he wants too see everyone’s ticket. Julia is explaining why she has not got one.
“I told the conductor I head left my money at home. He told me it did not matter and that I could pay tomorrow.”
1. What does the inspector want to do?
2. What is Julia doing?
3. What did she tell the conductor?
4. What did she tell her?
EXERCISE 5
Tom is going into town and Susan wants him to do something for her there.
“it’s my mother birthday tomorrow. Will you get her some flowers in town ? she love roses.”
Tom is saying “Don’t worry. I’ll get her some! I wont forget!”
1. what does Susan want Tom to do?
2. Ask why! (and answer)
3. What did she tell him?
4. Correct the statements:
a. He said he’d get them tomorrow.
b. She said her mother’s birthday was next week.
Unit 25 In A Restaurant
MEMORIZE THIS DIALOG!
Peter, Tom, and Susan have all gone to a very expensive restaurant. They’ve just finished eating.
SUSAN : I must say your roast beef looked even that mistake. I think I would have
ordered that if I’d known.
TOM : Do you mean you didn’t like the steak?
SUSAN : Oh, no. just the opposite. I enjoyed my meal very much.
PETER : Well, I’m glad you both because I’m going to pay. Waiter!
TOM ; Don’t be silly, Peter! We can’t let you do that
SUSAN : No, we can’t. I mean, we’d never have come to such an expensive place
if you’d told us that earlier.
PETER : No, let me pay. I insist.
WAITER : Yes, Sir. Did you call?
PETER ; Yes, the bill please
WAITER : Er…..do you want the bill separate or all together?
PETER : All together, of course.
WAITER ; Very well, sir. I’ll be right back.
PETER : What a strange question. It’s my longer hair. He’d never askjed me that
otherwise.
TOM : What do you mean?
PETER : Oh, it’s just that all the snobbish waiter think people like me never have
any money.
SUSAN : He’s come back now.
PETER : Oh, good Lord!
TOM : What’s wrong?
PETER : I….I’m terrible sorry, I’ve just noticed…I haven’t got any money. I must
have left it at home. I…er…I’d never have offered to pay if I’d know. Do
you think you could lend me a few ponds, Tom?
EXERCISE 1
It is 9 o’clock. Susan has Just asked “Aren’t you going to watch the play?”
Unfortunately Tom has a lot work to do. “I would if I had the time,” is his answer it is 11 o’clock. The play is over. Tom did not watch it. He would have watched it if he had the time.
1. What is Susan’s question at 9?
2. What is Tom’s answer?
3. What can we say about Tom at 11?
EXERCISE 2
Fred joined the army 6 months ago. At that time he did not know hard life was going to be for him. Another soldier has just asked him a question.
“would you have joined if you had known?”
“No, I would happened 6 months ago?
1. What happened 6 months ago?
2. What was it that Fred did not know then?
3. What is the other soldier’s question and what is Fred’s answer?
4. Correct the statements:
a. He would still have joined if he had known.
b. He knew how hard life was going to be.
EXERCISE 3
Peter came back from Canada six months ago. He has found a job yet. His brother Tom often tells him:
“You would have found a job a long ago if you had looked harder!”
“Peter often says:
“Perhaps it would have been better if I’d stayed in Canada!”
1. Ask and answer the question!
a. When/from Canada
b. A job/yet?
2. What does Tom often tell Peter.
3. What does Peter often say?
EXERCISE 4
He say this scene earlier. When sheriff Jones came into the bar, a stranger mad ea sudden move. Jones shot him dead. The man on wanted to look at his watch. Jones is explaining “I’d never have shot him if he hadn’t been a stranger, I wouldn’t have been so suspicious.”
1. Why was Jones so suspicious.
2. Ask and answer a question with ‘if’
3. What did the stranger do when Jones came in?
4. Ask another question with ‘if’ and answer! (shot him/sudden move)
EXERCISE 5
A few seconds ago, that old lady suddenly stepped into the road. The first would have killed her if the driver had no t stopped just in time. Unfortunately, the second car crashed into him and the third car swerved and hit the curbb. The first driver has lost his temper, the second driver has damaged both cars and the third has knocked down a lamp-post. None of this would have happened if the old lady had been careful. Unfortunately the damage has been done now.
1. What happened a few seconds ago?
2. Make as many sentences as you can beginning
“If the old lady has been careful…..”
3. Ask as many questions as you can like this:
“Would the first driver have stopped so suddenly if the old lady hadn’t stepped into the road?” (and answer)
