Say where these mini-dialogues take place and who
the speakers are :
1 - A For homework, please do Exercises B and C on
B- Could you repeat,
please?
A- Certainly.
Exercises B and C on .page 64.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
2-A-What's the matter?
B- I can't sleep well
and I have difficulty going up or down the stairs'.
A- Do you smoke?
B- Yes, I smoke about
20 cigarettes a day.
A- That's terrible.
Let me examine your chest.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
3- A- May I have your attention, please? I hope you are
enjoying the beautiful views of the?
B- What's that huge
building?
A- It is the monastery
of St Catherine.
B-When was it built?
A: It was built in
the sixth century by Justinian, the Roman Emperor.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
4- A-May I see your ticket, please?
B- Here you are.
A-Seat 20A. The first
row.
B- Thank you.. What
time does the film start?
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
5- A. How quickly can you get me to the airport?
B : It's a
40-minute drive using the 6th of October bridge.
A : Can't you get
there faster ? I'm very late.
B : I know a
shortcut that will get you there in 30 minutes and that will be for the same
fare.
A: Thank you very
much for your help. Let's go.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
6- A- Passport and ticket, please.
B- Here you are.
A- Smoking or
non-smoking?
B- Non-smoking,
please.
A-Thank you. I've
given you a window seat, 20B. Here's your boarding card.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
7- A- What time is the next train to Assiut?
B- Nine thirty-five.
A-Which platform?
B- Platform twelve.
A- Thanks a lot.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
8- A- Have you finished the work on my car?
B- I'm afraid not. We
haven't got the parts yet,
A-Oh, that's a nuisance. When do you think
it'll be ready?
B- Well, we're getting the parts in the
morning. You'll be able to collect the car tomorrow evening.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
9- A: How would you like to pay for it, sir? By credit or in
cash?
B- In cash.
A- That's fine, sir.
Shall I put it in a bag for you?
B- No, thank you. It's very cold outside,
so I think I'll wear it now.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
10 - A- Get your books out and turn to page 28.
B- Excuse me, sir.
Are we going to draw the map?
A- Don't draw the
map, just write the answers.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
11- A - Welcome, dear. What would you like to drink, tea or
coffee?
B- Tea, please.
A- What about a
piece of this cake? I made it myself this afternoon.
B- It's delicious.
Thank you.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
12- A- Excuse me, madam. May I have a look inside your handbag,
please?
B-What for?
A- It's only
security measures before boarding a plane.
B-Well. Go ahead.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
13- A- May I take your order, sir?
B- Yes, I'll have
the grilled fish, please.
A- How would you
like it?
B- Well done,
please.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
14- A-Excuse me. I'd like to send this letter by Express Mail,
please.
B-Where to?
A- Paris.
B- You have to pay
L.E; 15. -
A- No problem. Here
is the money.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
15-A-Can I help you?
B- Yes, I'd like to
buy a pair of shoes.
A- What colour would
you like?
B- Black, please.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :………Function……….……..
16- A- We are
going to talk about Imhotep in our history lesson.
B- Who was Imhotep?
A- He was an ancient Egyptian who lived
in about 2650 BC.
B- Why was he a
very important politician?
A- He was king
Zoser's prime minister.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
17- A- I'd like to exchange some foreign currency.
B- Dollars or
Francs.
A- American
dollars.
B- How much do you
have?
A - 500 dollars.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
18- A- It's nice to see you. I wish you a
speedy recovery.
B- Thanks a lot.
It's kind of you to visit me.
A- When will you
leave?
B- In two days'
time.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
19- A- Keep
silent, please. You shouldn't make any noise here. The people here need
concentration during reading.
B- I'm awfully sorry, sir.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
20 - A-1
haven't been feeling very well lately.
B- What have you
been suffering from?
A-When reading I
don't feel at ease.
B- Don't worry. You must have a new pair
of glasses. Let me examine your eyes.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
21- A- Excuse me, madam.
Have you got anything to declare?
B - To declare?
A -I mean do you have any electrical
devices such as computers or radio sets?
B- No, I haven't
got any.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
22- A- I've come to report the theft of my car.
B- How did this
happen?
A-I left it in a
side street in Shubra Street.
When I came back after about an hour, I didn't find it.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
23-A-Can I help you?
B- Yes, please. I'd
like to have a cup of tea.
A- How do you like
your tea?
B- With little
sugar, please.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
24- A- How often is there a flight to Rome?
B- We have flights
to Rome every
day.
A- Are they
non-stop flights?
B- Yes. Direct to Rome.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
25- A- May I take your order?
B- Yes, I'd like to
have black coffee.
A- Certainly. In no
time, sir.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
26- A: I want to book a train ticket to Aswan.
B: All right. The price is L.E. 40 one
way and L.E. 70 return.
A : I want it
return, please.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
27- A : I don't know how to pronounce some
English words
B : Dictionaries
are on the second shelf in the comer.
A : Thanks a lot.
I'll take your advice.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
28- A car hit my car and
broke its door.
B : Have you got
the number of the car ?
A: Taxi 37645
B : O.K. we'll
fine the taxi - driver.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
29- A : I am fascinated by chemistry.
B : That's fine,
you can join our research team in the field of bacteriology.
A : Alright. Thanks
for your advice.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
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30- A : I got to grips with the instructions for the new video
player.
B : I'm sure, you
would be very pleased as you use our products.
A : Thanks a lot
for your help.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
31- A : Can I buy ten couples of coloured birds ?
B : Of course,
after you fill in a form and pay the price.
A : Where ?
B : At the Zoo
manager office on your left.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
32- A : I come from England.
B : Are you coming
for work ?
A : Yes, I have some work in the New
valley project near Siwa.
B : I wish you would enjoy your stay.
Don't forget to take dates back with you to England; they are the best dates.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
33- A : A thief broke into my house and broke the
wooden window.
B : I'll bring my
tools and come to your house to repair it in half an hour's time.
A : Thanks a lot, I'm waiting for you at
home.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
34. A. I'd like to deposit LE 50 to my savings
account, please.
B. Of course. Just complete one of
these forms and return to this counter.
A. Where can 1 fill in this form ?
B ? You can stand
here on the side next to the queue.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
35- A : What time will
you be checking out tomorrow ?
B : I have to leave early to catch my
flight. I'd like a 6 a.m.
wake-up call.
A : Well, you can check out tonight and
1 will arrange it. I hope you have enjoyed your stay with us.
B : Yes, I have. Thank you.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
36- A. : How
long have you been feeling unwell ?
B : Since Thursday
A : I see. Well, you need to go to bed,
keep warm and rest for a few days. Take one of these tablets : three times a
day. They should bring your temperature down and help with the headaches.
B : Thank you.
Place: ……….…. Speaker A :…………..….. Speaker B :……………Function……….……..
(A)
1. A: Good morning. Can I help
you?
B: Yes, it's my father's birthday soon. I'd like to
buy him a book about space travel.
A: These two are very popular. This one is ten pounds
and this is five pounds.
B:
Could I have the one that's five pounds, please?
Place……….A…………………B…………………Function………
2. A:
Can you turn the television on for me, please, Ali?
B:
OK, Mum. What's on?
A:
The Olympic Games. It's gymnastics this afternoon.
B:
Really? I'd like to watch that, too.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
(C)
1. A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?
B: Yes, I do. How can I help you?
A: Could
you tell me the way to the Cairo
Tower, please?
B: Yes.
Cross this road, take the first road on the right, the tower is at the end of
that road.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
2. A: We have to give our English homework in today.
B: I know, but I don’t know where my book is.
A: Isn’t it in your school bag?
B: No, I think I must have left it at home.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
(F)
1. A: Good
morning. Please sit down. Thank you for your application and CV. Could you tell
me a little more about the work you are doing at the moment?
B: Yes,
I work full-time as a sales assistant at a supermarket in town, but I’m also
training to be an accountant.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
2. A: Hello
and welcome to the History Department. My name’s Hilary Benson. Before we start
the BA course, are there any questions?
B: Yes.
I’d like to know whether there’s a list of books for this course.
A: Yes,
there is. I’ll give you all one at the end of today’s session.
B: Thank you very much.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
Practical Tests
PT:(1)
1. A: So, John,
could you tell our listeners how you started?
B:
Certainly. It was when I was seven. I won first prize in a poetry competition.
A: And now
it’s your full-time job?
B: That’s
right. My second novel was published last year.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
2. A: Could you
help me carry the shopping into the house, please, Aisha?
B: OK, Mum. Where shall I put it?
A: Just put
the bags on the kitchen floor for the moment.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
(2)
1. A: At last
we're here. What time does our flight leave, Dad?
B: At
midday. We've still got lots of time.
A: Are you
sure we have everything we need?
B: Yes, I'm
sure. Please stop worrying, Ali!
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
2. A: for your
homework, I want you to make a list of the plants in your neighbourhood.
B: Shall we just write the names of the plants?
A: No, write the names and a short description.
B: When is the homework for?
A: Next Thursday, please.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
(3)
1. A: Excuse
me, sir. The captain has asked everyone to return to their seats.
B: Does that mean we are going to land soon?
A: Yes, in about 15 minutes.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
2. A: Have you seen Tarek?
B: No, sir.
He was at his desk on the phone a few
minutes ago.
A: Isn't he there now?
B: No, maybe he's gone home already.
A: He can't
have gone home. He's preparing a report
for me.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
(4)
1. A: Is there anything I can do to help, Miss Salma?
B: Could you
give these books back to the class after
break?
A: Yes, of
course. Is that the homework we did last
week?
B: Yes, that's right. Your homework was very good.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
2. A: Excuse
me. I need to find out about modern farming in Egypt for a university project.
B: All the
information on agriculture is on the second
floor.
A: Thank you. Can I take any of the books out?
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
(5)
1. A: Do you remember what
happened?
B: No, I just remember waking
up in the road.
A: How do you feel now?
B: Not too bad. Will I have to
stay here tonight?
A: We're not sure yet. We'll have to check you have no broken
bones.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
2. A: Could you tell us why you
would like to study here?
B: Your Biology Department has
a very good reputation.
A: And if we accept you, what do you hope to do when you graduate?
B: Well, I'd like to work for
a food company.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
(6)
1. A: Are you in your first year?
B: Yes. I'm
studying English. but it's only my third week
A: My
parents would like me to apply here. Would you recommend it?
B: Yes, definitely.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
2. A: Well, your application has been successful.
B: That's great when do I start?
A: At the
beginning of next month. You'll be working at our Cairo branch.
B: I'm looking forward to starting.
Place ……….A…………………B…………………Function…………
