English in Daily Life

8/11/2019 English in Daily Life

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01)Greetings and Introductions Requests, Thanks and Regrets 02)Understanding, Numbers, Age 03)Time, Dates The Weather, The Seasons 04)Visiting Going Abroad 05)COMMON SIGNS AND ABBREVIATIONS. 06)ON THE TELEPHONE.

07)THE POST OFFICE. 08)CINEMA, THEATRE, MUSIC. 09)SPORTS 10)GAMES 11) IN THE AIR 12)AT SEA 13)ON THE TRAIN. 14)ON THE ROAD. 15)BREAKDOWN - THE GARAGE 16)ACCIDENT-INSURANCE

17)AT THE RESTAURANT 18) Food 19) Drinks 20)AT THE HOTEL. 21)AT THE HOTEL.(2) 21)THE POLICE. 22)AT THE BANK 23) MEDICAL SCENES
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[1] GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS

Good -bye. Cheerio. ( ) So long. See you. See you later. See you soon. See you around. What's your name? ?My name is . ......................

Allow me to introduce myself. May I introduce you to..

..........................

Do you know each other? ?Have you met before? ?How do you do? / How do you do. / ( )Glad to meet you. I'm glad to make youracquaintance.

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How are you? ?Very well, thank you. Very well, thanks . ( ) Pretty well, thanks. ( ) Fine, thanks. ( ) OK, thanks. ( ) Not so bad, thanks. ( ) Can't complain

How are you getting on? ?How are things with you? ?How are you keeping? ?How's life treating you? ?How's life ?What are you up to thesedays?

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Are you free on Thursday? ?What are you doing onTuesday?

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Can you come to dinner? ?


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Are you free for lunch? ?Are you feeling all right? ?Is anything wrong? ?Is anything the matter? ?

What's wrong? ?What's the matter? ?Are you feeling ill? ?I'm not feeling too well. I'm not too well You look pale. You don't look yourselftoday.

I've got a headache.

It'll pass. Have you seen the doctor? Have you taken any aspirin? Well , I must be off now. It was lovely seeing youagain.

Remember me to .. ............ Give my love to .............. Give my regards to

..

...............

All the best. Good luck. Take it easy. Have a good trip. Have a pleasant journey. Have a good time. Enjoy yourself.

[2] Understanding, Numbers, Age ,

Do you speak English? ?

Excuse me please, do you speakEnglish ?


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Do you understand Thai? ?Can y6ou read and write Thai? ?Am I speaking too fast? ?Can you speak more slowly. ?

What did you say? ?I beg your pardon? ?Could you repeat that please? ?Could you say that again please? ?I didn't catch that. How do you spell that? How do you spell "that"? "that" Does anyone here speak Thai? ?What do you call this in English? ?

How do you say this in Thai? ?What's the Thai for? ........?How do you pronounce this inEnglish?

Am I pronouncing it properly ?I can't understand a word you'resaying.

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I understand you perfectly. What does this mean? ?

It means . .................What does this sign say? ?I speak a little English. I speak very little English. I speak some Thai. I speak no English at all. I can't speak a word of Thai How long did it take you to learnEnglish?

How long will it take me to learnThai?

Please correct me if I'm wrong. Please correct me whenever I makea mistake.

How long have you been studyingEnglish?

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How long have you been learningThai?

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03)Time, Dates The Weather, The Seasons

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What time is it? ?What's the right time, please? ? ( )Have you got the time? ?Can you tell me the correct time,please?

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It's exactly 6 p.m. 6 It's exactly 6 o'clock. 6

The military would say 18.00hours. 18

It's abo t ten thirty. It's twenty five to twelve. 25 It's about half past ten. It's exactly a quarter to seven. 15 It's 3h43 by my watch. 3 43 Your watch must be fast. My watch loses all the time.

His watch has stopped. Her watch is slow. Is your watch right? Will you be in from 2 p.m. - 3p.m.?

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I'll be in the office at 2.15 p.m.sharp.

I'll drop by between 11.30 and12.00.

11.30 - 12.00

I get hungry around midday. The sun is hottest at oon. It's almost midnight. What time does the sun rise? Dawn breaks around 6 a.m. 6 Dusk falls around 6.30 p.m. 6 Twilight is just before sunrise andust after sunset.

It's still too early. It's never too late. Better late than never. ()


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He's always punctual. What's the date today? ?Today is the 5th. 5It's the 3rd of July. 3 He has been here since March2nd.

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I'm leaving on Wednesday the 5thof April.

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I'm going to Songkhla on the 15thof this month.

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I'm going on leave on the 1st ofnext month.

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He arrived in Chiengmai on March

15t of last year.

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I have been here for 10 days. 10 I will be here for 3 weeks. 3 I have been here since yesterday. He has been her a long time. She will stay here a long time. He came to see me about a yearago.

I will be back in two years. 2

I will be ready in another 2months. 2

Come back in a week's time. I met him the other day. She came to see me the daybefore yesterday in the evening.

He will come and see me the dayafter t morrow in the afternoon.

Will you be here tomorrow week? 8 ?This evening I'm free but tonightI'm busy.

What do you do during the day? ?What do you do in the daytime? ?What do you do at night time? ?What are you doing tomorrowevening?

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What time did you wake up thismorning?

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What time d d you go to bed last

night?

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Christians live in the year 1981. 1981 Buddhists live in the year 2524. 2524 The 1960s will long beremembered for man's first

landing on the moon.

1960 ( 1960,1961-1969 )

When is the next public holiday? ?Let me check my calendar.

THE WEATHER, THE SEASONS. , Wh t's the weather like today? ?It's raining. It's raining cats and dogs. It's looks like rain. It's pouring with rain. It's slippery outside. It has stopped raining. The rain is pelting down. I felt a raindrop.

( )The sun is shining. Thai people often use umbrellas

to shade them from the sun.

The sun is coming out. It's snowing. It's hailing. It's foggy. () It's misty. It's cloudy. () The sky is clouding over. Every clouding has a silver lining.

The weather is clearing up. The weather is changing. It's windy. Close the door, there's a draught. The win has dropped. There's not a breath of wind. The wind is howling. The wind has shifted. The wind has abated. What does the barometer read?


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Do you measure temperatures ncentigrade or fahrenheit?

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It's hot. I'm perspiring. I'm sweating. The humidity is very high to day. It's warm. It's cold. You're shivering. I'm numb from cold. It' s freezing. I can't feel my toes. I'm frozen. () I'm wet through. European winters are usuallydamp and col .

In cold climates frost and ice arevery common.

Thai summers are usually hot andhumid.

Thailand has three seasons: thecool, the rainy and the hot.

Europe has four seasons:summer,autumn, winter, spring.

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Englishmen say "autumn" but

Americans say" fall".

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A storm is brewing. "autumn" "fall"

What's a tropical rainstorm like? Are you scared of lighting? ?Can you hear the thund r? ?Heavy rains cause floods. Floods ravage the crops. Cyclones tear the roofs off house.

Typhoons often occur in HongKong.

Blizzards are common in theArctic.

The storm has subsided. Fog is natural, smog is man-made.

The treetops are swaying in thebreeze.

There is a gentle breeze blowing. Few people can tell you the


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colours of the rainbow with outlooking.

The moon is shining. There s a full moon tonight. The sky is clear and the stars aretwinkling.

It's going to be fine tomorrow.

04)Visiting Going Abroad

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VISITING Is Mr .Thomson in? ?Is Mr. Thomson home? ?No, he's out. I'm afraid he's not in. /What time will you be back? ?When do y u expect him back? ?Will he be long? ?Do you know where he is? ?Do you know where he's gone? ?He won't be back today. / Can I leave a message? ?I'll come back after lunch. I'll wait for him here. I'll call again. Who shall I say called? / Here's my card. D you have an appointment? ?Is he expecting you? ?I'm a bit late. Would you wait in here, please? Have a seat please. Won't you sit down? ?Do sit down. Mr. Thomson will see you now.

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Can I help you? ? ( )What can I do for you? ?What is the nature of yourbusiness?

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Which firm do you represent? ?Who sent you to see me? ?What can I offer you? ? ( )May I offer you a cigarette? Do you smoke? ?May I offer you a drink? ?May I trouble you for a light? ?I don't want to take up too much ofyour time.

Am I disturbing you? ?Please don't put yourself out on myaccount.

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Mr. Simpson asked me to look youup.

I have a letter of introductionfrom

......

GOING ABROAD.

My passport has expired. I must renew my passport. When was your passport issued? ?Passports, please! May I have your passport, please? ?What's the place of issue? ?What passport do you hold? ?Have you got all your travellingdocuments?

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Where is your vaccinationcertificate?

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Ho long is it valid for? ?Do I need a visa for Hong Kong? ?You'd better check with theConsulate.

I want to get in touch with myConsulate.

What ort of visa do you want? ?

Is it possible to have my visaextended? ?


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Are you travelling on business orpleasure?

How long will you be staying inSingapore?

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Where will you be staying? ?Can I have your landing cardplease?

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Have you got your landing cardread?

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Have you been through customs. ?Please proceed to customer. Have you anything to declare? ?Have you any dutiable articles? ?

These are my personal affects. Open th s suitcase, please. How much perfume can I bring in? ?How many cigarettes am I allowed? ?Have you any wines or spirits? ?What's in his bag? ?Open it, please. You'll have to pay duty on thiscamera.

Is this watch new? ?These shoes are used. I've hadthem for months.

You can collect it again when youleave the country.

How much money have you got? ?How much do you have in travellerscheques?

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Is that all the cash you have? ?

How much duty do I have to pay? ?See the customs official over there. Will you fill in this from, please? Surname (in block letters.) ()Other names. Maiden name. Date of Birth. Place of Birth. Occupation.

Nationality.


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Passport No. Issued at. Port of Disembarkation. Purpose of visit: tourist, transit,business, taking employment,resident.

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Signature of passenger.

05)COMMON SIGNS AND ABBREVIATIONS.

COMMON SIGNS AND ABBREVIATIONS. In. Out. Entrance. Exit. Way out. Way up. Push. Pull.

Open. Closed. Arrival. Departure. Ladies. Gentlemen. Engaged. Vacant. To Let.

For sale. For hire. No smoking. No parking. No waiting. No through road. No admit ance. No trespassing. Bathing prohibited. Do not touch.


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Do not disturb. Do not feed the animals. Stick no bills. Do not lean out. Keep off the Grass. Private Road. Private Property. ( ) Caution. Restricted Area. Keep out. Danger high Voltage. Beware of the Dog. Bewar of Trains. Wet paint. Admission Free. Staff only. Authorized Personnel only. Taxi rank. Fire escape. Fire exting isher. Emergency exit.

To staircase. To elevators. (American.) ()To lifts. (British.) ()To escalator. Litter. Ground floor. irst floor.

By airmail. Please Forward.

a.m. ante meridiem. (Latin.) 12.00 . p.m. post meridiem. (Latin.) 12.00 . N B. nota bene. (Latin.) i.e. idem est. (Latin.) e.g. exempli gratia. (Latin.) P.S. post scriptum. (Latin.) .. BA Bachelor of Arts. MA Master of Arts. PhD Doctor of P ilosophy.

AD Anno Domi i. (Latin.) .. ()


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BE Before Christ. BE Buddhist Era. .. ()c/o care of (

)T television. Esq. Esqui e. (British.) Jr. Junior. (American.) M.p.h Miles per hour. ............. K.p.h. Kilometres per hour. ......... Rd. (Road.) Mt. (Mount.) ()Sq. (Square.) () B vd. (Boulevard.) Gdns.(Gardens.) St. (Street.) St. ((Saint.) Rev. (Reverend.) ()yds. (yards.) ft. (feet.) ins. (inches.) km. (kilometre.) ..

m. (metre ) . lbs. (pounds.) (weight ) () kg. (kilogram.) () gm. (gram.) oz. (ounce.) Hp Horse power. HE His Excellency PR Public Relations. UK United Kingdom. (

)USA United States of America. USSR Union of Soviet SocialistRepublics.


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06)ON THE TELEPHONE.

Hello? May I speak to. ........ Is that .? ...... ?Speakin , who is that? ?Who's speaking, please? ?What's your name, please? ?May I have your name, please? ?May I know who's calling? ?Who's calling, please? ?Who shall I say called? ?Who do you want to speak to,please?

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Hold the line, please. Hang on, please. Don't hang up. Just a moment, please. Sorry to keep you waiting. Can you wait a few moments,please?

The line is engaged. The line is still busy. He's on the other line. He's on the oth r phone. Will you wait? ?Will you call back later? ?Can I get him to call you? ?Can I take a message? ?Will you leave a message? ?Wh re are you calling from? ?Does she have your number? ?Sorry, wrong number. You must have the wrong number. Give me an outside line, please. You can dial the number ourself. Can you dial Washington direct? ?No, you have to go through theoperator.

I want to make a trunk call.


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I want to make an overseas call. There's a long distance call for you. You have a long distance call. Will you accept the charges on acall from Bangkok?

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I' d like to reverse the char es. What's the line like to Tokyo? ?The line is out of order. The cable is broken. There's no dialling tone. The number keeps giving abusy signal.

It keeps ringing but there's no

answer.

There's no reply from this number. I'm afraid we've been cut off. ()The phone's been disconnected. ( )Can I have extension 278, please? 278 Can you connect me with ..................Will you replace the receiver,plea e.

Will you l fe the receiver, please.

Call me on my private line. () Can you look up Mr.Fraser'snumber?

Look him up in the directory. Try looking in the yell w pages. He's not listed in the phone book. He must be ex-directory. Where can I make a phone call? ?Where's the nearest call-box? ?


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07)THE POST OFFICE.

THE POST OFFICE. Are there any letters for metoday?

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Is there any mail for mtoday?

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Has the postman come yet? ?What time does the postmanusually come round?

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How many deliveries are

there per day?

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There were sev ral registeredletters this morni g.

I signed for them. There was no mail in theafternoon.

Where can I post this letter? ?Would you mail this lette forme?

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Is there a letter box nearby? ?When is the next collection? ?You've just missed the lastcollection.

How many collections arethere per day?

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This is for local mail andthat's for foreign mail.

Are there any collections onSunday?

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Where is the nearest postoffice?

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Is the post office open? ?The General Post Office isopen all night.

What time does the postoffice close?

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I'd like to send this letter byirmail.

I'd like to send thesepostcards by seamail.


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How long will they take toget there?

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Sorry, is this the wrongco nter?

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Which is the counter forstamps, please?

Can I have 10 fifty centstamps, please?

50

I'd like 100 stamps at 20satang each.

20

I've run out of stamps. Are there enough stamps onthis letter?

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Returned for insufficientpostage.

Do you collect stamps? ?This is a special issu inhonour of.

.....

( .....) He has a very valuable stampcollection.

What's the postage toLondon?

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Y u'll have to go to the nextcounter for stamps.

Stamps are over at thatcounter.

Which counter for registeredletters, please?

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Can I register this parcel? ?Can I have a receipt, please? Can I insure this parcel? ?

What's the value of thesegoods?

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What are the contents of thisp rcel?

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Can I send this parcelabroad?

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You'll have to make acustoms declaration.

Samples, no commercialvalue.

Can you fi l this from in.


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Where is the parcel going to? ?What's the addressee'sname?

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Put the name of the sender

here, please.

I'll put this parcel on thescales.

How much does it weigh? ?Is it over the limit? ?What's the maximum weightallowed?

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I'll send you the books byparcel post.

What's the postage o thisparcel?

This package is too large topost.

This letter is overweight. Can I have a dozen air-letters please.

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Have you go some airmailenvelopes?

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I'd like some ordinary writingpaper, not airmail, please.

I'd like to send this letter'express'.

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How much faster will it getthere?

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None of these envelopes aresealed.

Can I have some plainwriting paper, please?

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Shall I se d him a note oncompany heading? ?

Can I send this as printedmatter?

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Where's the counter forpayments?

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I'd like to cash this postalorder, p ease.

Sign here, please. Have you any from ofidentification?

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Can I send a postal order toChiengmai, please?

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You can have your mai sentto the Poste Restante.

Have you any letters for thisname?

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Can I leave a forwardingaddress, please?

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Can I send a cable, ple se? ?Can I have an inland cablefrom, please?

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Can I have a cable from forabroad?

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What's the minimum amounof words allowed in atelegram?

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What's the rate per word? ?Do you want to send itordinary or urgent?

I want to send an urgentcable to Singapore.

How long will t take? ?Can I prepay the reply? ?Would you write down thename and address of thesender, please.

How many words are t ere ina letter telegram?

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Where can I send a cablefrom?

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Go to the cable and wirelessoffice.

Only the counter for cables isopen.

Please for ard. By airmail. If unclaimed please return tothis address.

Address unknown. There was a big postal strikein England recently

08)CINEMA, THEATRE, MUSIC.


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CINEMA, THEATRE, MUSIC. How often to you go to themovies?

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Do you like going tothe cinema?

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Wha 's on today? ?What's the feature film? ?It's a musical. It's a comedy.

It's a tragedy. It's a melodram . It's a West rn. () It's a horror film. It's a thriller. It's a gangster film. It's a documentary. It won 1 t prize at the FilmFestival.

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He deserved to win the Oscar. What's on tonight at theOdeon?

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It's off. It's not playing any mo e. It's re-run. It's been playing for weeks. It's had a very long run. I've already seen it.

I wouldn't mind seeing it again. It's a very long film. It's got an intermission. Is it in colour? ?It's in black and white. It's in cinemascope. It's in technicolour. Who's playing n it? ?The film stars Marlon Brando.

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leading role.

Who is your favourite film star? ?He's a fist class actor. She's a very poor actress. Shall we go to the movies? ?What shall we go and see? ?Who directed the film? ?There's a n w film on. It's a must. You've got to see it. Where is it playing? ?At the Grand. How about this one? ?Is it in the original? ?Is it dubbed n Thai? ?It's got English subtitles. I'd like to see it again in theoriginal version.

It's been cut by the censor. What time is he main feature? ?What time does the main filmstart?

?

Lets skip the ads. Is there a cartoon? ?Is there a newsreel? ?Can I book two eats fortonight?

?

Sorry, full house. The seats are sold out. Standing room only. You have to book ahead of

time.

You have to book days inadvance.

I'd like 4 seats at 40 Baht,please.

4 40

In which row, Sir? ?Not too far back. Not too close to the sc een. Row H, in the middle, please. ,

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the cinema?

You mustn't miss the play atthe Royal.

It's one of the all-time classi s. What time does theperformance start?

?

Would you like to sit in theStalls or in the Circle?

?

Where's the cloak-room,please?

?

Would you like a programme? ?The play is in 3 acts. 3 ()The acts are divided into

scenes.

()

There is usually a short intervalbetween each act.

Have you got ny tickets left fortonight's performance?

?

How much are the cheapestseats?

?

Have you got a box left? ?Where do I get ickets fortomorrow?

?

The curtain will rise in 3minutes.

3

What part are you playing? Do you get stage-fright? ?The whole cast got a standingovation

The leading actress received 4curtain calls.

4

We went to the opening night.

It was a magnificent show. What did you think of thecostumes?

?

He's a real artist. He got 3 encores. 3 I went to some of therehearsals.

It was one of the bestproductions ever.

I never heard such applause.


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The audience clapped andcheered for fully ten minutes.

She's the gr atest stage actressalive.

Do you like classical music? ?Who's conducting theorchestra?

The concert hall was packed. She ha a beautiful voice. I am afraid she was a little outof tune.

Beethoven is a famouscomposer.

Her father was a concert piani ttoo.

Hymns are sung in church. Do you like jazz? ?He plays the trumpet in thenew band.

Have you ever been to t eopera?

?

Wha 's on at the opera tonight? ?Is it the first night? ?Do you prefer concerts or theballet?

Thai classical dancers aretrained since child ood.

Do you have colour TV in yourcountry?

?

How many channels are there? ?What's on Channel 3? 3 ?Can we switch channels? ?The scr en needs adjusting. 'll fix it.

The Japanese make goodportable television sets.

Do you need an antenna withthis set?

?

The quality of the prog ammesis pretty poor.

What stations can you get on

your radio?

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Can you get short wave? ?You'll get a better reception ifyou pull the aerial out.

Can you put the volume up? ?Is this set stereo? ?I always carry my tape recorderaround.

They've brought out a new longplaying album.

09)SPORTS

SPORTS. What sports do youplay?

?

What sports did youparticipate in atschool?

?

Was he good atsports?

?

What sport was hebest at?

?

He is a goodsportsman.]

He's a fine athlete. What's your favouritesport?

?

What sporting event isthis?

?

He's a great sport fan. Water sports arecalled aquatics.

Ski-ing, skating,tobogganing and ice-hockey are known

, ,

as winter sports. Water sport arepopular in hotclimates.

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most popular sport.

Can you tell me theway to the sportsstadium, please?

?

W at match are yougoing to see?

?

Who is playing? ?Who won? ?Who lost? ?It was a draw. Who are yousupporting?

?

What position do you

play?

?

I'm full-back. I'm half-back. I'm forward. I'm goalkeeper. Left back. Right back. Left half. Centre half.

Right half. Left ing. Inside left. Centre forward. Inside right. Right wing. He plays better in theforward line.

He's better in defense.

The crowd disagreedwith the refer e'sdecision.

It's a foul! It's inside the penaltyarea.

It's a penalty area. It's a free kick. Goal!

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He was offside. It'll soon be half-time. How does Americanfootball differ from

soccer?

?

Do you play rugby? ?The football field wasvery muddy.

They've got no teamspirit.

()

They're bad losers. He's a good tennisplayer.

Let's go and watchthe men's singles.

Set and game. He was in the finalslast year.

He was beaten in thesemi-final.

He's the reigningchampion.

Whose serve is it? ?Whose turn is it toserve?

?

He hit the ball into thenet.

The ball was just out. I lost so many tennisballs last year.

What have you donewi h your tennis

racket?

?

The mixed doubles istomorrow.

They're building a newtennis court.

Table tennis is oftencalled ping pong.

Can yo swim? ?Do you prefer thebreast stroke or thecrawl?


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Save me! I'mdrowning!

Pattaya is a seasideresort.

You can water-ski andscuba-dive.

Do you like fishing? ?I need a rod, a line, ahook and some bait.

, ,

Deep-sea fishing is athrilling sport.

Rowing dev lopsstrong arm and legmuscles.

In some WesternUniversities the boatrace is an important

annual event. You must pull harderon the oars.

Do you enjoy sailing? ?The wind isfavourable.

There's a big regattanext week.

We're sailing acrossthe Gulf of Thailand.

His boat capsized. Watch out for the jellyfish.

Sharks are only foundfurther out.

This beach is verysandy.

The water is crystalclear.

The water looks verydirty.

Beware of thecurrents.

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sunbathe.

They enjoy lying onthe beach.

How much to you re t

these deck chairs forper day?

?

He's very sunburnt. He's got a badsunburn.

She's very tanned. ()She's wearing her newbathing suit.

You'd better stat in the

shade.

What's the watertemperature like?

? (?)

Is the water deep? ?Let's go over to theswimming-pool.

Children shoul stay inthe shallow end.

He's gone off the deepend. (He's gone

crazy.)

How old were youwhen you learned toswim?

?

Can you dive? ?Look at that fatman on the diving-board!

Do you play golf? ?

Where's the nearestgolf course? ?

I've just bought a newset of golf clubs.

You tee o f first. He's onto the green. He's a very skilfulputter.

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He's taking part innext week' golftournament.

He's a champion

boxer.

He's worldheavyweightchampion.

He's light-heavyweight.

He's middleweight. He's bantamweight. He's featherweight.

He's lightweight. I'll punch you on thenose.

That was a hit belowthe belt.

( )

In the old days theydidn't use boxinggloves.

They used their barefists.

He knocked him out inthe 3rd round.

He won on points. The referee stoppedthe fight in thelast round.

In Thai boxing the feetare used as well.

He was retreating

round the ring.

He had him againstthe ropes.

He floored him with aright uppercut to theaw.

His nose was bleeding. His right eye was cut. Do you prefer towatch wrestling or

catch?

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Can you ski? ?There's no snow inThailand.

These ski slopes are

very steep.

I lost one of my poles. Can you skate? ?I haven't got a pair ofskating boots.

Do these skates fityou?

?

They're building askating rink in

Bangkok.

Horse-racing is calledthe sport of Kings.

Are you going to therac s next Sunday?

?

They're gallopinground the race-course.

They're neck andneck.

Who'll reach the

winning post first?

Hurry up and placeyour bet .

Which horse are youbacking?

?

Will you come ridingwith me tomorrow?

?

My foot keeps comingout of the stirrups.

I'll buy you a newsaddl for yourbirthday.

A horse walks. A horse trots. A horse canters. A horse gallops. I'm sending mydaughter to riding-school.

Are y u a good shot? ?


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Shall we go to the riflerange?

?

He's got a good eye. Let me get my eye in

first.

Have you got a licensefor this gun?

?

He' better with apistol than a shot-gun.

Let's do a little targetpractice.

We're going huntingnext week-end.

Have you ever beenbig-game hunting? ?

African elephants arewild, Thai elephantsare tame.

,

He shot the lionbetween the eyes.

Are you good inathletics?

?

Track or field? ?

He's a fast spr nter. He jumped the start. He won the 100metres.

100

He's a long distancerunner.

He lost his wind. He's going in for theMarathon.

He came second in thehurdles event.

He's a terrific highumper.

He caome first in thelong jump.

He's a champion pole-vaulter.

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the relay race.

He throws the javelin. She throws the discus. He putts the weight. He broke the 00metres record by atenth of a second.

100 0.1

He was the first manto run a mile under 4minutes.

1 4

He won a gold medal. She won a silvermedal.

They won a bronzemedal.

When are the nextOlympics?

?

The Olympic Gamesare held every 4 years.

4

He's a professional. She's an amateur. I do gymnastics everyday now.

I'm losing weightrapidly.

How fit are you? ?What sort of shape areyou in?

?

I've put un a lot ofweigh .

I have no stamina. I've no wind left.

I'm really out ofshape.

I'm out of practice. Car rallies are gainingin popularity.

He competed in the1st Asian HighwayRally.

Rallies are a test of

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What's the differencebetw en a rally and arace?

?

Motor racing can be a

dangerous sport.

He's a racing driver. He's an ace driver. His car ran off thetrack and caught fire.

Mountaineering isanother dangeroussport.

Judo is the Japaneseare of self-defense.

The height of a pl yeris an advantage inbasketball.

Fencing was a greattradition in someGerman Universities.

Which country is crazyabout baseball?

Which country prefers

cricket?

?

Do you playbadminton?

He's a championcyclist.

Give him a sportingchance.

10)GAMES

GAMES. , What games do you play? ?Would you call bowling a game or asport?

?

How many bowling alleys are there in

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What time will you have a lane free? () ?How many games did you play? ?He got two strikes in a row. 2

I'll play you a game of billiards. There' a free table over there. This cue is too heavy. Let me tryanother one.

We've run out of chalk. He hit the red ball into the pocket. What' the difference between billiardsand snooker?

?

What's the score? ?

Look at the scoreboard. What card games do you play? ?Shall we play bridge tonight? ?We need a forth player. Have you got a pack of cards? ?Let me shuffle the cards. Watch out, he's a card-sharper. I'll cut this time. It's your turn to deal.

I'm sure he's got the ace again. She's got both jokers. He's holding Kings, Queens and Jacks. ? I've got a suit. 1 That was the trump card. Which is worth more points: spades,hearts, diamonds or clubs?

Let's have one more hand. Let's change partners.

He's always trying to cheat. He's got an excellent hand. My luck is out tonight. I can't draw any decent cards. I'm getting horribl hands. I pass. I throw my hand in. I'll play you a game of draughts. Where's the draught-board? ?

Do you play chess? ?


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Why don't you mov your knight? ?I'm taking your bishop. He has no more pawns left.

I'll move my castle over here. Checkmate! She loves gambling. She likes t throw the dice. Let me roll the dice. Shall we play pokerdice? ?He's got a poker face.

11) IN THE AIR

IN THE AIR. What's the airfare to London? ?Single or return? -?First class or economy? ?What's the return fare to

Chiengmai?

?

How much is a ingle flight toParis?

?

Is there any air service to..? ............?Are there any fights to..? ............?Is there a plane for. Today? ............?At w at time? ?Have you got a seat on it? ?Are there any seats left? ?

Have you got any seats on yourflight to ?

.........?

For how many persons? ?We're fu ly booked. Are there likely to be anycancellations?

?

Can you put me on the waitinglist?

?

When does the next plane leave

for..?

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Can I book a seat on your flight to..?

...... ?

How long is this ticket valid for? ?Can I have an open date return? Are there seats on any otherf ights?

?

Are there any chartered flightsto.?

...........?

Do you have a bus going to theairport?

?

Is there an airport bus? ?What time does it le ve? ?Does it come by the hotel? ?

There are buses leaving every tenminutes from the terminal.

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What time do we have to be at theairport?

?

One hour before flying time. If we don't hurry up, we'll miss theplane.

Where do I check in? ?May I have your ticket, please?

Can I see your he lth certificate? What's the free luggageallowance?

?

How many bags do you have, Sir? ?How much does this bag weigh? ?You're ten kilos overweight. 10 You'll have to pay overweight. How much is the airport tax? ?What time will the flight be called? ?

Your flight is being called now. Is th flight leaving on time? ?Is the plane taking off on time? ?Your flight is delayed. The plane is grounded. What sort of plane is this? ?It's a jet. It's a single engined. It's a twin-engined

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Can I have a front row seat? Can I sit in the rear of the plane? ?Can I have a window seat? ?Where's the departure lounge? ?Are you serving lunch on board? ?Excuse me, is this seat vacant? ?Fasten your seatbelts. Refrain from smoking. Adjust your seats to the uprightposition.

Good morning, ladies andgentlemen, this is your captainspeaking.

,

May I have your attention please. We'll be flying at an altitude of30,0 0 ft.

30,000

In a few minutes we'll be flyingover

..............

We are starting our descentto.

...........

We are expecting someturbulence.

Light refreshments will be servedon board.

The crew is at your service. Can I have another drink? ?Have you got any magazines onboard?

?

Can I have a newspaper? ?Where's the lavatory? ?What's the pilot's name? ?Can you call the stewardess? Where's the purser? ?I'm feeling sick. ()Do you suffer from air-sickness? ?Can I have a look inside thecockpit?

?

What time are we due to land inBombay?

?

Has your flight 385 landed yet? 385 ?It's coming in to land now, Sir. We made a very smooth landing.


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It was a very bumpy flight. Where's the transit lounge? ?Transit passengers this way,please.

Follow the ground hostess. Have you ever watched skydiving?

?

What's our favourite airline? ?Would you like to join the AirForce?

?

Have a pleasant flight! Happy landings!

12)AT SEA

AT SEA.

I prefer to go by boat.

When does the next boat leave for? .......?

What time does the ship sail? ?

Where does it sail from? ?What pier is it docked at? ?

She's docked alongside quay No. 4. 4

She's entering the harbour now.

She's pulling alongside now.

On which days does she sail? ?

How long does the passa e take? ?

When do we arrive? ?

When do we reach.? .....?

When do we cal at..? ........?

Which ports is this ship calling at? ?

Can we go ashore in.? .........?

How long do we put into port for? ?

What time do we have to be on board? ?

He's in shipping.

Is this a large steamship line? ?

What Mediterranean cruises are being offeredthis summer?

I'd like a tourist class ticket for.. 2 ........

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I'd like a two-berth cabin, please.

What's your cabin number? ?

Which deck is our cabin on? () ?

How do I get to my cabin? ?

Can you call the cabin boy? ?

What class are you travelling? ? ( 1 2

Porter, will you carry these bags on board,please?

()

Wher 's my luggage? ?

Where's the 1st class lounge? 1 ?

Where is the 2nd class dining room? 2 ?

Where's the bar? ?

I'll see you on the main deck. 1

No, this is the upper deck. Which way to the promenade deck?

Do you like lying in a deck-chair? ?

Visitors are requested to leave the ship.

The ship is sailing.

How many knots are we doing? ?

The sea is very calm.

The sea is very rough.

I'm feeling seasick. ()

I'm not a good sailor.

I need some air. ()

Where's the ship's doctor? ?

Have you got anything against seasickness? ?

She's put out to sea.

She's dead on course.

She's right off course.

She's heading for those rocks.

She's heading out for the open sea.

Is this an ocean-going vessel? ?

Is this craft seaworthy? ? () The ship is sinking.

The crew is manning the life-boats.

The first mate is nowhere to be seen.

The captain is at the helm.

The waves are mountainous.

There are not enough lifebelts to go round.

The ship tays barely afloat.

She's stuck on the reef.

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The tide is out.

It's low tide.

The tide is high.

The tide is in.

It's high tide.

All hands on deck.

Life the gangway.

Lower the gangway.

We've lost sight of the coast.

You can't see th mainland any more.

We're following the coastline.

An atoll is a coral island. (

)

E joy your cruise. Bon voyage.

13)ON THE TRAIN.

ON THE TRAIN. Would you take me to the station, please. Can you hurry please, I have to catch a train. ? Where's the main railway station? ?Where's the booking office? ?What time does the next train for Tokyoleave?

?

When is the last train for Osaka? ?Is there a train to Melbourne today? ?Second class to Udorn, please. 2 Single or return? -?How much cheaper is the return? -?How long is the return ticket valid for? - ?Do I change trains anywhere? ?Where do we change trains.? ?How many times do we have to change? ?What platform does the train leave from ?On which platform does the Rome expressarrive?

?

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Can I reserve a sleeper? ?First or second class? ?Second class return to Amsterdam, please. - Any reduction for children? ?Half fare for children unde 14. 14 How much is a second class single to Madrid? ?What's the discount on a day return? -?Can I make seat reservations here? ?Can I break my journey anywhere I like? ?Is the train from Khonkaen on time? ?The goods train is late. The express is early. Is there a connectio for Ubon at Korat? ?Where can I buy a platform ticket? ?Where can I find a porter? ?Porter! ! Can you carry my bags to platform 3. please. 3 Meet me at platform 9. 9 Can you find me a window seat in 1st class,please.

Where is carriage no. 8? 8 ?Is this a through carriage to Milan? Where are the second class carriages? 2 ?Up front. In the rear. In the middle. Just beyond the dining car. Where is this train going to? ?Is this the train for io? ?Is there a restaurant car on this train? ?

What carriage is the dining car in? ?Can I register this trunk through to Bangkok? ?Will it travel n the same train? ?I've got to collect a bag from the left luggage. May I have your luggage slip, please? There seems to be a small bag missing. What colour, Sir? ?Is this bag yours? ?Where can I claim my luggage? ?

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Can I insure my luggage? ?Porter, could you put this big trunk up on theluggage rack?

()

Will it fit? ?Can I give you a hand with your luggage? ?Let me put this case on the rack for you. I'll keep these bags with me. I'll keep the hand luggage by my feet. I'd like a seat facing the engine. I prefer to sit with my back to the engine. Is this a smoker? ?I'd prefer a non-smoker. I beg your pardon, is this seat already taken? ?The gentleman has left his newspaper on it. I'm afraid this seat is reserved. All the seats are taken. I think this lady is getting off at the next stop. Is this the right compartment? ?It's very stuffy in here. May I open thewindow?

?

Can I turn the heating down a little? ?How many bunks are there i a sleeping

compartment?

?

Six in second class, two in first. 6 2 2 I'll take the upper bunk. I don't mind the lower bunk. The middle bunk is occupied. May I have a look at your time-table? ?What's the name of this station? ?How many stations still to go? ?Whereabouts are we? ?It's a through train. No stops ill Munich. How many stations before Bangkok? ?The Express only makes 3 stops. 3 Can you tell me when to get off, please? ?How l ng does this train stop in Lisbon for? ?What time is dinner served? ?Where's the lavatory, please? ?May I pass? Here comes the ticket inspector. Tickets, p ease!


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Oh, dear! I can't find mine. ! I don't seem to be able to find it. I had it a minute ago. Has the ticket collector been round yet? ?I'm travellin on an excursion ticket. -Why hasn't your ticket been punched? ?All passengers change here! We've arrived! Are we on time? ?Do ot open the carriage door while the trainis in motion.

Mind the step. Do not lean out of the window. Do not pull the alarm except in a case ofemergency.

The engine driver has the best view. Have you seen the station master any where? ?Occasionally a train gets derailed. Don t cross the railway tracks without lookingleft and right.

They're repairing the track. Only a few cities have subways.

Bangkok's soil is to moist o build anunderground railway.

..

The Paris Express is pulling in at platform 5. 5Take my bags to a taxi please, porter. ()

I should have a car waiting for me. We almost missed the train.

14)ON THE ROAD.

ON THE ROAD. Can you tell me the way to..? ...................... First left. Second right. Straight on.

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Turn right at the traffic lights. Turn left at the next crossroads. Follow the signposts. It's signposted all the way. It's clearly marked. What's the road like to? ..............?Is it concrete all the way? ?Is it a hard surface? ?

()Is it an asphalt road? ?It's a dirt track. It's a soft surface. ()Are there many potholes? ?Is the road very narrow? ?How wide is the road? ?Does it climb steeply? ?Does it bend sharply? ?Is the surface slippery? ?Why are hairpin bends so frequent on Swissroads?

?

Which is the quickest way to.? .............. ?How far is it from here to.? ..............?How many miles is it to the nearest garage? ?Are we going in the right direction? ?We must be on the wrong road. This street is a dead end. Isn't this a one-way street? ?We'd better stop and ask the way. Can you show me the road on the map? Which is the better road? ?Keep going straight. You'll pass several roundabouts. Don't turn off anywhere. Who has the right of way? ?Keep to the left. Stay in the centre lane. () Keep in the right lane. () In Thailand and England you drive on the left.

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What a bottleneck! ()COMMON ROAD SIGNS Turn right. No left turn. No U turn. No through road. No waiting. No stopping for 3 miles. 3 Slow major road ahead. Halt at major road ahead. End of Motorway. Speed limit of 50 K.p.h. 50 .. No overtaking. Road narrows. Narrow bridge. Road works ahead. Diversion. Level Crossing. Children Crossing. School. Hospital.

To Car Park. Is there a petrol station nearby? (British) ? ()Where's the nearest gas station? (American) ? ()How many gallons do you want? ?Fifteen litres super, please. 15 Five gallons regular, please. 5 Fill her up, please. Full, please. One gallon is equivalent to 4.5 litres.

Can you move your car a bit nearer? ?Can you move your car a bit further back? ?Shall I check the oil? ?Would you check the radiator and batteriestoo, please?

There's not much oil left. Top the oil up, please. Is there enough brake fluid? ?The left front tyre looks a bit flat.

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Have you got a flat tyre? ?This tyre is losing air. You've got a puncture. We'll patch it up for you. It's tubeless. Will you pump the tyres up, please. Can you clean the windscreen a bit?

15)BREAKDOWN - THE GARAGE

BREAKDOWN - THE GARAGE Stop the car. I've got engine trouble. My car has broken down. Could you give me a lift into town? ?Could you send me a mechanic from thenearest village?

?

Where's the nearest garage? ?

How far is it to the nearest garage? ?Can you tow me into town? ?Have you got a tow rope? ?Could you take me in tow? ?Can I help you? ?I've run out of petrol. (British) I've run out of gas. (American) Could you spare some petrol? ?I should have a spare can in the back. Have you got a torch? (British) ?Have you got a flashlight? (American) ?Is this a repair-shop? ?Is there a mechanic here? ?What time will he be back? ?There's something wrong with the. .............. Can you fix it? ?Is it a big job? ?How long will it take? ?When will it be ready? ?


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The clutch needs adjusting. The gears are grinding. It won't go into 2nd gear. I can't get it into reverse. Leave it in neutral. You'll need a new gear box. Half the instruments on the dashboard aren'tfunctioning.

The clock has stopped. The petrol gauge isn't accurate. The speedometer isn't working. The glove compartment won't close. The oil pressure is dropping. There's something the matter with the coolingsystem.

The engine is boiling. The water pump is leaking. The airconditioning is causing the engine tooverheat.

There's an oil leak somewhere. There's something wrong with the steering. The steering starts to shake as soon as I

reach 50 m.p.h.

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The steering wheel pulls to the left. The wheels need aligning. Can you check the wheel alignment? ?My exhaust pipe is loose. It's about to fall off. It's very noisy. Can you put a new muffler on? ?Can you check the front suspension? ?

I'll need two new shock absorbers. Have you got the same brand of sparkplugs? ?Can you replace this sparkplug, please? ?Can you clean the plugs? ?The valves need refacing. Will you have a look at the distributor. ?Is the chassis damaged? ?The undercarriage has been hit by rocks. The wheel bearings will have to be changed. Have you checked the differential? ?


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I will take full responsibility. I lost control of the wheel. My brakes didn't function properly. I didn't see you coming.

One of my tyres burst. The road was so slippery. I would prefer to settle with youright away.

What do you estimate the damagesto be?

() ?

How much do you think the repairswill come to?

?

Have you heard the eye-witness'account?

?

He paid no attention to the roadsigns whatsoever.

His car overturned three times andcaught fire.

He skidded in to a lamp post. He crashed into a shop window. His car is a write-off. He was obviously under theinfluence of alcohol.

I must charge you with recklessdriving.

I'm booking you for drunken driving. Can I see your driving licence? His driving license has beenwithdrawn.

He has been banned from driving for5 years.

5

May I have your name and address? Are you insured? ?Are you covered by insurance? ?What company are you insured

with?

?

Can I see your certificate ofinsurance?

Is your policy comprehensive or thirdparty only?

Is there any deductible? ?

Will my premium be increased? ?You are entitled to a no claim bonus. ()Will my premium be reduced? ?

How much is my annual premiumnow? ?


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AT THE RESTAURANT Is there a restaurant near

here?

?

Where can I get a bite to eat? ?Is there a snack bar aroundhere?

?

Can you show me a good,inexpensive restaurant?

?

Look at these prices! We'dbetter leave.

There's an excellent littlerestaurant around the corner.

How many restaurants arethere in the hotel?

Where do you serve breakfast? ?The hotel coffee shop is openday and night.

Shall we have some lunch? ?I've had my lunch already. Are we having dinner togethertonight?

?

I'm very hungry. I'm starving. I'm not at all hungry. How much time do you get offfor lunch?

?

We'd like to try some localfood.

Where shall we eat? ?Are you still serving lunch? ?Is it too late to get some

lunch?

?

Is there a set lunch? ?I'll have the businessman'slunch.

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Do you serve hot meals? ?This is only a sandwich bar. When I get up late, I usuallyhave brunch.

( breakfast +lunch)

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Good evening, have you got atable for 2?

2 ?

I'd like a table for 6. 6 Is that table in the corner

reserved?

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Excuse me, is this table taken? ?I'd prefer a table in the centre. Can we put these two tablestogether?

?

Will you join us for a meal? ?Can you clean the table,please?

?

Could we have a clean table

cloth, please?

?

Can you bring me a napkin? ?What's the speciality of thehouse?

?

What's today's special? ?What dose the chefrecommend?

?

Will it take long? ?What have you got ready? ?

Waiter! Miss! Captain! ! ( )! (,) Who is serving here? ?I can't get any attention. Can I speak to the Maitred'Hotel?

?

Can I see the menu? () The menu, please. What's your sirloin like tonight? ?Is the veal tender? () ?

May I take your order now? ?Can we order now? ?Can you bring me the wine list? ?How do you like your meatdone, Madam?

?

I like it rare, please. Well done, please. Medium, please. What kind of salad dressingwould you like?

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by a lamb chop

No potatoes for me, thank you. Just the one entre for you ,Madam?

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What will you have to startwith?

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He doesn't eat meat. He's avegetarian.

()

Would you like to try ourbuffet, Sir?

?

Do help yourself! Don't wait to be asked. May I give you some more

vegetables?

?

Could you pass me the rice,please?

Pass the salt and pepper,please.

I'd like some more of thesame, please.

This chicken is very tough. This meat is inedible. This meat isn't fresh. This duck is overcooked. The rice is burnt. This cheese is bad. This soup is cold. This bread is stale. () I didn't order this. Can you take it back, please. This fork hasn't been washedproperly.

This knife doesn't cut very well. What will you have for dessert? ?What do you recommend? ? ()What fruit is in season now? ( ) ?Will you have something else? ?I couldn't eat any more,thanks.

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Can I have the bill, please?(British)

()

Check, please. (American) ()How much is that al together? ?Is the service included? ?I think there's an error in thebill.

I'll sign for it. Keep the change. What's your room number, Sir? ?Who is going to wash thedishes?

?

Whose turn is it to do the

washing up?

?

Cutlery means knives, forksand spoons.

() ,

Crockery means plates, cupsand saucers.

,

There are so many courses in aChinese meal.

Thai food is generally hot andspicy.

Muslims aren't allowed to eatpork.

Your eyes are bigger than yourstomach.

(, )

We eat to live, we don't live toeat.

18) Food

1.BREAKFAST. 1.Can I see your breakfast menu? ?Here we are, Sir. We have theContinental or American breakfasts, Sir.

I'll have the Continental breakfast. Rolls or toast, Sir. ?

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Coffee or tea? ?Coffee, please. What kind of jam would you like, Sir? ?What have you got? ?Strawberry jam, marmalade or honey, Sir. Honey, please. I'm hungry, I'll have the Americanbreakfast.

How do you like your eggs done, Sir? ?Scrambled, please. (

)Fried. Poached. ( )Boiled. With ham, bacon or sausage, Sir? ?Ham. What fresh fruit juices have yougot?

?

Orange or pineapple, Sir. I don't want any tinned stuff. (British) ()I don't like the canned stuff. (American) () No, Sir, it's absolutely fresh. Do you have any cereals? ? (

Yes, we have porridge or corn flakes. ( ) I'll have a plate of porridge with somecold milk.

Very good, Sir. Bring us some more toast and honey,please.

How many more slices, Sir? ?Two will do. 2

Will you have white or brown bread, Sir? () ?Brown, please. Very good, Sir. And could you bring me some salt andpepper, please?

2. LUNCH & DINNER 2.What will you have to start with, Madam? ?I'll have some hors d'oeuvres, some oysters,

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( )some anchovies, some pickled onions, some caviar, some pate de fois gras, some sardines in oil, some smoked salmon, some melon, some raw ham, some smoked eel, a cucumber salad, a shrimp cocktail, a prawn cocktail, a crab cocktail, a lobster cocktail. I'd prefer some soup. What kind of soup, Madam? ?I'll have some asparagus soup, tomato soup, onion soup, oxtail soup,

chicken broth, pea soup, potato soup, rice soup, vegetable soup, fish soup, mushroom soup, turtle soup, a clear soup,

a thick soup, a cold consomme.

19) Drinks

TEATIME SOFT DRINKS. ()

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COCKTAIL HOUR. AT THE NIGHT CLUB.

20)AT THE HOTEL.

Can you recommend a first classhotel?

?

Do you know a good, inexpensivehotel?

?

Can you find me a cheap, cleanhotel somewhere?

?

I'd like a reasonably priced hotel inthe centre of town.

Where's the Four Winds hotel. ?Is it far from the centre of town? ?Is it on the beach? ?Which hotel are you staying at? ?What are their prices like? What are their rooms like? ?What's the service like? ?

Their prices are reasonable. Their prices are very high. The rooms are very clean. The service is first rate. Have you any rooms vacant? ?Have you any vacancies? ?It's only for one night. I'd like a room, please. 1 Sorry, we're full up.

Did you book in advance? ?Do you have a reservation? ?I made a booking through my travelagent.

May I have your name, Sir? He's on the V.I.P. list. A single, is it Madam? ?I'd like a double room with a bath. Can I book a single for my friend

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tomorrow? ?How much are your suites? ?Can I have a cot for the baby? ?Do the bathrooms have showers orbathtubs?

?

Would you like a double bed or twinbeds, Madam?

2 ?

How long do you intend to stay,Madam?

?

Do you have a quiet room in theback?

?

Which floor do you prefer, Madam? ?Would you like a front view,

Madam?

?

Would you like a room facing thepark?

?

Would you like a room overlookingthe sea?

?

I'd like a room with a balcony. Can I see the room? ?Can you show me a larger room? ?This room is too dark.

I'd like to see another room. Good, I'll take this one. What are your daily rates? ?I that full board? ?How much is bed and breakfast? ?Do you have hot and cold runningwater?

?

Is the service included? ?What's the overall charge? ?

Have you got anything cheaper? ?Are the rooms airconditioned? ?No, Madam, but there's a ceilingfan.

There's a cool breeze at night. Are there any mosquitoes? ?The screens will protect you fromthe mosquitoes.

Are the rooms centrally heated? ?Would you fill in the registrationform, Madam?


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May I have your passport, Madam? ?Would you like full board, Madam? ?What time do you serve breakfast? ?Do you wish to be called in themorning, Madam?

?

Just sign here, Madam. I'll see tothe rest.

Can I leave my jewelry in the hotelsafe?

?

Do you have any luggage, Madam? ?My luggage is in the car. I'd like it all unloaded. I'll send the porter right away,

Madam.

Have you a garage in the hotel? ?Would you park my car for me? ?Boy, show this lady up to room 108. 108 This way, please. Here's the lift,Madam. (British)

()

Here's the elevator. (American.) ()Where can I get something to eat? ?The coffee shop is open 24 hours. 24

Here's your room, Madam. How do you turn the heating up? ?How do you turn the heating down? ?It's too hot. Can you open thewindows?

?

The airconditioner doesn't work. The fan isn't working. Where's my luggage? ?Is my luggage in the room yet? ?

It's on its way up, Madam. Where's the bathroom light switch? ?Where would you like this bag put,Madam?

?

Will that be all, Madam? ?Thank you. This is for you.

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AT THE HOTEL. (2) (2)

Are there any messages for me? ?Did any one call while I was out? ?Is there any mail for me? ?He's not in his room, Sir. Would you like him paged? ?If anyone calls for me, I'll be atthe bar.

If anyone asks for me, tell themI'll be back at 5 p.m.

5

Has anyone been asking for me? ?Can I leave a massage for Mr.Stone?

?

Just a moment Madam, I'llconnect you with reception.

I'll put you through to the bellcaptain.

I'll connect you with the FrontDesk.

Operator, would you wake me at7 a.m., please?

7

I'd like an alarm call at 7 a.m.,please.

7

Can I have room service, please? I'd like to order dinner in myroom.

Have you got a post office in thehotel?

?

Would you post these letters for

me, please?

Would you see these letters areposted, please?

Can you send a telegram (cable)for me?

?

Have you go any stamps? Valet service, Sir. You rang? / / Can you clean these shoes forme? (British.)

? ()

I'd like to have these shoesshined. American.) ? ()


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I left my shoes out last night, butI don't think they've beencleaned.

I'd like to have a suit pressed.

This suit needs dry-cleaning. Can you press these pants(American) in time for thisevening?

? ()

Can you press these trousers(British) for this evening?

? ()

Who's that? ?It's the valet, Sir. Your suit is ready.

I spilt some wine over this jacket. Can you try and remove thestains?

?

Can you give my dinner jacket abrush?

?

How do I send for the maid? ?Press this bell, Madam. I've rung three times, but no onehas answered.

3

The bell doesn't work. Can you make the room up? I'mgoing out now.

I'd like to sleep late. Can you make the room up in theafternoon?

?

Can you turn my bed down? ?Can't you see the 'Please don'tDisturb' sign?

" " ?

I think they've forgotten to clean

my room.

Has this bathroom been cleaned? ?These sheets don't look veryclean.

Can you call the housekeeper? ?Can you bring me a clean towel? ?Can you bring me another pillow? ?Can you get me some more coathangers?

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washed.

I want to have a dress pressed. Can you iron this blouse? ?Can you darn these socks? ?Can you sew this button on? ?Will you send these clothes to thelaundry, please?

?

When can I have them back? ?What time will they be ready? ?These socks are not mine. One of my shirts is missing. Can you bring me some soap? ?I was rather cold last night. I'd like another blanket, please. What's the current here? ?Have you got an adapter for myelectric razor?

?

I want to see the manager. My door doesn't lock properly. The key doesn't fit the lock. The tap in my bathroom has beendripping all night.

I think this light is fused. There's no hot water. The water is luke-warm. The water is coming out a verydirty colour.

Can you drink the tap water? ?Is this drinking water? ?The lavatory isn't drainingproperly.

Which way to the swimmingpool?

?

The swimming pool is for the useof hotel guests only.

What is your check-out time? ?Can you put me through to thecashier?

Can you prepare the bill for room208?

208 ?

Can you send someone for myluggage? ?


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I'll be checking out at noon. My train doesn't leave till 5 p.m. 5 Can I leave my luggage with youhere?

?

The hall porter will take care of it. Would you like a taxi to theairport, Madam?

?

The hotel limousine is at yourservice.

Can you get me a taxi, please? Will you forward all mail to thisaddress, please?

The service in your hotel is

excellent.

Please come and visit us again,Madam.

21)THE POLICE.

THE POLICE. Where's he nearest police station? ?Where's the nearest police box? ?Call the Police. Get the Police. There's been an accident, a murder, a shooting, a robbery.

Can I speak to the policeman onduty? ?

I want to speak to the officer incharge.

Is there a police officer whospeaks English here?

?

What time is sub Lt Somphong onduty?

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a robbery, an accident, a loss. My wallet has been stolen. I have been pickpocketed. My wife's jewelry is missing. What is your name and address? ?Are you a resident? ? () When did you last see it? ?Can you describe it? ?What colour was it? ?Do you suspect anyone? ?Do you have anyone in mind? ?Could you identify any of them? ?Would you recognize them if yousaw them again?

?

Were there any witnesses? ?They'll have to come and testify. I'd like to question theneighbours.

At what time did the robberyoccur?

?

Can I have details of the murder? ?Where were you at the time? Was there anyone at home? ?Was there anyone who hated yourhusband?

?

I left my briefcase in a taxi. It contained valuable documents. Can I offer a reward for whoeverfinds it?

?

Why did you wait so long beforecoming to report?

Have you reported it to the Policeyet?

?

Are there any fingerprints? ?The fingerprints don't match. There are 3 suspects. 3 Police arrested two men. 2 Police apprehended the criminal.

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He was caught in the act. They both confessed to theircrimes.

He admitted the charges. This man is wanted in 5 States. 5 There is a big reward for anyinformation leading to the captureof .

.............

Police are investigating thecharges.

Can you prove these charges? ?What proof have you got? ?What evidence is there? ?

He was charged withembezzlement of funds.

He was arrested for fraud. He was arrested on a narcoticscharge.

He was accused of peddlingdrugs.

He was arrested while trying tocross the border.

He was released on bail. We have a warrant for yourarrest.

Can I see your search warrant? He received a police summons. He was charged with operating abrothel.

Twenty prostitutes were taken tothe police station.

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They are in police custody. The police are holding the suspectfor questioning.

There are jails at every policestation.

He was put in jail. He's behind bars. He's in jail pending trial. The prisoners are well fed. He escaped from jail.

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area.

Police surrounded the suspect'shome.

Police raided the house at dawn. He was asked to surrender. He opened fire. Police gunned him down. There was an exchange ofgunfire.

Can you arrest this man? ?He has written me three bouncedcheques.

3

Isn't it a criminal offense? ?

Is this a civil or a criminal case? ?The Police are handling the casethemselves.

This case will have to be sent tocourt.

I want to file a lawsuit. I want to see my lawyer. He is awaiting trial. He was summoned to court.

The hearing was scheduled forNovember 2nd.

2

The court is in session. The court will adjourn for 2 days. 2 The prisoner was called to thewitness box.

The witness was put under oath. It's up to the judge and the jurynow.

The accused pleaded not guilty. He denied the charges. The verdict was "guilty". "" He was sentenced to 5 years inail.

5

He was given 10 years. 10 He was fined 500 Baht. 500 The prisoner pleaded guilty. He confessed openly to his crimes.

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in coming?

The fire is spreading fast. The damage was estimated at 5million Baht.

5

He's with the Border Patrol Police. Thailand and Malaysia have a jointborder patrol agreement.

Smuggling is rife across theborder.

They found whole truck-loads ofcontraband goods.

The terrorists burned down thepolice station.

He was shot in the leg. He received head and chestwounds.

He's in critical condition at thePolice hospital.

He's recovering from gunshotwounds.

Police discovered a terrorist campdeep in the jungle.

Police dogs were used in thesearch.

The terrorists had abandoned thecamp in a hurry.

He's with the Traffic Police. There's a police car behind us. The visiting V.I.P. was given amotor escort.

The police sirens were blaring. Walkie talkies have been supplied

to the traffic police.

They are facing increased trafficproblems.

The traffic jams are becomingunbearable.

The congestion is worst at rushhour.

He's a traffic warden.

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You'd better report to the PoliceStation.

Can I see your driving license? Your license has expired. You haven't renewed your roadtax.

My car has been stolen. Was it locked? ?Where did you leave it? ?Caution - Speed check. -You were exceeding the speedlimit.

Do you know what the speed limit

in Thailand is?

?

The Police set up check pointsalong the Highway.

The river police patrol the waters. The police use gunboats to patrolthe coastlines.

The mounted police ride aroundon horseback.

He's with the Central IntelligenceAgency.

He's a private investigator. He's a private detective. He's a private eye. He's a plainclothesman. He's a police spy. He is due to retire next month. He was promoted to full colonel. The following promotions wereannounced.

This is to certify that Mr.isno longer employed by .Company.

........ ........

He has no authority to act on thecompany's behalf.

There are some policewomen inThailand.

I came to enquire about the walletI lost.

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In England policemen areunarmed.

They only carry truncheons. He was stabbed in the chest. He was given a medal for bravery. A policeman's job is not always aneasy one.

22)AT THE BANK

AT THE BANK Is there a bank near here? ?Where can I change somemoney?

?

What's the rate today? ?What currency, Madam? ?That's a poor rate of exchange. Is that the official rate ofexchange?

?

The German mark has risen. The dollar has dropped. I want to change some money. Are you buying or selling? ?How much do you want tochange?

?

How many baht do I get for100$?

100

I want to change 20$. 20

Can I cash some travellerscheques? ?

Sign here, please. May I have your passport,please?

Where are you staying? ?How would you like to have it? ?In what denomination wouldyou like it?

?

Do you want notes or coins? ?Have you got anything smaller? ?


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Have you got smaller notes? ?Can you give me some changefor this?

()

Are you the correspondents of

the..Bank?

.......?

Has any money come for me? ?I'm expecting a remittance fromabroad.

I'm expecting a cable transferfrom Europe.

Do you know when it was sent? ?I'd like to open an account here. Do you have a branch nearer my

office?

?

I'd like to open a savingsaccount,

a time deposit account, a current account, a dollar account. What interest do you pay onfixed deposits?

How long must you leave themin?

?

What happens if I want to drawpart of it?

?

Can I draw 1,000 baht? 1,000 Can I cash this cheque? Sign on the back, please. This cheque is drawn on anotherbank.

The date hasn't been filled in. It isn't due till next week. This is an upcountry collection. It could take anything up to 3weeks to clear.

3

I'm afraid you'll have to wait forcollection.

This cheque hasn't been clearedyet.

It was received too late forcollection today.

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yet?

How much are the bankcharges?

?

We have debited your account. Where's the pay-out counter? ?Keep this slip. We'll call yournumber out.

The cashier will pay you overthere.

I'd like a new cheque book,please.

Crossed or uncrossed? ?Can I have a deposit book? ?

Where is the pay-in counter? ?Can I see my ledger card? ?Can you send me a bankstatement?

?

He's in the red. ()We're out of the red. Will you honour this cheque? ?Will you let this cheque through? ?I want to apply for overdraft

facilities.

What security can you offer? ?Have you got any collateral? ?I want to mortgage thisproperty.

Can you deposit the title deedswith us?

?

I have the following assets andsecurities.

What's the rate of interest onoverdrafts?

?

The interest rate is too high. Why can't you give me yourprime rate?

?

You are above the overdraftlimit.

You have exceeded youroverdraft limit.

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The bank seized hold of theirassets.

Can I buy a bank draft? ?Can I remit money to my family. ?I want to remit money to myfamily.

We'll need your residence bookand your tax clearancecertificate.

You may remit up to 200 S permonth.

200

You'll have to get permissionfrom the Bank of Thailand.

We can apply for you. You can apply through us. It will take a few days. 2-3 Can you complete this ExchangeControl form?

What is the reason for yourremittance?

Have you got any invoices? ?I would like to open a letter ofcredit.

()

In favour of whom? ?At sight. At 90 day sight. 90 Confirmed and Irrevocable. Have the shipping documentsarrived at the bank yet?

?

Where's the original Bill ofLading?

?

Can I have a shipping

guarantee?

?

The packing list is missing. Partial shipments not allowed. Transhipment allowed. ( )I want to apply for TrustReceipt facilities.

Can I have a letter of guaranteefrom the bank?

?

Can I obtain a bank guarantee? ?

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The cheque will have to becertified by the bank.

Can I discount this bill ofexchange?

?

He keeps postponing payment. His cheque has bounced. ()His cheque has been returned. Irregular signature. ( ) Refer to Drawer. ( )Insufficient funds. Account closed. Postdated cheque. ()Effects not cleared, please

present again.

Alteration requires drawer's fullsignature.

Drawer's seal required. Payment stopped. ()Drawer is non-resident. E.C.required.

Bank notes are printed. Coins are minted.

This is a forgery. These are counterfeit notes. This is a forged cheque. How can you tell? ?This is hot money. ( )There are a lot of counterfeitnotes in circulating.

The old notes will be taken outof circulation.

Is this a stable currency? ?The pound has been devalued. The mark has been revalued. The yen is floating. Where's the Commercial CreditsDepartment?

?

Where's the Foreign ExchangeDepartment?

?

Can I see the Head of theDepartment?

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The manager will see you now. The assistant manager is out. ( ) The committee has approvedyour project.

They have agreed to allocatefunds.

Can I speak to the chiefaccountant?

I talked to the President of theBank.

He's a senior vice-president. He's chairman of the board ofdirectors.

Have you been in banking long? ?He's been a banker for 25 years. 25 He's been transferred to anotherbranch.

Can I have a letter ofintroduction to your Udornbranch?

?

Can I cash this letter of credithere?

I would like to authorize thisperson to sign cheques duringmy absence.

We'll need a letter granting himpower of attorney.

For every debit there is a credit. All that glitters is not gold.

23) MEDICAL SCENES

MEDICAL SCENES. Where's the nearest chemist, please?(British)

? ()

Is there a drugstore around here?(American)

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Can you make up this prescription for me? ?When will it be ready? ?What time can I come back? ?Can I wait for it? ?I'll come back later. Do I need a prescription for..? .........?You need a prescription for this drug. Can you give me something for? .........?I have a headache. I've caught a cold. I've got a nasty cough. I've got a sore throat. Have a gargle. I keep sneezing. Have you got something to stop my noserunning?

?

My nose is bleeding. I've got earache. My eyes are sore. Have you any eye ointment? ?I'd like some eye drops. I've got blisters all over my feet. I'm constipated. My stomach is out of order. Have you got a laxative? ?I've got diarrhoea. I have indigestion. Have you got anything against mosquitobites?

?

I'm itching all over. I can't stop scratching. Have you got a bandage. ?I've cut my finger. I need an elastic bandage. Can you disinfect this wound? ?I need a clean dressing. Can you dress this wound? ?I need a burn dressing. Have you got any aspirin? ?

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Is there a long queue? ?Will it take long? ?Are there many people before me? ?What time do you expect the doctor back? ?The doctor will examine you now. What's your complaint? ?What's the matter with you? ?Where do you feel pain? ?I've difficulty in breathing. I feel faint. I feel very weak. I have no strength in my legs. I keep vomiting. ()I keep throwing up (American) ()When did you first feel these symptoms? ?Put out your tongue. Breathe in deeply. Inhale. Breathe out. Exhale. Now hold your breath. Lie down on this couch, please. ()Where does it hurt? ?

Does this hurt? ?Does it hurt when I press here? ?How's your appetite? ?How's your digestion? ?Do you sleep well? ?How long have you been suffering frominsomnia?

?

Can I have some sleeping pills? ?We'll give you a blood test.

We'll need a urine test. Let me feel our pulse. You've got high blood pressure. You've got low blood pressure. It could be serious. You'll have to have an X-ray. We'll have to wait for the result of the X-ray.

What cure do you prescribe? ?

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You must stay in bed for a week. 1 You must have complete rest. You mustn't drink any alcohol. You must keep to a strict diet. You must take liquid foods only. I shall have to confine you to bed. Is it contagious? ?It's highly contagious. Try not to come into contact with tooma

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