Dialogues: Pre-Intermediate

Justin Hi. Are you ____?Anna Yes. J When did you ______?A On Monday.J Where do you _____?A Just along the ______. What do you _____?J I’m a computer ______. I check the ______ for _____.A How _____ do you _____ it? J Not very often. They don’t _____ me _____! A So what are you ____ now? J I’m playing a ____ ____ . Why not? The boss isn’t _____! A What’s the boss ____ ?J I don’t know her. She’s new. But people say she's _______. A Really? What’s her name?J Anna Conde. But we ___ ___ Anaconda. A Why do you call her ___?J Why do you think?!A Where does she ____ ___?J I don’t know. The zoo, _____! A Hmm. And what’s your name?J Justin. And you?A I’m Anna Conde – the new boss. And ___ ___ ___ , I think you’ve got a _____. Holly Ouch!

Justin AnnaYes. J A On Monday.J A Just along the corridor. What do you do?J A How often do you check it? J A So what are you doing now? J A What’s the boss like?J A Really? What’s her name?J A Why do you call her that?J A Where does she come from?J A Hmm. And what’s your name?J A I’m Anna Conde – the new boss. And by the way, I think you’ve got a virus. Holly

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People say it ____a lot in London, but the rain's much ___in Sydney.

London's _____, but the rain's ___. In Sydney, when it rains, it

____rains. But then it's ____. It's much ___ than London. Sunnier

and ____ . The temperature in summer is often ___ than 40 degrees.

The most _____ months are January and February. But for me, hot's

____ than cold. When I left Australia it was ____ , and I ____ here on

the _____ day of winter. It was minus two. I wanted to ___ ___ on

the plane!

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A That's nice. I love the ___ ___.B Mmm, yes. A Where did you ____it?B My ___ ____it to me. Because of the two ____. I'm a _____.A Oh. Where did he get it?B He _____ it on a _____in Mexico.A Mexico? Did you go ___ __ ?B No, I didn't go. I just _____ the plate!A Oh well. ____than ___.

A B Mmm, yes. A B My boyfriend gave it to me. Because of the two fish. I'm a Pisces.A B He bought it on a beach in Mexico.A B No, I didn't go. I just got the plate!A

4A These ______ are great. Where did you _____ them?B They were a _____ from my _____ . She went on a ___ trip in the Baltic and she _____ St Petersburg.A Wow.B And she bought me these posters in a _____market. A Does she _____ a lot?B Yeah. Last year she _____ to Tunisia. She sent me this ____ ___ from there. A Did she give you that camel ____ too?B No. I _____ that in Egypt.A Oh. When did you ____ to Egypt?B Last _____ .A Did you like it? B Yeah, it was ____ .A Did you buy _______ _____ there?B No, ______ the rug.

A B They were a present from my aunt. She went on a boat trip in the Baltic and she visited St Petersburg.A B And she bought me these posters in a street market. A B Yeah. Last year she went to Tunisia. She sent me this camel postcard from there. A B No. I bought that in Egypt.A B Last summer.A B Yeah, it was great.A B No, just the rug.

5Ben What are you doing at the _______ , Sarah?Sarah I’m going _______ in Cornwall.B Windsurfing? I didn’t know you were a ____________.S Yeah. I could ____ when I was six. My uncle ______ me.B Really? Can you surf too? ____ surfing, I _____ … S No, I can’t. I tried it _____ , but I couldn’t ______ ___. What about you? Do you do any water sports?B Not really. I mean, I can swim and _____, but I prefer ____sports.S What, like ____?B Yeah, climbing. And mountain _____. And I can ____.S Oh yeah? I never go to the mountains. I think I’d ___ ___. I can’t read maps.B You can’t ___ __ ?S No, I’ve never ___ ____ at that. Don’t know why.

Ben What are you doing at the weekend, Sarah?Sarah B Windsurfing? I didn’t know you were a windsurfer.S B Really? Can you surf too? Normal surfing, I mean … S B Not really. I mean, I can swim and everything, but I prefer mountain sports.S B Yeah, climbing. And mountain walking. And I can ski.S B You can’t read maps?S

6Boy What shall we _____ ?Girl What time _____ ____?B Nearly eight o'clock.G Let's see – we ____ ____the National Lottery … B Oh no, boring! We haven't even got _____. What's on the other _____?G There's Mad House on TVC1.B Oh yeah, cool, let's watch that. And what's ___ after it?G A film _____ Anaconda.B Nah, ____ that last year. G Alright then, we ___ ___ Big Brother on channel 3.B Big Brother? I'm your ____ ___!G Yeah, right! So OK, _____ watch Big Brother.

Boy What shall we watch?Girl B Nearly eight o'clock.G B Oh no, boring! We haven't even got tickets. What's on the other channels?GB Oh yeah, cool, let's watch that. And what's on after it?G B Nah, saw that last year. G B Big Brother? I'm your big brother!G

7I'm really ____ 'cause um, I've got Mum and Dad coming to ____

for the weekend. So you know, I'm trying to ____ the house, and

I've washed the ____ and _____ the bed for them and

everything, and ____ , I've washed all the towels and um, I've

cleaned the _____. But there's still lots to do, I mean, I haven't

started in the ____ yet. It's really ____ and I haven't cleaned the

____ or the fridge and um, or the _____ , and I haven't got time,

you know, so … Yeah, and I'm really busy ___ ___ too.

8My last job was in an _____ and I hated it. I ____ the boss, he was

_____, and you know, we weren't ____ to ____ personal phone calls

or anything. And he read all our emails, and it was ____ to drink

coffee at your desk. Also I hated the _____ ____, starting at nine and

finishing at seven ___the evening. But it was nice to earn a ____

every month, and of course, there were _____ holidays. Um, yeah,

and I enjoyed ___ with the others in the office, you know. We were

good friends. Um, so yeah, but it's still better being ____ ____ .

9Tina Oh no!Bill What’s the ______ ?T I’m so sorry, Bill, I’ve just ____ something ____ mistake.B But why are you using _____ ? T Well mine’s ____ , and I wanted to send a ____ ___, so … B Uh huh … ? T So I used yours, and um … oh, I’m really sorry!B Well, what did you ___ ? T I don’t know – just a file that was ____ . I thought it was mine. Sorry Bill!B Oh, never _____. It wasn’t _____ . Don’t worry about it.T Are you sure?B Yeah, no problem. T OK, thanks. I’m really sorry ____ ____.

Tina Oh no!Bill T I’m so sorry, Bill, I’ve just deleted something by mistake.B T Well mine’s broken, and I wanted to send a quick email, so … B T So I used yours, and um … oh, I’m really sorry!B T I don’t know – just a file that was open. I thought it was mine. Sorry Bill!B T Are you sure?BT OK, thanks. I’m really sorry about that.

10Zach What are you _____ ?Jess I’m _____ it. I’m sorry, Zach. It _____ in the bath.Z How did that _____ ?J Well, I was having a bath and I _____ it. I’m really sorry … Z Why are you sorry? It’s not _____.J Well, _______… Z What?J Yes, it is yours.Z But why were you using ______? J Well, I haven’t got any _____ on mine.Z So you were using mine – in the _____ ! J Yeah, I know, it was _____ . I’m sorry.Z Oh well. Don’t worry. I hope it ____ works!

Zach What are you doing?Jess Z How did that happen?J Z Why are you sorry? It’s not mine.J Z What?J Z But why were you using mine? J Z So you were using mine – in the bath! J Z Oh well. Don’t worry. I hope it still works!

11Hi JenI'm sorry but I think I've sent you a ____ ____ mistake. I opened an email ___ morning. I didn't know who sent it and the ____ was just 'Good News!'. It had an ____ called 'Message from a Friend'. I opened it ____ thinking and it was a _____. I think it went into my ____ ___and sent an email to all my _____. If you got an email from me, DON'T open the ____! If the virus ____ into your computer, it will go to all the people in your address book.I'm really sorry ____ this!All the bestPaul

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Ben Hi Jess!Jess B I'm at the airport. J B Yes. I've just come through passport control. I'm in the departure lounge.J B I've already bought your present.J B Aha! I'm not telling you!

13J Ben! Where are you?B J Yeah, I know. Have you collected your bags yet?B J Yeah, I arrived early. I've been here since three o'clock. B J I've already read the newspaper!B J Done.B

14Dr Good morning, Mr Harker. You look well! Have you been ___ ____ ____ sun?H No. I think I've got a ____.Dr Oh, very nice! So, how do you ____ today?H I don't feel very well. I've got a ____ __ and a head … Dr Say 'Aaah!' H Aaah!Dr And are you still taking the _____ ?H No, I stopped. They made me _____ ___ and … Dr Good, good. And how's your _____ ? Is it getting any _____ ?H It's worse. Now I'm _____ all over and I've got a ____ in the … Dr Can you put this in your _____ ? Thanks. How's your mother?H Mmm! Dr Excellent! H Doctor Stone … Dr Yes, Mr Harker? What's the _____ ?H I don't think you're listening to me. You ask a question and then you don't … Dr Now, take these ____ every four ___and come back and see me next week. H But … Dr Next!

Dr Good morning, Mr Harker. You look well! Have you been out in the sun?H Dr Oh, very nice! So, how do you feel today?H Dr Say 'Aaah!' H Dr And are you still taking the pills?H Dr Good, good. And how's your backache? Is it getting any better?H Dr Can you put this in your mouth? Thanks. How's your mother?H Dr Excellent! H Dr Yes, Mr Harker? What's the matter?H Dr Now, take these pills every four hours and come back and see me next week. H Dr Next!

15Agnes Oooh, you look ____ ! What's the matter?Brad I don't feel very well. I think I've got ____ .A What are your _____ ?B I've got a sore ____ and I'm aching ___ ____. A Have you taken anything ____ ___ ?B No.A Here, ______ these pills. B Flupast?A Yes, Flupast. ______ two every four hours. B OK, thanks!A Get ____ ____ !(later)A Wow, you look ___ ___ better! How do you feel?B I feel great! Flupast really works!Presenter Flupast fights flu fast!Read the instructions on the packet _____ . If your symptoms _____ , get _____ from your doctor.

Agnes Oooh, you look terrible! What's the matter?Brad A What are your symptoms?B A Have you taken anything for it?B A Here, try these pills. B A Yes, Flupast. Take two every four hours. B A Get well soon!(later)A Wow, you look a lot better! How do you feel?B Presenter

16A Hmm, yeah, that's a difficult problem. Umm … You could ___ to think about it, you know. Why don't you ____ him to give you ____ ____?B Yeah, umm … C I think you should just ____ to do it. I ____ you're too young, and what about your _____ and everything?B No, but he's _____ nice, and I don't want to _____ his feelings. C Yes, but he ______ try to ____ your feelings too.B Yeah, I know.C And why does he want to ____ ____, anyway? B I don't know, ____ he thinks I want to _____ _____ .A Anyway, you shouldn't _____ to marry him if you don't want to, I _____ , it's a very _____ ____.

A Hmm, yeah, that's a difficult problem. Umm … You could promise to think about it, you know. Why don't you ask him to give you more time?B C I think you should just refuse to do it. I mean you're too young, and what about your career and everything?B C Yes, but he should try to understand your feelings too.B C And why does he want to get married, anyway? B A Anyway, you shouldn't agree to marry him if you don't want to, I mean, it's a very important step.

17Man Excuse me, would you ____ ____ your bag?Woman Oh yes, of course. I'll just move it ___ ____ ___ way … M Thanks … Um, sorry, would you ____ ___ seats? I like ____ ___ of the window. If I don’t, I feel ______.W Well, um … OK. I’m only _____, so …M Thanks. Sorry, would you ____ ____ me get _____. I need to go to the ___.W What? Oh, um, OK, I’ll let _____ ____ … M Thanks. Sorry _____ _____ . Is this your newspaper?W Yes.M Could I ______ it?W Yes, ____ ____. I’ve finished.M It’s a _____ ____ in here. Could you ____ the window?W It’s closed _____. M Oh. Would you _____ _____ me your coat? W But I’m ______ it!M That’s OK. I don’t _____. It’ll be warm!

Man Woman Oh yes, of course. I'll just move it out of the way … MW Well, um … OK. I’m only reading, so …M W What? Oh, um, OK, I’ll let you out … M W Yes.M W Yes, go ahead. I’ve finished.M W It’s closed already. M W But I’m wearing it!M

18A There's a ____ ___ in India called Holi, and it's really ___.

B Oh yeah? Why? What do they ____ ?

A Well, there's a special day and everybody ___ ___ into the streets, and they go

____, throwing ____ ____over everyone.

B What, like ____or something?

A Something like that, yeah, and _____ ___, and they throw ____full of water too.

B Sounds ____.

A Messy, but very ____ , you know, everything's ____ in colour, and it's all ____

your face and in your ___and everything.

B Uh huh. What ____!

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A B Oh yeah? Why? What do they do?A B What, like paint or something?A B Sounds messy.A B Uh huh. What fun!

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OK, well, ____ ___ all you have to ___some eggs. Then ____ them in some cold water, ___ them, and ____ them ___ pieces. Next, cut some ___ and a few other salad ____. ____ some small tomatoes, a few ____ of tuna, and the ____ egg. ____ it all ___ and add a few black ____ . Finally ____ a little olive oil over ___ ___.

20 Gavin Nice ____ Jeff! Everybody's looking at it, have you ______?Jeff Well, that's because it's ____ ____ in the sales.G No, but it's really nice. Very ___ . And the jacket's a really good ____.J Thanks. Don't you think the trousers are too ___?G They're ____ short, yes, but long ____. And I love the colour. It really ____ you. J Thanks. What do you think of the _____ ?G Well, the colour's a _____ _____ , perhaps … J Oh, I ____ like it … Hey, quiet … somebody's _____.G You see! She looked at you.J What, the woman in the _____ ___ ? I thought she looked at you. G Me? Oh no! I haven't got _____on!

Gavin Nice suit Jeff! Everybody's looking at it, have you noticed?Jeff G No, but it's really nice. Very smart. And the jacket's a really good fit.J G They're quite short, yes, but long enough. And I love the colour. It really suits you. J G Well, the colour's a bit bright, perhaps … J G You see! She looked at you.J G Me? Oh no! I haven't got anything on!