DIALOGUES Linda: Hows your sister, Mary? Mary: Shes fine, thanks. As a matter of fact, shes expecting. Linda: Oh, is she? _ Mary: Next April, I think. Linda: Then youll become an aunt. A. What is she expecting? B. Tell me more about it. C. Congratulations! D. When is the baby due? Stan: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my little girls life. John: _ Stan: I cant tell you how much I appreciate what youve done. John: Im just happy I could help. A. Theres nothing to be afraid of B. This is a wonderful day. C. Anybody would have done the same. D. I am glad to save her. Bob: Wow, look, all the things are on sale. Jane: Yes, look at there, this is 50% off. _ Bob: And look at the shoes. They are 30% off the normal price. A. Id like to buy a shirt. B. There are some real bargains. C. Are the prices reasonable? D. These shoes are the same as mine. Kerry: Hi, Joanne. Hows it going? Joanne: Terrible. I just found out I have a chemistry test tomorrow. Kerry: Your professor didnt tell you until now? Joanne: He told us, I just didnt hear it. Kerry: Whatre you going to do? _ Joanne: Ill have to, because I also have an exam in French tomorrow. A. Dont be nervous. B. Pull an all-nighter? C. Want to go bowling tonight? D. You look really out of it. Lucy: What made you leave such a large company? Ken: My work there was so boring. I couldnt do anything myself. I always had to have my boss approval. So I decided to get a new job at Coricom, a small venture company. Lucy: _ Ken: The work here is very challenging, which suits me. We always have to cope with dynamic working conditions. And , since there are not many people in this company, we understand each other very well and feel like we are all in the same family. A. Whats the hardest part of your new job? B. How do you like your new job? C. Tell me about what you liked at the large company. D. Tell me about what you liked in your university. Patty: Hello, could I speak to Mrs. Lee, please? Betty: This is Betty Lee. Patty: Oh, Betty, this is Patty Wong. Bill and I will be having a buffet party next Saturday, and wed like you to join us. Betty: Wed love to, Patty._ Patty: Oh, were celebrating our tenth wedding anniversary. A. What time do you want us to come? B. Whats the occasion? C. Who else are you inviting? D. How long will it be? Simon: Im a reporter from the Hendon Standard. _ Celia: Yes, I was standing at the end of Elm Avenue, by the park. Simon: What happened? Celia: There was a red van traveling west, and several cars and vans behind it. A. Were you present when the accident happened? B. Would you tell me what you have seen? C. What a surprise to see you here! D. Did you do anything special just now? Steve: Excuse me. Could you help me, please? I have a problem with this disc player. I bought it here last night Clerk: Let me check the batteries. No, they are all right. There must be something wrong inside. Ill have to sent it back to the manufacturer. Im very sorry. Would you like a replacement model? Steve: Yes, I would. Clerk: OK. Please wait here a moment and Ill get you another one._ Steve: Yes, I do. Here it is. A. You will be able to get a new disc player. B. Do you still have the original receipt? C. I hope you are satisfied with this new one. D. Is there anything wrong with your disc player? Adrian: Boris. To what do I owe this honor? Boris: Just a social call, Adrian. Good to find you all at home. Adrian: Id like you to meet my family. Boris: _ A. You cant imagine B. Never mind. C. With pleasure. D. Ive been looking forward to this for some time. Dan: Have you ever participated in a risky sport? Kay: Yes, I like hang gliding. Its fantastic to be able to fly like a bird. Though landing is sometimes difficult, Ive always felt hang gliding is quite safe. Dan: _. Kay: Ive never been seriously injured. Maybe Ive just been lucky. Once, my glider turned upside down, and I lost control. I almost crashed, but I parachuted away just in time. A. What sports are risky? B. Do you ever get into some difficult situations? C. Have you ever hurt yourself in an accident? D. Have you ever been to a sports centre? Ann: What will you buy your dad as a birthday present? John: I havent decided yet. Youve got to help me! Ann: What does he like to do best? John: Of course! Why didnt I think of that? He loves to go fishing! Ann: _ John: I can buy him a set of fishing tackle. Ann: Good. That represents and auspicious New Year greeting. You will be a special well-wisher. A. Here you are. B. You bet. C. There you go. D. There it is. Harry: I hear you are going to get married soon. Ron: Thats right, next June. June 21st. Can you come to the wedding? Harry: Oh! _