LESSON 11 - 12
PART III - SHORT CONVERSATIONS (4) LISTENING DICTATION • PART III Track 17
1. Topics & Details 1. A: How tall are you?
B: I'm pretty tall. I'm 6 feet 8 inches
A: Wow! You are even taller than my father!
MORE EXPRESSIONS related to appearance/ sizes How much do you weigh? What size shoes do you wear? What is your height?
2. A: Have you seen the movie "Sleepless in Seattle"? B: Yes, it was a good movie. A: So, you like comedies.
MORE EXPRESSIONS - Questions with the present perfect tense Have you seen Tom around? Have I met you before?
Have you ordered more fax paper?
3. A: That's a strange hat you're wearing.
B: I got it from Sweden. I thought it was unique.
A: I agree! You can’t find something like that here.
MORE EXPRESSIONS related to compliments
You look great in that outfit! That shirt looks fabulous!
That tie goes well with your suit.
4. A: Will this be cash or charge ? B: Charge. Here is my card.
A: That comes to thirty-three dollars. Sign right here.
MORE EXPRESSIONS related to methods of payment Will it be cash or credit?
We accept all major credit cards Charge it to my account.
5. A: I bought a silk shirt and it doesn't fit. B: Get a bigger size.
A: The lady said it's a one-size- fits-all shirt.
MORE EXPRESSIONS related to suggestions Why not get a bigger size?
How about getting a cup of coffee?
Do you feel like a game of tennis?
6. A: Hello, Lauren's Furniture. May I help you?
B: Yes, can you send me a catalog of your sofas?
A: Sure, tell me your name and address and we'll send you a pamphlet right away.
MORE EXPRESSIONS related to shops
Can you send me a free catalog? I saw it in your catalog. Can I use this coupon? 2. Activities 7. A: May I help you?
B: Yes, I need to get in touch with Mr. Harrison.
A: Hold on. I’ll put you through .
MORE EXPRESSIONS related to telephoning
All the operators are busy right now.
We will connect you in the order you called.
You have reached Acme Products.
8. A: The desk needs to go in that corner.
B: Where do you want the cabinet?
A: Right next to the computer would be fine.
MORE EXPRESSIONS related to locations
Where do you want me to put this? Where should I put this?
Tell me where I should put this chair. 9. A: Can you turn on the TV?
B: OK, but let me turn off my radio first.
A: No, it's OK. I'll put on the earphones.
MORE EXPRESSIONS with turn on/ turn off
Be sure to turn off the lights.
Will you please turn off the alarm?
This music is a real turn-off. 3. Plans
10. A: I need to go food shopping this weekend.
B: We need juice fruit, and some cookies for the kids.
A: We should go together and look around.
MORE EXPRESSIONS related to shopping
Let's go grocery shopping this weekend. We need to get some produce.
We are out of milk and cheese.
11. A: It's a beautiful day for a drive.
B: I'm glad we didn't take the plane.
A: Yes, the scenery is breathtaking .
MORE EXPRESSIONS related to traffic and travel
I'm glad we didn't drive in this weather. How far is it from here?
How long will it take to get there?
12. A: Do you want to go fishing. I bet we can catch a lot of fish.
B: Fishing? I bet that'll be fun! What are you going to use for bait? A: I'm going to use shrimp.
MORE EXPRESSIONS related to certainty I'm sure he will show up. I bet this will work out. You bet!