Place Speakers
a clothes shop a salesperson a customer
a grocer's A grocer a customer
a greengrocer's a greengrocer a customer
a fruit seller's a fruit seller a customer
a supermarket a salesman a customer
a jewelry shop a jeweler a buyer
a fish market a fish seller a customer
a shoe-repair shop a shoemaker a customer
a coffee shop a waiter a customer
a carpentry shop a carpenter a client
a plumber's a plumber a client
a CD shop an assistant a customer
a florist's a florist a customer
an electrician's an electrician a customer
a furniture shop an assistant a customer
a stationery an assistant a customer
a tailor's a tailor a client
a dressmaker's a dressmaker a client
a butcher's a butcher a buyer
a bookshop a seller a buyer
a service center a technician a client
a toy shop a salesman a customer
a garage a mechanic a car owner
a hairdresser's a hairdresser a client
a restaurant a waiter a customer
a bank a bank clerk a customer
a gas (petrol) station a workman a motorist
a factory an engineer a worker
a hotel a receptionist a guest
a central an operator a client
an office a manager an employee
a telegram office an office clerk a client
information office information clerk a citizen
a watchmaker shop a watchmaker a client
A company - an office - An interviewer - a
boss - a manager
An applicant
a dentist's a dentist a patient
a hospital a doctor a patient
an optician's an optician a client
an oculist's an oculist a patient
a surgery / a hospital / a doctor a patient
a pharmacy - a chemist's a pharmacist a patient
an animal clinic a vet=animal doctor an animal owner
an ambulance a paramedic a patient
a shoe shop a salesperson a customer
a birds shop a salesperson a customer
an internet caf an assistant a customer
a newsagents a newsagent a customer
a dry cleaners a customer an assistant
a bakery a baker a customer
a watchmakers a watchmaker a customer
a department store a salesperson a customer
a car agency a car agent a customer
a studio a photographer a customer
a barber's a barber a client
a workshop a blacksmith a customer
a kitchen a chef a cook
an upholsterer shop an upholsterer a client
a computer center a programmer a client
an accounting office an accountant a tax-payer
a school a headmaster a student-teacher
a classroom a teacher a student
a laboratory a teacher-professor a student
a driving school an instructor a learner-a driver
dress making school a teacher a learner
a library a librarian a reader - a visitor
a nursery a baby sitter a child - a parent
a university a professor a student
a staff room a teacher a colleague
a bus a conductor-driver a passenger
an airport a check-in clerk a passenger
a plane an air hostess a passenger
a railway station ticket clerk-a porter a passenger
a TV studio an interviewer a guest
a radio studio an interviewer a guest
a cinema an usher - a clerk a viewer
a stadium a ticket clerk - a coach - a
referee
a spectator - a fan -
a player
a zoo a zookeeper a visitor
an air line office a booking clerk a passenger
the pyramids- tourist site a guide a tourist
a travel agency a booking clerk a passenger
the museum a guide a visitor
aliens department
a tourist an official
a passport department a clerk a citizen-applicant
an embassy an official a citizen
a port a porter a passenger
the underground a ticket clerk a passenger
a taxi - a cab a driver a passenger
watch tower airport controller a pilot
a theatre a booking clerk - an usher a viewer
a club a player / trainee a coach
a circus a spectator an usher
a TV studio a director an actor- actress
a police station a policeman a reporter
a court a judge a criminal - a lawyer - a witness
a jail / a cell an officer a prisoner
a mosque an imam (a sheikh) a prayer
a monastery/ a church / a monk / a priest a prayer
Home a parent a son - a daughter
Home a husband a wife
a street a stranger a passer- by /
a kitchen a mother a daughter
a house a host - a hostess a guest
a house a servant a landlady
a house a land lord a tenant
an office the manager a secretary
a factory a worker a supervisor
a block of flats - a landlord/ landlady a tenant
street a driver a traffic policeman
Exercises
Shops - Buying, Selling and Service Places
1. A- Can I get some information about restaurants where I can have my meals? B- Certainly sir. What kind of restaurants? A- Not expensive ones. But not cheap either.
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2. A- Can I find silk ties, please? B- Yes, sir. What colour? A- Red, please. B- Here you are. It's only 15 pounds. P.: ..... S.A: ... S.B: ....
3. A- Can I help you, sir? B- Yes, please, I want lead free petrol. A- How many liters, Sir? B- 20, please. P.: ..... S.A: ... S.B: ....
4. A- I wonder if I can send a parcel to Saudi Arabia. B- What does it contain? A- Some cassettes and a few books. B- Ok. Please fill in this form and pay 12 pounds as a postage.
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5. A- Ok. Sir. Here is your room key. It is 38 on the third floor. B- Thank you. I'll be in my room in case someone phones.
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6. A- I'd like a gold ring. How much is the gram? B- 60 pounds, including the sales tax. A- Ok. Let me have a look at some.
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7. A- Have a seat, pleases. B- Thank you. A- Look toward me. Smile! Smile more! B- Thank you! I hope I can get them developed in a short time.
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8. A- Excuse me. I'd like to send this letter by Express Mail, please.
B- Where to? A- Paris. B- You have to pay L. E. 15. A- No problem. Here is the money.
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9. A- Can I change one hundred dollars, please? B- All right, sir
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10. A- Can I help you? B- Yes, please. My computer broke down yesterday. A- Your address please. I'll come to repair it.
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11. A- Welcome sir. Can I help you? B- I want some flowers. A- What colour? B- Red and white, please. P.: ..... S.A: ... S.B: ....
12. A- Good morning. Can I help you? B- Yes. I want to have a dress made. A- With pleasure. You'll take it after 2 weeks.
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13. A- Good morning. I have a burst pipe at home. B- Can you tell me your address? A- 10 Orabi Street. B- I'll come and mend it.
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14. A- Can I help you? B- Yes, please. I want two kilos of meat. A- 35 pounds.
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15. A- Can I buy twenty couples of colour birds? B- Certainly. Pay the price at the manager's office on your right.
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16. A- Please, I want some bread. B- How many loaves do you want?
A- Six loaves. B- Stand in the queue.
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17. A- Can I draw one thousand pounds from my account? B- What's your account number? A- 124225. B- Here you are. P.: ..... S.A: ... S.B: ....
18. A- How much? B- 150 pounds. A- It's ok. Can I pay by credit card? B- Yes, of course.
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19. A- Good evening, sir, what would you like to start with? B- I'll start with green salad. A- What would you like to follow? B- Roast chicken.
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20. A- Would you tell me your opinion of this dress? B- Yes, madam, it is the latest fashion. Would you like to try it on?
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21. A- You have the pamphlet of the tours we carry out. Which one do you prefer? B- I think Sharm EL-Sheikh is very impressive. Shall we travel by air? A- Yes and you'll stay there for five days.
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22. A- Can I help you? B- Yes, please I want to buy a new suit. A- Please, have a look at the shop window to choose the style you like.
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23. A- Have you repaired my watch? B- Sorry, we haven't finished repairing it. You can collect it tomorrow. P.: ..... S.A: ... S.B: ....
Medicine and Treatment Places
24. A- I wonder if you could mend this pair of glasses. B- What happened to them? A- I dropped them by mistake.
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25. A- What's the matter? B- I can't sleep well and I have difficulty going up or down the stairs. A- Do you smoke? B- Yes, I smoke about 20 cigarettes a day. A- That's terrible. Let me examine your chest.
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26. A- You see if you don't keep your teeth clean, you may have stomach trouble. B- I get bad breath, too. A- By brushing your teeth, you can save yourself much trouble.
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27. A- Excuse me. I want an anesthetic, please. B- For what? A- It's the doctor's advice . B- Show me the prescription please.
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28. A- May I help you? B- Yes, please. I'd like to make an appointment. I have a toothache. A- Will 6: 00P.m be all right? B- Certainly.
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29. A- What do you complain of? B- I have great pain in my front tooth. A- Let me see. It has to be pulled out.
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30. A- What's the matter with you? B- My eyes get tired quickly. A- Let me examine your eyes. You need glasses.
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31. A- Pleased to see you. I wish you a quick recovery. B- Thank you. It's thoughtful of you to visit me. A- When will you leave? B- The doctor said that I could leave the following week.
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32. A- What's wrong with you? B- I have a stomach ache. A- Take this medicine twice a day and you will get better soon.
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33. A- I haven't been feeling very well lately. B- What have you been suffering from? A- When reading I don't feel at ease. B- Don't worry. You must have a new pair of glasses let me examine your
eyes.
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Education, Teaching and Learning Places
34. A- You are asked to answer the two questions on the board. B- But sir, I don't understand the second question. A- Look up the words you don't know in your dictionary.
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35. A- Can I help you? B- Yes, please. I'd like to borrow a book. A- Fill in this form, please.
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Traveling, Transport and Holiday Places
36. A- Let me take your address, name and telephone number? B- Here you are.
A- Now, I've made the reservations, you can come back and you can pick the tickets within two days.
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37. A- Just drop me off here. Beside the bank. How much is it? B- Three pound, fifty piasters on the meter.
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38. A- Please, show me the contents of your luggage. B- Ok. Sir. It is already open. You can search it. A- Have you got a cassette player or a video camera? B- None sir. A- Ok. We'll see.
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39. A- Thank you for carrying my luggage. How much do you want? B- Three pounds, sir. That is all. A- Here you are. I'd be grateful if you get me a taxi.
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40. A- Is this the bus to Tanta. B- Yes, get on. A- When will it arrive? B- In 2 hours.
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6. A- Look at these small cubs. B- Come and touch this one. It is tame. A- It's the same as a kitten but it's ready to attack us .
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41. A- Can I help you? B- Yes, please. I'd like to extend my visa for another week . A- Is it valid? B- Yes, it is.
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42. A- It's fantastic to be on board! B- But it would be difficult for me as a member in the crew. A- You may suffer from seasickness.
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43. A- May I see your ticket, please? B- Here you are. A- Your seat is the fifth to the left. B- Thank you, when does the train reach Tanta? A- At eight o'clock.
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44. A- Hello. Welcome to Egypt after the long flight. B- Can I have this suitcase with me? A- Sorry, there is no room for it. All luggage will be taken later.
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45. A- Excuse me, madam. Have you got anything to declare? B- To declare? A- I mean do you have any electrical devices such as computers or radio sets? B- No, I haven't got any.
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46. A- May I see your ticket, please? B- Here you are. A- Your seat is the eighth to the right. B- Thank you. How long does the bus take to reach Mansura? A- Two hours.
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Entertainment, Sport and Cultural Places
47. A- Is it possible to get tickets for tonight? B- You can sit wherever you like in the first row. A- Isnt there anything a little less dear? B- Not unless you come to the matinee.
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48. A- Look at that dinosaur. And here are its eggs. They are huge! B- Don't touch the exhibits, please. A- Sorry, can you tell me where the insect exhibition is, please?
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49. A- Can I help you? B- I'd like a dictionary. I don't know how to pronounce some English words. A- Dictionaries are on the third shelf on the right.
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50. A- I have bought the tickets. Let's enter and see the film. B- Let's wait for a while. I know our friend Ali's late but he may turn up.
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51. A- Keep silent, please. You shouldn't make any noise here. The people here need concentration during reading.
B- I'm awfully sorry, sir.
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52. A- Well. Please, sit down in our studio. May I ask you some questions? How did you feel when you scored your first goal?
B- I couldn't believe the ball I kicked got into the goal. I kissed the ground .
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53. A- I don't like this shot. B- I can't perform it better than this. A- Please, repeat it again. B- I'm sorry I can't.
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54. A- Your ticket, please. B- Here you are. A- Seat R8. B- Thank you. When does the film start? A- At 9. 00
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Crime - Police - Court Places
55. A- Give me the car license and yours, too. B- But what wrong am I supposed to have done? A- You have exceeded the speed limit. You were going at 120 km an hour.
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56. A- I've come to report the theft of my car. B- Tell me what happened. A- I left it in the park when I came back, I didn't find it. B- Well, we'll do what we can.
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57. A- Excuse me, madam. May I have a look inside your handbag, please? B- What for? A- It's only security measures before boarding a plane. B- Well. Go ahead.
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58. A- What a shame! He hit the old man and ran away. B- We have to phone the first Aid to rescue that miserable man.
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59. A- What is your name? B- Radi Nader. A- Why did you rob the house? B- My mother was ill and was in need of money.
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60. A- A car hit my car and broke its door. B- Have you got the number of the car? A- Private 80 18 15. B- Ok we'll find its owner.
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Other places
61. A- Ok. Madam. I have done the dust, the sweeping and made beds. B- What about cooking. We've guests for dinner.
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62. A- Excuse me, sir Three months have passed. Yet you have not paid the rent. B- Sorry, I have been away for long. Here is the money agreed upon. A- Here's the receipt.
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63. A- May I bring tea now, sirs? B- All right. We've finished eating. Thank your wife on our behalf.
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64. A- Why did you stay up late out doors yesterday? B- It was my friend's birthday. A- Don't do it again. B- I'm sorry.
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65. A- Oh! It's raining. Shall we take a taxi? B- Yes. There's a taxi and our children will return from school in an hour. A- I see it is cloudy. I hope it won't rain. B- Don't forget to take your umbrella. Please, I want you to buy us meat
and fruit. I need the meat to cook it tomorrow.
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66. A- I'd like to swim for a while then I am going to lie on the sand under the sun for a long time.
B- Won't your beautiful skin be suntanned? Let this be for our children.
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67. A- You have to finish your homework then watch television. B- Yes, I have to. But this is the final match. Will you allow me to see it? A- All right.
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68. A- I'd like to see the director. B- Do you have an appointment? A- Yes, I'm Atef Ali and I should meet him at 9.00.
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69. A- Would you kindly tell me how to go to the Egyptian Museum? B- Yes, go straight on then turn left. It's in the square. Is this your first visit to Egypt?
A- Yes, it is.
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