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Script for dialogues

Buying Clothes - Audio

Shop assistant Good afternoon. Can I help you?

Customer Yes. How much is this black T-shirt?

Shop assistant It's £10.50.

Customer And how much are those watches over there?

Shop assistant They're £7.25 each.

Customer Well, can I have this T-shirt, please?

Shop assistant Certainly.

Customer and that red watch with the blue strap.

Shop assistant This one?

Customer Yes, that's it. And have you got any postcards?

Shop assistant Yes, they're over there. They're 50p each.

Customer I?ll have these two, please.

Shop assistant Certainly. Anything else?

Customer No, thank you.

Shop assistant Right, well, that will be £18.75 altogether.

Customer Here you are.

Shop assistant Thank you. That's £1 .25 change.

Customer Thank you. Goodbye.

Shop assistant Goodbye.

Basic Job Interview - Audio

Receptionist OK. Now, what's your name?

Mandy It's Mandy Wallis.

Receptionist How do you spell Wallis?

Mandy It's W-A-double L-I-S.

Receptionist W-A-double L-I-S. Thank you. And how old are you?

Mandy I'm nineteen.

Receptionist What's your address?

Mandy It's 14 Kent Street, Lancaster, LA2 6NV.

Receptionist I'm sorry, is that 14 or 40?

Mandy 14. One four.

Receptionist Thank you. And what's your telephone number?

Mandy It's 01 524 69481 7.

Receptionist Can you repeat that, please?

Mandy Yes. 01 524 ...

Receptionist 01524

Mandy 694817.

Receptionist 69481 7. Thank you.

Touring a Company A - Audio

On the left here we have the logistics department. This is Bob, he is the Logistics Manager. There are three people in the department.

Touring a Company B - Audio

On the right here is the Warehouse Manager's office. Through here, we have the Warehouse. There are two Bays, the first is Goods-in and the far one is Goods-out. Here we have a weighing system for packages and there is the weighing machine for HGVs and lorrys. Over there in front of us is our stock of raw materials. To the right of that we have unfinished goods stock. To the far right we have scraps.

Touring a Company C - Audio

Over there in front of us is our stock of raw materials. To the right of that we have unfinished goods stock. To the far right we have scraps.

In the middle of the warehouse are the cold presses. There are seven in total. Each press has a different tool, depending on the part required.

Touring a Company D - Audio

Each press has a different tool, depending on the part required. The sheet metal is fed manually into the press and the part comes out the other side. Over there is the welding area. We have both automated welding machines and manual welders. They finish off the part after it has been pressed.

Touring a Company E - Audio

The parts are then stock pilled on the shelving at the second bay until packaged and delivered.

Jim, over there, is responsible for quality. The production system is completely automated and computerised

Touring a Company G - Audio

The production system is completely automated and computerised to detect and resolve problems ASAP.

If you now follow me up these stairs. In front of us is the Plant Managers office. Here we have the Financial department. There are five people who work in that department.

Touring a Company H - Audio

Janet is the FD, that is Financial Director. Further on we have the Quality Department, opposite that there is Purchases. At the end of the corridor there is the Sales Office. They also deal with customer care issues. The Sales Manager is Mike, we'll be meeting with himm in 15 minutes.

Have you got any questions?

Visitor Questions - Audio

Visitor questions

How was your trip?

What was the weather like during the trip?

Is this your first time in Italy?

Where did you find our name? / How did you find out about us?

What do you do in Spain? / What does your company do?

What's your position in the company?

Why do you use welding wire?

Why are you buying in Italy?

Have you got some problems with your present supplier?

How much welding wire do you consume every month?

What kind of welding wire do you use?

What diameter and type of wire do you use?

Checking into a Hotel - Audio

Receptionist: Good evening, sir.

Guest: Good evening. Do you have a reservation in the name of Jones, please?

Receptionist: Just a minute, sir. Yes, here we are. MrAlan Jones. Would you like a single room or a double, Mr Jones?

Guest: I'd prefer a double, if you've got one.

Receptionist: And how many nights are you staying?

Guest: Three.

Receptionist: Fine. Well, could you just fill in the registration form and sign it at the bottom, please?

Guest: Yes, certainly.

Receptionist: And how do you want to settle the bill?

Guest: By credit card, if that's all right.

Receptionist: Yes, of course. Could I just take an imprint of the card, sir?

Guest: Yes, here you are.

Receptionist: Thank you. And will you require a newspaper and a wake-up call in the morning?

Guest: Yes, I'd like The Times and a call at 7.30, please.

Receptionist: 7.30. Very good, sir. Here's your key. Your room number is 429. The lift is over there. Do you need any help with your luggage?

Guest: No, thank you. I've only got a small suitcase.

Receptionist: Well, enjoy your stay.

Guest: Thank you.

MUSIC
Live 8 Daniel Powter Bad Day - Audio

Live 8 Daniel Powter Bad Day

You had a bad day, you've taken one down,

You sing a sad song just to turn it around,

You say you don't know, you tell me don't lie,

You work on a smile and you go for a ride,

You had a bad day, the camera don't lie,

You caught me backing down and you really don't mind,

You had a bad day, yeh, you had a bad day

Live 8 Madonna like a prayer - Audio

Live 8 Madonna like a prayer

Heaven help me,

When you call my name,

It's like a little prayer,

I'm down on my knees,

I want to take you there,

In the midnight hour,

I can feel your power,

Just like a prayer,

You know I'll take you there,

Like a child

Live 8 Madonna music - Audio

Madonna Music

Music, makes the people come together

Live 8 U2 One - Audio

Live 8 U2 One

Is it getting better?

Do you feel the same?

Will it make it easier on you know? you've got someone to blame,

You say, one love, one life, it's one need, in the night,

One love we get to share it, please you darling, you don't care for it,

Live 8 U2 Vertigo - Audio

Live 8 U2 Vertigo

Alright now, this is a rock and roll show, hip-hop show,

Hello, hello, hello, hello

Uno, dos, tres,

Live 8 cold play in my place - Audio

Live 8 Cold Play in my place

In my place, in my place, were lines that I couldn't change, I was lost, oh yeh

And I was lost, I was lost, crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed, I was lost, oh, yeh,

How long must you wait for me?

Live aid 85 david bowie heros - Audio

Live aid 85 David Bowie Heros

We can be heroes just for one day,

Robbie Williams Live Angels - Audio

Robbie Williams Live Angel

Well, this is the best tour that I've ever been on, the best tour by far. I know I've said it before but I'm gonna (going to) get old and I'm gettin' older. I want you to come with me. You've watched me grow up so far, I want to get old with you lot. Please, please don't leave me. This is 'Angels'.

I sit a wake, there's an angel contemplate my faith,

And do they know, the places where we go when we're grey and old,

?cause I have been told, that salvation, let's their wings unfold,

so when I'm lying in my bed, thoughts running through my head, and I feel that love is dead,

I'm loving angels instead,

and through it all, she offers me protection, a lot of love and affection, whether I'm right or wrong,

and down the water fall, wherever it may take me, I know that life won't break me when I come to call, she won't forsake me, I'm loving angels instead,

Robbie Williams Live shes the one - Audio

Robbie Williams Live she is the one

We were young,

we were wrong,

we were fine all alone,

And if there's somebody calling me on,

She's the one,

Come on,

When you get to where you want to go and you know the things you want to know you're smiling,

When you said what you want to say, and you know the way you want to play, you'll be so high you'll be flying,

Present Continuous Answers - Audio

Is it right or wrong 2. Correct those which are wrong

1 Look! Somebody is climbing up that tree over there.

2 Can you hear those people? What do they talk about?

3 Are you believing in God?

4 Look! That man tries to open the door of your car.

Present Continuous Answers - Audio

The moon goes round the earth.

I'm thinking it would be a good idea to leave early.

The government is worried because the number of people without jobs is increasing.

I'm usually going to work by car.

Present Continuous Answers - Audio

I_________(not/belong) to a political party.

Hurry! The bus ________(come). I_______(not/want) to miss it.

The River Nile________(flow) into the Mediterranean.

The river________(flow) very fast today - much faster than usual.

We usually_____(grow) vegetables in our garden but this year we____(not/grow) any.

pres con d.WAV

A: Can you drive?

B: No, but I________(learn). My father __________(teach) me.

(at a party) I usually________(enjoy) parties but ___________not/ enjoy) this one.

George says he's 80 years old but I_________(not/believe) him.

Ron is in London at the moment. He___________(stay) at the Hilton Hotel. He usually____________(stay) at the Hilton Hotel when he's in London.

On the Beach Past Simple - Audio GE2GrPastsimBeachA1.mp3

on the beach - 6- The past simple

Girl

There's a bit of wind today. It's quite cool.

Boy

Thank goodness. It was so hot last week, I am quite happy it's a bit cooler.

Girl

Really, did you go night clubbing on the weekend?

Boy

Yes, you really missed out. It was a great laugh.

Girl

Really, where did you go?

Boy

We went to the city center. It was so crowded, even at 2.00 in the morning!

Girl

Excellent. Did you meet anybody?

Boy

Not this time. Dave met a nice girl.

Girl

Good for him. Did you eat out, then?

Boy

Of course. We went to a nice fish restaurant.

Girl

You only do those things when I am not around. When I go out with you we only go to pizzerias. Typical!

Boy

I told you, you missed out.

Girl

Did you eat well, at least.

Boy

Of course. And we had a great bottle of white wine.

Girl

Did Dennis go too?

Boy

No, he stayed in, like normal.

Girl

What about Jim?

Boy

Yes, he was there.

Girl

So, what time did you get home, in the end?

Boy

It was about four o'clock.

Eating at a Restaurant - Audio

Waiter ... afternoon.

Customer 1 Have you got a ? for two, please?

Waiter This way, please.

Waiter The ...

Customer 1 Thank you.

Waiter The soup of the day is leek and potato. .. an aperitif while you're deciding?

Customer 1 Yes, please. A mineral water for me.

Waiter .. or ?

Customer 1 Sparkling, please.

Customer 2 And I'll have a gin and tonic, please.

Waiter Thank you.

Waiter A mineral water and a gin and tonic. Are you ready ..?

Customer 2 Yes. Could I have the melon and the halibut, please?

Waiter .. salad or vegetables, French fries or a jacket potato with the halibut?

Customer 2 Salad and a jacket potato, please.

Customer 1 And.. the soup followed by the lamb chops. And ..with salad and French fries, please.

Waiter Thank you. Would you like .. with the meal?

Customer 1 Yes, could we have a ..red, please?

Waiter Thank you.

Restaurant continued (WAV)- Audio

Waiter The halibut?

Customer 2 Yes. That's for me, please.

Waiter And the lamb chops. Enjoy ...

Customer 1 Thank you.

Customer 1 .. the halibut?

Customer 2 Fine. What about your lamb?

Customer 1 ...

Waiter ..?

Customer 1 Yes, thank you. Could we ..water, please?

Waiter Certainly, right away.

Waiter Would you like any ..?

Customer 1 Well, I'm full. ..?

Customer 2 Not for me, thanks. But I'd like a ...

Customer 1 And I'll have a tea, please.

Waiter So that's one coffee and one tea.

Customer 1 Yes, and ...., please?

Waiter ..your meal?

Customer 1 Yes, thank you. It was ... Could I have a receipt for the bill, please?

Waiter ... Here you are.

Customer 1 Thank you

The last part of the Computer Problem Story (WAV) - Audio

Computer problems story

Receptionist Danny

Accountant Billy

Salesman Teddy

Quality Manager Larry

Engineer Freddy

Buyer Kenny

I T Manager Harry

Early, one Tuesday morning the Receptionist at Trust Corporation called Danny had a problem. His computer stopped working and he said 'I must have a Virus'. So Receptionist Danny went off to tell the IT Manager.

On the way along the corridor Receptionist Danny met Accountant Billy. 'Listen, Billy' said Receptionist Danny, 'I've got a Virus on my computer and I'm going to tell the I T Manager'. Accountant Billy said 'Let's go together.'

So, Receptionist Danny and Accountant Billy went to tell the I T Manager there is a Virus on his computer. On the way along the corridor Receptionist Danny and Accountant Billy met Salesman Teddy. 'Listen, Teddy' said Receptionist Danny, 'I've got a Virus on my computer and I'm going to tell the I T Manager'. Salesman Teddy said 'Let's go together.'

So, Receptionist Danny, Accountant Billy and Salesman Teddy went to tell the I T Manager there is a Virus on his computer. On the way along the corridor Receptionist Danny, Accountant Billy and Salesman Teddy met Quality Manager Larry. 'Listen, Larry' said Receptionist Danny, 'I've got a Virus on my computer and I'm going to tell the I T Manager'. Quality Manager Larry said 'Let's go together.'

So, Receptionist Danny, Accountant Billy, Salesman Teddy and Quality Manager Larry went to tell the I T Manager there is a Virus on his computer. On the way along the corridor Receptionist Danny, Accountant Billy, Salesman Teddy and Quality Manager Larry met Engineer Freddy. 'Listen, Freddy' said Receptionist Danny, 'I've got a Virus on my computer and I'm going to tell the I T Manager'. Engineer Freddy said 'Let's go together.'

So, Receptionist Danny, Accountant Billy, Salesman Teddy, Quality Manager Larry and Engineer Freddy went to tell the I T Manager there is a Virus on his computer. On the way along the corridor Receptionist Danny, Accountant Billy, Salesman Teddy, Quality Manager Larry and Engineer Freddy met Buyer Kenny. 'Listen, Kenny' said Receptionist Danny, 'I've got a Virus on my computer and I'm going to tell the I T Manager'. Buyer Kenny said 'Let's go together.'

So, Receptionist Danny, Accountant Billy, Salesman Teddy, Quality Manager Larry, Engineer Freddy and Buyer Kenny went to tell the I T Manager there is a Virus on his computer. On the way along the corridor Receptionist Danny, Accountant Billy, Salesman Teddy, Quality Manager Larry, Engineer Freddy and Buyer Kenny met CEO Harry. 'Listen, Harry' said Receptionist Danny, 'I've got a Virus on my computer and I'm going to tell the I T Manager'. CEO Harry said, follow me and I will help you. So, Receptionist Danny, Accountant Billy, Salesman Teddy, Quality Manager Larry, Engineer Freddy and Buyer Kenny all followed CEO Harry. But CEO Harry didn't take them to the I T Manager. Instead, he sacked Receptionist Danny, Accountant Billy, Salesman Teddy, Quality Manager Larry, Engineer Freddy and Buyer Kenny for wasting company time and Receptionist Danny never said to the I T Manager there is a Virus on his computer!

Summerising the Conditional - Audio

Monday , There is a problem with a component. You think, if I call up the supplier, I will be able to solve the problem. The supplier needs to meet you to understand the problem, but on Tuesday you are too busy!. You tell the supplier , if I had more time, I would meet you

Tuesday , In the afternoon production cannot continue due to the malfunctioning component. Before you meet the production manager to discuss the issue, you think, if I had met the supplier, production would not have stopped.