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topic: SHOPPING/BUYING THINGS | Typical conversation practice 1

CLERK: YOU:

Can I help you find something?

Yes, do you have this dress in _____________? bigger larger a bigger size What size are you looking for?

CLERK: YOU:

Size 6... But if you have a size 8, I'll _______________ as well. try it on try to try for it OK, let me check in the back... (COMES BACK) There you go... I found the dress in a size

CLERK:

8...
YOU:

Thanks. Where are your ____________ rooms? fitting trying dressing Just around the corner... Let me know if you need anything else.

CLERK:

(YOU TRY ON THE DRESS)

CLERK: CLERK:

So how did that fit?

Not too good... I think I need a ____________ size. less smaller not so big That's the smallest size we have in that color... Would you like me to look for another

CLERK:

color?
YOU:

No, I like this color... Thanks ____________. anytime anyway always

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topic: SHOPPING/BUYING THINGS | Typical conversation practice 2

STORE CLERK: YOU:

Can I help you find something?

Yes, does this scarf _____________ in yellow? arrive have come

STORE CLERK: YOU:

No we don't have it in yellow... only in black, red, and orange.

Oh, OK. And it's _______________, right? being sold on sale on discount Yes, it is. All our scarves and hats are 20% off today and tomorrow.

STORE CLERK: YOU:

And ____________ the gloves? what what if what about They're normal price.

STORE CLERK: YOU:

These gloves don't have a ____________. How much are they? price tag paper information Those are... $15.99.

STORE CLERK: YOU:

OK, I'll ____________... Could you wrap them up for me? They're a present. take take them purchase

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topic: SHOPPING/BUYING THINGS | Typical conversation practice 3

YOU:

_____________ these postcards? How much money How much How much are They're 5 for $2.

CLERK: YOU:

_____________. I only need two I buy two It's two I need If you buy them individually, they're $0.50 each.

CLERK: YOU:

OK. I'll take these two. Do you sell any _______________ here? remembrances remembers souvenirs

Yes, we do. We've got some mugs, fridge magnets, and more... they're right over there. Is there anything in particular you're looking for?
CLERK: YOU:

Yes, my mother ____________ plates with names of cities. Do you have any? gathers

collects takes
CLERK: YOU:

Hmm... no, we don't. But there's a store just down the street that sells those.

What's ____________ of that store? called the name named It's called "Empire State Souvenirs". It's just down the street to your right.

CLERK:

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topic: Shopping - English practice for shopping (Q + A)

1. Do you have a restroom? j 2. Do you have this in blue? 3. I bought this yesterday, but it's too big. 4. Do you have any more of these bags? 5. Do you have fitting rooms? 6. Are these two wallets the same price? 7. Can you send these things to my address in Japan? 8. Do you accept Master Card? 9. Is there another branch that might have that jacket? 10. Can I pay with US dollars?

a: I'm sorry, we only have that shirt in black. b: No, but we'll be getting some more tomorrow. c: I can exchange that for you. d: No, we don't, but we have a mirror. e: No, the one on the right is more expensive. f: Yes, we accept all major credit cards. g: Yes, we accept that currency. h: Yes, we can ship your purchased products anywhere in the world. i: Yes, we have another store a couple of blocks away from here. j: Yes, I'll give you a coin, because it's for customers only.

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topic: Shopping - English practice for shopping (Q + A) 2

1. Can you lower the price a little? f 2. Are all of these on sale? 3. Do I have to buy a converter for this computer? 4. How much is tax here? 5. Do you sell souvenirs? 6. How much is this? 7. How much time will it take to make this? 8. Can you set this aside for me? 9. Did you give me my receipt? 10. Is there a supermarket around here?

a: 8% b: Yes, I can put it on hold for two hours. c: No, but there's a convenience store that sells groceries. d: About two hours. e: Yes, we have refrigerator magnets and coffee cups. f: OK, but only by a couple of dollars. g: Yes, I put it in your bag. h: No, it comes with a universal power source. i: Each item has a price tag underneath. j: Yes, all the ties are on sale.

ENGLISH FOR TOURISTS topic: SHOPPING VOCABULARY: ANTONYMS - Describing items 1

1. This cup is 2. This rug looks 3. This bicycle is that'slighter? 4. These sleeves are too prefer shortsleeves. 5. This pillow is one? 6. That car is too

. Do you have a clean one? . Do you have a new one? . Do you have one .I . Do you have a softer . I like small cars. big expensive loose dirty old long heavy hard cold dry

7. These pants are too tight. I usually wear pants. 8. This bowl is wet. Do you have a 9. This robe is cheap. The other one was too . 10. This can of Coke is warm. Do you have a one? one?

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topic: SIGHTSEEING VOCABULARY (Definitions) 1 guide, zoo, bridge, castle, bus, landmark, cruise, discount, museum, amusement park .

A building that is historically important = A structure that spans a river = A place where animals are kept = A vehicle that is used for transportation (on land) = A place with rides, shows, and other entertainment = A person who tells you about the importance of historic buildings, etc. = A reduction in the price of a ticket = A voyage (usually as a holiday/vacation) on a ship = A place where one can see art = A solid structure that was usually fortified against an attack =
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topic: SIGHTSEEING VOCABULARY (Definitions) 2 ruins, translator, architecture, era, brochure, facade, attraction, to book, exhibition, view .

A range of sight or vision; a vista = The art of designing buildings = A pamphlet with information about something = Something that is interesting for tourists = The front of a building = A collection of works of art = A person who renders something into another language = A period; An epoch = The remains of a building, structure, etc. = To reserve = .

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topic: SIGHTSEEING VOCABULARY (Definitions) 3 artefact, cinema, prison, neighborhood, downtown, royal, contemporary, performance, square, port.

The central part of a city (especially an American or Canadian city) = A place where one can see ships, fishermen, etc. = An open area or plaza of a city = Pertaining to or belonging to kings and queens = A place where one can watch movies = A man-made object, like a tool, a work of art, etc. = Modern = A show, concert, etc. = A region of a city = A place where people convicted of crimes go =
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topic: SIGHTSEEING VOCABULARY (Definitions) 4 park, run down, renovated, under construction, highlight, extras, theater, cathedral, display, walking tour .

Additional items = Sightseeing on foot = A public green area in a city, used for recreation = Currently being built or repaired = Brought back to its former state = In bad shape; falling apart = A place where one can see a play or another type of performance = A church = A very important or outstanding part of something = An exhibit; a presentation of something in open view =
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topic: SIGHTSEEING VOCABULARY (Definitions) 5 tower, commentary, palace, canal, cable car, mosque, synagogue, vintage, optional, market .

A place of worship for Jews = A spoken (audio) description of something = A place of worship for Muslims = A tall, narrow building = Antique style; old style = Something you don't have to do = A place where one buys and sells fruit, vegetables, and many other things = The official residence of a royal person = The way to travel up and down a mountain = An artificial waterway =
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topic: SIGHTSEEING - Conversations while sightseeing 1

YOU:

Hello. What time ______________ the museum close today? when then does The museum closes at 7:00 PM.

MUSEUM WORKER: YOU:

And what time _______________ tomorrow? does it open it opens opening The museum opens at 9:00 AM.

MUSEUM WORKER: YOU:

And _______________ is the admission? what money what cost how much The admission fee is $8... $5 if you're a student.

MUSEUM WORKER: YOU:

And are there any special exhibitions _______________ ( = happening) right now?

off on at

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Yes, there's a special exhibition of Edward Hopper's early paintings.

Is this ________________ in the price of admission? a cost included with

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topic: SIGHTSEEING - Conversations while sightseeing 2

YOU:

Hi, do you have any free ______________ of the city? carts maps cards Yes, we do... And we also have a free

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WORKER:

information booklet.
YOU:

Great. Could we ____________ please? have one make it give one Sure, here you go.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WORKER: YOU:

We're only here for one day. What ____________ that we see? you say do you recommend do you want

Well, you can walk down Crescent Street. It has some beautiful historic architecture, and some good museums. Actually, that whole neighborhood is very interesting...
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WORKER: YOU:

What's that neighborhood _______________? called said known Uptown.. When you go out, just turn right and in

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WORKER:

about three blocks you'll come to Crescent Street.

YOU:

Great! We'll ________________ it out. Oh, one more thing, could we use your bathroom? look take check

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topic: SIGHTSEEING - Conversations while sightseeing 3

YOU:

Does the ______________ leave from here?

sightseeing voyage sightseeing journey sightseeing tour

OTHER TOURIST: YOU:

Yes, I think so. We're just waiting for the tour guide to arrive.

Isn't the tour ____________ to start at 4:30? made supposed have Yes, it is. I guess the tour guide is running a little late...

OTHER TOURIST:

(5 MINUTES LATER) I'm sorry everyone, the 4:30 PM tour has been cancelled. We're having some mechanical problems with our bus.
TOUR GUIDE: YOU:

So there won't be ____________ tours today? another the any more I'm not sure right now. We'll have to wait and see...

TOUR GUIDE: YOU:

How long ______________? do we have to wait to wait is the waiting

I'm not sure. They're fixing the bus right now. If they don't fix it in 30 minutes, I'll give all of you your money back.
TOUR GUIDE: YOU:

And how long does ______________ once it starts? the last tour the tour last the time About one hour.

TOUR GUIDE:

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Sightseeing | Typical questions and answers 1

1) ANSWER: 1927.

QUESTION:
When was this building constructed? Who painted this? What time does the tour start? 2) ANSWER: Leonardo Da Vinci.

QUESTION:
What year is this painting from? Who painted this? How long does the tour last?

3) ANSWER: Two hours.

QUESTION:
How long does the tour last? What year is this painting from? What time does the tour start? 4) ANSWER: I'm sorry, but pets are not allowed.

QUESTION:
How much are tickets for children? How long does the tour last? Can I bring my dog on the bus? 5) ANSWER: $14 dollars.

QUESTION:
What time do you close today? How much are tickets for children? Can I bring my dog on the tour? 6) ANSWER: It's the old courthouse.

QUESTION:
Do you have guided tours? How long does the tour last? What is this building? 7) ANSWER: No, we have them in English only.

QUESTION:
Do you have these brochures in Japanese? Do you speak Japanese? Do you have guided tours? 8) ANSWER: From the corner or Washington St. and 6th Ave.

QUESTION:
Where does the tour depart from? What's this neighborhood called? How much is the tour? 9) ANSWER: Yes, you can, it's in the back.

QUESTION:
Can you take a photo of us? Can I use your restroom? Do you speak Spanish? 10) ANSWER: Sure.

QUESTION:
Where are the restrooms? When does the next boat-tour begin? Can you take a photo of us?

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topic: SIGHTSEEING: Common terms/expressions

1. Is this painting 2. Can you

(by/from) Picasso? (take/make) a photo of me?

3. Are the restrooms in the 4. Is this map 5. When does the next tour 6. Is there a 7. Is there a tourist 8. Do you have any 9. Is the museum 10. Do you have an
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(deep/back) ? (free/priceless) ? (start/starting) ? (sale/discount) for seniors? (knowledge/information) center around here? (bilingual/bi-language) brochures? (open/working) on Mondays? (ear/audio) guide?

topic: HEALTH/Seeing a doctor - Conversation 1

DOCTOR: YOU:

What seems to be the problem?

I haven't been feeling well... I have been _____________ ( = vomiting) for the past 12 hours. throwing discharging throwing up I see... And do you have a fever?

DOCTOR: YOU:

Yes, I checked my _____________ two hours ago. It was 101 (38.5 c.) tab temperature payment Hmmm.... Sounds like you got food poisoning. Does your body feel sore?

DOCTOR: YOU:

Yes, my body does ______________ a little. pain cash hurt OK. I'm going to prescribe an antibiotic... Penicillin...

DOCTOR: YOU:

I'm ____________ to Penicillin... Could you prescribe another one? allergic sick reacting

Oh, OK. I'll prescribe another one... Take one pill every six hours, drink plenty of water, and stay in bed for the next 24 hours.
DOCTOR: YOU:

Thank you, doctor! Where can I buy _______________? this pill these pills some medication

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topic: HEALTH - What's wrong?

next to the clinic.

1) I lost my 2) I have a 3) I need to 4) I feel 5) Her face is 6) My husband got a bad 7) I have been 8) My son feels 9) My daughter has been 10) I think I 11) My wife got a 12) I

(glasses/glass). (fever/heat). (refill/redo) my prescription. (dizzy/unclear). (swollen/larger). (sunburn/roast). (coughing/cough) all night. (better/good) than he did yesterday. (vomiting/releasing) for four hours. (sprained/stained) my ankle. (rash/red) on her arm. (injured/pained) ( = hurt) myself skiing.

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topic: SAFETY/CRIME - What's wrong?

1) I was 2) Someone 3) That man 4) We need an 5) It's an 6) I'm going to call the 7) Leave me 8)

(stolen/robbed). (stole/robbed) my passport. (hit/swung) me. (ambulance/cart). (emergency/urgent)! (police/officer). (lonely/alone) ! (Help/Assistance)! (aid/help) me please? (safe/secure) to walk at night in this neighborhood?

9) Officer, could you 10) Is it