Unit 20

Situational Dialogue 1

WifeHello. You're early today. You usually get back at six o'clock on Wednesdays.
HusbandI know. But today, I left the office at four o'clock.
WifeWhy?
HusbandI went to the shops. I bought a present for you. Look!
WifeOh, that's lovely!

Situational Dialogue 2

1st ManWhat would you like? Beer?
2nd ManNo, not beer. Thanks. May I have a gin and tonic?
1st ManOf course. A gin and tonic and another half of bitter for me, please.
BarmanCertainly, sir.
1st ManDo you always come here at lunchtime?
2nd ManNo. I sometimes go to the restaurant downstairs.

Situational Dialogue 3

1st ManWhat did you do on Saturday?
2nd ManI went to the football match. I saw Arsenal and Liverpool. It was a good game. Did you go?
1st ManNo, I didn't. I usually go to the match, but last Saturday I took my family to Brighton.
 
WifeI'm back. I've been to the shops.
HusbandWhat did you buy?
WifeI bought a skirt and some shoes and this bag. Look!
HusbandVery nice.
WifeAnd it wasn't expensive.
 
1st ManDid you see the football on television last night?
2nd ManNo, I was out. I always go out on Mondays.
BarmanTwo halves of bitter.
2nd ManI didn't ask for two halves of bitter. I order one half and one gin and tonic.
BarmanSorry, sir. I will get a gin and tonic.