Unit 25

Situational Dialogue 1

WomanLet's go to Newbury.
ManWhere is it? I can't see it on the map.
WomanIt's 90 kilometres west of London.
ManAh, there it is. But it's about 50 kilometres from here. Well, let's go to the New Forest. That's very near.
WomanThe New Forest? But where is it on the map?

Situational Dialogue 2

ClerkAltea is near the sea. It's very quiet, about six kilometres from Benidorm.
CustomerHow far is it from Alicante?
ClerkAbout 80 kilometres.
 
CallerI'm in Southampton. Shall we meet tomorrow?
FriendYes. But I'm in Winbome.
CallerWinbome? Where is that?
FriendIt's 60 kilometres from Southampton. It's west of Southampton near Bournemouth.
CallerWell, if I set off at ten o'clock in the morning, I should be there by lunchtime.
FriendOK.
 
1st WomanI don't know where we're going on holiday this year. Where are you going?
2nd WomanSardinia.
1st WomanWhere in Sardinia?
2nd WomanA small village in the south. I don't know its name.
1st WomanLet's look at the map.

Situational Dialogue 3

HusbandWhat about this one?
WifeHow big is it?
HusbandIt looks quite big.
WifeWhere's the plan?
HusbandHere it is. This is the dining room and here's the kitchen and next to it is the living room.
 
ManCan you come and see us?
VoiceIn Southampton?
ManYes, let's meet in the hotel. I' 11 wait in front of the reception desk near the door.
 
1st WomanShall we meet later?
2nd WomanYes. Let's meet in front of the Royal Hotel at three o'clock.
1st WomanWhere is it?
2nd WomanIt's in Castle Terrace near the post office. It's about ten minutes' walk from here.

Situational Dialogue 4

WifeIs my shopping bag m the living room?
HusbandJust a moment. Sorry, dear, I can't see it.
WifeIs it on the table?
HusbandThe table?
WifeYes, the small table next to the door.
HusbandOh, yes, here it is.
 
HusbandWhat's the matter?
WifeI'm looking for the map.
HusbandIt's under your seat.
WifeThank you. I've got it now.
 
ClerkCan I help you?
CustomerYes, please. I want to change some money.
ClerkWould you go down there, sir, to the sign which says "Foreign Exchange"?