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2.15. Work with a partner. Respond to these comments as in the model, so

that your response could explain the meaning of the underlined word

combinations. (You can revise the expressions in Ex. 2.5.)

Model: A: I came out of a shop and saw a big metal thing on my wheels.

B: Oh, so your wheels had been clamped!

A: Yes I had to pay £100.

1. A: As I drove round the corner there was some ice on the road and I lost control of the steering.

B: Oh, so ...

2. A: The two women were obviously having an argument about the way one of them had driven. Then suddenly they started hitting each other.

B: Oh, I guess it was a case of …

A: Yes. It’s happening more and more often these days.

3. A: The policeman looked at my tyres and said they were illegal.

B: Oh, so you didn’t have the minimum depth of …?

4. A: The road was closed. Two lorries had come straight at each other and crashed.

B: Oh, so it was a …

5. A: The policeman fined me £100 there and then. I have to pay it within seven days.

B: Oh, really? I didn’t know they could give …

A: Yes. You have no choice. They just give it to you and you can’t dispute it at the time.

6. A: The man at the garage said my car wasn’t in a fit condition to be driven legally.

B: Oh, so it’s not …

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2.16. Decide where these people are in the following situations.

. - Fourth floor, please.

- I want that floor, too.

2. - Don't throw that away in the street. - OK. I'll throw it in here.

3. - When do you think the number 3 will come?

- In about five minutes.

4. - Let me call Mom and tell her I'll be late. - OK. I'll wait.

5. - Taxi! We'd like to go to the Ritz Hotel.

- All right.

6. - What can I do for you?

- Please check the oil!

7. - Let's go!

- No way. The lights are red.

8. - This road is too busy.

- Right you are. It's safer to go this way.

9. - Look both ways before you cross.

2.17. Match the following phrases (1-7) with the appropriate situations (a-d).

- OK.

1. I'm sorry, I have no idea. a. You are pointing these people in the

2. Turn right at the crossroads. right direction.

It’ll be on your left. b. You don’t know the way.

3. I'm going that way - I'll show you. c. You are going to take these people

4. Take the first on the right, it'll be where they want to go.

right in front of you. d. You are explaining the route to these

5. I'm sorry, I'm a stranger here myself. people.

6. It's in that direction, but I'm not sure

where exactly.

7. Go along here and ask again.

2.18. A) Study the dialogues below and make up similar dialogues with a

partner using the hints after each dialogue.

  1. Make up similar dialogues with a partner about getting around

your town.

Dialogue 1. Asking the Way in the Street.

A: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the Town Hall?

B: Sure. Go straight ahead along this street, and then take the third on the left. You'll see the Town Hall on your right.

A: Thanks a lot.

B: Any time.

Excuse me, where's the nearest …?/ I'm looking for Victoria Station, is it far from here?

Carry straight on./ Keep straight on for about 500 metres. / Go straight ahead along this street till you come to the traffic lights./ Take a number 3 bus. / Take a bus/train/tube to London./ Take the right fork./ Take the Circle line. / Turn left/right at the traffic lights./ Turn to Camden High Street./ It's round the comer to the left./ It's the second (turning) on the right./ / It's not far, you can walk from here. / It's on the other side of town, you'd better take a taxi./ It'll take you about half an hour by bus.

Dialogue 2. Having Lost Your Way.

A: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the railway station? I've lost my way.

B: Yes. Go straight ahead till you come to the traffic lights. Turn left there and it's the first turning on the right.

A: Straight ahead up to the traffic lights, left and then right.

B: That's it. It'll take you about five minutes.

A: Thank you very much.

B: You're welcome.

Take the first/second/third/next (turning) on the left/right. / First right, second left./ Cross the street at the traffic lights./ Walk across the square. / Walk up to/as far as the bus stop./ Go back one block. / Get on bus number 15. I'm going that way. I'll show you.

Dialogue 3. Having No Idea How to Get to the Place

A: Excuse me, how do I get to the post office?

B: It's in that direction, but I'm not sure where exactly. Go along here and ask again.

Is this the way to the Central park? - No, it isn't.

Is this the right way to the car park?- I'm sorry I don't know. I'm a stranger here myself.

Dialogue 4. Being on the Wrong Bus

A: Sorry. Does this bus go to the airport?

B: No, I'm afraid you're on the wrong bus. You should take a 194.

A: Can you tell me where to get off?

B: At the next stop but one.

Excuse me, can you tell me where to get off to get to …? - You're on the wrong bus. But you can go two stops and get off at the next stop/ at the next stop but one and change to Bus 18.

Dialogue 5. Going by Underground

A: Excuse me. I'm a bit lost. Can you help me?

B: Certainly. Where are you trying to get to?

A: I'm looking for Victoria Station.

B: Victoria Station?

A: That's right.

B: Well, the best way to get there is to take the Tube. Take the Central line west­bound as far as Oxford Circus. Then change to the Victoria line southbound and it's two stops later. All right?

A: Yes, fine. Thanks a lot.

B: Not at all.

Excuse me, do I have to change? - Yes, you have to change at the fourth station onto the Piccadilly line./ Which line should I take for the Opera House? - The Circle line.

Dialogue 6. Asking the Way inside a Building

A: Excuse me, how do I get to Room 240?

B: Sure. Go to the end of this corridor and turn left. You'll see a lift.

A: Yes?

B: Take the lift to the second floor and turn right. Room 240 will be on your left.

A: Thanks a lot.

B: Not at all.

Excuse me, where's the main entrance/ reception lobby/ corridor/hallway (AmE)/ Accounting Department/ Personnel Office/ canteen/ lift/elevator (AmE)/ escalator?- Take the lift to the ground/first (AmE) floor, first/second (AmE) floor, second/third (AmE) floor, top floor, basement./ Take the lift up/down.

Go straight down this corridor/hallway (AmE)./ Go through the lobby/ the door here./ Go up/down the stairs./ Go upstairs/downstairs./ It's right at the end of the corridor./ It's on the ground floor/in the basement./ It's round the corner. / It's on the right/left./ It's the second door on the left.

Dialogue 7. Taking a Taxi

A: Victoria, please. I have to be there by 11:15.

B: 11:15, sir? Oh, we'll make it all right.

A: And would you stop at the Royal Hotel? I have to pick up my suitcase.

B: Righto! You're in good time. It's only five past eleven. That'll be £ 2.80 p, please.

A: Thank you very much. You can keep the change.

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