- A- So, John, could you tell our listeners how you started?
B- Certainly. It was when I was seven. I won first prize in a poetry competition.
When I was a student, some of my stories were published in a university magazine.
A- And now it's your full-time job?
B- That's right. My second novel was published last year.
2- A- Could you help me carry the shopping into the house, please, Aisha?
B- Ok, Mum. Where shall I put it?
A- Just put the bags on the kitchen floor.
3- A- At last, we're here. What time does our flight leave, Dad?
B- At midday. We've still got lots of time.
A-Are you sure we have everything we need?
B- Yes, I'm sure. Please stop worrying, Ali!
4- A- So, for your homework, I want you all to make a list of all the
plants growing in your neighbourhood.
B- Shall we just write the names of the plants?
A- No, write the names and a short description.
B- When is the homework for?
A- Next Thursday.
5- A- Excuse me, sir. The captain has asked everyone to return to their seats.
B- Does that mean we are going to land soon?
A- Yes, in about 15 minutes.
6- A- Have you seen Tarek?
B- No, sir. He was at his desk on the phone a few minutes ago.
A- Isn't he there now?
B- No, maybe he's gone home already.
A- He can't have gone home. He's preparing a report for me.
7- A- Good morning, Please sit down. Thank you for your application and CV.
Could you tell me a little more about the work you are doing at the moment?
B- Yes, I work full-time as a sales assistant at a supermarket in town, but
I'm also training to be an accountant.
8- A- Hello and welcome to the History Department. My name's Hilary.
Before we start the BA course, are there any questions?
B- Yes. I'd like to know whether there's a list of books for this course.
A- Yes, there is, I'll give you all one at the end of today's session.
B- Thank you very much.
9- A- Is there anything I can do to help, Miss Salwa?
B- Could you give these books back to the class after break?
A- Yes, of course. Is that the homework we did last week?
B- Yes, that's right. Your homework was very good.
10- A- Excuse me, I need to find out about modern farming in Egypt.
B- All the information on agriculture is on the second floor.
A- Thank you. Can I take any of the books out?
B- Yes. Just bring them to the desk near the entrance.