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Select a word or phrase to complete the conversation shown below.

C What's

wrong?

C: What’s Man: Woman:

I don't feel very well.

Did you go out last night?

B:

was

Man: Woman:

No, I

B w as

too tired.

The music was fantastic, wasn't it?

B:

Ever

Man: Woman:

Yes, it was the best concert I've Hello! Can I

D leave

B ever

a message for Jim?

been to.

D:

leave

Woman: Man:

Hang on! Just let me find a pen

Can you help me fix this bicycle before we close the shop?

B:

to tidy

Man: Woman:

I'm sorry, Mr Patel's asked me first.

B to tidy

How often do you play football?

B:

Never

Girl: Boy: Girl:

Actually, I B never play football. Really? I thought you liked it. I'm really thirsty.

up the shop

A:

Would

Woman: Man:

A Would

you like a cup of tea?

Would you like another coffee?

D:

enough

Woman: Man:

No thanks, I've had

When

A: Boy: Girl:

A did

D enough

.

George start learning French?

did About two years ago, I think. I thought you didn't like holidays by the sea?

C:

even though

Woman: Man:

Well, C even though I don't like lying on a beach, I still enjoy swimming in the sea.

B What

do you do?

what Woman: Man:

I'm a chef in an Italian restaurant.

What's the matter?

enough Boy: Girl: Boy:

I've lost my place on the hockey team. That's probably because you didn't practise Did you enjoy reading the book?

A enough

.

Bored Woman: Man:

No. I was really

C bored

by the end of it.

You must be very pleased with yourself for winning that race.

Big Woman: Man:

It's no D big deal, honestly. I didn't set out to win, I did it for the exercise.

Shall we go shopping this morning?

Should Boy: Girl:

No, we D should finish our homework first. It has to be in tomorrow. Look! Is that David over there!

Can’t Woman: Man: Woman:

Oh, it A can't be. He looks so thin! It's him, all right. I hope he's okay.

Will you be at John's party tomorrow?

IF Man: Woman:

Well, I'll come

A if

I finish work in time.

Your mobile phone looks a bit old!

Tomorrow Man: Woman:

I'm going to get a new one Are there any shops

A near

B tomorrow

. your house?

Near Woman: Man:

Yes, it's quite a busy area.

I'll be back in the office early on Monday.

Have Woman: Man:

Right.

C Have

a good weekend, then.

Do you like playing this computer game?

It’s Boy: Girl:

No. A It's something else to play? Who's that in the sports car?

boring. Shall we choose

Can’t Man: Woman:

It

A can't

be Frank. He hasn't got a car like that.

Is

D there

any ice in the fridge?

There Woman: Man:

Yes. Help yourself.

Does it cost Edinburgh?

B much

to fly from London to

much Man: Woman:

I think it's cheaper if you book on the Internet. Sam

C should

have been at the meeting this morning.

should Man: Woman:

I know, but he missed his train.

Don't stroke the cat!

Being stroked Woman: Man: Woman:

Why? Doesn't your cat like Not this one!

C being stroked

.

Do you think Sam will be OK travelling on his own?

sensible Woman: Man:

Oh, yes! He's a very A sensible person. You should buy that dress – it looks really nice on you.

Suits Man: Woman:

I like it but I'm not sure whether the colour me.

B suits

Where's Billy?

in Husband: Wife:

He's

B in

his bedroom, I think.

Can I have your email address, please?

Piece Woman: Man:

Have you got a C piece for you. What's the homework for tonight?

of paper? I'll write it down

told Boy: Girl:

The teacher

B told

us to revise the irregular verbs.

Don't you think John's work has improved a lot?

Even though Man: Woman:

I do, but D even though his grammar is better, he still needs to learn more vocabulary.

I really didn't enjoy the school trip!

Neither did I Girl: Boy:

B Neither did I

, it was so boring! When does the Manchester train leave?

Left Man: Woman:

It's just

Could I

A left

D borrow

. If you hurry, you might catch it.

your pen for a minute?

borrow Girl: Boy:

Yeah, sure!

What have you done to your leg?

really Boy: Girl:

Oh, I fell over yesterday and it D really Do you know what's wrong with Olga?

hurts now.

seem Boy: Girl:

No, but she does

A seem

upset about something.

Do you know Mark?

whose Woman: Man: Woman:

Is he the one That's him!

C w hom

sister works in the supermarket?

This is an interesting article.

Woman: Man: Woman:

Why's that? A scientist in the States reckons A it w as global warming that killed the dinosaurs! So Harry's new job wasn't all it was cracked up to be, then?

come Woman: Man:

No – he's trying to C come to terms with the fact that he's never going to find the perfect job.

Good morning madam. Can I help you?

To have Man: Woman:

Yes, could I arrange an appointment my eyes tested?

A to have

What did you give your little brother for his birthday?

made Girl: Boy: Girl:

A toy train C made I'm sure he loved that! Why did you decide to

of chocolate. A look out

another job?

Look for Man: Woman:

I wasn't happy with the one I had.

Did you know that Hong Kong has population density in the world?

D the second highest

The second highest Man: Woman:

Yes, apparently people live longer there than anywhere else!

Can I borrow a pen?

Haven’t Woman: Man:

Sorry, I D haven't got one. I've brought these flowers to say thanks for a lovely evening.

Shouldn’t Man: Woman:

Oh, you really

D shouldn't

I was really hoping

have!

C I'd be

promoted this year.

I’d be Woman: Man: Woman:

And weren't you? No, my boss obviously doesn't appreciate me!

Look at

D those

horses over there!

those Man: Woman:

Oh, yes – they're beautiful, aren't they? What are your plans for the weekend?

am going Girl: Boy:

I

D am going

to the cinema with Sarah.

Why aren't you coming swimming with us tomorrow?

too Boy: Girl:

I'm just

B too

busy to go.

That mobile phone looks cool. Is it new?

upgrade Man: Woman:

Yes. I was offered an D update Where did you get that pen?

by the phone company.

me Woman: Man:

Peter gave it to

A me

yesterday.

Are you coming into the pool?

Man: Woman:

No, the water's freezing cold.

Man:

It's OK once you've

B got used to

it.

Come in – you look a bit cold.

Woman: Man:

Thanks – the wind's so strong it nearly blew my hat A up . I've got some letters to post.

I’ll take Man: Woman:

A I'll take

them to the post office if you like.

I didn't want to get up this morning.

Make a habit of Woman: Man:

Well, you shouldn't D make a habit of late. It doesn't do you any good.

C Could

I speak to Mr Brown, please?

Could Man: Woman:

worst

going to bed so

He's not here, I'm afraid. I didn't like the show much, did you?

Man: Woman:

No. It was one of the

B w orst

I've ever seen.

I can't come and see you tomorrow after all.

Look after Man: Woman: Man:

Why not? I have to D look after mother's working.

my sister while my

I'm sick and tired of working on this project, day in, day out.

You’ll have finished Woman: Man:

Don't worry. By this time next week, B you'll have finished it completely.

Do you fancy going to Alisha's party?

going Woman: Man:

I'm not sure. I don't really feel like

D going

out tonight.

Has Sam said anything about when I should pick him up from the airport?

Husband: Yes. He said five o'clock.

Wife:

A he met

you at the airport at

I always travel by bus.

cheaper Woman: Man:

Why?

Woman:

Because it's

B cheaper

than the train.

How do you like living here?

Getting used to Man: Woman:

When I first arrived it was hard but I'm slowly C getting used to it! Do you ever go to the theatre?

what Man: Woman:

Not very often.

C What

about you?

Why do we never do anything interesting in the evenings?

had Woman: Man:

Well, if we A had always seem to be busy.

enough time, we could – but we

Is there anything urgent that needs doing this afternoon, Mr Green?

An update Woman: Man:

Actually, yes. I'd like D an update on total sales for this month, please. I was just watching the local news on TV.

outbreak Man: Woman:

Anything to report?

Man:

There's been another

A outlet

of the flu.

I don't like the idea of the company being taken over.

lesser Woman: Man:

No, but it's the accept it.

D least

How many children

D have

of two evils so we'll have to

you got?

have Woman: Man:

Three. Two girls and a boy. I don't know how I'm going to manage without a car!

I’ll do Woman: Man: Woman:

Well B I'll do what I can to help you out. Thanks, that would be great.

These two coats look the same. Which one is yours?

on Man: Woman:

I think mine's the one

Are there any shops

D on

the left.

A near

near Woman: Man:

Yes, it's quite a busy area. Oh dear, I've left my gloves in the car.

your house?

them Woman: Man:

Don't worry, I'll get

C them

for you.

So were your kids happy to see you when you got home from your trip?

Man: Woman:

I don't know if they missed me or my cooking. I had D simply walked through the door when they were demanding supper!

Can you tell me where the nearest garage is?

at Woman: Man: Woman:

Turn right Thanks. D How

A on

the next crossroads. You can't miss it. did you get to Paris?

how Man: Woman:

By coach. It was a lot cheaper.

That new student's called Maria.

wonder Boy: Girl: Boy:

I A ask where she lives? Near the bus station, I think.

Are you sure you're telling me the truth?

by Man: Woman:

What do you mean D about that? There have been a lot of arguments in the staff room this week. I'm not sure whether to get involved.

keep Woman: Man:

If I were you, I'd C problems like that.

keep

my head down. You don't need

Did you go shopping last weekend?

anything Man: Woman:

Well, yes, but I didn't actually buy

B anything

I think it's time we called it a day!

just Man: Woman:

That's A just what I was thinking. I've got loads of old discs in my cupboard.

.

Just as Woman: Man: Woman:

What are you going to do with them? I don't know – it seems like A just as to one thing, something new comes along!

we get used

Have you made any friends since you came here?

quite Woman: Man:

It was difficult at first but I've got now.

A How

Woman: Man:

A quite

did you get home last night?

I got a taxi. I had to

D turn dow n

that job offer in the end.

a few

Turn down

Man: Woman: Man:

Why? The salary just wasn't good enough.

What's Julie doing?

She’s Man: Woman:

I think

A she's

on the phone.

You think you're the world's greatest expert on everything, don't you?

If only Woman: Man:

B If only

I were! I'd probably be a millionaire by now! Michael looks fed up.

grumbling Woman: Man: Woman:

Yes, he's just been C grumbling about his new promotion. What's the problem? Isn't he getting enough money?

Were you surprised to hear about the hospital closures?

Had been talking Woman: Man:

Not at all. Government ministers A had been talking

about shutting down local hospitals long before it actually happened.

Do you fancy going to that new restaurant in town?

Wife: Husband:

Oh, I'm really tired. Let's eat evening. Hello! Can I

D leave

C out

a message for Jim?

this

leave Woman: Man:

Hang on! Just let me find a pen.

Did you and Sally go to the meeting last night?

we Woman: Man:

No,

B we

couldn't go. Sally wasn't well.

Oh, B you've had different now, but I like it.

your hair cut. You look really

You’ve had Man: Woman:

Thanks. I wanted a change. How's Carlo getting on with his geometry?

benefit Man: Woman:

Well, I think he'd really lessons.

B benefit

from a few private

I hear you're retiring next year.

I’ll have been doing Man: Woman:

That's right! D I'll have been doing then and I think that's long enough!

my job for 30 years by

Can you tell me where the nearest garage is?

at Woman: Man: Woman:

Turn right C at the next crossroads. You can't miss it. Thanks. Do you know who came up with the idea of the ball point pen?

Was invented Woman: Man:

I think it

A w as invented

by a man called Lazlo Biro.

Where's your bike?

Not to ride Boy: Girl:

The police warned me B not to ride lights, so I left it at school.

it without my

What do you think is the best age to get married?

until Woman: Man: Woman:

I'm not sure. Well, I'm not going to get married D until I'm at least 30. I enjoyed the film so much that I was a bit apprehensive about going to see the stage production of 'Lord of the Rings'.

enough Woman: Man:

And what did you think of it?

Woman:

Oddly

C enough

Why did Luke

, I thought the play was much better.

A go

home so early?

go Woman: Man:

He wasn't feeling very well.

Could I speak to the manager, please?

Is calling Man: Woman:

Certainly. Who shall I say Don't you think Richard's just

C is calling C like

? his brother?

Boy: Girl:

Well, they are twins, you know!

You met Mr Smith at the last meeting,

Woman: Man:

D haven't you

Er ... I don't think so.

Whose is that money on the table?

mine Man: Woman:

It's

B mine

. I forgot that I left it there last night.

What are you smiling about?

We’ll be packing Man:

?

Woman:

I was just thinking – this time next week C w e'll be packing our suitcases to go on holiday

I thought Jack left work early to pick up his daughter from school!

Man: Woman:

Me too - but apparently these weeks instead.

We haven't got

Woman: Man: Woman:

A any

D he's been going

to the gym all

eggs in the fridge.

Really? No, there are only three.

I'm sorry I took the money without asking.

Not to have done Man: Woman: Man:

Well, you really ought C not to have done it. Don't worry. It won't happen again. I've brought these flowers to say thanks for a lovely evening.

Shouldn’t Man: Woman:

Oh, you really

D shouldn't

have!

Didn't you tell Michel he could keep the book?

on Boy: Girl:

1

I did, but he insisted

C on

giving it back.