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SPEAK! American English Conversation. 6,000+ Vocabulary Words and Phrases in Dialogues
Artsun Akopyan
This book lets you learn almost 4,000 most important English words and more than 2,000 common phrases by using them in conversations. New words and phrases are highlighted in bold and are listed below each conversation. The tutorial can be used by learners of English as a second language when preparing for TOEFL or IELTS. It might also be useful for teachers of English as a foreign language. All conversations are original and written by the author, and edited by David Christian in the USA.
SPEAK! American English Conversation
6,000+ Vocabulary Words and Phrases in Dialogues
Artsun Akopyan
Editor David Christian
© Artsun Akopyan, 2021
ISBNВ 978-5-0055-3403-3
Created with Ridero smart publishing system
Introduction
This book lets you learn almost 4,000В most important English words and more than 2,000В common phrases byВ using them inВ conversations on various topics. The vocabulary ensures efficient communication inВ everyday situations at home, on the street, inВ class, at work, on aВ trip, and so on. New words and phrases are highlighted inВ bold inВ the text and are listed below each conversation. The tutorial can be used byВ learners ofВ English as aВ second language when preparing for English language tests such as TOEFL or IELTS. It might also be useful for teachers ofВ English as aВ foreign language who wish toВ create real-life situations inВ class. All conversations are original and fully written byВ the author, and edited byВ David Christian inВ theВ USA.
Greetings and Farewells
1.В Hey there!
(Informal style.)
Hey there!
Hi!
How areВ you?
I’m fine. You?
NotВ bad.
Glad toВ hear that!
SeeВ you!
Bye!
* *В *
Words
am (base form: be), and, are (base form: be), bad, farewell, fine, glad, greeting, hear, hey, hi, how, I’m = I am, informal, not, see, style, that, there, to, you
* *В *
Phrases
greetings and farewells
informal style
I’m fine
notВ bad
glad toВ hear
seeВ you
2.В Hello!
(Formal style.)
Hello! It’sgood to see you!
Likewise. How are you doing?
IВ am doing great. How areВ you?
I’m good, too. How’syourfamily?
Not bad. How’s your spouse?
She’s doing great.
Givehermybestwishes.
Thank you! See you soon!
* *В *
Words
best (base form: good), do, doing (base form: do), family, formal, give, good, great, hello, her (base form: she), how’s = how is, is (base form: be), it’s = it is, likewise, my, she’s = she is, soon, spouse, thank, too, wish, your (base form: you)
* *В *
Phrases
It’s (= It is) good to…
How’s (= How is) your…
IВ am / she is doing great
Give her…
best wishes
thankВ you
see youВ soon
3.В Good morning!
Good morning!
Morning.
Did you getenoughsleep?
Not really.
Why did you get upsoearly?
IВ have aВ lotofВ work toВ do.
Good luck toВ you!
ThankВ you!
* *В *
Words
a, did (base form: do), early, enough, get, have, lot, luck, morning, of, really, sleep, so, up, why,В work
* *В *
Phrases
good morning
not really
getВ up
I have…
aВ lotВ of
aВ lot ofВ work toВ do
Good luck to…
4.В Good afternoon!
Good afternoon!
Afternoon!
Where are you going?
ToВ the cafe. IВ have aВ mealbreak.
May IВ joinВ you?
OfВ course! Whatwill you have?
AВ sandwich and aВ cup ofВ coffee.В You?
AВ cake and aВ glass ofВ juice.
* *В *
Words
afternoon, break, cafe, cake, coffee, course, cup, glass, going (base form: go), join, juice, may, meal, sandwich, the, what, where,В will
* *В *
Phrases
good afternoon
toВ theВ cafe
aВ meal break
joinВ you
ofВ course
aВ cup ofВ coffee
aВ glass ofВ juice
5.В Good evening!
Good evening!
Evening!
How was yourВ day?
Allright.
Anynews?
Nothingmuch. Are you tired?
Yes, I’m tired. I want to sleep.
Go toВ bed. Good night!
* *В *
Words
all, any, bed, day, evening, go, much, news, night, nothing, right, tire, tired, want, was (base form: be),В yes
* *В *
Phrases
good evening
How was…
all right
nothingВ much
I’m tired
I want to…
go toВ bed
good night
6.В How do IВ greet aВ stranger?
How do IВ greet aВ stranger?
Say to him, “Good morning, sir!”
What if it’s a woman, not a man?
Then say to her, “Good morning, madam”!
What if we metafternoon?
Use the phrase “Good afternoon”.
Whencan I say “Good evening”?
Perhaps after fiveВ p.m.
* *В *
Words
a.m., after, can, five, greet, him (base form: he), if, madam, man, meet, met, noon, p.m., perhaps, phrase, say, sir, stranger, then, use, we, when, woman
* *В *
Phrases
How do I…
greet aВ stranger
say toВ him/her
What if…
not aВ man
afterВ noon
Use the phrase…
When can I…
after fiveВ p.m.
Acquaintance
7. What’s your name?
(Informal style.)
What’s your name?
Anna. What’s yours?
Mark. Where are you from?
Russia. How aboutВ you?
I’m from the United States.
What city are you from?
NewYork.В You?
Moscow.
* *В *
Words
about, Anna, city, from, Mark, Moscow, name, new, Russia, state, states, unite, united, what’s = what is, York, yours
* *В *
Phrases
yourВ name
How about…
the United States
What city…
I’m from…
8.В What is your first name?
(Formal style.)
What is your first name?
Mark.
What is your last name?
Black.
Where do you come from?
IВ come from theВ USA.
Where do you resideВ now?
InВ Moscow.
* *В *
Words
first, last, black, come, USA, reside, now,В in
* *В *
Phrases
firstВ name
lastВ name
comeВ from
theВ USA
9.В Where were you born?
(Informal style.)
Where were you born?
InВ Moscow.
When were you born?
InВ April 2000. How aboutВ you?
IВ was born inВ 1995В inВ London.
So you’re English, aren’t you?
Yes. What’s your nationality?
Russian.
* *В *
Words
April, aren’t = are not, born (base form: bear), English, London, nationality, Russian, were (base form: be), you’re = you are
* *В *
Phrases
Where were you…
When were you…
inВ April
I was born in…
inВ London
you’re English
your nationality
10.В What is your citizenship?
(Formal style.)
What is your citizenship?
Russia.
Your place ofВ birth, please.
St. Petersburg.
What is your date ofВ birth?
The first ofВ January, 1986.
What is your homeaddress?
NevskyAvenue,В 74.
* *В *
Words
address, avenue, birth, citizenship, date, home, January, Nevsky, Petersburg, place, please, St. = Saint
* *В *
Phrases
place/date ofВ birth
St. Petersburg = Saint Petersburg
the first ofВ January
home address
Nevsky Avenue
11.В Where do you live?
Where do you live?
InВ aВ small town. How aboutВ you?
InВ aВ village.
Do you have aВ house?
Yes, IВ do. What aboutВ you?
No, I don’t. I live in anapartment.
Do you live alone?
No, there are four ofВ us.
* *В *
Words
alone, an, apartment, don’t = do not, four, house, live, no, small, town, us, village
* *В *
Phrases
inВ aВ smallВ town
inВ aВ village
have aВ house
No, I don’t
live inВ an apartment
live alone
there are…
four ofВ us
12.В How old areВ you?
How old areВ you?
Eighteen. I’m an adultalready!
I’m older than you!
How many years older?
Eight!
So, are you twenty-six?
Yes, IВ will be twenty-seven soon.
That can’t be! You lookyounger.
* *В *
Words
adult, already, can’t = cannot, eight, eighteen, look, many, old, older, than, twenty-seven, twenty-six, year, young, younger
* *В *
Phrases
How old…
olderВ than
I will be…
can’t be
look younger
13.В Have you finished school?
Have you finished school?
Yes, IВ finished it last year.
Do you work?
No, IВ entered college.
What is your specialty?
Construction.
Do you like studying?
Oh yes, very much.
* *В *
Words
college, construction, enter, finish, it, like, oh, school, specialty, study, studying,В very
* *В *
Phrases
finish school
finished school
lastВ year
enter college
entered college
your specialty
like studying
veryВ much
14. What’s your level of education?
What’s your level of education?
IВ graduated from university.
What is your profession?
I’m a designer.
Why did you choosethis profession?
IВ chose it because IВ like toВ draw.
How long have you been drawing?
Since IВ was aВ kid.
* *В *
Words
because, been (base form: be), choose, chose, designer, draw, education, graduate, kid, level, long, profession, since, this, university
* *В *
Phrases
level ofВ education
graduate from university
graduated from university
your profession
choose this profession
How long have you been…
Since I was…
15.В What do you do for aВ living?
What do you do for aВ living?
I’m an engineer. How about you?
I’m a doctor. Where do you work?
For aВ construction company.В You?
At aВ hospital.
Do you like theВ job?
Yes, very much.В You?
No, IВ want toВ change my profession.
* *В *
Words
at, change, company, doctor, engineer, for, hospital, job, living
* *В *
Phrases
What do you do…
for aВ living
for aВ construction company
like theВ job
at aВ hospital
change my profession
16.В Do you speak Russian?
Do you speak Russian?
Of course! It’s my nativelanguage.
Do you know any foreignlanguages?
Yes, IВ do. English, Spanish, and French.
What about German?
No, I don’t speak German.
What other language would you like toВ learn?
Chinese. IВ really enjoylearning languages!
* *В *
Words
Chinese, enjoy, foreign, French, German, know, language, learn, learning, native, other, Spanish, speak, would
* *В *
Phrases
Do you speak…
speak Russian
my native language
Do you know any…
foreign languages
I don’t speak…
other language
enjoy learning
Family
17.В Do you have aВ family?
Do you have aВ family?
Yes, IВ have aВ large family.
Do you live with your parents?
No, they have theirown home.
What does your fatherВ do?
He’s a musician.
And your mother?
She’s a teacher of English. I want to take up teaching, too!
* *В *
Words
does, father, he’s = he is, large, mother, musician, own, parent, take, teach, teacher, teaching, their, they, with
* *В *
Phrases
have aВ family
have aВ large family
liveВ with
their ownВ home
your father
your mother
aВ teacher ofВ English
take up teaching
18.В Are you married?
Are you married?
I’m single. How about you?
I’m married. I got married five years ago.
Do you have any children?
Yes, two children.
Boys or girls?
Oneboy and one girl.
A wife, a son and a daughter! That’s a nice family!
* *В *
Words
ago, boy, child, children, daughter, girl, got (base form: get), married, marry, nice, one, or, single, son, that’s = that is, two, wife, wives
* *В *
Phrases
I’m single
I’m married
IВ got married
five yearsВ ago
any children
two children
boys or girls
oneВ boy
oneВ girl
aВ nice family
19. What is your husband’s name?
What is your husband’s name?
Mark. And your wife’s name?
Anna. What does MarkВ do?
He’s a lawyer. What about Anna?
An economist, butshe is not working rightВ now.
WhyВ not?
We have recently had aВ baby.
Congratulations!
* *В *
Words
baby, but, congratulation, economist, had (base form: have), husband, lawyer, recent, recently,В she
* *В *
Phrases
your husband’s name
your wife’s name
is not working
rightВ now
whyВ not
We have recently had…
20.В Who looks after your infant?
Who looks after your infant?
My wife and IВ do.
Do you have aВ nanny?
No, we manage ourselves.
How often do you feed the baby?
Severaltimes aВ day.
Do you get enough sleep?
ToВ tell the truth, no. We have toВ get up often at night!
* *В *
Words
feed, infant, manage, nanny, often, ourselves, several, tell, time, truth,В who
* *В *
Phrases
Who looks after…
my wife andВ I
manage ourselves
How often do you…
feed theВ baby
several times aВ day
get enough sleep
To tell the truth…
get up at night
get up often at night
21.В Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
IВ have an older brother. What aboutВ you?
IВ have aВ younger sister.
How old isВ she?
Nineteen.
Is she married?
No, she isn’t. Is your brother married?
He used toВ be married. Now he is divorced. Many marriagesend inВ divorcenowadays!
* *В *
Words
brother, divorce, end, he, isn’t = is not, marriage, nineteen, nowadays, sister
* *В *
Phrases
brothers or sisters
an older brother
aВ younger sister
is married
isn’t married
He used to be…
is divorced
end inВ divorce
22.В Are your grandparents alive?
Are your grandparents alive?
Yes, but not all ofВ them. One grandfatherdied. He is buried inВ his village.
So you have two grandmothers and one grandfather?
Yes, and one great-grandmother.
Wow! How old isВ she?
One hundred and two years. She is aВ widow.
Who’s taking care of her?
No one. She’s in good health!
* *В *
Words
alive, buried, bury, care, die, grandfather, grandmother, grandparent, great-grandmother, health, his (base form: he), hundred, them, who’s = who is, widow, wow
* *В *
Phrases
all ofВ them
not all ofВ them
is buriedВ in
one hundred andВ two
take careВ of
taking careВ of
noВ one
be inВ good health
23.В Do you have an aunt or an uncle?
Do you have an aunt or an uncle?
IВ have one aunt and one uncle.
Where do they live?
InВ this town.
Do you see each other often?
Once or twice aВ year.
Why is it so rare?
Because we have no free time!
* *В *
Words
aunt, each, free, once, rare, twice, uncle
* *В *
Phrases
an aunt or an uncle
one aunt and one uncle
each other
see each other
once or twice
once aВ year
twice aВ year
have freeВ time
have no freeВ time
24.В How many nephews do you have?
How many nephews do you have?
Not aВ single one.В You?
Two. They’re my brother’s kids.
Do you have any nieces?
Only one. She’s my sister’s daughter.
Well, IВ have three nieces.
Whose children are they?
My only sister’s.
* *В *
Words
nephew, niece, only, they’re = they are, three, well, whose
* *В *
Phrases
not aВ singleВ one
my brother’s kids
onlyВ one
my sister’s daughter
three nieces
Whose children…
my only sister
my only sister’s
25.В Do you have any cousins?
Do you have any cousins?
Yes, IВ do. Two girls and two boys.
Do they live inВ this city?
No, inВ the country.
Are they older or younger thanВ you?
One girl is older. The rest are younger.
Are you on good terms with them?
Yes, I’ve known them since I was a kid!
* *В *
Words
country, cousin, I’ve = I have, known, on, rest, terms
* *В *
Phrases
two girls and twoВ boys
inВ thisВ city
inВ the country
youngerВ than
older or youngerВ than
theВ rest
on good termsВ with
I’ve known them since
26.В Do you love your relatives?
Do you love your relatives?
Yes, but not all ofВ them.
Who do you love most?
Mom andВ dad.
Do you hate anyone?
No, IВ have no enemies.
Do you loveВ me?
Yes, auntie!
* *В *
Words
anyone, auntie, dad, enemies, enemy, hate, love, me, mom, most, relative
* *В *
Phrases
love your relatives
mom andВ dad
Do you hate…
have no enemies
loveВ me
27.В Does your neighbor have aВ family?
Does your neighbor have aВ family?
No, he’s an orphan.
Has he ever been married?
Asfar as IВ know,В no.
That’s weird. He’s cute!
Yes, and he’s got a good job!
Can you introduce me toВ him?
Yes, IВ can!
* *В *
Words
as, cute, ever, far, has (base form: have), introduce, neighbor, orphan, weird
* *В *
Phrases
Has he ever been…
As far as I know…
that’s weird = that is weird
he’s got = he has got
introduce meВ to
28.В Did your best friend have aВ happy childhood?
Did your best friend have aВ happychildhood?
No, her real mother abandoned her as an infant.
Why did she doВ so?
Nobody knows. Multipleattempts toВ contact the mother were not successful.
Who brought up your friend?
She grew up inВ an orphan home. Luckily, aВ married coupleadopted her as aВ teenager.
How old was she at that time?
Thirteen. She had toВ establish new family bonds. Justimagine for aВ moment how hard it was for aВ teenage girl!
* *В *
Words
abandon, adopt, attempt, bond, brought (base form: bring), childhood, contact, couple, establish, friend, grew, happy, hard, imagine, just, luckily, moment, multiple, nobody, real, successful, teenage, teenager, thirteen
* *В *
Phrases
best friend
aВ happy childhood
as an infant
nobody knows
attempts toВ contact
bringВ up
broughtВ up
growВ up
grewВ up
aВ married couple
as aВ teenager
family bonds
Just imagine…
for aВ moment
29.В Are you going toВ marry your girlfriend?
Are you going toВ marry your girlfriend?
Yes, I’m engaged to her.
When is your weddingВ day?
We haven’t settled on a date yet.
Does she have aВ family?
Yes, her parents and aВ twin sister.
Can you distinguish the sisters from each other easily?
It was hard when IВ first made their acquaintance. Now the differencebetween them is obvious!
* *В *
Words
acquaintance, between, difference, distinguish, easily, engage, girlfriend, haven’t = have not, made, obvious, settle, twin, wedding, yet
* *В *
Phrases
toВ marry your girlfriend
engaged toВ her
your weddingВ day
haven’t (= have not) settled on a date
aВ twin sister
from each other
made their acquaintance
the difference betweenВ them
30.В Were there many guests at the marriage ceremony?
Were there many guests at the marriage ceremony?
A few dozen. The bride’s and groom’s families and friends.
Did young and old folksattend the wedding,В too?
Yes, there were all generations, from the juniors toВ the seniors.
The ceremony cost them a fortune, didn’t it?
Indeed, they exceeded their householdbudgets.
Did they have toВ borrowmoney for the wedding?
ToВ my knowledge, yes. Everybody was happy, though!
* *В *
Words
attend, borrow, bride, budget, ceremony, cost, didn’t = did not, dozen, everybody, exceed, few, folk, fortune, generation, groom, guest, household, indeed, junior, knowledge, money, senior, though
* *В *
Phrases
many guests
at the marriage ceremony
aВ few dozen
the bride’s and groom’s families
young and old folks
attend the wedding
all generations
from the juniors toВ the seniors
cost them aВ fortune
household budgets
toВ borrow money
To my knowledge…
31.В Why do married people wear rings?
Why do married peoplewearrings?
They want toВ demonstrate toВ everybody that they are taken.
Can the rings link people on aВ spiritual level?
Hardly. I don’t believe in magic. Nevertheless, it is a symbol of their commitment to each other.
Whichfingershould IВ wear aВ wedding ringВ on?
On the ring finger ofВ your lefthand.
May IВ wear other rings on all tenfingers?
It’s up to you.
* *В *
Words
believe, commitment, demonstrate, finger, hand, hardly, left, link, magic, nevertheless, people, ring, should, spiritual, symbol, taken, ten, wear, which
* *В *
Phrases
wear rings
demonstrate toВ everybody
link people
on aВ spiritual level
I don’t believe in…
commitment toВ each other
wear aВ weddingВ ring
the ring finger
leftВ hand
ten fingers
up toВ you
Fundamental Needs
32.В IВ want toВ eat
IВ want toВ eat.
Buyyourselfsomefood.
Shall IВ buy anything forВ you?
No, I’m not hungry.
Are you thirsty?
AВ little.
What would you like toВ drink? Shall IВ buy you some juice?
No, I’ll drink some mineralwater.
* *В *
Words
anything, buy, drink, eat, food, fundamental, hungry, I’ll = I shall/will, little, mineral, need, shall, some, thirsty, water, yourself
* *В *
Phrases
someВ food
anything forВ you
I’m not hungry
aВ little
What would you like to…
some juice
buy some juice
mineral water
drink some mineral water
33. I’m cold
I’m cold.
Put on your leatherjacket!
I’ll be hot again.
Don’t zip it up.
Why aren’t you wearing a jacket?
I’m warm.
But you’re dressedlightly!
Don’t worry, I won’tcatch a cold.
* *В *
Words
again, catch, cold, dress, hot, jacket, leather, lightly, put, warm, won’t = will not, worry, zip
* *В *
Phrases
I’m cold
putВ on
leather jacket
I’ll be hot = I will be hot
zipВ up
wearing aВ jacket
I’m warm = I am warm
dressed lightly
don’t worry = do not worry
catch aВ cold
34. It’s hard for me to breathe
It’s hard for me to breathe.
Are we going too fast?
Yes, we are. IВ am tired.
Let’sstop.
No, let’s just walkslower.
Okay. Breathe deeply!
I am. Aren’t you tired?
No, I’m used to walking fast.
* *В *
Words
breathe, deep, deeply, fast, let’s = let us, okay, slow, slower, stop, walk
* *В *
Phrases
It’s hard for me to…
tooВ fast
IВ am tired
let’s stop = let us stop
walk slowly
walk slower
breathe deeply
I’m used to…
walkingВ fast
35. Where’s the bathroom?
Where’s the bathroom?
Over there.
Is it payable?
Yes, prepare the money.
Where is the entrance to the men’s?
I think it’s on the right.
AВ woman came out ofВ there!
So it’s the women’s then. The men’s is on the left.
* *В *
Words
bathroom, came, entrance, men’s, out, over, payable, prepare, think, where’s = where is, women’s
* *В *
Phrases
over there
prepare the money
entranceВ to
on the right
came outВ of
on theВ left
36.В IВ want toВ sleep
IВ want toВ sleep.
It’s too early.
Really? What time is itВ now?
Eight o’clock in the evening.
What time do you usually go toВ bed?
At eleven o’clock in the evening.
What time do you getВ up?
At seven inВ the morning.
* *В *
Words
eleven, o’clock, seven, usually
* *В *
Phrases
want toВ sleep
too early
eight o’clock
inВ the evening
What time do you usually…
at eleven o’clock
inВ the morning
37.В Do you have aВ family?
Do you have aВ family?
Yes, IВ have my parents, brother and sister.
Are your neighbors good?
Yes, they are all nice people.
How about friends?
IВ have some.
It looks like you have everything for aВ happy life!
Yes, IВ agree!
* *В *
Words
agree, everything,В life
* *В *
Phrases
nice people
It looks like…
have everythingВ for
aВ happyВ life
IВ agree
38.В Do you have aВ boyfriend?
Do you have aВ boyfriend?
IВ had one, but we brokeВ up.
For what reason?
We didn’t get along. Do you have a girlfriend?
Yes, we justВ met.
Do you love each other?
Yes, we do. I fell in love with her at first sight. We’regetting married!
I’m happy for you. Congratulations!
* *В *
Words
along, boyfriend, broke, fell, getting, reason, sight, we’re = we are
* *В *
Phrases
have aВ boyfriend/girlfriend
breakВ up
brokeВ up
get along
justВ met
love each other
fall inВ loveВ with
fell inВ loveВ with
at first sight
get married
getting married
be happyВ for
39.В What are basic human needs?
What are basichuman needs?
InВ the first place, we need air toВ breathe.
Naturally, we can’t live withoutbreathing.
InВ the second place, we need water and food.
Correct, they are vital.
InВ the third place, we need toВ sleep.
Yes, we can’t functionproperly without sleep!
InВ addition, we need shelter, warmth and sex. Sexualactivity is essential toВ continue life!
* *В *
Words
activity, addition, air, basic, breathing, continue, correct, essential, function, human, naturally, properly, second, sex, sexual, shelter, third, vital, warmth, without
* *В *
Phrases
basic human needs
inВ the first place
air toВ breathe
live without
inВ the second place
water andВ food
inВ the third place
function properly
without sleep
inВ addition
sexual activity
toВ continueВ life
Safety and Health
40.В Help!
Help!
What’s going on?
I’ve been robbed!
Call the police.
What’s their number?
DialВ 911.
My cellphone was stolen,В too!
Use mine.
* *В *
Words
911В (nine-one-one), call, cell, dial, help, mine, number, phone, police, rob, robbed, safety, steal, stolen (base form: steal)
* *В *
Phrases
goingВ on
call the police
my cell phone
useВ mine
41.В Call an ambulance!
Call an ambulance!
Are you not feeling well?
IВ have chest pain.
Is it severe?
Mild, but it might be aВ heartproblem.
Does anything elsehurt?
Stomach and back.
Okay, I’ll call an ambulance.
* *В *
Words
ambulance, back, chest, else, feeling, heart, hurt, might, mild, pain, problem, severe, stomach
* *В *
Phrases
call an ambulance
chestВ pain
aВ heart problem
anythingВ else
42.В Call the doctor, please!
Call the doctor, please!
Are you sick?
IВ think so. IВ have aВ headache.
That’s bad news. Have you checked your temperature?
No, I don’t have a thermometer.
What about your bloodpressure?
I don’t have a blood pressure monitor.
Okay, stay in bed. I’ll call the doctor.
* *В *
Words
blood, check, headache, monitor, pressure, sick, stay, temperature, thermometer
* *В *
Phrases
call the doctor
beВ sick
have aВ headache
have aВ thermometer
blood pressure
blood pressure monitor
stay inВ bed
43.В IВ need aВ littleВ help
IВ need aВ little help. Fetch me the first aidkit, please.
What’s happened?
IВ hurt myself aВ littleВ bit.
Is it bad? Do you want toВ put on aВ bandage?
No, just aВ Band-Aid.
No problem. Let me put itВ on.
Thank you for your help!
You are welcome. Next time, be morecareful!
* *В *
Words
aid, bandage, Band-Aid, bit, careful, fetch, happen, kit, let, more, myself, next, welcome
* *В *
Phrases
need aВ littleВ help
first aidВ kit
hurt myself
aВ littleВ bit
put on aВ bandage
Let me…
Thank you for…
you are welcome
nextВ time
be more careful
44.В WatchВ out!
Watch out! There are iciclesabove your head.
Let’s get away from the building.
Be careful! There’siceunder your feet.
Yeah, it’s slipperyhere.
There’s no ice on the other side of the street.
It’s a good thing! Why don’t we walk across the road?
That’s a good idea!
Hang on toВ myВ arm.
* *В *
Words
above, across, arm, away, building, feet, hang, head, here, ice, icicle, idea, road, side, slippery, street, there’s = there is, thing, under, watch, yeah
* *В *
Phrases
watchВ out
above yourВ head
get awayВ from
be careful
under yourВ feet
it’s slippery here
on the other sideВ of
aВ good thing
Why don’t we…
walk across
aВ goodВ idea
hang onВ to
45. Stop! Don’t cross the road
Stop! Don’t cross the road.
WhyВ not?
Because the trafficlight isВ red.
It was just yellow.
Let’s wait for it to turngreen.
The vehicles are far away. Let’s run!
That’s dangerous.
Okay, let’s not take any chances.
* *В *
Words
chance, cross, dangerous, green, light, red, run, traffic, turn, vehicle, wait, yellow
* *В *
Phrases
don’t cross = do not cross
the traffic light
Let’s (= let us) wait for…
turn green
farВ away
let’s run
let’s not
take chances
46.В Beware ofВ theВ dog!
Beware ofВ theВ dog!
WhatВ dog?
It’s behind you. Turn around!
Oh, this one? It is not dangerous.
Are you sure? It ran out ofВ those automaticgates!
So what? Maybe it lives there!
Payattention to the sign on the gate: “Beware of vicious dog”!
This dog has kindeyes. It is not vicious!
* *В *
Words
around, attention, automatic, behind, beware, dog, eye, gate, kind, maybe, pay, ran, sign, sure, those, vicious
* *В *
Phrases
bewareВ of
behindВ you
turn around
beВ sure
ran outВ of
automatic gates
So what?
Pay attention to…
kindВ eyes
47. You’re driving too fast
You’re driving too fast. Eightymilesperhour!
Don’t be afraid. I’m an experienceddriver.
We could have gotten inВ an accident. Slow down!
Okay, I’m slowing down.
Keep your distance!
The distance is sufficient.
Be careful behind the wheel!
Stop telling me what toВ do, please!
* *В *
Words
accident, afraid, could, distance, down, drive, driver, eighty, experience, gotten, hour, keep, mile, per, sufficient, wheel
* *В *
Phrases
miles perВ hour
be afraid
an experienced driver
get inВ an accident
slowВ down
keep distance
keep your distance
behind the wheel
stop telling
what toВ do
48.В Do you smell the smoke?
Do you smell the smoke?
Yes, IВ do. Something is burning!
Did you turn on the heater?
No, I didn’t. The house has been warm without it.
Did you light candles?
I don’t have any.
Did you cook inВ the kitchen?
Yes! IВ forgot toВ turn off the stove!
* *В *
Words
burn, candle, cook, forget, forgot, heater, kitchen, off, smell, smoke, something, stove
* *В *
Phrases
smell the smoke
something is burning
turnВ on
turn on the heater
light candles
cook inВ the kitchen
forgotВ to
turnВ off
turn off the stove
49.В What will you do inВ case ofВ aВ fire?
What will you do inВ case ofВ aВ fire?
IВ will call the fire department.
Will you try toВ put out the fire yourself?
Yes, with aВ fire extinguisher.
What if it is not there?
I’ll look for a water hose.
What if it’s not there either?
Then I’ll bring buckets of water!
* *В *
Words
bring, bucket, case, department, either, extinguisher, fire, hose,В try
* *В *
Phrases
What will you do…
inВ caseВ of
call the fire department
put out theВ fire
aВ fire extinguisher
aВ waterВ hose
buckets ofВ water
50.В Take an umbrella withВ you!
Take an umbrella withВ you!
I don’t want to.
WhyВ not?
IВ could forget it somewhere.
It’s raining outside!
I’ll put on a raincoat.
It doesn’t protectagainsthail!
Yes, but it protects against rain and wind.
* *В *
Words
against, doesn’t = does not, hail, outside, protect, rain, raincoat, somewhere, umbrella, wind
* *В *
Phrases
take withВ you
protect against
rain andВ wind
51.В Do you live inВ aВ safe area?
Do you live inВ aВ safearea?
Yes, the crime rate is low there.
Do you lock the doors at night?
Yes, and inВ the daytime, just inВ case.
Do earthquakes occur inВ the area?
No, never.
What about the floods?
They take place sometimes. AВ river is nearby!
* *В *
Words
area, crime, daytime, door, earthquake, flood, lock, low, nearby, never, occur, rate, river, safe, sometimes
* *В *
Phrases
inВ aВ safeВ area
the crimeВ rate
lock the doors
at night
inВ the daytime
just inВ case
earthquakes occur
inВ theВ area
take place
be nearby
52.В Why are you staring at the printer?
Why are you staring at the printer? Have you encountered aВ problem?
Yes, the printer does not react toВ any commands.В Why?
It cannot read your thoughts!
No, seriously, what could be the cause?
It can be aВ combination ofВ causes. Is it connected toВ the socket with aВ cable?
Sure. IВ can check if the connection is secure.
Do it carefully. Don’t risk your life! Don’t grabbarewires!
They are not bare. Don’t worry, I know how to ensure my own safety!
* *В *
Words
bare, cable, cannot, carefully, cause, combination, command, connect, connection, encounter, ensure, grab, printer, react, read, risk, secure, seriously, socket, stare, thought,В wire
* *В *
Phrases
stareВ at
staringВ at
encounter aВ problem
encountered aВ problem
reactВ to
read thoughts
read your thoughts
aВ combination ofВ causes
connected to… with
checkВ if
doВ it
don’t risk = do not risk
don’t grab = do not grab
bare wireВ (s)
know howВ (to)
ensure safety
ensure my own safety
53.В Have you heard ofВ the recent emergency at the factory?
Have you heard ofВ the recent emergency at the factory?
Yes, there was an extremelypowerfulexplosion two daysВ ago.
Was anybody injured?
There were aВ few victims. The rescueteampulled them out ofВ the building.
Couldn’t they get out of it themselves?
No, the explosion was completelyunexpected. The entry was blocked.
Was there aВ fire?
Yes, the flames spreadquickly. However, the firefighters managed toВ deal with the fire.
* *В *
Words
anybody, block, completely, couldn’t = could not, deal, emergency, entry, explosion, extremely, factory, firefighter, flame, heard (base form: hear), however, injure, powerful, pull, quickly, rescue, spread, team, themselves, unexpected, victim
* *В *
Phrases
hearВ of
heardВ of
the recent emergency
at the factory
aВ powerful explosion
two daysВ ago
aВ few victims
the rescueВ team
pull outВ of
pulled them outВ of
get outВ of
spread quickly
manageВ to
managedВ to
dealВ with
54.В Is there an effective cure for cancer?
Is there an effectivecure for cancer?
Not yet, but cancer research continues. The latestfindings are likely toВ make aВ difference.
What can terminallyill people hope for today? Nothing but magic?
The only real hope is dramaticimprovements inВ drugtherapy and surgery.
Is it true that this illness is caused byВ viruses?
Yes, some types ofВ cancer might be caused byВ infection.
What is the maindifficulty inВ cancer treatment?
The disease starts without symptoms. Some people find out they are ill when it is too late.
* *В *
Words
by, cancer, cure, difficulty, disease, dramatic, drug, effective, find, finding, hope, ill, illness, improvement, infection, late, latest (base form: late), likely, main, make, research, start, surgery, symptom, terminally, therapy, today, treatment, true, type, virus
* *В *
Phrases
an effective cureВ for
cancer research
the latest findings
toВ make aВ difference
terminallyВ ill
hopeВ for
nothingВ but
the onlyВ hope
improvementsВ in
drug therapy
Is it true that…
causedВ by
the main difficulty
without symptoms
findВ out
tooВ late
55.В My eighty-year-old grandma has aВ fever
My eighty-year-oldgrandma has aВ fever. How do we identifyits causes?
AВ fever is aВ common symptom ofВ the flu virus.
So, she caught the flu from my ninety-year-oldgrandpa.
Do they have equallyhigh temperature?
He had aВ fever last week. His temperature decreased toВ normal recently.
Did he take tablets for fever?
Yes, but she does not want toВ take them. Her temperature remains high forВ now.
She must take the medicine toВ get better. Tell her they are vitamins!
* *В *
Words
better, caught (base form: catch), common, decrease, eighty-year-old, equally, fever, flu, grandma, grandpa, high, identify, its, medicine, must, ninety-year-old, normal, remain, tablet, vitamin,В week
* *В *
Phrases
has aВ fever
aВ common symptomВ of
the flu virus
caught the fluВ from
equallyВ high
lastВ week
take tabletsВ for
forВ now
toВ get better
56.В Are patients put toВ sleep during surgical operations?
Are patients put toВ sleep duringsurgicaloperations?
InВ some cases, they must be unconscious. InВ other cases, conscious.
When must aВ patient be awake? Can you give aВ fairly common example?
Laser eye surgery. It’s a complex operation to improvevision.
Is it crucial for patients toВ stay motionless?
No, the complex surgical equipmentcontrolseverymotion ofВ their eyes.
Is there risk that the vision becomesworse as aВ result?
The risk is minimal. InВ most cases, the vision recovers quickly after the operation.
* *В *
Words
awake, become, complex, conscious, control, crucial, during, equipment, every, example, fairly, improve, laser, minimal, motion, motionless, operation, patient, recover, result, surgical, unconscious, vision, worse
* *В *
Phrases
put toВ sleep
inВ some cases
inВ other cases
be awake
aВ common example
eye surgery
aВ complex operation
toВ improve vision
Is there risk that…
becomes worse
as aВ result
inВ most cases
57.В My fingers and toes are aching
My fingers and toes are aching. Besides, IВ have knee pain. What doctor should IВ see?
An orthopedist.
IВ alsofeel pain inВ the lungs and other internalorgans.
Visit an internist. IВ know aВ good one, but she is pregnant and on maternityleaveВ now.
InВ addition, IВ have nightmares. IВ dream that aВ hospital nursedropspoison on my tongue byВ mistake. This causes throat spasm!
That is likely aВ mental problem. Does anyone get on your nerves inВ reality?
Yeah, poisonoussnakes do. They are hard ofВ hearing but see well up close. Their venom can cause shock!
There are no venomous snakes inВ our area. Start with consulting aВ psychiatrist!
* *В *
Words
ache, aching, also, besides, close, consult, consulting, dream, drop, feel, hearing, internal, internist, knee, leave, lung, maternity, mental, mistake, nerve, nightmare, nurse, organ, orthopedist, our, poison, poisonous, pregnant, psychiatrist, reality, shock, snake, spasm, throat, toe, tongue, venom, venomous, visit
* *В *
Phrases
kneeВ pain
feel painВ in
internal organs
visit an internist
on maternity leave
have nightmares
dreamВ that
byВ mistake
throat spasm
aВ mental problem
get on your nerves
inВ reality
poisonous snakes
hard ofВ hearing
seeВ well
up close
startВ with
Going onВ Foot
58.В Excuse me, how do we get toВ the city center?
Excuse me, how do we get toВ the city center?
It’s on the opposite side of the river. You need to go across the river.
Is there aВ bridge nearby?
Yes, walk along the riverbankuntil you seeВ it.
Is that far from here?
Yes, it’s a long walk. It takes about an hour to get there.
Is there aВ shorterpath?
No, unless you take aВ boat.
* *В *
Words
boat, bridge, center, excuse, foot, opposite, path, riverbank, shorter (base form: short), unless, until
* *В *
Phrases
Excuse me…
how do we getВ to
city center
on the opposite sideВ of
walk along
aВ longВ walk
It takes…
toВ get there
aВ shorterВ path
take aВ boat
59.В Excuse me, where is the nearest supermarket?
Excuse me, where is the nearestsupermarket?
Walk straight three blocks.
Is that far away?
It’s a fifteen minute walk.
Is it openВ now?
It mustВ be.
ThankВ you!
My pleasure.
* *В *
Words
fifteen, minute, nearest (base form: near), open, pleasure, straight, supermarket
* *В *
Phrases
the nearest supermarket
walk straight
aВ fifteen minuteВ walk
my pleasure
60.В Excuse me, where is the restroom here?
Excuse me, where is the restroom here?
Follow the widecorridor toВ theВ end.
We were at the end of it but didn’t find the door.
Turn right into aВ narrowpassage.
Okay, right. Where toВ next?
Go down the passage. The bathroom should be on the left.
Thank you very much!
You are welcome.
* *В *
Words
corridor, follow, into, narrow, passage, restroom,В wide
* *В *
Phrases
follow the corridor
toВ theВ end
at the endВ of
find theВ door
turn right
aВ narrow passage
down the passage
Thank you veryВ much
61.В Shall we go up the stairs?
Shall we go up the stairs?
No, my legs hurt. Let’s take the escalator.
Aren’t you afraid of falling?
No, I’ll hold on to the handrails.
There’s also an elevator.
I don’t want to use the elevator.
Are you afraid ofВ confinedspaces?
No, but the elevator can get stuck!
* *В *
Words
confine, elevator, escalator, falling, handrail, hold, leg, space, stair, stick, stuck (base form: stick)
* *В *
Phrases
go up the stairs
take the escalator
afraid ofВ falling
hold onВ to
confined spaces
get stuck
62.В Excuse me, are you from here?
Excuse me, are you from here?
Yes. How can IВ helpВ you?
Could you tell me where the pharmacyВ is?
Go down this street. The pharmacy is around the corner.
Is there aВ grocerystore?
Yes, toВ the left ofВ the pharmacy.
And the market?
No, the market is far away. You had better get aВ cab!
* *В *
Words
cab, corner, grocery, market, pharmacy, store
* *В *
Phrases
fromВ here
Could you tell me…
around the corner
aВ grocery store
toВ the leftВ of
You had better…
63.В IВ want toВ take aВ walk
I want to take a walk. Let’s go to the centralpark!
It is too far from here. We could just walk back and forth on this road or elsewhere.
This road is rough. We will have toВ move slowly. IВ want toВ go at aВ fast pace!
If you’re afraid of stumbling, mind your step.
Road repairs are ahead. It leadsnowhere! Why don’t we change direction?
Fine, let’s go directly to the park.
Thank you! Where is the shortestway there?
Down this lane. FollowВ me!
* *В *
Words
ahead, central, direction, directly, elsewhere, forth, lane, lead, mind, move, nowhere, pace, park, repair, rough, shortest (base form: short), slowly, step, stumble,В way
* *В *
Phrases
take aВ walk
the centralВ park
too far fromВ here
back and forth
on thisВ road
move slowly
at aВ fastВ pace
afraid ofВ stumbling
mind yourВ step
road repairs
lead nowhere
change direction
go directlyВ to
the shortestВ way
followВ me
64.В Do you see the castle beyond the wall?
Do you see the castlebeyond the wall?
Yes, there are several towers made ofВ graystone.
It was built inВ the MiddleAgesmainly from localmaterials.
Why here? IВ mean, what was the advantage ofВ this place?
It’s on the hill next to the river. Going upward would have been harder than downward.
An enemy army could surround the castle. Defenders would have toВ surrender.
Not necessarily. They could escapethrough aВ secrettunnel!
Thank God those days are gone!
* *В *
Words
advantage, age, army, beyond, built (base form: build), castle, defender, downward, escape, god, gone, gray, harder (base form: hard), hill, local, mainly, material, mean, middle, necessarily, secret, stone, surrender, surround, through, tower, tunnel, upward,В wall
* *В *
Phrases
beyond theВ wall
madeВ of
inВ the MiddleВ Ages
the advantageВ of
nextВ to
going upward/downward
not necessarily
escape through
aВ secret tunnel
thankВ God
those days areВ gone
Transportation
65. Where’s the bus stop?
Where’s the bus stop?
IВ have no idea.
Somebody must know. Let’s ask around.
There’s no one around.
Let’s look for a bus stop sign then.
Look over there. There itВ is!
I can’t see it without glasses.
Wear them, or you’ll get lost in the city!
* *В *
Words
ask, bus, glasses, lost (base form: lose), somebody, transportation, you’ll = you will
* *В *
Phrases
busВ stop
noВ idea
ask around
no one around
aВ bus stopВ sign
getВ lost
66.В Is the bus fare expensive?
Is the bus fareexpensive?
No, it’s cheap.
How about aВ taxi?
It’s expensive.
What are the other means ofВ transport here?
Tram and subway.
Where can IВ buy subway tickets?
At the station, IВ think.
* *В *
Words
cheap, expensive, fare, means, station, subway, taxi, ticket, tram, transport
* *В *
Phrases
busВ fare
it’s (= it is) cheap
it’s expensive
means ofВ transport
subway tickets
67.В How do we get toВ the park?
How do we get toВ the park?
It’s a couple of tram stops from here. We can ask the driver where to get off the tram.
Where can IВ buy tickets?
From the ticket machines.
How do IВ pay for them?
ByВ card or inВ cash.
Can we get on the tram and pay the driver?
No, you need toВ have aВ ticket beforeboarding.
* *В *
Words
before, boarding, card, cash, machine
* *В *
Phrases
tram stops
get off theВ tram
buy tickets
ticket machines
byВ card
inВ cash
get on theВ tram
pay the driver
before boarding
68.В How do we get toВ the airport?
How do we get toВ the airport?
ByВ bus or taxi.
Are we going toВ buy tickets at the boxoffice?
No, I’ve already bought them online.
Awesome! Did you print themВ out?
This is not required. All we need is passports.
How do you know all this?
I’ve already flownabroad a few times.
* *В *
Words
abroad, airport, awesome, bought (base form: buy), box, flown, fly, office, online, passport, print, require
* *В *
Phrases
at the box office
print themВ out
All we need is…
aВ few times
69.В Look at the signs. Are we going toВ the Arrivals area?
Look at the signs. Are we going toВ the Arrivals area?
No, the Departures.
Domestic Departures?
No, International Departures.
How about Transfers?
This is not for us. We don’t change planes. We have a directflight.
Is our flight on time?
Let’s check the board. Sometimes flights are delayed or canceled.
* *В *
Words
arrival, board, cancel, delay, departure, direct, domestic, flight, international, plane, transfer
* *В *
Phrases
ArrivalsВ area
Domestic Departures
International Departures
not forВ us
change planes
direct flight
onВ time
check the board
flights are delayed/canceled
70.В Where can we checkВ in?
Where can we checkВ in?
At the check-in desk.
Do we have toВ register the baggage?
Yes, except for the hand baggage.
What do we do after that?
We have toВ go through border control.
What documents do we need?
Passports and boarding passes.
* *В *
Words
baggage, border, check-in, desk, document, except, pass, register
* *В *
Phrases
checkВ in
register the baggage
exceptВ for
hand baggage
afterВ that
go through
border control
boardingВ pass
71.В Where do we wait toВ board the plane?
Where do we wait toВ board the plane?
InВ the departure lounge ofВ TerminalВ A.
When can we get on the plane?
As soon as we are called toВ board.
How long does it take toВ board aВ plane?
About half an hour.
How do we find our plane?
We must know our gate number.
* *В *
Words
half, lounge, terminal
* *В *
Phrases
board the plane
departure lounge
get on the plane
as soonВ as
call toВ board
half anВ hour
gate number
72.В Is there aВ railway station inВ this town?
Is there aВ railway station inВ this town?
Yes, it’s in the northernpart of the city.
Do long-distance trainsarrive there?
Yes. Where do you need toВ go?
ToВ the south, toВ the seacoast.
Why not fly byВ plane?
Because I’m scared of flying.
Then find out first if train tickets are available!
* *В *
Words
arrive, available, flying, long-distance, north, northern, part, railway, scare, seacoast, south, train
* *В *
Phrases
railway station
inВ the northern partВ of
long-distance train
toВ the south
toВ the seacoast
fly byВ plane
scared ofВ flying
train ticket
73.В Do you often go byВ train?
Do you often go byВ train?
Seldom. Just several times aВ year.
ByВ local or long-distance trains?
Both.
If the trip is long, do you sleep on the train?
Yes. IВ take the upperberth.
Do you go toВ the diningВ car?
No, IВ eat my food inВ the compartment.
* *В *
Words
berth, both, car, compartment, dine, dining, seldom, trip, upper
* *В *
Phrases
go byВ train
several times aВ year
sleep on the train
upper berth
diningВ car
74.В At what track does our train arriveВ on?
At what track does our train arriveВ on?
Track number five.
How long is the stop?
Just aВ few minutes.
What time does it depart?
At aВ quarter past seven.
What if we’re late?
The train will leave withoutВ us!
* *В *
Words
depart, past, quarter, track
* *В *
Phrases
arriveВ on
aВ few minutes
aВ quarter past seven
we’re late
75.В Do you know how toВ drive aВ vehicle?
Do you know how toВ drive aВ vehicle?
Yes, I’ve been driving since I was eighteen.
Who else inВ your family can drive?
Everyone except my grandmother. She’s too old.
Do you travel inВ your ownВ car?
Yes, we go toВ the mountains on weekends.
What car do you have?
AnВ SUV.
* *В *
Words
everyone, mountain, SUV, travel, weekend
* *В *
Phrases
I’ve been driving since I was…
everyone except
travel inВ your ownВ car
toВ the mountains
on weekends
76.В Does your sister know how toВ ride aВ bike?
Does your sister know how toВ ride aВ bike?
Yes, she had aВ bicycle as aВ child.
Will she ride with us along the cycle path?
I don’t think so. She prefers a motorcycle.
That’s a dangerous means of transportation!
She says the bike is more dangerous. The bicycle chain can break. You might fall!
Does she wear aВ helmet?
Fortunately, yes. ByВ the way, we have toВ wear it,В too!
* *В *
Words
bicycle, bike, chain, cycle, fall, fortunately, helmet, motorcycle, prefer,В ride
* *В *
Phrases
ride aВ bike
along the cycleВ path
aВ dangerous means ofВ transportation
wear aВ helmet
byВ theВ way
77.В Can your brother ride aВ horse?
Can your brother ride aВ horse?
Yes, he’s a great rider!
Where did he learn toВ ride?
At aВ riding school.
Does he take part inВ horse racing?
No, he’s a mounted police officer.
Can he drive aВ car?
Sure, but the horse is his main mean ofВ transportation!
* *В *
Words
horse, mount, officer, race, racing, rider, riding
* *В *
Phrases
ride aВ horse
riding school
take partВ in
horse racing
police officer
mounted police officer
drive aВ car
mean(s) ofВ transportation
78.В Why did you signalВ me?
Why did you signalВ me?
My van is stuck. Will you help me drag it out ofВ the ditch?
Of course I will. Is the van’sframedamaged?
Unlikely. This is aВ modifiedmodel ofВ the vehicle. It has aВ firm frame.
Is there any load inВ the body?
Yes, it should be fastened with additional ropes.
Are you inВ aВ hurry?
IВ have toВ return toВ the parking lot over there inВ fifty minutes.
* *В *
Words
additional, body, damage, ditch, drag, fasten, fifty, firm, frame, hurry, load, model, modify, parking, return, rope, signal, unlikely,В van
* *В *
Phrases
drag outВ of
van’s frame
modified model
firm frame
load inВ theВ body
fastenedВ with
inВ aВ hurry
parkingВ lot
inВ fifty minutes
79. I’m running out of gas
I’m running out of gas. What should I do?
Drive toВ the nearest gas station. Refuel theВ car.
How can IВ find aВ gas station?
Look for the relevant road sign.
What if there are no road signs nearby?
Use aВ navigator on your mobile phone.
What if there’s no internet connection?
Ask aВ passerby for directions!
* *В *
Words
gas, internet, mobile, navigator, passerby, refuel, relevant, running (base form:В run)
* *В *
Phrases
running outВ of
gas station
use aВ navigator
mobile phone
internet connection
ask for directions
80.В IВ have an electricВ car
IВ have an electric car. How do IВ chargeВ it?
Connect it toВ aВ chargingpost.
Are there such posts inВ this road section?
Yes, but only one fifth ofВ them works. The rest are not yet powered.
The handle ofВ my charging cable is broken. Do you have aВ spare cable?
Yes, but it doesn’t supportrapidbattery charging. It will have to be connected for a few hours!
That won’t work. How do I do it faster?
You need toВ go toВ aВ charging station.
* *В *
Words
battery, broken (base form: break), charge, charging, electric, faster (base form: fast), fifth, handle, post, power, rapid, section, spare, such, support
* *В *
Phrases
electricВ car
connectВ to
road section
one fifthВ of
spare cable
battery charging
for aВ few hours
won’t work = will not work
charging station
81.В Have you ever sailed on aВ ship?
Have you ever sailed on aВ ship?
No, only inВ aВ small boat down the river.В You?
IВ cruised the PacificOcean.
Wow! Who did you go with?
My husband. We had aВ double-berth cabin.
Was it aВ big ship?
Yes, it was huge. Would you like toВ travel like that?
No, there will always be waves inВ the ocean. IВ suffer from seasickness!
* *В *
Words
always, big, cabin, cruise, double-berth, huge, ocean, pacific, sail, seasickness, ship, suffer,В wave
* *В *
Phrases
Have you ever…
sail on aВ ship
sail inВ aВ boat
down the river
double-berth cabin
sufferВ from
82.В What fuel is used inВ aircraft engines?
What fuel is used inВ aircraftengines?
Liquid fuel called kerosene.
Can it be used as an energysource at home?
InВ the past, it was widely used inВ lamps and for cooking.
What fuel do ships runВ on?
Modern ships use fuel oil. AВ century ago, ships were powered byВ coal.
What powers trains?
It used toВ be wood and coal. Today, it is liquid or gas fuel and electricity.
* *В *
Words
aircraft, century, coal, cooking, electricity, energy, engine, fuel, kerosene, lamp, liquid, modern, oil, source, widely,В wood
* *В *
Phrases
aircraft engine
liquidВ fuel
energy source
widely usedВ in
runВ on
fuelВ oil
aВ centuryВ ago
poweredВ by
83.В What is the underground railroad called inВ London?
What is the undergroundrailroad called inВ London?
The Tube. Some lines are round pipes there.
Is the London Underground crowded?
InВ rush hours, it is overcrowded.
Are there lots ofВ passengers inВ the New York subway,В too?
Yes. It’s noisy and unsafe. Standing on the edge of the platform is risky. You might fall onto the tracks!
Are there no barriers?
None. The authorities should installscreen doors on all platforms!
* *В *
Words
authority, barrier, crowded, edge, install, line, lots, noisy, none, onto, overcrowd, overcrowded, passenger, pipe, platform, railroad, risky, round, rush, screen, standing, tube, underground, unsafe
* *В *
Phrases
underground railroad
theВ Tube
roundВ pipe
rushВ hour
lotsВ of
on the edgeВ of
fallВ onto
no barrier
install screen doors
84.В Is aВ tanker intended toВ carry army tanks?
Is aВ tankerintended toВ carry army tanks?
No, the ship is aВ tankitself. It carriesvariouscargoes, mainly liquids or gases.
Where do the searoutes ofВ tankersВ lie?
Everywhere, inВ all oceans. The routes are not fixed.
Where are the ships loaded and unloaded?
At ports ofВ export and import.
What is the cargocapacity ofВ tankers?
From aВ few hundred toВ several thousandtons.
* *В *
Words
capacity, cargo, cargoes, carry, everywhere, export, fix, import, intend, itself, lie, port, route, sea, tank, tanker, thousand, ton, unload, various
* *В *
Phrases
intended toВ carry
aВ tank itself
various cargoes
liquids or gases
sea route
loaded and unloaded
export and import
cargo capacity
aВ few hundredВ tons
several thousandВ tons
85.В How many airlines are there inВ the world?
How many airlines are there inВ the world?
Over five thousand. Their number is increasingrapidly all over the world.
What companies fly toВ the most destinationsworldwide?
American Airlines and ChinaEasternAirlines.
How often do airplanes crash?
Just once. Calm down, it’s a joke. Actually, plane crashes are rare.
If aВ plane is damaged, can it land on water?
Sometimes it happens. Many passengers survive!
* *В *
Words
actually, airline, airplane, American, calm, China, crash, destination, eastern, increase, joke, land, rapidly, survive, world, worldwide
* *В *
Phrases
inВ the world
five thousand
all over the world
What companies fly to…
flyВ to
the most destinations
American Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
justВ once
calmВ down
plane crash
land on water
many passengers
Purchases
86.В Do you have any money?
Do you have any money?
AВ little. Why are you asking?
We need toВ buy some groceries at the store.
What groceries?
Flour and butter.
I’ll buy them. What else do we need?
Oatmeal and napkins.
My money won’t be enough. Can you give me some?
* *В *
Words
butter, flour, napkin, oatmeal, purchase
* *В *
Phrases
any money
need toВ buy
some groceries
at the store
be enough
giveВ me
87.В Buy some washing powder, please!
Buy some washing powder, please!
Don’t we have the powder at home?
No, it’s out. Soap, too.
Good. What else shall IВ buy?
Batteries for the flashlight.
Where are they sold?
Right at the cashier’s desk, I think.
Okay, I’ll ask the cashier.
* *В *
Words
cashier, flashlight, powder, soap, sold, washing
* *В *
Phrases
washing powder
atВ home
it’s out
rightВ at
cashier’s desk
88.В How much is aВ pound ofВ nuts?
How much is aВ pound ofВ nuts?
Thirty-eightdollars.
Weigh half aВ pound, please!
Anything else?
No, that’s all.
Nineteen dollars, please!
Here are twenty.
Keep the change, please!
* *В *
Words
dollar, nut, pound, thirty-eight, twenty, weigh
* *В *
Phrases
How much is…
aВ pound ofВ nuts
half aВ pound
Here are…
keep the change
89.В Give me aВ packet ofВ chips, please!
Give me aВ packet ofВ chips, please!
From which shelf?
From the topВ one.
What else?
AВ box ofВ candies from the bottom shelf.
Here youВ go.
How much does it all cost?
Seventeen dollars, please!
* *В *
Words
bottom, candies, candy, chip, packet, seventeen, shelf,В top
* *В *
Phrases
aВ packet ofВ chips
aВ box ofВ candies
90.В How much do fifteen gallons ofВ gas cost?
How much do fifteen gallons ofВ gas cost?
Thirty dollars and forty-twocents.
Can IВ pay inВ cash?
OfВ course.
Wait aВ minute! IВ think IВ forgot the money at home.
There is no need toВ go home. You can pay with aВ card.
Is that the card reader?
Yes, place your card againstВ it.
* *В *
Words
cent, forty-two, gallon, reader, thirty
* *В *
Phrases
fifteen gallons ofВ gas
pay inВ cash
no need toВ go
pay with aВ card
card reader
91.В Is this house for sale?
Is this house for sale?
Yes. Do you want toВ buyВ it?
Maybe. How much does it cost?
Three hundred thousand dollars.
It’s too expensive!
How much would youВ pay?
Half as much.
No, that would be too cheap!
* *В *
Words
sale
* *В *
Phrases
forВ sale
three hundred thousand
too expensive
half asВ much
too cheap
92.В What is the actual cost ofВ aВ house?
What is the actual cost ofВ aВ house?
Well, it’s the price of the house itself plus other fees.
What fees?
Firstly, the real estateagent’scommission. Secondly, propertytaxes.
Do IВ gain any advantages if IВ buy without aВ realtor?
InВ theory, yes. InВ practice, you can run into problems.
What other payments do IВ need toВ make?
Home maintenance and repairs.
* *В *
Words
actual, agent, commission, estate, fee, firstly, gain, maintenance, payment, plus, practice, price, property, realtor, secondly, tax, theory
* *В *
Phrases
actualВ cost
price ofВ the house
otherВ fees
agent’s commission
property taxes
gain advantages
inВ theory
inВ practice
run into problems
other payments
home maintenance
home repairs
93.В Are credit cards used for everyday purchases?
Are credit cards used for everyday purchases?
Yes, but be careful, otherwise you can get into debt.
Do banks forgive debts?
Rarely. Therefore, don’t spend more than you can afford.
How do IВ determine my limit?
Use limited amounts on all occasions.
A lot of people can’t do that, nor can I. Should I close my bank account?
On the contrary, you ought toВ open one more. Use it toВ setaside money for the future!
* *В *
Words
account, afford, amount, aside, bank, contrary, credit, debt, determine, everyday, forgive, future, limit, limited, nor, occasion, otherwise, ought, rarely, set, spend, therefore
* *В *
Phrases
creditВ card
get intoВ debt
forgive debts
more than you can afford
limited amounts
on all occasions
bank account
on the contrary
you oughtВ to
oneВ more
set aside money
for the future
Daily Routine
94.В Good morning! Are you inВ bedВ yet?
Good morning! Are you in bed yet? It’s time to get up!
(No answer.)
Are you sleeping?
(No answer.)
Wake up,В son!
IВ have woken up. What time is itВ now?
Look at the wall clock. It’s eight in the morning!
Oh, hell, IВ overslept!
* *В *
Words
answer, clock, daily, hell, oversleep, overslept, routine, wake, woken
* *В *
Phrases
inВ bed
no answer
wakeВ up
lookВ at
wall clock
eight inВ the morning
95.В Are you asleep?
Are you asleep?
No. Why are you whispering?
IВ thought you were sleeping.
Currently I’m having a conversation with you. What do you want to say?
It’s nearly nine in the morning! Didn’t you hear the alarm-clock ringing?
It didn’t ring. I altered the time setting yesterday.
What option did you choose?
Ten inВ the morning. IВ love toВ break the routine occasionally.
* *В *
Words
alarm-clock, alter, asleep, conversation, currently, nearly, nine, occasionally, option, setting, thought (base form: think), whisper, yesterday
* *В *
Phrases
be asleep
nearlyВ nine
hear the alarm-clock ringing
time setting
break the routine
96.В Have you got upВ yet?
Have you got upВ yet?
Yes, IВ have.
Make theВ bed.
IВ have madeВ it.
Go to the bathroom. Don’t forget to flush the toilet!
I’ve been there. I’ve flushed it.
Have you got dressed?
Not yet. I’m getting dressed!
* *В *
Words
flush
toilet
* *В *
Phrases
make theВ bed
don’t forget to
flush the toilet
get dressed
97.В What aВ mess! Whose towel is on the floor?
What aВ mess! Whose towel is on the floor?
It’s mine. I took a shower.
Who left the toothpaste tube on the sink?
My little sisterВ did.
Is that her toothbrush?
Yes, it’s hers.
You two need toВ clean up here!
I’ll remove my towel. Let her clear her things herself!
* *В *
Words
clean, clear, floor, hers, herself, mess, remove, shower, sink, took, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel
* *В *
Phrases
take aВ shower
toothpasteВ tube
on theВ sink
cleanВ up
clear her things
98.В What time do you wake up at usually?
What time do you wake up at usually?
At half past seven, but IВ get up at seven.
Who makes breakfast forВ you?
IВ cook it byВ myself.
What time does your wife getВ up?
At half past nine.
Why so late?
She goes toВ bed late.
* *В *
Words
breakfast,В goes
* *В *
Phrases
What time do you…
at half past seven
get up at seven
make breakfast
cook byВ myself
soВ late
go toВ bedВ late
99.В Breakfast is ready. Come and getВ it!
Breakfast is ready. Come and getВ it!
I’m on my way. What’s for breakfast today?
Cheese and ham sandwiches. Sit down andВ eat!
Why don’t you eat yourself?
I don’t want to. I’m not hungry.
Will you have aВ drink at least?
I’ve already had a glass of milk.
Pour me some milk, too, please!
* *В *
Words
cheese, ham, least, milk, pour, ready,В sit
* *В *
Phrases
on myВ way
for breakfast
sitВ down
have aВ drink
at least
aВ glass ofВ milk
pour me someВ milk
100.В How many times aВ day do youВ eat?
How many times aВ day do youВ eat?
Four times.
What time do you have breakfast?
At eight inВ the morning.
What time is lunch?
At twelve-thirty.
What about dinner?
At seven o’clock in the evening. In addition, we have a snack at about five.
* *В *
Words
dinner, lunch, snack, twelve-thirty
* *В *
Phrases
times aВ day
four times
have aВ snack
at aboutВ five
101.В How often do you do the cleaning?
How often do you do the cleaning?
Every week.
Who wipes the dust?
Our childrenВ do.
Who washes the floors?
IВ do.
Who vacuums the carpets?
My husband does.
* *В *
Words
carpet, cleaning, dust, vacuum, wash,В wipe
* *В *
Phrases
do the cleaning
everyВ week
102.В Do your parents urge you toВ clean up your room?
Do your parents urge you toВ clean up your room?
IВ need no urging. IВ take out the trash myself.
Who sweeps the floor?
IВ do. Besides, IВ rub the furniture with aВ dampcloth.
Do you also change the sheets?
Yes, and IВ brush my carpet.
Do you do anything for your parents?
Sometimes. My mom loves sewing, but she’s short-sighted. Thus, I thread a needle for her.
* *В *
Words
brush, cloth, damp, furniture, needle, room, rub, sew, sewing, sheet, short-sighted, sweep, thread, thus, trash, urge, urging
* *В *
Phrases
take out the trash
sweep the floor
rub the furnitureВ with
damp cloth
change the sheets
brush the carpet
love sewing
thread aВ needle
103.В Can you come into the kitchenВ now?
Can you come into the kitchenВ now?
What has happened?
Replace the light bulb, please. The old one has burntВ out.
Do we have any new bulbs?
I don’t know, look at the shelf.
Yes, there are some. IВ will replaceВ it.
First turn off the lights inВ the kitchen!
I will turn it off, don’t worry.
* *В *
Words
bulb, burnt (base form: burn), replace
* *В *
Phrases
come into the kitchen
lightВ bulb
burntВ out
turn off the lights
104.В Go toВ the grocery store, please
Go toВ the grocery store, please.
Okay. What should IВ buy?
First ofВ all, bread and salt.
What else?
Three pounds ofВ sausage. Make sure that it is fresh!
Is thatВ all?
Half aВ pound ofВ cheese. Have you memorized everything?
Yes, IВ have aВ great memory!
* *В *
Words
bread, fresh, memorize, memory, salt, sausage
* *В *
Phrases
bread andВ salt
three poundsВ of
Make sure that…
half aВ poundВ of
memorize everything
aВ great memory
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