19. Учебно-социальная сфера

1. Teacher (colleague): «I have some problems with the Internet. Will you e-mail my article to the editor?»

Teacher (colleague): «_____________».

Yes, of course. You seem to know better.

I'd be glad to. What’s up? It’s out of the question!

2. Student: «I’m about to finish my course of studies, but I don’t know what to do: study further or take a job».

Teacher: «_______________».

You should continue your studies, I’m sure. You are really talented.

I think you’d better study further.

That’s a problem. It is for you to decide.

That sounds like a good idea. Go ahead!

3. Dean: «_________________».

Teacher (subordinate): «So am I».

Oh, it’s you. I didn’t expect to meet you here.

Glad to see you! What’s new?

4. Teacher: «I think you should revise the introduction of your diploma».

Student: «_______________».

Are you sure? I don’t know how to thank you for this advice.

It’s out of the question. Thank you for advising me

5. Student A.: «Could you give me your dictionary for a few hours?»

Student B.: «_______________».

Don’t forget to return it. Here it is.

It’s a pleasure for me to give you my dictionary. Of course, I’ll give you my dictionary. 6) Student: «Can I have a look at your notes?»

Student: «___________».

Oh, yes! My handwriting leaves much to be desired.

Yes, if you need them you can take them for a while.

I'm not sure. Next time I'll get it right.

7) Student A.: «______________?»

Student B.: «Sure!»

Could I ask you to help me with translation? --- Would you kindly do the translation with me? ---

Would you please do the translation for me? Will you help me with translation? +

8) Teacher (subordinate): «I hope I didn’t keep you waiting».

Dean: «_____________».

I haven’t seen you for ages! You are in time.

Better late than never. Oh, you are here at last!

9) Student A.: «The time-table has been changed. We’ll have English instead of Psychology».

Student B.: «_______________».

I don’t know, let’s look up the time-table. By the way, we are to have a lecture on Psychology now.

Not a bad idea! How awful! I haven’t done my grammar exercises

10) Student: «I wonder if you could give me some information».

Librarian: «_______________».

I'd be happy to. What can I do for you? Here they are.

I'm glad to see you again. You can borrow three books at one time.

11) Teacher 1: «_______________».

Teacher 2: «I’ll think it over».

Will you change your opinion? I do ask you to reconsider your point of view.

I strongly advise you to change your mind. I think you should reconsider your position.

12) Professor: «Revise Chapter 5 before testing».

Student: «_______________».

What a pity! You must be kidding! Why not? Thank you. Of course, I will!

13) Student: «I’m sorry may I come in?»

Teacher: «_______________».

Late as usual! Yes, sit down. Do come in! Yes, take your seat.

14) Professor: «You’d better not miss my lectures».

Student: «___________».

I’ll do my best. You can count on me. I’ll think it over. I have nothing agains

15) Student A.: «I’m hurrying to my teacher to discus my written work».

Student B.: «_____________!»

I wish you good luck! I heard that your work was a great success!

Have a good time! I congratulate you!