Dialogue 4. Making a reservation

R = Receptionist

C= Client

R Hello, the Grand Hotel. Cathy speaking. How can I help you?

C I’d like to make a reservation, please.

R Certainly. When is it for?

C It’s for two nights, the thirteenth and the fourteenth of this month.

R And do you want a single or double room?

C A single, please.

R OK. Yes, that’s fine. I have a room for you. And your name is?

C Robert Palmer. Can you tell me how much is it?

R Yes. That’s 95 a night. Can I have a credit card number, please?

C Yes, sure. It’s a Visa. 4929 7983 0621 8849.

R Thank you. And could I have a telephone number?

C Uh huh. 01727 489962.

R That’s fine. We look forward to seeing you on the thirteenth. Bye-

bye.

C Thanks a lot. Good bye.

Dialogue 5. Gossip

Friend 1 Have you heard that Jan is thinking of marrying Paul?

Friend 2 Really? I don’t know what she sees in him.

Friend 1 I know what you mean. Mind you, he is a millionaire.

Friend 2 Yes. I suppose having all that money does help.

Friend 1 Where did he get his money from?

Friend 2 Apparently, he made a fortune in IT.

Friend 1 He’s been married three times before. Did you know that?

Friend 2 Actually, it’s just once, I think.

Friend 1 They’ll have a big wedding.

Friend 2 Of course they will. It’ll be massive.

Friend 1 Oh well, good luck to them.

Friend 2 Absolutely. By the way, did you hear that Jenny and Mario had a car accident?

Friend 1 Oh, no. What happened?

Friend 2 It wasn’t serious. They skidded into a tree but fortunately they weren’t going fast. The car is destroyed but at least no one was injured.

Friend 1 Thank goodness for that. I should get in touch with them but I don’t have their number.

Friend 2 As a matter of fact it’s in my phone. I’ll give it to you.

Friend 1 Great. Thanks a lot. Anyway, I have to get going. I’m meeting Jan for lunch.

Friend 2 OK. See you later. Bye.

Dialogue 6. A picnic

Tim Exeter 563.

Mary Tim? This is Mary. I hope I haven't woken you up.

Tim Actually I got up ten minutes ago, but it's only a quarter to nine. Why are you calling me so early on a Sunday morning?

Mary Because the sun's shining and there isn't a cloud in the sky, and Alan and I are going for a picnic. Do you want to come?

Tim It's true we haven't seen the sun lately, but I expect it'll rain again soon.

Mary No, it won't.

Tim Well I've got some work to do, but I suppose I could put it off till tomorrow. Where are you thinking of going?

Mary Well, there's a lovely spot by the river on the road to Tiverton. There's a big bend in the road just before you get to Stoke. You leave your car and walk across a field to the left. There are some tall elm trees by the river, and that's where we'll be. It's very easy to find the place.

Tim Yes, I think I know where you mean. I'll come, and I might even go for a swim. Are you taking any food of drink? It's a pity you didn't mention it yesterday; I don't think there's any beer in the house.

Mary Don't worry. We've got some bottles of beer and lemonade and there's half a chicken in the fridge.

Tim Right then. See you there in about an hour.