Dialogue III sending a parcel

– Good afternoon. I'd like to send this parcel to Russia, please.

– Put it on the scales, please.

– OK.

– What kind of mail would you like? Standard or express?

– Standard, please.

– Do you have anything flammable or liquid in your parcel?

– No, of course. How much does it cost?

– It's $3.

– Can I pay with credit card?

– Sure.

– How long does it take for a parcel to arrive in Russia?

– It takes about 15 days to arrive.

– Thank you, but I have a problem. I'll be out of town next week.

Can you hold my mail for me at the post office?

I'll pick it up when I get back.

– Yes,we can do that. You have to fill out this form then

bring it back to me.

– Thank you.

AT THE POST OFFICE

Useful words and expressions

1. I'd like to send this parcel to Russia. Я бы хотел отправить эту посылку в Россию.

2. Put it on the scales. Положите (посылку) на весы.

3. What kind of mail would you like? Какой вид отправки Вы бы хотели?

4. Would you like standard or Отправка обычная или

express mail? ускоренная?

5. Do you have anything flammable or В посылке содержатся

liquid in your parcel? легковоспламеняющиеся или

жидкие вещества?

6. How long does it take for a parcel Через сколько дней

to arrive in Russia? посылка прибудет в Россию?

7. I'll be out of town next week. В течение следующей недели

меня не будет в городе.

8. Can you hold my mail for me Могли бы Вы оставлять мою

at the post office? почту в почтовом отделении?

9. I'll pick it up when I get back. Я её(почту) заберу,

когда вернусь.

10. You have to fill out this form then Вам надо заполнить формуляр,

bring it back to me. затем вернуть его мне.

Going on a trip Dialogue I booking airline tickets

Hello. I want a ticket on a plane to Moscow for tomorrow.

Do you want a round-trip ticket?

No, I don't. I need a one-way ticket. Is there a direct flight?

Yes, there is. The flight departs at 11 p.m. You'll get to Moscow at 6 a.m.

That suits me. What's the plane fare?

That depends. Are you going to travel first class or economy?

Economy class will be all right.

Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat?

I don't care. Either is fine with me.

OK. Your ticket costs $ 900. You can get it at the check-in desk in the air

terminal. Your flight is DL 1775. The baggage limit is 27 pounds per ticket.

When is the check-in for the flight?

Not later than two hours before departure time. The plane will board

half an hour prior to departure.

Thank you.

GOING ON A TRIP