XII. I have learnt all speech patterns!

SPEECH PATTERNS TO LEARN

I used to get up early. I am used to getting up early.

Peter used to walk. Peter is used to walking.

They used to be nervous. They are used to his behaviour.

She used to smoke. She is used to driving on the left.

He used to live alone. He is used to living alone.

Who is responsible for the job? Who is responsible for it? Who is responsible for the conference? I am not responsible for the work. Henry is responsible for everything. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is famous for his detective stories. Tokyo is famous for its beautiful parks and gardens. New York is famous for its skyscrapers. Times Square is famous for its theatres and movies. St. Petersburg is famous for its wonderful monuments and splendid architecture.

I have no idea how rich the country is. I have no idea when they arrive. I have no idea what you want to know. I have no idea where he lives. I have no idea how old Robert is. We have discussed the terms. They have signed a trade agreement. They have solved the problem. We have gone through the customs. We have done the translation.

Dialogues to act

1 -Hello!

-Hello, Roger. It's Laurence.

-Laurence? I haven't heard from you for ages! How are you?

-Fine! We've just got back from a few days away with some relatives down on the coast. Anyway, how are things with you and Millie?

-Great… fine… everything's fine. We've got all Millie's sisters round for lunch at the moment.

2. -John, is Daniela still here?

-Well, she was here. Perhaps she's just gone home. She left about ten minutes ago.

-Oh, never mind. I'll talk to her tomorrow.

2. -What's the matter?

-It's my glasses…have you seen my glasses anywhere?

-I don't know if I have… I can't believe you've lost them again!

-Okay, so I've lost my glasses! Will you help me look for them, please?

2. -Would you care to come around tomorrow?

Thank you very much, but I have just arranged to visit some tourist sites tomorrow.

-Then how about Sunday?

-Yes. That’s fine.

-Can I offer you a lift? I’ll come to collect you at your hotel at 10.30.

-That’s very nice of you.

2. -Do you smoke, Bob?

-No, I used to smoke.

-Do you drink?

-Not, not now. I used to drink. I’m married now and I have four children. I can’t afford to drink and my wife can’t allow me to smoke.

2. -What do you think of Agatha Cristie?

-She is famous for her detective stories.

-Have you read her books?

-Yes, of course. I think, they are worth reading.

2. -Why are you working on Saturday?

-Because we must get ready for the conference next week.

-Who is responsible for the conference? You?

-No. Henry is responsible for all.

♫ 8 -What are you going to do this evening? Are you going to study English?

-No, I’m not. I studied English yesterday. I’ m going to watch TV tonight.

♫ 9 -Are going to cook spaghetti this week?

-No, I’m not. I cooked spaghetti last week, and I don’t like to cook spaghetti very often.

♫ 10 -Is Mark going to buy a new car this year?

-No, he isn’t. He hasn’t enough money because he bought a motorcycle last month.

♫ 11 -Are you going to eat cookies for breakfast?

-No, thank you, I’m on diet. I’m going to drink a glass of milk.

♫ 12 -Mary, will you be able to help me this evening?

-No, I won’t but I’ll be able to help you tomorrow.

-John, can you help me?

-I am sorry. I can’t help you today or tomorrow. But I’ll be able to help you the day after tomorrow.

-Harry, what about you? Can you help me?

-I don’t think so. I won’t be able to help you until I see you next week.

-What helpful friends!

13. -I want to take a photo.

-You can’t take photos in the museum.

-Who can’t?

-No one can. You must leave cameras at the main entrance.

-Who? Everyone?

-Yes, everyone.

14 -Did you enjoy your job in the department store?

-Yes, it was fun.

-Did you speak English all the time?

-Yes, it’s the best way to learn.

♫ 15 -I don’t know what to do and where to go.

-Take yourself to the cinema.

-I haven’t got money.

-Visit a friend.

-I don’t know who to visit. I haven’t got any friends.

-Take the dog for a walk.

-No, I’d rather do nothing.

16 -Have you seen my bag?

-Where did you leave it?

-Right here under my desk. But it's not there now.

-When did you last see it?

-This morning.

-Oh, no! Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

-I think someone has stolen it.

-That's right. I think someone has stolen your bag.

17 Helen: So? You are flying to Cork, right?

Bob: Yeah, right.

• Well, Cork itself is worth looking around – there’s a nice cathedral

there. There’s so much beautiful scenery to see – the lakes and the mountains. You’ll love it! You’ll find the people terribly friendly in all those little places – and they love Americans, Bob!

• Sounds great!

- And we’re very famous for our eloquence and our ability to talk.

- That’s fantastic. Thank you very much for your help.

• You’re welcome. I hope you have a great trip!