VIII. How much is it?

SPEECH PATTERNS TO LEARN

The price is low. The prices are discount.

The price is high. The prices are relatively cheap.

The price is reasonable. The prices are expensive.

What is the price? The prices are costly.

Prices are going up. The prices are exorbitant.

How much is the suit?

How much is the shirt?

How much are the socks?

How much is the raincoat?

How much is the umbrella?

How much does this suit cost you?

How much does this shirt cost you?

How much do these socks cost you?

How much does this raincoat cost you?

How much does this umbrella cost you?

Make sure that the meal is well done.

Make sure that the translation is done in time.

Make sure that the letters are sent.

Make sure that the room is reserved.

Don't forget to buy vegetables.

Don't forget to invite Peter to the party.

Don't forget to put on your warm coat.

Don't forget to call up Helen.

Don't forget to take your umbrella.

Dialogues to act

♫ 1 -I'm going to the supermarket. Can I get you anything?

-Yes, I need some apples.

-How many pounds of apples do you need?

-Just two pounds, please.

♫ 2 -May I help you?

-Yes, you can. I'm looking for a comfortable sofa.

-I think you'll find this one very comfortable.

-It's comfortable but I'm looking for a more comfortable. Do you have any more sofas in stock?

-No, I'm afraid not. This is the most comfortable we have.

-Oh, well, thanks for you help.

♫ 3 -Are you looking for anything? Maybe I can help you?

-Yes, I'm looking for a very thick carpet.

-I think you'll like this one. It's very thick.

-Oh, that's not exactly what I wanted. Don’t you have a thicker one?

-No, I'm afraid not. This is the thickest one we have.

-Thanks anyway.

-Sorry we couldn't help you.

♫ 4 -Excuse me, how much does a pound of oranges cost?

-A pound of oranges costs four dollars and twenty-five cents.

-Four dollars and twenty-five cents! That's a lot of money!

-You're absolutely right. Oranges are very expensive this time of the year.

♫ 5 -How much does a bottle of champagne cost?

-A bottle of champagne costs fifteen dollars.

-15$?! That's a lot of money!

-It certainly is, champagne's a very expensive purchase.

6 -That's a very nice shirt. What's it made of?

-It's 100% cotton. There's no polyester in it. Lovely shirt.

-Yes, it's very good quality. How much is it?

-It's £20.00.

-£20.00? That's about 30 US dollars. Oh, I wasn't thinking of paying that much. I'll give you £15 for it.

-No, I'm sorry. It's £20 ... well, £19 to you.

-All right then. £19. I'll take it.

♫ 7 -Can I help you, sir?

-Yes, I'm looking for something for my wife. Have you got any perfume?

-Yes, sir. Try this. It's our new perfume for this season, It's called Reward.

-Can I try it? Mm, It's very good. How much is it?

-This bottle costs £37.

-Hm. Have you got it in a smaller bottle?

8 -Excuse me.

-Yes, madam, can I help you?

-I'd like a box of chocolates, for my friend.

-Yes, madam. 500 grams?

-How much is that? I'll have them.

9. -Studios Inn Hotel. This is Kevin speaking. May I help you?

-Good afternoon. Do you have any accommodation for tonight?

-Yes, ma'am. What are you looking for?

-A room for two adults, and two small kids.

-Excuse me…Yes, we have that.

-How much will that be?

-The room charge will be $250 per night. The children stay free.

-Great! I'll take it. My name is BERTORELLI. That's B-E…

9. -Excuse me.

-Hi. Can I help you?

-Do you have Newsweek magazine?

-Yes, it's right over there.

-Oh, yes, I see it. Could you tell me how much it is?

-It's three dollars.

11 -Excuse me, how much is the entrance? How much are the tickets?

-It's $5.50 for adults.

-Okay… tell me, is there a reduction for students? My son is a full-time student, you see.

-Yes, it's $2.75 for full-time students with a student identity card… and it's free for children under twelve.

-Okay. Right. Have you got your student card with you, Christopher? I told you to bring it.

-Yes, Mum. It's here.