Unit 3The Million Pound Bank Note
situation 1: at the end of your trip in america, you come to a picture service to have your films developed. you tell the assistant about the exact print type you want and the time to get it.
situation 2: you work for an american company. you catch a bad cold and do not feel well, so you ask the manager, mr. smith, for leave of absence. mr. smith inquires after you and permits you to take a rest.
situation 3: you are in a fast food restaurant, ordering two hamburgers and french fries, and two cakes. you’ll eat in the restaurant.
sample dialogues:
situation 1:
a: may i help you, sir?
b: yes, i have got this color film. how long will it take to get it developed?
a: two hours, sir. do you want ordinary prints or enlarged ones?
b: ordinary prints, please. i wonder if you could get it done earlier. you see, i will be leaving soon.
a: well, in that case, they can be done by ten o’clock. but we will have to charge your extra, you know.
b: no problem.
situation 2:
a: may i come in?
b: come in, please.
a: could you spare me a few minutes, mr. smith?
b: you are always welcome. what can i do for you?
a: i wonder if you could permit me to have one day off. i had a very bad cold.
b: i’m sorry to hear that. isn’t it any better now?
a: i’m afraid not, but i’m sure it’s not serious. i will report on duty as soon as i feel better.
b: well, stay in home and have a good rest.
a: thank you.
situation 3:
a: yes, sir. what will it be for you?
b: two hamburgers and french fries.
a: is there anything else?
b: give me two cakes, please.
a: go or eat here?
b: we’ll eat here.
a: here you are. tha t’s eight fifty.