1) Thanks John: It’s about time we made a move. Ruth: Really? Can’t you stay a bit longer? John: I’m afraid not. You see, we promised our baby-sitter we’d be back by twelve at the latest. Ruth: I see. What a pity. Sheila (John’s wife): _____________ Ruth: I’m glad you enjoyed it. You must come again some time. 1. Many thanks. 2. Thank you for a lovely meal. 3. I don’t know how to thank you. 4. How kind of you.
2) Introduction. Mr. Cox: Mr. Steel, I’d like to introduce David Ward, a colleague of mine. (to Mr. Ward) Mr. Steel from, from Bristol University. Mr. Ward: How do you do? Mr. Steel: ____________ 1. How do you do? 2. Fine, thanks. 3. I’m very well. 4. Good morning.
3) Introduction. Bill: Rosemary, this is my brother Stephan. Rosemary: Hallo, Stephan. Stephan: ______________. Having a good time? Rosemary: Yes. It’s the best party I’ve been for ages. 1. How do you do? 2. Nice to meet you. 3. Nice to see you. 4. Hello
4) Greetings. Susan: Hallo, Mary. __________ Mary: A bit hectic at the moment. I’m very busy at work and besides I’ve got my cousin staying with me. Susan: I see. Well, don’t overdo things. Mary: I’ll do my best. 1. How do you do? 2. Nice to meet you. 3. What’s new? 4. How’s life?
5) Saying good-bye. Mr. Adams: I’m afraid I must be going Mr. Brent: Must you really? Mr. Adams: Yes, I’m afraid so. I’ve got some urgent work to do. Mr. Brent: Well, I won’t keep you then Mr. Adams: Good-bye. Mr. Brent: Good-bye. _____________ Mr. Adams: Thank you. I will. 1. Give my love to your wife 2. Good luck. 3. Remember me to your wife 4. All the best
6) Thanks Stranger: Excuse me. You left your handbag on the bench. Brenda: Oh! Thank you so much. Stranger: __________ Brenda: I don’t know how to thank you. It’s got my purse and keys and address book and all sorts of things in it. How careless of me. Thank you very much indeed. Stranger: Not at all. 1. I’m grateful to you. 2. How kind of you. 3. That’s pleasure. 4. Don’t mention it Saying good-bye. John: I say, Barbara, the train starts in five minutes. Barbara: Oh, you must hurry. _________ John: Thank you. Keep well. 1. Good-bye. 2. Give my best regards to your brother 3. I’ll be seeing you. 4. Have a comfortable journey! 7) Greetings. Jan: Tim! I haven’t seen you for ages. Hello! Tim: Yes, it’s been a long time. _________________ Jan: And it’s good to see you again, too. 1. Nice to see you again! 2. How are things going? 3. Everything’s going fine, thanks. 4. How are you?