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Section: 2 [Dialogue]
2.11. Environment and Recycling
2.11.1. Green
B. might be a bit lazy, but he has a good answer.
a. Are you green ?
b. What do you mean ? I don't have green skin.
a. I mean, do you recycle things ?
b. My mother recycles for me.
a. Maybe you could do something yourself.
b. My mother is very good at recycling.
2.11.2. Recycle
a. You know you can recycle those cans.
b. Yes, of course.
a. What do you do to recycle them ?
b. I give them to my father.
a. What does he do with the cans ?
b. I am sure he recycles them.
2.11.3. Help the Planet
B. is a lazy boy. A low soft chair might make it more fun.
a. Let's help the planet.
b. OK, I will help you to help the planet.
a. First, we have to decide what we want to do.
b. Well, it was your idea to help the planet.
a. I know, we can save energy.
b. Good idea, I will sit down and start right now.
2.11.4.The Rainforest
B. gives the wrong answer two times.
a. Millions of animals live in the rainforest.
b. Yes, those animals do not belong in the city.
a. ........ I was thinking about saving the rainforest by using recycled paper.
b. I try to use recycled paper.
a. Good, but how do you know that it is recycled ?
b. I don't always know if it is recycled.
2.11.5. Newspapers
a. Don't throw away your old newspapers; recycle them, please !
b. Of course. Look, I am going to put my newspapers in that big blue recycling bin.
2.11.6. Plant a tree
Here "take part" used meaning join in, participate.
a. Tomorrow is "Plant a tree day".
b. Yes, we should take part.
a. How about meeting at 9 o'clock ?
b. Yes, that is a good idea.
a. We need to bring lots of food.
b. Yes, and lots of drinking water.
2.11.7. Global Warming
Here "heating up" used meaning gain heat, get hot.
a. Do you believe in global warming ?
b. What is global warming ?
a. Our planet is heating up.
b. Are you sure ?
a. Yes, I think the planet is getting hotter.
b. Well, we should do something about it then.
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2.12. Places
2.12.1. The Park
Here, I don't use "watch the grass grow" in the usual meaning of "very boring".
a. It takes about ten minutes to walk to the park.
b. I know, I go there every day.
a. What do you do in the park ?
b. Sometimes, I go jogging.
a. What do you do if you don't exercise ?
b. I might just sit on a bench and watch the grass grow.
2.12.2. Mars
a. My favourite planet is Mars.
b. I like the moon.
a. You know, there might be aliens living on Mars.
b. No, I don't believe that.
2.12.3. Five places
a. Where do you live ?
b. I live in the country.
a. I live in the city.
b. Yes, I live in the city. too.
a. Is there a hospital in the city ?
b. Yes, there is.
a. Is there a swimming pool in the park ?
b. Yes, there is.
a. There is an ice-cream stall in my street.
b. I know, you are very lucky.
2.12.4. My New House
a. How is your new house ?
b. There are several things that need to be fixed.
a. Like what ?
b. There is a broken windowpane on the second floor.
a. Well, that is not much.
b. The roof is leaking and one of the door locks is broken.
a. Oh, I see. Yes, you need to fix those things.
b. Yes, I am calling somebody today.
2.12.5. My New House 2
a. Have you moved to a new house ?
b. Yes, we moved to a new house last week.
a. Do you like it ?
b. Yes, everybody in the family loves it.
a. Which is the best thing about it ?
b. It has a big garden with many trees.
2.12.6. My Living Room
a. What would you like to change in the living room ?
b. I would like to have new carpeting put in.
a. Anything else ?
b. Yes, we must have this old sofa replaced.
a. What colour do you want for the sofa ?
b. The colour is not important as long as the sofa matches the Persian rug.
2.12.7. My Bedroom
a. We are going to move to a new house.
b. What is your new house like ?
a. It is big.
b. Will you get your own room ?
a. Yes, I will get my own bedroom.
b. You are very lucky.
2.12.8. The Airport
a. I am going to the airport.
b. Are you going for a holiday ?
a. No, I am not going anywhere.
b. I don't understand.
a. I am going to the airport to meet a friend.
b. Oh, I see.
2.12.9. The Football Match
Or soccer game
a. Did you watch the football match ?
b. Yes, of course.
a. Was the match exciting ?
b. Yes, very.
a. What was the score ?
b. ________ won by __________ goals to ___________ .
2.12.10. The Library
a. I go to the school library every day.
b. What do you do in the library?
a. I play computer games.
b. Do you read any books?
a. Yes, I sometimes read books.
b. Yes, reading is also fun.
2.12.12. The Library
a. What are you going to do this afternoon ?
b. I am going to ride my bike.
a. Where are you going ?
b. I am going to the park.
a. But it is raining.
b. No, it has stopped.
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2.13. Sickness and Health
2.13.1. Going Out
Sick / ill, also, "go out" here used meaning "taking part in social life outside home".
a. Let's go out together.
b. I am sorry, but I have got a cold.
a. Never mind, we can go out anyway.
b. I am really sick, I can't.
a. Are you sure ?
b. Yes, I just want to sleep.
2.13.2.My Headache
a. I have a headache.
b. Why do you have a headache ?
a. I don't know.
b. I think you play computer games too much.
a. No, I don't think I play too much.
b. Well, then, why do you have a headache ?
2.13.3. Sore Throat
a. I never have a sore throat.
b. You are lucky. I often get a sore throat.
a. Maybe you eat too much spicy food.
b. No, I get a sore throat in cold weather.
a. You need to put on a warm coat.
b. Yes, that is a good idea.
2.13.4. Many Aches
a. What is the matter ?
b. I have a headache / toothache / earache / stomach-ache / backache.
2.13.5. You Had Better
Here, "had better" used meaning "would be wise, sensible".
a. You don't look well.
b. No, I feel sick. I have a headache.
a. You had better go home.
b. Yes, I think I will.
2.13.6. My Broken Arm
a. might not be the smartest guy in the world.
a. Why do you have that plaster cast on your arm ?
b. I broke my arm last week.
a. Oh, I am sorry. Did it hurt a lot ?
b. ...... Yes, it hurt a lot.
2.13.7. The Dentist
This is an eight liner split into two. The kids love the one word answer "no !". The bear: The bigger the better.
Maybe a scary dentist picture ?
a. I have to go to the dentist today.
b. Do you think it will be fun ?
a. No !
b. You can bring your teddy bear.
2.13.8. The Dentist Continued
a. Do you really think that I can bring my bear ?
b. Yes, of course you can.
a. OK, I will bring my favourite teddy bear.
b. Yes, you do that.
2.13.9. At The Clinic
I am not happy with this conversation, but I put it in because of the word "cough".
a. Hello, Doctor.
b. Hello Anna. Come in and sit down.
a. Thank you.
b. What is the matter ?
a. I have a sore throat and a cough.
b. Let me have a look. Hmm. You need to take this cough medicine twice a day.
a. OK, thank you.
b. And you should not go to school for a couple of days. Here is a note.
a. Thank you doctor.
2.13.10. Sleepless
a. Hello Ms. West. How are you today ?
b. I feel terrible.
a. So, what is wrong exactly ?
b. I am exhausted.
a. Why are you so tired ?
b. I just can't sleep at night.
a. OK, let's take a look at you. Hmm. I am going to give you a prescription for some sleeping pills. Take one pill every evening after dinner.
b. OK, thank you doctor.
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2.14. Healthy Lifestyles
2.14.1. Healthy Habits
B. is such a good boy in 1 - 2.
a. I have healthy habits.
b. What do you do ?
a. I eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
b. Do you exercise as well ?
a. Yes, I exercise every day.
b. You are so good.
2.14.2. New Habits
Changed lifestyle.
a. I have changed my habits.
b. What do you mean ?
a. I eat much less.
b. Anything else ?
a. I have also started to exercise every day.
b. You can be proud of yourself, you are so good.
2.14.3. My knee
A football.
a. My knee hurts.
b. What happened ?
a. I hurt it when I played football.
b. Maybe you should be more careful.
a. It is no fun if you have to be careful all the time.
b. Oh, I see.
2.14.4. The Milk Carton
Her "check ... out" used meaning "investigate, inspect".
a. What is happening over there ?
b. Maybe there has been an accident.
a. I don't think so, everybody looks happy.
b. Yes, that is true. Maybe there is a show.
a. Let's go over there and have a look.
b. Yes, let's check it out.
a. Look, they are handing out milk cartons for free.
b. Yes, I will have one too.
2.14.5. Taking Up a New Sport
Here, "take up" used meaning "develop an interest in".
a. What are you going to do during the school holiday ?
b. I am not sure. Do you have any ideas ?
a. Well, you could take up a new sport ?
b. Yes, that is a good idea. What sport do you think I should take up ?
a. You could learn to play tennis.
b. No, tennis is boring. Do you have any other ideas /
a. Maybe you could take up swimming. I know you know how to swim.
b. Yes, swimming is fun. I will do that.
2.14.6. Am I Fat ?
a. May I ask you something ?
b. Yes, of course. What do you want to ask about ?
a. Do you think I am fat ?
b. No, you are skinny. You should eat more.
a. Do you really think that I am skinny ?
b. Yes, you need to gain weight, not lose weight.
a. It is disgusting to eat lots of food.
b. You must not think like that. It is fun to eat lots of delicious food.
2.14.7. Mountain Climbing
a. I like mountain climbing.
b. Why do you like that ?
a. It is exiting.
b. I think it sounds boring.
a. No, it is not boring.
b. Well, I suppose it is good exercise.
2.14.8. Walking
Here, "stick to" used meaning "to continue with, remain faithful to".
a. I like to walk as an exercise.
b. I would rather play tennis.
a. No, I don't like tennis.
b. What is wrong with tennis ?
a. I think it is too tiring.
b. Why not stick to walking then.
2.14.9. Hiking
a. I will go on a hike on Sunday.
b. I don't understand "hike".
a. To hike is to go for a long walk for pleasure.
b. Why do you want to go for a hike ?
a. Because it is relaxing.
b. Oh, I see.
2.14.10. Storing Food
a. Let's put the milk cartons in the refrigerator.
b. Yes, that is a good idea.
a. And the raw meat as well.
b. Of course, but what about the French fries.
a. No, we want to eat them now.
b. Yes, let's have dinner together.
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2.15. Body Parts
2.15.1. My Bones and Your Heart
The science room skeleton would be great.
a. How many bones do you have ?
b. I have about 200 bones. How many hearts do you have ?
a. I have two hearts.
b. You are joking.
a. Yes, I only have one heart, but it is big.
b. Yes, I know you have a big heart.
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2.16. Animals
2.16.1. My Panda
You need a cute panda doll.
a. I love the panda.
b. Yes, they are very cute.
a. What animal do you like ?
b. I like tigers.
a. But tigers are dangerous.
b. I am not afraid of them.
2.16.2. My Tiger
A real tiger needs to be very small or you might lose a couple of kids.
a. Can I play with your tiger ?
b. Yes, but be careful, I think she is hungry.
a. Thank you for telling me.
2.16.3. My Cat
a. I have a cat.
b. Yes, I know. It is two years old.
2.16.4. Sick Dog
a. What is the matter ?
b. My dog is sick.
a. You should take him to the vet.
b. Where is the vet's clinic ?
a. I am not sure.
b. How much will it cost to go to the vet ?
a. Maybe about 300 baht.
b. OK, I will take him to the vet today.
2.16.5. Cats and Dogs
a. I couldn't live without my cat.
b. I like dogs.
a. Yes, dogs are nice too.
b. Can your cat do tricks ?
a. No, not really. My cat likes to sleep.
b. My dog can do lots of tricks.
a. Can it stand on one leg ?
b. Of course not. That is impossible.
2.16.6. Feeding the Cat
a. Look, there is a hungry cat.
b. Yes, it is really skinny.
a. Let's give it something to eat.
b. No, I don't think we should.
a. Of course we must feed the cat.
b. OK, give it a couple of shrimps.
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2.17. Appearances
2.17.1. Hair
a. What does your sister's hair look like ?
b. She has long, red, hair.
a. Is she beautiful ?
b. Yes, she is very beautiful.
2.17.2. My Alien
Let's all draw a picture of an alien in our notebooks.
a. Is it true that your friend is an alien ?
b. Yes, he has blue skin, red eyes and green hair.
2.17.3. My Old Shoes
Here, "throw away" used meaning "get rid off as useless".
a. You should throw away those old shoes.
b. Maybe I should, but they are so comfortable.
a. Those shoes are really ugly, you shouldn't put it off any more.
b. New shoes are expensive.
a. You don't need to buy an expensive brand.
b. Good quality shoes are more comfortable.
a. Yes, you get what you pay for.
b. OK, I will think about it.
2.17.4. My Old Boots
a. Let's throw away those old newspapers.
b. Yes, and let's throw away those old boots.
a. No, I want to keep the boots.
b. Maybe you can't live without them.
a. Well, they are very comfortable.
b. OK, let's keep your old boots.
2.17.5. The Voice
Here, "went out" used meaning "break, stop functioning".
a. Yesterday, all the lights went out.
b. Yes, it was scary.
a. Then I heard a strange voice.
b. I didn't hear anything.
a. The voice told me to go to the kitchen.
b. Yes, I saw you go to the kitchen.
2.17.6. The Model
a. Who is that woman over there ?
b. Who are you talking about ?
a. The tall, beautiful lady with green eyes.
b. Oh, that is my mother. She used to be a model.
2.17.7. Feelings
a. Look,that man looks angry.
b. I think he looks sad.
a. Well, he is happier now.
b. Yes, his friend has arrived.
a. I wonder where they are going.
b. I think they are going to the cinema.
2.17.8. My New Shirt
a. I have bought a new shirt.
b. It is too big for you.
a. No, it is not. I like this size.
b. OK, how much did you pay ?
a. 1.000 bath. This is my most expensive shirt.
b. Yes, I am sure it is.
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2.18. Family and Friends
2.18.1. My Brother and Sister
Older and younger.
a. Is your sister older than you ?
b. Yes, she is older than me.
a. Is your brother younger than you ?
b. Yes, he is younger than me.
2.18.2. My Brother and Sister II
a. How many brothers and sisters do you have ?
b. I have two brothers and two sisters.
a. How old are they ?
b. My brother is seven and my sister is five.
2.18.3. Snail Mail
a. I got a snail mail from a friend today.
b. What do you mean with snail mail ?
a. A snail mail is a paper letter that is sent via the post office.
b. Why doesn't your friend send an e-mail ?
a. He sometimes likes to do unusual things.
b. Why does he behave like that ?
a.I don't know, but he is a good friend.
b. OK, never mind then.
2.18.4. I Sent An SMS
a. I succeeded in sending an SMS yesterday.
b. It is not difficult to send an SMS.
a. I am not used to sending SMS messages.
b. Why not ?
a. My mobile phone is old and difficult to use.
b. Maybe you should start thinking of buying a new one.
a. That sounds like a good idea.
b. I can help you to find a nice mobile phone.
2.18.5. Celebrating
a. Are you going to celebrate Chinese New Year ?
b. No, I don't think so.
a. Are you not going to do anything at all ?
b. No, we usually don't celebrate Chinese New Year.
a. Neither do we.
b. You see, our families have the same traditions.
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2.19. Christmas
2.19.1. Santa
a. Do you believe in Santa Claus ?
b. No, of course not.
a. Not even a little bit ?
b. Why do you ask that ? Do you believe in Santa Claus ?
a. Well, he gives me presents every year.
b. Are you sure they come from Santa ?
a. Of course they come from Santa.
2.19.2. Santa II
a. Don't you believe in Santa, even a little bit ?
b. Well, maybe a little bit.
2.19.3. The Tree
a. That Christmas tree is very big.
b. Yes, and it is very beautiful.
2.19.4. It's a Plane - No. it's Santa
Super Santa. "Look" and "Looks".
a. Look, that airplane looks strange.
b. It's not an airplane, it's Santa delivering presents.
a. It can't be, I don't believe in Santa Claus.
b. Well, there he is.
2.19.5. The Present
Sad case, no Christmas present - or maybe the child is lucky.
a. Do you think you will get a Christmas present ?
b. Maybe I will get a present for New Year.
a. What do you think you will get ?
b. I don't know.
a. You can tell me, I won't tell anybody.
b. I really don't know.
2.19.6. The Reindeer
What does a real reindeer look like?
a. Look, there is a reindeer next to that big tree.
b. Maybe the reindeer belongs to Santa Claus.
2.19.7. A Friendly Christmas
a. I wish my friend could come to the Christmas holiday.
b. What would you do if he comes ?
a. Well, we would celebrate Christmas together.
b. Yes, but how would you celebrate Christmas ?
a. We would give each other presents and eat lots of food.
b. Anything else ?
a. We might go shopping together, but we always do that.
b. Don't worry, I am sure your friend will come.
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2.20. Mobile Phones
2.20.1. I Love My Phone
Here, "stay in touch" used meaning "to maintain communications with someone".
a. I can't live without my mobile phone.
b. Well, I don't need a mobile phone.
a. I take mine with me wherever I go.
b. I leave my phone at home.
a. I use it to stay in touch with my friends.
b. Do you sleep with the phone as well ?
a. Yes, I keep it under my pillow at night.
b. Whatever makes you happy.
2.20.2. My New Mobile Phone
2.20.3. I Want a Blackberry
a. I wish I had a Blackberry mobile phone.
b. Yes, I also want a Blackberry, but they are very expensive.
a. Maybe my parents will help me to buy one.
b. Yes, and maybe my uncle will help me if I help him in his shop.
a. I like the way the Blackberry phones look.
b. Yes, they are beautiful.
a. I think I will talk to my parents today about buying a Blackberry.
b. And I will ask my uncle for a job in his shop
2.20.4. Buying a Mobil Phone
a. I would like to buy a mobile phone. What have you got ?
b. We have this new Nokia, it is in black and silver. Only 34. 000 baht.
a. No, that is too expensive.
b. I can sell you this very nice Motorola for 14.000.
a. No, you don't understand. I don't want an expensive phone.
b. OK, our cheapest phone is this old Ericson, 900 bath.
a. That is better, I will have the Ericson.
2.20.5. The Survey
a. Excuse me. Can I ask a few questions ?
b. Of course.
a. How often do you use your mobile phone ?
b. I use it all the time.
a. Do you use any other options ?
b. Yes, I like to send SMS messages.
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2.21. All Sorts
2.21.1. Bike Problems
Petrol and gas.
a. My motorcycle won't start. I have tried everything.
b. Is it always difficult to start ?
a. It is new. I have only had it for two days.
b. Oh, I see .....
a. Well, do something. I have got to go to work.
b. Examines the bike.
b. But the tank is dry, there is no petrol in the tank !
a. Of course not. Petrol is expensive. I don't want to waste money on petrol.
2.21.2. CD Problems
a. There is something wrong with this CD player. The disk won't move.
b. The player is not plugged in.
a. Can you fix it for me ?
b. Yes, I think I can help you (for a small fee).
2.21.3. Hello
a. Hello, how are you ?
b. I am fine, thank you. And how are you ?
a. Oh, I am fine thanks.
2.21.4. Talking About a Third Person
You might want to make these conversations more natural.
a. Hello my name is x.
b. I am glad to meet you. I am Y.
a. Y. this is my friend, Z.
b. Pleased to meet you.
a. Is there a new student in your class ?
b. Yes, there is.
a. What is his name ?
b. His name is Q.
a. Who is that boy over there ?
b. That is Y. He is my friend.
a. Is he in class 0 / 0 ?
b. Yes, he is.
2.21.5. Borrow and Use
Asking for a favour and explaining why. The difference between "use" and "borrow".
a. Can I borrow your motorcycle ? I want to go to Hua Hin.
b. Yes, of course.
a. Thanks.
b. Doesn't seem too happy. The difference between "use" and "borrow".
a. Can I use your mobile phone ?
b. Yes, I suppose so.
a. Thank you.
2.21.6. Have you seen ...
a. Have you seen my rubber / eraser.
b. It is here, under my desk. Here you are.
a. Thanks.
b. You are welcome.
2.21.7. Michael Jackson
a. Do you like Michael Jackson ?
b. No, I don't like his music.
a. But you must like the way he dances.
b. No, anyway, he is dead.
a. Don't you like anything about him ?
b. No.
2.21.8. The Package Tour
I admit that it is not very good, but I can't help liking it.
a. Good Morning. May I help you ?
b. Yes, I would like to buy a package tour.
a. Of course, our tours include VIP bus / coach and 3 nights at a 5-star hotel.
b. What destinations do you have ?
a. We have Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai and Roi Et.
b. Ok, then I would like to buy a tour to Chiang Mai.
2.21.9. The Lottery
a. I won 3 000 bath on the lottery yesterday.
b. Only 3 000 ? That is not much.
a. Yes, it is. 3 000 is a lot of money for me.
b. OK, what number did you win on ?
a. I used the same number as the license plate on my motorcycle.
b. The you should buy something for your motorcycle.
a. The motorcycle is a dead thing. It can't think.
b. Are you sure ?
a. Maybe I will buy a frame for the license plate.
2.21.10. Washing
a. You need to wash your motorcycle.
b. No, I don't think so.
a. Yes, it is really dirty.
b. I don't mind a little bit of dirt.
a. A clean motorcycle is a happy motorcycle.
b. A motorcycle is a dead thing. It can't think.
a. Are you sure ?
b. OK, I will ask my little brother to wash it.
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