Tài liệu Dialogues for beginners ppt

Dialogues for beginners

By Teacher : Phan Diep Doan



Dialogue 1
- Hello. My name's Pete. What's yours?
- Ann
- Nice name. I like it very much.
- Thank you. You name's good, too.
- It was nice meeting you.
- Thanks. It was nice meeting you.
Dialogue 2
- What's the date today, I wonder?
- Sunday, the 8th of March.
- What is it famous for?
- Don't you know? It's International Women's Day.
Dialogue 3
- Are lessons over?
- Yes, they are.
- Where're you going? Home?
- No, to the pictures. My friend's waiting for me there.
- Good luck, then. Good bye.
- Well, I'm off. See you later.
Dialogue 4
- Have you got any hobbies? I have. I like English.
- So do I.
- Do you read much?
- Yes, because I want to know English well.
- Oh, let's talk English for a bit.

- No objections to it.
Dialogue 5
- Oh, dear, hurry up!
- I'm trying to.
- Well, come on. It's your first day at school.
- Do you want to be late?
- I'm ready now.
- Off we go!
Dialogue 6
- I don't think English is easy.
- Why do you think so?
- Because I have to work hard learning a lot by heart.
Dialogue 7
- I'm going to be an English language teacher.
- Why?
- For a number of reasons.
- What reasons, I wonder?
- The main one is I like English.
Dialogue 8
- What do you think the best sort of job is?
- Engineering, I think.
- I like medicine.
- To my mind the best one is the one you like the most.
Dialogue 9
- I say, where're you going?
- To school, as you see.
- Why so early, I wonder? It's only 12 o'clock now.
- That's right, but I'm on duty, you know.
- I see.

- Where're you going?
- To a friend of mine to play chess. Bye-bye.
- Bye-bye.
Dialogue 10
- Please give me that book.
- What for?
- To have a look at it.
- Here you are.
- Thank you.
- Not at all.

Dialogue 11
- Have you had a good day at school?
- Wonderful! I've got three really good marks!
- Jolly good. Congratulations!
- Thank you.
Dialogue 12
- You're far too lazy. Look at your English. Is this the best you can do?
- You know I'm no good at English.
- And what about Physics?
- I'm ashamed of myself.
- You could easily come top of the class.
- I'll work harder, I promise.
Dialogue 13
- Well, hurry up.
- I'm trying to. But look, isn't there half an hour before school starts?
- Is that the right time?
- I'm sure it is.
Dialogue 14
- School's almost over.

- Yes, I know.
- How many more days?
- Six.
- When do the holidays start?
- Next week.
Dialogue 15
- How did you enjoy your summer holidays?
- Oh, yes, very much. I spent them at a youth camp.
- On the south coast as usual with your elder sister?
- Yes, but this time I was alone.
- How lucky you were!
- That's right.
Dialogue 16
- Look here, this has got to stop. You've come bottom in nearly every
subject.
- Except Geography.
- Yes, indeed. You came second to bottom in that.
- It wasn't really my fault. I was ill for some time, wasn't I?
- That's no excuse.
- I'll improve.
- I doubt it.
Dialogue 17
- My bag, please.
- Which one is it?
- It's one of those, there.
- This one?
- No, not that one.
- What colour?
- It's brown… Yes. That's it. Thank you.
- Not at all.

Dialogue 18
- So you've passed your exams.
- It wasn't all that difficult.
- It's because you worked hard, I think.
- Well, I was all right in History, but I didn't do so well in Literature.
- And how about your English?
- Not so good, only so-so.
Dialogue 19
- Hello, glad to see you!
- Hello, so am I.
- Today's your birthday, isn't it?
- That's right. It's kind of you to remember.
- Well, many happy returns of the day. Here's a present for you.
- Oh, thank you. What beautiful flowers! I don't know how to thank you.
Dialogue 20
- Is painting your hobby?
- Why do you think so?
- Because there're a lot of pictures in this room.
- It's my elder brother's hobby.
- I see, but what about you?
- I prefer books.
Dialogue 21
- What shall we have for breakfast?
- What about some bread and butter, two eggs and a cup of tea?
- Well, I don't mind, but I'd like to add some biscuits.
- OK.
Dialogue 22
- Fish? Again?
- Why, I thought you liked it.
- I do, of course, but not every day.

- Well, in that case I'll give you some meat.
- Thank you. That'll be better.
Dialogue 23
- Good morning. Glad to see you.
- Good morning. So am I.
- Won't you come and sit down?
- I'm sorry, but I can't.
- Why not, I wonder why?
- I'm short of time, you know.
- Well, then. What's up?
- I'd like to see your sister. Is she in?
- Oh, no. She's still at school.
Dialogue 24
- Hello, who's that?
- Pete.
- Hello, Pete. How are you?
- Hello, quite well. Thanks. What are you doing?
- Playing chess with my father.
- I'd like to speak to Eliza. What's she doing?
- Watching the TV programme.
- Shall we go to the cinema? I've got three tickets.
- What's on?
- A new film. They say rather interesting.
- O. K. We'll meet at the entrance.
- Shall we?
Dialogue 25
- Have you done your homework?
- Not yet.
- Why not?
- I didn't have time last night.

- That's no excuse.
Dialogue 26
- Mummy! - Yes, dear. What's the matter? You seem upset?
- Yes.
- Well, what's happened?
- You see I well
- Come on now, out with it!
- All right, then, if you must know. I've got a bad mark.
- What? Again?
Dialogue 27
- I say, what's wrong?
- Nothing. Everything's fine.
- Why are you crying, then? Will you tell me what's happened?
- Well, you see, I've lost my book.
- Have you looked for it everywhere in the room?
- Yes. I still can't find it.
Dialogue 28
- What are you looking at?
- That book.
- Which one? Point to it.
- That one, there.
- Oh, yes. Beautiful one, isn't it?
- Yes, it is. I wish I had it.
- So do I.
Dialogue 29
- What about killing that fly?
- No.
- Why not?
- Why should I?
- Isn't it annoying you?

- No, it isn't.
- Well, it's annoying me.
- In that case you kill it yourself.
Dialogue 30
- Why are you switching on the radio set?
- Shall we listen to the 7 o'clock news?
- Isn't it too early for that now?
- Of course not. It's already one to 7.

Dialogue 31
- Shall I help you wash?
- Thanks, but I'd rather do it myself.
- As you like. It's a pity I can't help you or shall I try?
- Oh, no. Don't bother.
- It's no bother at all.
Dialogue 32
- Will you help me, my boy?
- What do you want me to do, Mummy?
- Will you polish the floor today?
- Is it my turn?
- Yes, it is. Your brother did it last time.
- Oh, all right, then.
Dialogue 33
- Your things are lying about all over the room.
- Well, what about it?
- Just tidy them up.
- I'll think about it.
- How about doing it now?
- Well if you insist
Dialogue 34

- What are you doing here?
- I'm reading. Why are you asking me?
- Sorry, but I need your help.
- What can I do for you?
- Please bring me a pail of water.
- With pleasure.
Dialogue 35
- Will you copy this text for me?
- Sorry, but I'd rather not.
- Why not?
- I don't feel like copying.
- Is that as difficult as all that?
- No, but still, you have to do it yourself.

Dialogue 36
- Excuse me. Could you help me, please?
- I'll try. What do you want?
- Something's wrong with my alarm-clock.
- Let me see Sorry, but I can't help. You'd better get it repaired.
Dialogue 37
- What's the matter with you?
- I'm not feeling very well today.
- Do you have a headache?
- Yes, and a sore throat, too.
- Well, in that case you'd better stay at home.
- Oh, yes, I'll have to.
Dialogue 38
- I'd like to go and play for a while.
- But you've got to do your lessons first.
- Oh, I've already done my homework.

- Have you really? Then you may go.
Dialogue 39
- You know it's our mother's birthday soon.
- Isn't it about time to think of a good present for her?
- Well, I've a little surprise for her.
- How nice! What?
- This drawing.
- Wonderful! She'll be delighted.
Dialogue 40
- Believe it or not! I've got three tickets for today's football match!
- You don't say! That's wonderful!
- Will you come with us?
- Well, you see I
- Why are you hesitating?
- Well, I'd like to, but I'd better ask my mother first.
Dialogue 41
- This is my new dress. What do you think of it?
- It's a very pretty one. I'll bet it cost a lot.
- It certainly did.
- Where did you get it?
- In London.
- Really?
Dialogue 42
- Can I see you for a minute, please?
- What's up?
- Don't you know the news?
- What do you mean by this?
- There'll be no classes tomorrow!
Dialogue 43
- What are you doing? Eating? Jam?

- What difference does it make to you?
- Well, you shouldn't eat in between meals.
- Why not? I wonder why?
- It's dinner - time soon.
- All right, then.
Dialogue 44
- I wonder, where my book is?
- Why don't you ask your sister?
- Has she ever touched my things?
- How should I know?

Dialogue 45
- How are you feeling today?
- A bit better, thank you.
- But did you call a doctor.
- No.
- Why not, I wonder?
- Well, I didn't think it was necessary. But I'm going to bed now.
- That's the best place for you at the moment.

Dialogue 46
- What's the matter with you?
- I'm not feeling very well, doctor.
- What exactly is the trouble?
- I've got an awful headache.
- Are you working hard and getting too little rest?
- Yes, I think so.
- Now, you stay in bed until you're well.

Dialogue 47

- Sorry, I'm a bit late, am I?
- That's all right, darling. Take off your coat, wash your hands and sit down
at table.
- Dinner's ready, isn't it?
- Yes, it is.

Dialogue 48
- Well, I think that's all the reading for today.
- Is it getting late? What time is it now?
- Time for bed, I think.
- O.K. Coming, Mummy.
- Now, hurry up!

Dialogue 49
- I don't want you fighting. Stop it once and for all.
- Sorry, but I had to. He started it.
- I don't care what the reasons are. I forbid you to fight.

Dialogue 50
- Where're you going? I'd like to know.
- To the playground.
- What for?
- To play football for a while. Will you come with me?
- I'm sorry, but I can't. I'm busy now.
- What a shame! Good-bye, then.
- So long.

Dialogue 51
- Excuse me. Do you have a ball?
- Certainly. Here, help yourself .

- Thanks .
- Not at all .

Dialogue 52
- Well, do you have anything arranged for tomorrow?
- Nothing definite.
- How would you like to go on an excursion?
- Where to?
- To Ostankino Tower.
- Oh, yes, I'd be glad to!

Dialogue 53
- Shall we go for a walk?
- Good idea! Where to?
- Let's go to the park.
- Don't you think we'd better go to the fields?
- Let me see It's 10 o'clock now. We've got plenty of time.

Dialogue 54
- Are you going out?
- Yes, to the playground. Do you want to come?
- Yes, I do. But I can't.
- Can't you? Why not?
- Because I have to do my homework now.
- Oh, you can do it tomorrow.
- Oh, no! There'll be no time for that tomorrow. I've got to do it today.
- Well, in that case I'll stay at home and help you.
- Thanks. That's very nice of you.

Dialogue 55

- I've got to go to the Railway station.
- What for?
- To meet a friend of mine. How do I get there from here?
- Catch a bus. It's the quickest way, I think.

Dialogue 56
- I beg your pardon. Is this the right way to Hyde Park?
- I'm sorry, I can't tell you.
- Oh, what a nuisance! Why not?
- You see, I'm stranger in these parts myself.
- What shall I do, then?
- Well, ask somebody else or, even better, ask a policeman.
- Thank you. Much obliged.

Dialogue 57
- Anything I can show you?
- Oh, yes, please. I want some shoes.
- What size, colour?
- 35, brown, please.
- Here you are.
- Thanks. May I try them on?
- Do, please.
- They're all right. How much are they?
- 10 roubles.

Dialogue 58
- Can I help you?
- Yes, I want a large box of chocolates for a present, please. It's Mummy's
birthday tomorrow.
- What about this one?

- Oh, yes. It'll do. How much is it?
- 75 pence, please. Anything else?
- Nothing else. Thank you.

Dialogue 59
- Will you be going shopping today?
- Why do you ask?
- I'd like to ask you a favour.
- What can I do for you?
- Would you get me some sugar and bread?
- Certainly, if you give me some money. I'm very short.

Dialogue 60
- It's raining hard at the moment.
- And we're both carrying parcels.
- I'm afraid of getting wet.
- Why not get a bus?
- That's a good idea.

Dialogue 61
- What would you do if you had a lot of money?
- I'd buy a scooter.
- But if you can't buy a scooter?
- Then, I'd buy a bicycle.

Dialogue 62
- Hello! Is that nice? I hope you enjoy your breakfast, don't you?
- Oh, yes, very. Thanks.
- May I sit at your table, please?
- You're very welcome.

- Thank you.

Dialogue 63
- Oh, dear, call your little brother, please.
- He's up in the tree.
- Well, let him come down.
- He says he won't until you agree to play football with him.
- Oh, no. I can't do that. I'm too old to do that.

Dialogue 64
- What's his telephone number?
- It slipped my memory. I know it, but I can't think of it.
- Neither can I.
- Well, it'll come back to me in a minute.

Dialogue 65
- What's that girl's name?
- Do you mean the one in the blue coat?
- Oh, yes, that's the one.
- Let me see It'll come back to me in a moment.
- Don't tell me you've forgotten it.
- It's just slipped my mind.
- Think hard, will you?
- It's just on the tip of my tongue.
- You must remember.
- I've got it at last! Caroline!

Dialogue 66
- Do you come to school by bus?
- Yes, because I live a long way from school. And you?

- Oh, I always walk to school. I live nearby.

Dialogue 67
- What luck running into you! How are you getting on?
- Thanks. Everything's all right. I'm quite well.
- You see, I was ill last week.
- What was the matter with you?
- I had a cold, high temperature and a headache.
- Poor you! You had an awful time I should think.
- You're right.

Dialogue 68
- The weather's fine today, isn't it?
- Yes it is. The sun's shining brightly in the blue sky.
- Is it warm in the street, I wonder?
- I shouldn't think so. It's November now.
- Shall I put a coat on?
- As you like. Are you afraid of catching cold?
- Certainly.
- All right, then.

Dialogue 69
- Do you like going to the pictures?
- Not specially. I prefer the theatre.
- Do you often go to the theatre?
- Yes, I do.
- How often?
- Once or twice a month. It depends.
- Not so bad, I think.

Dialogue 70
- I'm going to have a party on Sunday. Can you come?
- Yes, thank you for the invitation. What time shall I come?
- At 6 o'clock, please.
- O. K. That suits me.

Dialogue 71
- How long shall we have to wait for him?
- I am afraid I've no idea.
- Well, I hope he won't be too long?
- I hope so, too.
- How about ringing him up?
- That's a good idea! Let's.

Dialogue 72
- How do we get to the theatre? By bus or tram?
- Either. But the tram takes much longer.
- Look, there's a number 3 bus over there. Hurry up!
- Oh, no. I simply can't. Let's catch the next one.

Dialogue 73
- What bus are you catching?
- Number 2 to the stadium.
- Sorry to trouble you, but should I catch the same bus for the Post-Office?
- Yes, you can catch any bus to get there.

Dialogue 74
- Can I get to the museum by bus?
- Let me see Why, yes.
- What bus shall I take?

- First you get a number 5 bus.
- And then?
- Then, you … you walk the rest of the way.
- How long will it take me to get there, do you think?
- About twenty minutes.

Dialogue 75
- Excuse me.
- What is it?
- Can you tell me how to get to the circus?
- Certainly. You need a number 4 trolley-bus or a number 11 bus.
- Which is the best way to get there?
- By trolley-bus, I think.
- Thanks a lot.

Dialogue 76
- Excuse me. Please let me by.
- Are you getting off at the next stop?
- I've got to get off at Fleet Street.
- But that's the next stop but one, I think.
- Sorry, I didn't know that.

Dialogue 77
- Where to?
- The Railway station.
- You're going the wrong way. You're going away from it.
- Oh, dear. What'll I do, then?
- Get off at the next stop, cross the road and take the same tram going the
other way.
- Thanks. Do I have to change?

- No, not for the Railway station.

Dialogue 78
- I've bought the tickets!
- Have you really? Splendid! How did you manage it?
- With the help of a friend of mine.
- Well done! It's a good thing you were able to.

Dialogue 79
- How much is an ice-cream?
- Well, what sort of ice-cream do you want?
- This one, a choc-ice.
- 15 pence, please.
- I'll have one, please.
- Here you are.
- Thanks.

Dialogue 80
- Could you give me some money?
- How much do you want, I wonder?
- Sixpence, if you can spare it.
- All right. When do you want it.
- Straight away, please.
- Here you are.
- Thanks.

Dialogue 81
- Order what you like. I'll pay.
- A couple of cheese sandwiches, please.
- And what about a cup of coffee?

- As you please.
- Anything else?
- Thanks. I don't think I'll have anything else.

Dialogue 82
- Can I get a cup of coffee? I'm so cold and tired.
- Just a moment Sorry, there's no coffee.
- Can't I have a glass of milk, then?
- There's no milk either, but you can have a cup of tea.
- With pleasure, if it's hot.

Dialogue 83
- What does that sign say?
- Can't you read English?
- Why would I ask if I could?
- Shall I read it to you?
- That's what I want you to do.

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