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.