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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