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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