At the airport

Keiko: Passport and boarding pass, please.

Sam: Here is my passport, and my ticket.

Keiko: Where are you headed today?

Sam: I am going to London for a conference.

Keiko: How long will you be staying.

Sam: For five days.

Keiko: Thank you. How many bags are you bringing today, sir?

Sam: I want to check the large suitcase, and I want to carry the smaller one on with me.

Keiko: I will weigh them. Everything is fine. What seat would you like: window or aisle?

Sam: Window, please.

Keiko: No problem. And what do you want for your meal? Chicken or fish?

Sam: I would like fish, please.

Keiko: Good. Your seat is reserved. You can go to gate B 11.

Keiko: Thank you. Goodbye.

At the library

V: Could you help me?

L: I'd be glad to. What is it?

V: I can't find some of the books that are listed in the catalogue.

L: Did you write down the numbers of the books you can't find?

V: Yes, i did. Here they are.

L: Was the letter 'R' in the right corner of the catalogue card?

V: Yes, it was.

L: Evidently you are looking for reference books. 'R' means Reference Room.

V: I need some dictionaries.

L: You'll find them in the Reference Room. It's to the left of the main entrance.

V: What about magazines and newspapers?

L: You've to look for them in the Reriodical Room. Ask there for a separate catalogue for periodicals.

V: Half a year ago, a book on Russian literature was published in England. I checked your catalogue and couldn't find it.

L: Do you know the name of the author the title, and the publishing house?

V: Yes, I do.

L: Then you can make out this postcard. Should a branch of our library have the book you are interested in, we'll order it for you and let you know about it. That'll be twenty cents for the card,please.

7.At the students’ canteen

Rebecca: This looks like a nice canteen.

Scott: Yes, it is. I come here all the time.

Rebecca: Lets sit over there.

Scott: OK.

Rebecca: Can you pass me a menu please.

Scott: Sure. What are you going to have to drink?

Rebecca: I’m going to have a glass of juice. How about you?

Scott: I think Ill have a glass of milk.

Rebecca: Do you want to order an appetizer first?

Scott: Not really, maybe we can just order some bread.

Rebecca: OK. What are you going to have to eat?

Scott: I’m not sure. I haven’t decided yet. Can you recommend something?

Rebecca: Sure, I’ve had the steak and the lobster before. They are both very good.

Scott: I think Ill have the lobster. What are you going to have?

Rebecca: I’m not that hungry. I think I’m just going to have a salad.

Scott: I’m going go to the bathroom. When the waitress comes back, will you order for me?

Rebecca: Sure. No problem.

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