DIALOGUES TO ACT. 1 -What is the weather like today?

1 - What is the weather like today?

-It is neither cold nor warm.

-What is the temperature?

-It's about zero.

-Would you like to go for a walk?

-No, I wouldn't. In such weather I prefer to read.

-Me too.

2 -It is very warm for this season. What's the temperature today?

-It's almost ten degrees above zero.

-Is it really so warm?

-Yes, it is. But I'm afraid the weather will soon change. It will become colder.

-No wonder. It should be colder in February.

3 -What is the weather like today?

-It is rather warm, the sky is covered with grey clouds. Sometimes it rains.

-Do you like such weather?

-No, I don't. In such weather I feel sleepy.

-Same here.

-Well, it's getting late. I'm going home. We'll talk tomorrow. See you in the morning.

- Good night.

♫ 4 -Hi; Betty. This is Tim. I'm calling from Chicago.

-From Chicago? What are you doing in Chicago?

- I'm on vacation.

- How's the weather in Chicago? Is it sunny?

-No, it isn't. It's cloudy.

-Is it hot?

-No, it’s very cold.

- Are you having a good time?

-No, I'm not. I'm having a horrible time because the weather is so terrible.

- Too bad, I am sorry to hear that.

♫ 5 -Hi, Bill. This is Kate. I'm calling from Switzerland.

-From Switzerland? What are you doing in Switzerland? Are you on vacation?

-Yes, I'm on vacation.

- How's the weather? Is it snowing?

-Yes, it's snowing here. I'm skiing every day.

- I'm glad to hear that. I hope you have a good time.

♫ 6 -Hi, Jim. I heard you went to Niagara Falls. How was your trip?

-Yes, I just came back. It was terrible.

-What happened?

-First of all the weather was horrible. It was so rainy and cold. Our hotel was uncomfortable. Our car broke down. And after all that my wife got sick, so we had to call for a doctor. Plus when I went to the department store to buy a new shirt they didn't have my size.

-That's too bad. I'm sorry to hear that.

♫ 7 -Good to meet you, Alan. So, how did you get here?

-Oh, I rented a car and drove down. It was a good way to see a bit of America.

- Is this your first visit to this part of America?

-Yes, it is. I only know New York.

-Did you have a good journey?

-Yes, thanks. It went very well. I just stopped once - in Jacksonville.

-Did you have any problems finding us?

-No, not at all. Your directions were perfect.

-How was your stay in Atlanta?

-Very pleasant, thanks. The conference was really useful.

- What was the weather like in Atlanta? We had a lot of rain here a few days ago.

-It stayed fine all week up there.

-Well, it's fine here too at the moment, so you came at the right time! Now, what about some coffee?

VII. WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

SPEECH PATTERNS TO LEARN

What are you doing? Our journey is coming to an end.

What are you writing? His trip is coming to an end.

What are you reading? The discussion is coming to an end.

What are you knitting? The conference is coming to an end.

What are you saying? Our weekend is coming to an end.

Avoid speaking with him. Don’t pay attention to his words.

Avoid going there alone. Don’t pay attention to those boys.

Avoid doing such a job. Don’t pay attention to me.

Avoid such people. Don’t pay attention to them.

Avoid arguing with Peter. Don’t pay attention to her.

He is known to be a very good skater. You are very helpful.

Ann is known to be typing that text. You are very polite.

Peter is known to have left for Oslo. You are very kind.

They are known to have come to London. You are very curious.

He is known to be a talented sculptor. You are very careless.

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