Basic Conversational English for Everyday Life Set 3
Day 1: Making a Phone Call
Scenario:
Receiver: Hello, speaking.
Caller: Hi, is this the Thai restaurant?
Receiver: Yes, it is. How can I help you?
Caller: I’d like to make a reservation for Saturday night, please. ________?
Question: What information is the caller likely asking for?
Day 2: At the Gym
Scenario:
Person A: Excuse me, is this treadmill available?
Person B: Yes, it is. I’m just finishing up. It will be free in a minute.
Person A: Great, thanks! Can I ________ your water bottle while I wait?
Person B: Sure, no problem.
Question: What is Person A asking to borrow?
Day 3: Describing a Problem
Scenario:
Mechanic: So, what seems to be the issue with the car?
Owner: It’s making a strange noise when I drive. Especially when I ________.
Mechanic: Okay, can you describe the noise?
Question: When does the owner hear the noise?
Day 4: Asking for a Recommendation
Scenario:
Tourist: Excuse me, I’m new in town. Can you recommend a good place to eat nearby?
Local: Sure! There’s a great little Italian place just around the corner. Their pasta is amazing.
Tourist: Oh, lovely! What do you ________ recommend from the pasta menu?
Question: What is the tourist asking the local for?
Day 5: At the Post Office
Scenario:
Clerk: Next, please! How can I help you?
Customer: I need to send this package to Canada. What are my ________?
Clerk: We have standard international shipping, which takes about 7-10 days, or express, which is faster but more expensive.
Question: What is the customer asking about?
Day 6: Talking About Weather Changes
Scenario:
Anna: Wow, it was sunny this morning, but now it’s getting cloudy.
Ben: Yeah, the weather changes so quickly here. I hope it doesn’t ________.
Anna: Me too. I have plans to go for a walk later.
Question: What does Ben hope the weather doesn’t do?
Day 7: Complaining About a Service
Scenario:
Customer: Excuse me, I ordered my food about 45 minutes ago.
Waiter: I do apologize. Let me check on that for you.
Customer: Thank you. It’s taking quite a ________.
Question: What is the customer concerned about?
Day 8: Asking for Clarification
Scenario:
Teacher: Remember, the assignment is due next Tuesday.
Student: Sorry, could you repeat that? Did you say this Tuesday or ________ Tuesday?
Teacher: Next Tuesday.
Question: What is the student asking for?
Day 9: Planning a Trip
Scenario:
Friend 1: I’m planning a trip to the mountains next month.
Friend 2: That sounds exciting! Have you decided where you’re going to ________?
Friend 1: Not yet, I’m still researching the best hiking trails.
Question: What is Friend 1 still deciding?
Day 10: Offering Help
Scenario:
Person A: Phew, this box is really heavy!
Person B: Here, let me help you ________ it.
Person A: Thanks, I appreciate that!
Question: What is Person B offering to do?
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