Basic Conversational English for Everyday Life Set 5
1: Ordering Coffee
Scenario:
Barista: Welcome! What can I get started for you today?
Customer: Hi, could I please have a medium latte?
Barista: Sure thing. Anything else with that?
Customer: No, that’s all. Thank you. ________?
Question: What is the customer likely asking about?
2: Asking for a Recommendation (Bookstore)
Scenario:
Librarian: Can I help you find anything?
Patron: Yes, I’m looking for a good mystery novel. Do you have any ________?
Librarian: We have several! Are you familiar with Agatha Christie?
Question: What is the patron asking for?
3: At the Grocery Store
Scenario:
Cashier: Did you find everything okay?
Shopper: Yes, thank you. Just these items. How much will that be?
Cashier: Your total is $15.75. Will that be cash or ________?
Question: What payment method is the cashier asking about?
4: Talking About a Trip
Scenario:
Friend 1: I just got back from my vacation! It was amazing.
Friend 2: Oh, that’s great! Where did you ________?
Friend 1: I went to Italy. The food was incredible.
Question: What did Friend 2 ask about the trip?
5: Making Small Talk (Weather)
Scenario:
Neighbor A: Looks like we might get some rain later today.
Neighbor B: Oh, really? I was hoping to do some gardening this afternoon. I guess I’ll have to ________.
Question: What will Neighbor B likely have to do?
6: At the Office – Asking for Supplies
Scenario:
Office Worker 1: Excuse me, do we have any more blank ________? I need to print some documents.
Office Worker 2: Let me check the supply closet. I think we have a ream in there.
Question: What office supply is likely needed?
7: Expressing an Opinion
Scenario:
Person A: What did you think of the movie we saw last night?
Person B: Honestly, I thought it was a bit ________. The storyline was quite predictable.
Person A: I can see that. I found it entertaining, though.
Question: How might Person B describe the movie?
8: Asking for Directions (Public Transport)
Scenario:
Traveler: Excuse me, does this bus go to the city center?
Bus Driver: No, this one goes towards the university. You need to take the number 42.
Traveler: Oh, okay. Where ________ I catch the number 42?
Question: What information is the traveler seeking?
9: At the Doctor’s Office – Symptoms
Scenario:
Doctor: So, what brings you in today?
Patient: I’ve been having a really bad ________ in my head for the last couple of days.
Doctor: Hmm, a headache? Does anything make it worse?
Question: What symptom might the patient be experiencing?
10: Making Plans – Invitation
Scenario:
Friend 1: Are you free this Friday evening?
Friend 2: I think so. Why, what did you have in mind?
Friend 1: I was wondering if you’d like to ________ dinner with me.
Friend 2: That sounds lovely!
Question: What activity is Friend 1 suggesting?
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