Situation: You are ordering your meal at McDonald's.
Waiter: Hi, welcome to McDonald's. _____(1)______
You: Yes, please. I'd like a double cheeseburger with Pepsi.
Waiter: _____(2)_____ Would you like some French Fries?
You: No, that's all. Thank you. |
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1. Do you want to eat now? |
2. May I take your order? |
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3. Would you please command me? |
4. Do you want any hamburger to eat? |
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1. Will that be all? |
2. Are you really sure? |
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3. Is that enough for you? |
4. What about the dessert? |
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Situation: Jack is telling Jill about buying a car.
Jack: I'm thinking of buying a car.
Jill: ____(3)____ But it costs you a lot of money.
Jack: ____(4)____ My mother is getting older. She shouldn't travel by bus or train. |
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1. How many cars do you buy? |
2. It's really trouble. |
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3. That sounds great. |
4. What type of car do you like? |
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1. I really want to borrow your money. |
2. I really need to buy it. |
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3. Yes, I really agree with you. |
4. My mother really needs to go to hospital. |
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Situation: Kate and Jeff are at the restaurant.
Kate: ______(5)______
Jeff: Anything will do, but I don't eat meat.
Kate: Well, _____(6)_____
Jeff: Yes, I am. I can eat only grains and vegetables. |
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1. What food can you cook? |
2. Any recommendations? |
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3. What would you like to order? |
4. Shall we start out meal now? |
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1. Don't you like some salad? |
2. Are you a vegetarian? |
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3. What about French Fries? |
4. Are you going to have fish? |
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Situation: Britney is offering her help to Nanny.
Nanny: I have an urgent meeting with the manager tonight, so my grandma will be alone in the hospital. What should I do?
Britney: Well, _______(7)_______, I can go taking care of your grandmother for you.
Nanny: Really? _____(8)______ I deeply appreciate your help. |
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1. if you are not available |
2. in case you are totally comfortable |
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3. providing that you are convenient |
4. unless you can join the meeting |
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1. This is not ridiculous! |
2. That'd be so lovely! |
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3. You are such a liar! |
4. What a nuisance! |
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Situation: Sarah is asking a nurse the way to Mr. Peter's room.
Sarah: ______(9)_____, where's the room of Mr. Peter, please?
Nurse: ______(10)______, please. Let me see first. Um, here you are! He is in room 105 on the second floor, next to the elevator.
Sarah: Thank you very much. |
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1. Help me now |
2. Excuse me |
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3. Terribly sorry |
4. Listen |
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1. Check out |
2. A moment |
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3. Pardon me |
4. Of course |
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Situation: Arial, an American student, just got off the plane at Suvarnabhumi International Airport and is asking an official on duty for help.
Arial: Excuse me, _____(11)_____ the American Embassy?
Official: _______(12)________
Arial: Thank you very much. |
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1. could you tell me how to get to |
2. would you kindly take me to |
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3. where can I take a cab to |
4. how long does it take to |
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1. Wow, you are very nice and polite. |
2. It is at least 10 kilometers from here. |
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3. A ticket is normally sold on the bus. |
4. That light blue coach will take you there. |
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Situation: Daniel is asking for Justine's assistance.
Daniel: ______(13)______ I have an important seminar at Silom Complex hall at 6.30.
Justine: ______(14)______ Just ring me after you get up, so I won't be late. |
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1. Could you pick me up at 5? |
2. I can't stand getting up. |
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3. I'd like a morning call. |
4. May I give you a lift? |
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1. Yes, is it nearby? |
2. It's nothing. |
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3. Are you pulling my leg? |
4. No problem. |
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Situation: Carl is offering his deal to Patrick and his friend.
Carl: Well, will you accept my offer?
Patrick: I need to talk it over with my colleague. He may not agree.
Carl: How much time do you need? Would two days be enough?
Patrick: __________(15)____________
Carl: No, if I don't hear from you by Thursday, I'll assume the deal is off.
Patrick: Are you sure you don't want to change the terms?
Carl: ________(16)________ The terms are quite fair.
Patrick: If so, _______(17)________ |
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1. Sure. Let me think about it. |
2. I don't think so. Can you give me a week? |
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3. Well, that's more than enough. |
4. Definitely. I need one more week. |
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1. Absolutely, yes. |
2. Not really. I'm afraid you can't |
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3. I've given you a good excuse. |
4. I don't want to negotiate anymore. |
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1. we'll see if we can change the terms. |
2. let me sleep on it for a few weeks. |
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3. thank you for making me feel more relaxed. |
4. I'll call you in two days. |
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Situation: Teddy is asking Calvin to buy her a purse.
Teddy: Hey, Calvin! I heard that you are going to Paragon today.
Calvin: Do you want to get something from there?
Teddy: Yes. Please buy me the purse that I showed you the other day. I'll give you the money for it.
Calvin: I'm not sure whether I'm going. _________(18)__________
Teddy: Thanks a lot, Calvin. Do you have enough money with you? If you don't, I'll withdraw some for you.
Calvin: That won't be necessary. I have enough. ________(19)_________ I might be able to bargain for a lower price.
Teddy: Okay, then. _________(20)________ If you're buying one as well, make sure it's a different color. |
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1. I will definitely go with you. |
2. But, don't worry. I'll definitely buy it for you if I go. |
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3. But, I shall surely go tomorrow. |
4. Don't worry about me. I'll be back by five o'clock. |
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1. It would be easier if you gave me the money now. |
2. Why don't you buy it yourself? |
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3. How about 2,500 baht? |
4. Let me buy it first. |
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1. Make sure that you come back by five. |
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2. Don't forget that I want the pink purse, not the red one. |
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3. Please help me find the best brand. |
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4. Remember, don't pay more than 2,000 baht for it. |
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