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Indice B1 – B7

A. Greeting and saying your name B1 B. Saying where you are from B1 C. Occupation B1 D. Asking how someone is B1 E. Talking about simple likes B1 F. Integrated conversation B1 1. What's your name? B1 2. Nice to meet you B1 3. Who's that? B1 4. Is there any pencil? B1 5. I'd like you to meet Alice B2 6. Kim, this is John B2 7. I'm having a party B2 8. My working day B3 9. My weekend B3 10. What are you going to do? B4 11. Xmas in Mexico B4 12. Window-shopping B4 13. Can I try them on? B4 14. Birthday present for mom B4 15. At the grocery store B5 16. Can I see the menu? B5 17. Are you ready to order? B5 18. Tit for Tat B6 19. Both of you are getting on my nerves B7

A. Greeting and saying your name B1

AHi! I'm Sofía.

BHi, Sofía. I'm Marco.

ANice to meet you, Marco.

BNice to meet you too.

AWhat's your name again?

BMarco. M-A-R-C-O.

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B. Saying where you are from B1

AWhere are you from, Marco?

BI'm from Puebla, Mexico. And you?

AI'm from Mexico City.

BOh, nice! Is this your first party here?

AYes, it is.

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C. Occupation B1

ASo, what do you do, Marco?

BI'm a teacher. What about you?

AI'm a nurse.

BThat's great. Are you from around here?

AYes, I live near the park.

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D. Asking how someone is B1

AHow are you tonight?

BI'm good, thanks. A little tired.

ALong day?

BYeah, a really long day. And you?

AI'm great! I love parties.

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E. Talking about simple likes B1

ADo you like music?

BYes, I like music a lot. I don't like loud parties, though.

AMe too! I like quiet places.

BThis party is pretty quiet, actually.

AYeah, it's nice.

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F. Integrated conversation B1

AHi! I'm Sofía.

BHi, Sofía. I'm Marco. Nice to meet you.

ANice to meet you too. Where are you from?

BI'm from Puebla. And you?

AMexico City. So, what do you do?

BI'm a teacher. What about you?

AI'm a nurse. Do you like parties?

BYes, but I like quiet ones. This one is nice.

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1. What's your name? B1

LauraHey, I don't think we've met. I'm Laura.

VanessaOh, hi! Nice to meet you. I'm Vanessa.

LauraVanessa... how do you spell that? Is it just V-A-N-E-S-S-A?

VanessaActually, my last name is the tricky part. It's Byawn. B-Y-A-W-N.

LauraOh, that's a cool last name! Is it European?

VanessaKind of! But I'm actually from Venezuela.

LauraNo way! That's awesome. So, how old are you, if you don't mind me asking?

VanessaI'm 21, going on 22.

LauraCool. And are you living around here?

VanessaYeah, I'm at 11 Circunvalacion del Sol Ave.

LauraGot it. What's your number, in case I need to reach out to you later?

VanessaSure, it's 212-234-2345.

LauraGreat. So, are you seeing anyone, or are you flying solo?

VanessaI'm single and loving it!

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2. Nice to meet you B1

CarlosHey, how's it going? I'm Carlos.

ClaraHey! I'm Clara. Good to meet you.

CarlosNice to meet you too, Clara. Are you a student here?

ClaraActually, I'm working. I'm a secretary over at SunnyTech.

CarlosOh, no kidding? That sounds like a great gig.

ClaraIt's pretty interesting. So, where are you from originally?

CarlosI'm from Chihuahua.

ClaraWait, Chihuahua... like the tiny dog?

Carlos(Laughs) Exactly! It's a city in Mexico. I'm Mexican through and through.

ClaraThat's funny. How do you spell it?

CarlosC-H-I-H-U-H-U-A. Don't worry, nobody gets it right the first time.

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3. Who's that? B1

MaryHey, look over there. Who's that guy by the window? Do you know him?

JaneOh, that's Alejandro Martinez. He's the new Spanish teacher.

MaryReally? Where's he from?

JaneI think he's from Mexico City.

MaryIs he a student here, or...?

JaneNo, he's definitely not a student. He's a real Spanish teacher.

MaryIs he married? Or is he available?

JaneI'm pretty sure he's single. He just moved here last week.

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4. Is there any pencil? B1

NigelHey, do you have a pencil I can borrow? I'm drawing a blank on this test.

IanCheck the table. Is there one there?

NigelNo, just a pen. But I need a pencil.

IanYou're in luck. I think I have a few in my room.

NigelThat would be great! Can you grab me one?

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5. I'd like you to meet Alice Crow B2

Mrs. LowMr. Smith, I'd like you to meet Alice Crow.

Mr. SmithHow do you do, Miss Crow?

Mrs. CrowHow do you do.

Mrs. LowMr. Smith is working and studying here in the city.

Mrs. CrowReally? What are you studying?

Mr. SmithI'm working on my master's degree.

Mrs. CrowWhere are you working?

Mr. SmithI work at a travel agency. I'm an accountant.

Mrs. CrowAre you married or single?

Mr. SmithI'm married, but I'm going through a divorce.

Mrs. CrowI'm sorry to hear that.

Mr. SmithIt's okay.

Mrs. CrowAny children?

Mr. SmithA son. But he isn't here, and neither is my wife. They live in Buenos Aires.

Mrs. CrowI have to go now. It was very nice meeting you, Mr. Smith.

Mr. SmithIt was a pleasure meeting you too.

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6. Kim, this is John B2

JohnWho's the tall girl with long black hair next to Alice?

BrianThat's Kim Hamilton. She's Mark's sister.

JohnMark?

BrianYeah, he's in our Biology class.

JohnWhat does he look like?

BrianHe's middle-aged and good-looking. He has a beard and blue eyes.

JohnIs he tall?

BrianYep, he's quite tall with black hair too.

JohnWhat's he like?

BrianHe's really nice.

JohnWhatever. She's very beautiful.

BrianLet me introduce you to her now. ... Kim, this is John, my classmate.

KimHi, John. I'm glad to meet you.

JohnNice to meet you too. Let's grab a coffee. It's on me!

KimSure. Why not?

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7. I'm having a party next month B2

AlisonAre you having a good time?

KeithUh-huh. It's a nice party.

AlisonYeah. That's why I love February 14th. Everybody's happy.

KeithBy the way, I'm having a party next month. Would you like to come?

AlisonSure. What are you celebrating?

KeithIt's my birthday.

AlisonReally? When is it?

KeithIt's on March 6th.

AlisonOkay. It's a deal!

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8. My working day B3

KevinSo, what does a typical workday look like for you?

DanielWell, from Monday to Friday I get up at 7:00 AM, take a shower, and then I leave the house around eight.

KevinDo you eat breakfast?

DanielNo, I don't. I'm not a breakfast person.

KevinWhat time do you have lunch?

DanielI usually have lunch around noon.

KevinOkay. So you leave home around eight, and then what?

DanielI get to the office at about ten to nine. I say hi to everyone and head into my office.

KevinDo you have a secretary?

DanielYeah, I do. She's a huge help, honestly.

KevinWhat time do you finish work?

DanielI usually wrap things up around six in the evening.

KevinWhat do you do after work?

DanielI go home and watch TV. Just relax, you know?

KevinDo you ever go to the movies or something like that?

DanielNah, I never go to the movies on weekdays. Too tired.

KevinDo you have a snack before bed?

DanielWell, I have something light while I read a bit. Then I brush my teeth and hit the sack.

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9. My weekend B3

TracySo, what do you usually do on Saturdays?

HelenWell, I usually sleep in, then I go to the gym and do some gymnastics. After that, I head home and take a shower. Around noon, I go for a walk in the park and take some photos. In the afternoon, I usually catch a movie, and at night I go dancing or to a club.

TracyHow about Sundays?

HelenI wake up and take a bath. Then I go to church and afterwards I go shopping. I usually try to spend some time with my parents. Sometimes I invite friends over for dinner.

TracyWhat about your boyfriend? What does he do?

HelenObviously, he spends most of his time with me. He goes everywhere with me.

TracyDoes he visit you on Sundays?

HelenNo, he doesn't. He works on Sundays.

TracyWhere does he work?

HelenActually, he plays the violin in the city's Symphony Orchestra.

TracyWow! Does he like it?

HelenYes, he does. He absolutely loves it.

TracyHow often does he perform?

HelenAlmost every Sunday.

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10. What are you going to do? B4

DavidWhat time is it?

AlanIt's ten to nine.

DavidI'm gonna play in 2 hours and I need to buy a pair of sneakers.

AlanWhy don't you ask Jim to lend you his?

DavidIt's not possible! He's not going to get home until noon. It will be too late.

AlanDon't you have time to go to the mall?

DavidNo way! I must be at the court in 30 minutes. Besides, I guess I lost my sports bag.

AlanDamn it! What are you gonna do?

DavidI'm in a real bind! I don't have the faintest idea. I bet that my coach's gonna kill me!

AlanTake it easy. It comes to us all. Lemme call a friend who works in a gym to see if he can help us.

DavidI'd appreciate it too much.

AlanHowever, would you go to his place to pick the stuff up?

DavidDarned right I would!

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11. Xmas in Mexico B4

EmmaWhere are you going?

WilliamI'm going to the bookstore. I'm going to buy some books.

EmmaSome books?

WilliamUh-huh. It's a present for a Mexican friend. I'm going to spend Xmas in Mexico.

EmmaCool! I can't wait to hear all about it! When are you leaving?

WilliamMy plane leaves next Sunday at four o'clock.

EmmaHow long are you going to be there?

WilliamTwo weeks.

EmmaAnd what are you gonna do over there? Do you have any plans?

WilliamWell, it's for sure that I'm going to the Teotihuacan Pyramids and I will buy some souvenirs there. I will go to a place named "Garibaldi" to listen to the Mariachi. Also, I am going to visit some museums as well as Chapultepec. I'm really looking forward to it!

EmmaIt sounds good!

WilliamIn the second week we are going to travel to a place named Guanajuato.

EmmaAre you going to Cancun?

WilliamWe might go. It's not sure. But we will go to a place called "the Pink Zone". There are a lot of discos and nightclubs in this neighborhood.

EmmaAre you gonna try some chilly?

WilliamNo, I am not. But I will eat some tacos and drink some tequila and listen to the mariachi. Besides, we will go to a lot of "posadas".

EmmaWell, have a good time!

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12. Window-shopping B4

JaneWhat are you doing this afternoon?

LindaI'll do some window-shopping.

JaneWindow-shopping?

LindaYes, I'll go to the mall to look around.

JaneThat's boring!

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13. Can I try them on? B4

SalesladyMay I help you?

BenYes. I'm looking for a pair of sneakers.

SalesladyWhat size are you?

BenSeven.

SalesladyThe ones on this rack are size seven.

BenDo you have these in black?

SalesladyLet me check in the stockroom. I'll be right back. ... Here you are.

BenCan I try them on?

SalesladyOf course! Have a seat over here.

BenWhat material are they?

SalesladyLeather.

BenOK. I'll take them. Can I pay by credit card?

SalesladyCertainly. We take all major credit cards.

BenOk. Here you are.

SalesladyIs there anything else I can do for you?

BenNo, that should be it. Thank you.

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14. Birthday present for my mom B4

SalesladyGood evening, Sir? May I help you?

CharlesNo, I'm just browsing... yes ... Er... I mean, I'm looking for a blouse.

SalesladyWhat kind of blouse?

CharlesThat's the problem! I don't know. I'm looking for a birthday present for my mom.

SalesladyOK. Well, what kind of blouses does she like?

CharlesI don't know.

SalesladyWhat's her favorite color?

CharlesPurple.

SalesladyWhat's her size?

CharlesFive, I guess.

SalesladyOK. What do you think about this one? It's really beautiful.

CharlesHow much is it?

SalesladyIt's ... seventy-seven plus tax.

CharlesIt's a little expensive. Do you think it's possible to get a discount?

SalesladyHm... since it's a present for your mother, how about a 25 percent discount.

CharlesThat's great! What a bargain! Could you wrap it up for me?

SalesladySure. Is there anything else I can do for you?

CharlesNo, thank you. I guess that's it. By the way, in case it's not the right size, can I return it? Or change it?

SalesladyYes. But try to do it within 30 days.

CharlesOk. Can I pay by credit card?

SalesladyCertainly. We take all major credit cards.

CharlesOk. Here you are.

SalesladyIs there anything else I can do for you?

CharlesNo, that should be it. Thank you.

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15. At the grocery store B5

Mrs. LindGood morning.

GrocerGood morning, Mrs. Lind.

Mrs. LindCan you wait on me? I'm in a bit of a rush.

GrocerSure. What would you like?

Mrs. LindI need a pound of tomatoes and a head of lettuce.

GrocerHere you are.

Mrs. LindDo you have lemons?

GrocerYes, the lemons are fifteen cents a pound.

Mrs. LindGive me two pounds of lemons and some aromatic herbs. I also need a bar of butter, a dozen eggs, two loaves of bread, and a gallon of milk.

GrocerHere you are. Anything else?

Mrs. LindYes, please. Do you have ground beef?

GrocerYes, it's five dollars a pound.

Mrs. LindGive me two pounds. What a great deal!

GrocerOk. Anything else?

Mrs. LindNo, that should be it. Thank you!

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16. Can I see the menu? B5

SteveCan I see the menu, please? I'm starving!

WaiterCertainly. Here you are.

SteveThank you. What's today's special?

WaiterBreaded veal steak with spaghetti.

SteveThat sounds delicious. I'll have that.

WaiterWould you like something to drink?

SteveYes, I'd like a cola.

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17. Are you ready to order? B5

WaitressAre you ready to order?

SusanYes, I'll have a cheese salad bowl, roast beef, and onion rings.

WaitressHow would you like your beef? Rare, medium, or well-done?

SusanMedium, please.

WaitressAnything to drink?

SusanDo you have diet cola?

WaitressYes, we have.

SusanOk, I'll have one with some ice, please.

WaitressSir?

CarlosI'd like a small Greek salad and a hot meat loaf sandwich.

WaitressAnything to drink?

CarlosHmmm... one orange juice. Make it small and easy on the ice, please.

Waitress(returning with the food) Here you are. Enjoy your meal!

SusanThank you.

CarlosThank you.

Waitress(a little bit later) Would you like anything else?

CarlosNo, thank you. I'll take care of the check, please.

WaitressThat'll be $11.15

CarlosHere you are. Keep the change!

WaitressThank you!

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18. Tit for Tat B6

ArthurLet's call it a day!

BillYeah! I agree... I'm hungry. Let's have something to eat!

ArthurWhat would you like to eat?

BillEr... Some sushi would be OK.

ArthurOK. Let's go somewhere we can have some!

BillWe can go to Sushi-Yunno.

ArthurWhere is it?

BillIt's near here.

ArthurOk. Let's move!

(eating)You look depressed. Are you OK?

ArthurSo-so.

BillWhy? What's the matter?

ArthurMy girlfriend broke up with me.

BillEh! What happened?

ArthurShe's in love with another guy.

BillGee. That's too bad! But don't worry.

ArthurWhy do you say that?

BillBecause there are plenty of fish in the sea.

ArthurBut no one like her.

BillBah! She wasn't so beautiful anyway.

ArthurShut up!

BillWhat a love! Take it easy. Sooner or later you'll find someone else.

ArthurBut she's the best for me.

BillThere, there. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. By the way, I'll tell you something, but you'll zip your lip, OK?

ArthurZip my lip?

BillYep. Because if you don't, someone will beat me up.

ArthurYeah, yeah, yeah.

BillThat's true! I know there's someone else that is in love with you.

ArthurI've heard enough of this. Cut it out!

BillDon't be blind!

ArthurWhat do you mean?

BillYou know what I mean. Who do you love?

ArthurMy girlfriend.

BillWrong! You don't have a girlfriend anymore. Now, the question is "who loves you?"

ArthurI don't know.

BillSharon does. She told me that the other day.

ArthurIt can't be!

BillIf you put two and two together, you will see it's true.

ArthurWhat do you say that?

BillCome on! She's always making a pass at you and you just turn a blind eye to it.

ArthurThat's not true!

BillYou know that it is, but you don't want to get the message.

ArthurYou overstep the mark! You know?

BillI just put you in the picture. Besides, somebody else told me that too.

ArthurWhat?

BillThat Sharon loves you.

ArthurWho?

BillHer sister, Elizabeth. Besides...

ArthurAnd there's more!

BillYes. She told me that if you want she could pave the way for you.

ArthurYou don't say!

BillYou should try. You are free now.

ArthurYou're like your father. A chip off the old block!

BillI'd better say "tit for tat!"

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19. Both of you are getting on my nerves B7

AmyI'm hungry. Let's have something to eat!

BettyWhat would you like to eat?

CarolI'd like a hamburger.

BettyI agree. Why don't we go to Josephine's?

CarolBut if we go there, it will take us more than an hour.

AmyYou're right. We don't have enough time.

CarolHow about Pepe's?

BettyBut Pepe's is a Mexican restaurant. There's only chili in that place.

AmyWhat do you think about Jerry's?

BettyIt's good, but they have neither diet cola nor onion rings.

AmyThat's not true. They have both diet cola and onion rings.

BettyThere's a small restaurant two blocks from here, but I'm not sure if they have hamburgers.

CarolThey have not only hamburgers but also diet cola.

AmyHow about some Italian food?

BettyThere's a new restaurant next to my office, but I'm not sure if it's either Italian or Argentinean.

AmyNext to your office?

CarolEither we make a decision now or I'll call for delivery service.

BettyBut neither of the delivery services around here has onion rings!

AmyWell, we can go to either of the restaurants.

CarolYou know what? Both of you are getting on my nerves!

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