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| Drill
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And now what sweet will you have, Mary?
| I'd prefer a piece of apple
tart.
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How many sons has she got?
| I haven't the slightest idea.
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He is not coming. He's an appointment.
| You ought to have informed me before.
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You know Peter very well, I expect.
| No, I've never met him in my life.
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How much is the fare?
| I've no idea.
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And what do you think of London, Mrs. Thompson?
| I've never been here before. I like it so much.
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Now what would you choose?
| I don't want anything.
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What will you do this afternoon?
| I am planning to see the Picture Gallery.
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I have a free afternoon today.
| Well why not go sightseeing?
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I suggest we should go to the cinema.
| Which film would you prefer to see? Have you any particular film in mind?
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That was Peter on the phone.
| Why didn't you ask him about the books he had borrowed?
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I can't find my pen anywhere.
| Are you sure you didn't leave it at the Institute?
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What are you looking for, Ann?
| Have you seen my umbrella anywhere?
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I had a bad fall from the stairs and broke my arm.
| Have you any pain now?
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Come at six on Sunday.
| Do you really want me to?
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Jack doesn't want it.
| Give it to me, then.
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I can't open this — can't someone else try?
| Give it to me, I'll do it.
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I can't come at six.
| Come whenever it's convenient for you.
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What shall I do with my luggage?
| Leave it in the cloakroom at the station.
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I managed to get a ticket.
| What a piece of luck!
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Many happy returns of the day.
| How nice of you to remember!
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Let me do it for you.
| Thank you very much!
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See you tomorrow.
| My love to all at home.
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Verbal Context
| Drill
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D'you smoke?
| I do sometimes.
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What a nasty cold day!
| It's bitterly cold. But it's not nasty.
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Would he lend me his player?
| He might if you talked nicely to him.
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You broke the window, didn't you?
| Yes, but not on purpose.
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I don't suppose it troubled you much.
| It wasn't a great deal of trouble. But it wasn't altogether easy.
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Can't I take this one?
| You can if you insist. But the other one's better.
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You will play, won't you?
| I'd rather not.
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Can I borrow your penknife?
| It's not very sharp.
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Well what about this colour?
| It isn't exactly the shade I want
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I want those shoes mended quickly.
| I can't get them done today.
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Let me know tomorrow.
| I doubt whether I can give you an answer by then.
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You are not trying.
| I most certainly am.
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We got here about midnight.
| It wets earlier than that.
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Alan's forgotten his umbrella.
| He always leaves something behind.
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Let me have them by tonight.
| I beg your pardon, but it's out of the question.
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Where has he been all this time?
| He's sorry to be so late, but he was delayed at the office.
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Your conduct was inexcusable.
| Before you jump to conclusions, you might at least hear me out.
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What did you think of the lecture?
| It wasn't exactly sensational, was it?
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She's an absolute failure.
| Now be fair.
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We'll leave before dawn.
| Have a heart. Have a bit of sense.
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I think it's going to rain.
| Oh don't say that.
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I'll have this one. No, this. I'm sorry.
| Well, make up your mind. Well, say it as if you meant it.
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Can I come home by myself, Mummy?
| Well, be careful when you cross the main road.
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