| Verbal Context
| Drill
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| How's your mother getting on?
| She's off to the Crimea in a week.
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| And when do we start?
| At nine in the morning, imagine.
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| Whose plan is it then?
| It's Fred's, 1 suppose.
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| But you said he lived in St. Petersburg.
| So he did, the last time I heard from him.
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| Oughtn't she to tell father?
| She did, apparently.
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| You're going out in the rain?
| Yes. I like walking in such weather.
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| What's the film like?
| It's not bad, actually.
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| I wonder where the children are.
| Oh, there they are.
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| I thought you finished your.-work at five.
| So I do, usually.
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| I'm a student of the University now.
| I'd love to study at the University.
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| Oh, why are you late?
| I'm awfully sorry. It was not my fault.
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| (Can I borrow your umbrella?)
| I seem to have lost mine.
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| She got the leading part in the new play.
| I didn't know she was such a good actress.
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| It's a wonderful picture!
| I knew you'd like it.
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| I missed you so much.
| You can't imagine how glad I'm to see you.
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| My mother is dangerously ill, Jane.
| You have all my sympathy. Sorry, I can't come and help you, dear.
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| I feel so miserable, mother.
| What's the matter, dearest?
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| No, you mustn't go to the cinema today.
| But I've only been there once this week.
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| I think, I'll never be happy again.
| Oh, you'll soon get over it.
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| I tell you, I won't do it.
| Why are you always so obstinate?
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| You must follow her advice.
| Must I always do as she says?
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| I'm going to get up.
| Now, don't be so silly. (You'll catch another cold.)
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| Mummy, I'm bored, come and play with me.
| When are you going to stop bothering me?
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| You must bring the book at once.
| Would you mind waiting until evening?
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| I must go now.
| Good night, Jane!
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| Oh dear, oh dear! What shall 1 do?
| Do stop crying! What's the matter?
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| May I come and see you on Monday?
| Do you really think you can come?
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| (Come, Margaret. It is too late.)
| I insist on going home immediately.
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| (Here you are at last.)
| I am happy to see you.
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| I think I'll never do it.
| Oh, don't say that!
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| Mother, I've lost your gloves.
| I told you not to take them.
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| But I can't speak English.
| Yes, you can.
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| Do you really want him to come?
| I wish he would.
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| Are you ready, Bill?
| No, I can't work it out for myself.
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| No, no, I shall never do it
| Now, do be reasonable.
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| Do you write poetry?
| I do, occasionally.
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| Would you like to hear one of my records?
| (Oh, I'd love to.) I adore music.
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| How are you, Mrs. Nelson?
| Very well indeed, thank you.
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| Do you' have milk in your tea, Tony?
| Yes, please.
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| How is your daughter, Mrs. Smith?
| She is staying with my mother for a few days.
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| What's her name?
| That's the third time you've asked me that.
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| She's failed the second time today.
| What a disappointment for her!
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| Verbal Context
| Drill
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| I love marmalade!
| Don't eat it all at once.
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| I must be off now. Good-bye!
| Let me see you again tomorrow.
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| Would you like a cup of tea?
| Yes, please.
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| Here I am, Mother.
| Where have you been all this time?
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| Why don't you join our golf club?
| I think I shall one of these days.
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| He has been away for two hours.
| Don't worry. It's not too late.
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| (Look! Everything is white!)
| I thought it was going to snow.
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| (Cheer up!)
| I do hope you'll pass your exam.
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| He said he forgot to ring you up.
| Was that the real reason?
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| Your son was late for the first lesson today.
| I was afraid he might be late.
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| (Oh, stop bothering me, child.)
| Can't you see I'm tired?
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| Will you post this letter for me?
| All right.
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| Good morning, David.
| Hullo there.
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| I thought 1 asked you to go to the dean's office.
| All right. Just a minute.
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