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	Asking the Time (2) / Conversations
		Conversation A
	S1.	What time is it now?
	S2.	I don’t have my watch on right now.
	S1.	Is there a clock around here?
	S2.	There’s one in the next room.

		Conversation B
	S1.	Do you have the right time?
	S2.	I was just going to ask you the same question.
	S1.	My watch has stopped.
	S2.	I forgot to wear mine.

		Conversation C
	S1.	Do you have any idea of the time?
	S2.	I don’t know exactly, but it’s after nine.
	S1.	It was nine o’clock when I got here.
	S2.	Well, I’m sorry I can’t help you.

		Conversation D
	S1.	At what time is the meeting?
	S2.	Eight o’clock.
	S1.	Be there at eight o’clock sharp, then.
	S2.	I’ll try to get there before eight.

		Conversation E
	S1.	How often does this station give the news?
	S2.	Every hour on the hour.
	S1.	When do they announce the weather?
	S2.	Ten minutes to and ten minutes after the hour.

Asking the Time (1) / Exercises
Exercise -1
It’s almost eight thirty.
about	It’s about eight thirty.
just about	It’s just about eight thirty.
around	It’s around eight thirty.
close to	It’s close to eight thirty.
nearly	It’s nearly eight thirty.


Exercise -2
It’s five o’clock.	Is it five o’clock?
It’s five fifteen.	Is it five fifteen?
It’s a quarter after five.	Is it a quarter after five?
It’s twenty after five.	Is it twenty after five?
It’s five twenty-five.	Is it five twenty-five?
It’s five thirty.	Is it five thirty?
It’s twenty to six.	Is it twenty to Six?
It’s five forty-five.	Is it five forty-five?
It’s a quarter to six.	Is it a quarter to six?
It’s ten to six.	Is it ten to six?


Exercise – 3
It’s five o’clock, but I’ve got five ten.	You’re ten minutes fast then.
It’s five o’clock, but I’ve got ten to five.	You’re ten minutes slow then.
It’s five fifteen, but I’ve got five twelve.	You’re three minutes slow then.
It’s five twenty-five, but I’ve got five thirty.	You’re five minutes fast then.
It’s five to six, but I’ve got five forty-five.	You’re ten minutes fast then.


Exercise -4
Is your watch right?	Are you sure your watch is right?
Is your watch wrong?	Are you sure your watch is wrong?
Is your watch slow?	Are you sure your watch is slow?
Is your watch fast?	Are you sure your watch is fast?
Is your watch correct?	Are you sure your watch is correct.?

	Asking the Time (1) / Conversations


		Conversation A
	S1.	What time do you have?
	S2.	It’s ten o’clock sharp.
	S1.	Thanks a lot.
	S2.	Don’t mention it.


		Conversation B
	S1.	What’s the time?
	S2.	It’s almost eight.
	S1.	Do you have the exact time?
	S2.	Yes, it’s two minutes to eight.


		Conversation C
	S1.	Excuse me. What time is it?
	S2.	It’s a quarter of two.
	S1.	I guess my watch is slow then.
	S2.	Well, I know mine isn’t fast.


		Conversation D
	S1.	What time is it right now?
	S2.	It’s five twenty-five.
	S1.	I’ve got five thirty-five.
	S2.	You’re ten minutes fast then.


		Conversation E
	S1.	Do you have the correct time?
	S2.	Yes. It’s two minutes to three.
	S1.	Are you sure your watch is right?
	S2.	It may be a few minutes slow.

	Travel Plans / Conversations

		Conversation A
	S1.	I have to take a trip by air next week.
	S2.	Do you like to fly?
	S1.	I don’t know because I’ve never flown before.
	S2.	You’ll probably like it very much.

		Conversation B
	S1.	I have to go home next week.
	S2.	How will you go—by car?
	S1.	I’ll probably go by air.
	S2.	You’lI get there very fast then.

		Conversation C
	S1.	Are you going on a trip next Saturday?
	S2.	Yes. We’re going to Boston.
	S1.	Are you flying or going by train?
	S2.	We’re traveling by car.

		Conversation D
	S1.	How will you travel to Los Angeles?
	S2.	We’ll go by plane.
	S1.	How long will it take?
	S2.	It’ll take about five or six hours to get there.

		Conversation E
	S1.	What time will you leave your house?
	S2.	I’ll leave around seven thirty.
	S1.	How are you going to go—by train or by bus?
	S2.	Neither. I’m going to drive.

	Taking a Trip by Car / Conversations

		Conversation A
	S1.	Are you taking a trip today?
	S2.	Yes. We’re going to Boston.
	S1.	It’s a good day for the trip.
	S2.	I’m glad the sun is shining.

		Conversation B
	S1.	How far is it from here to the coast?
	S2.	It’s about 250 miles.
	S1.	How long does it take to get there by car?
	S2.	It takes about five hours.

		Conversation C
	S1.	How far is it to the next gas station?
	S2.	There’s one two miles from here.
	S1.	Is there a place to eat there?
	S2.	Yes. There’s a restaurant next to the station.

		Conversation D
	S1.	What’s the best way to Ocean City.
	S2.	The superhighway, btit it’s also the longest way.
	S1.	How much longer is it that way?
	S2.	About 1O or 12 miles.

		Conversation E
	S1.	Are they going by way of North Plains?
	S2.	No. They aren’t taking that route.
	S1.	How are they traveling then?
	S2.	They’re driving directly to Ocean City.

	Going by Taxi / Conversations

		Conversation A
	S1.	Where are you going now?
	S2.	To the hotel.
	S1.	Are you going by bus or by taxi?
	S2.	Probably by taxi if I c an get one.

		Conversation B
	S1.	I need a taxi.
	S2.	The taxis are by the entrance.
	S1.	Thank you very much.
	S2.	You’re welcome.

		Conversation C
	S1.	Is this taxi taken?
	S2.	No. Where are you going?
	S1.	I’m going to the University Student Center.
	S2.	O.K. I know right where it is.

		Conversation D
	S1.	How much is the fare?
	S2.	Two dollars and fifty cents.
	S1.	Here. Keep the change.
	S2.	Thank you very much.

		Conversation E
	S1.	It’s raining very hard right now.
	S2.	Why don’t we get a taxi?
	S1.	That’s a good idea.
	S2.	Now, I only hope we can find one.

	Traveling by Bus / Conversations

		Conversation A
	S1.	Does this bus go into the city?
	S2.	Yes. Where do you want to go?
	S1.	I want to go to Harbor Heights.
	S2.	This is the right bus then.

		Conversation B
	S1.	Does this bus go as far as Washington Square?
	S2.	No. You’ll have to transfer.
	S1.	Where can I do it?
	S2.	You can get the Washington Square bus at the next corner.

		Conversation C
	S1.	Is this where I get off the bus?
	S2.	No. Not here—at the next stop.
	S1.	Can I catch a taxi right there?
	S2.	Yes. There’s a taxi stand right by the bus stop.

		Conversation D
	S1.	Excuse me, but how do I get to this address?
	S2.	Get off the bus at Water Street and Main.
	S1.	Thanks very much for your help.
	S2.	Don’t mention it.

		Conversation E
	S1.	Is West Street the next stop?
	S2.	I’m sorry, but I didn’t understand you.
	S1.	Does the bus stop at West Street next?
	S2.	Yes. Right at the next corner.

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