Test General English 2

Excuse me. Is there a bank near here?

• Yes. There's a bank on the corner.

• Yes. There're many banks in the park.

Excuse me. Is there a supermarket near here?

• Take the first left at the traffic lights and just drive straight on for about half a kilometer. It'll be on your left.

• It is not very far from here.

Excuse me. Is there a police station near here?

• I'm afraid of the police.

• I'm afraid not.

Can I pay by credit card?

• Certainly. We take Visa, Master Card, American Express, Access, Bonus and Shop'n Miles.

• Why don't you carry some cash on you?

Good morning sir, can I help you?

• Yes, I'd like a book in my room for three nights, please.

• Yes, I'd like to book a room for three nights, please.

Hello, do you have a table for one, please?

• Yes. If you'd like to follow me this way, please.

• Yes. If you follow me around, ultimately you'll get a very good meal.

I'm up to my neck in work.

• Well, life wasn't meant to be easy, you know.

• Oh, I hope you get well soon.

Why does she pull a long face?

• I don't have the foggiest idea.

• It's always darkest before the dawn.

Clara: What happened just now, Mark? You weren’t very kind when you were talking with Ted. What do you have against him?

Mark: I just don’t like him at all.

Clara: _____

Mark: Well, he has such a mean streak in him! I went to his office to ask him for some help, and he simply turned up his nose at me! I was so angry that I wanted to slap him! He wasn’t like that before he got the job. Now he’s such a snob!

• Why? Is there something in particular?

• You’re totally right. I hate him and his behaviours in the office, too.

John: _____

Becky: Well, it’s just that she puts lots of make-up on her face. Actually, natural beauty comes from within.

John: Ah, l can smell jealousy in the air!

Becky: She has nothing that deserves my jealousy. I don’t have to put things on my face and I still look pretty. Don’t you think so?

• She’s really pretty, isn’t she? Her skin looks so baby smooth!

• Is it the cucumbers that made her look better after such a tiring day?