Situational dialogues

1. 1. Situation: Manop invites Farah, an American friend, to dinner at a restaurant where there  

                       are Thai classical performances.  She eagerly accepts, saying:

• a. Hmm ... Let me think about it.

• b. Great! I'm looking forward to it.

• c. That sounds okay, but I can't make it.

• d. That's interesting. What do you think?

• e. I must say it's a little bit boring.

Answer explanation

eagerly accepts,

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2. 2. Situation: Mary calls Bob at his office, but he is in a meeting. The secretary who answers

the phone says: “___________” 

• a. Can I give him this message?

• b. Shall we give the message to him?

• c. Would you mind if I leave him a message?

• d. Will he get a message from you?

• e. Would you like to leave him a message?

3. Situation: Jane is about to go out of the office, leaving her handbag on her desk.

Her colleague says:

• a. Watch out, Jane! Whose handbag is on the desk?

• b. Don't you carry a handbag?

• c. Be careful! Your handbag is too big.

• d. Don't forget your handbag, Jane.

• e. Keep your handbag handy.

4. Situation: Mark and Pam are college students. Mark asks Pam's opinion about a book

written by Professor Hornby. He says:

• a. Any suggestions for Professor Hornby's book?

• b. What does Professor Hornby's book look like?

• c. How do you like Professor Hornby's book?

• d. Will you read Professor Hornby's book?

• e. Shall we discuss Professor Hornby's book?

5. Situation: At a university in Singapore, Pomchai asks a girl the way to the cafeteria 

                        on campus. She says:

• a. I do apologize that we're lost.

• b. I know nothing about the cafeteria.

• c. Don't bother me. I'm in a hurry.

• d. Please excuse me. It's not my way.

• e. I'm sorry. This is my first day here.

6. Situation: You are talking to your best friend who failed a math test. You say, “___”

• a. You always get a good job.

• b. Your EQ is below average.

• c. Your parents must be proud of you.

• d. I’m anxious to know your test result.

• e. I’m sorry that you didn’t pass the test.

17. Situation: In a restaurant

Junko:             Got any plans for the winter break, Wanlop?

Wanlop:           I’m going to Europe. _______ It’s been a long while since I last

traveled.  What about you? Are you going home?

• a. I’m so excited about it.

• b. I’m so curious about traveling.

• c. I feel so-so about this country.

• d. What’s your favourite destination?

• e. What are you going to do with me?

8. Situation:  When you check your bill at the restaurant, you find you have been overcharged.

You say to the waiter, “___________” 

• a.   Bill, please.
  
  

• b.   I want another bill.
  
  

• c.   You are cheating me.
  
  

• d.   There is too much to pay. 
  
  

• e.  I think there has been a mistake. 

9. Situation: One of your classmates has won a scholarship to study abroad.  You congratulate

                        her by saying, “___________”

• a.   I can’t believe it.

• b.   Very well. How did it go?

• c.   Cheers. Better me than you.

• d.   Amazing. I never expected so much.

• e.   Well done. I’m very happy for you.

10. Situation: A policeman fines to a woman who has just thrown an empty plastic bottle on

                        the street. The woman says, “___________”

• a.   Are you sure?

•             b.   How can I help you?

• c.   What did I do wrong?

• d.   What’s the matter with you?

• e.   Do you have a problem with me?