Tina wants to buy a car. She has come to see Brian, who is trying to sell his.
T: So, you don't say much in your advertisement. Is this an old car?
B: Four years old. Come and have a look at it.
T: Were you the first owner?
B: No, I got it two years ago.
T: Have you driven it a lot?
B: Well, I drive to my office in the city centre five days a week, but I don't use it much at weekends.
T: I see. Now, a thing is, I'm a doctor. I've just started work at the hospital inHills Road. I'm on call a lot of the time
and I have to find the car which is really reliable the car I used to have was always breaking down and giving me problems.
B: Oh, this one's very good. It may not be the fastest car around, but it always gets there eventually. And it's got a new set of the tyres.
T: Right. It's good to know that. Can I go for the test drive?
B: Hm, actually, that's not possible right now.
T: Why not?
B: Well, basically, I'm afraid it won't start. You see, the battery is flat.
He is still trying to find a job but there is not much work available at present.
Believe me, I think of you all the time.
I don't know how they make both ends meet. They have six children and do not earn very much.
My mother thinks that hitch-hiking is dangerous.
The police are looking into the matter now.
People like stability in life.
They are opening a new McDonald's tomorrow.
The English believe that their home is their castle.
Mike is arriving in three days. We can't wait until he comes. Everyone is looking forward to seeing him.
When he has a problem to solve he will work at it until he finds an answer.
The equator runs round the middle of the earth.
The English like coalfires even though they don't produce much heat.
My brother doesn't care very much what he looks like.
A hot-air balloon floats because hot air is lighter than cool air. A hot air balloon consists of a basket in which the pilot and the crew stand, a gas burner and a large
balloon.
As soon as doctors find an answer to AIDS, they will be able to cure people.
You look great after your holiday! - Yes, I feel wonderful!
You can borrow my Walkman unless you lose it.
Have I told you about how Ann is getting on at college?
He is intelligent but he lacks common sense.
The house is in good condition but it needs to be repainted.
He is wasting his time looking for a job there, they're not taking any staff on now.
The man who lives opposite us sometimes comes over for a cup of coffee.
If I have a headache I generally take an aspirin.
In England it always rains and the wind constantly blows!
If you heat ice, it melts.
On a simple wooden table covered with a white cloth, there is a metal vase with fruit, lie fresh bread and berries. Judging by shine which spreads on a table, reflecting subjects standing on it, still early morning. The bouquet of wild flowers in a simple glass vase is still fresh. All subjects are accurately traced by the artist. We see their reflection and on a smooth surface of the table, polished to shine.