Basic English Conversation: 100 Daily Topics | Topic: 61 -70
Lesson 61: DOCTOR’S VISIT
- Hello Mrs. Wilson.
- Hi Doctor.
- How are you feeling?
- I don’t feel good.
- What’s bothering you?
- I have a stomachache and a headache.
- Where does it hurt?
- Here.
- Do you have a fever?
- No, I don’t think so.
- Let me look at your throat. Open your mouth. Your throat’s red. Does it hurt?
- Yes. It’s sore.
- When did it start to feel this way?
- Last week.
- I think you have a virus. It might be the flu. I’m going to give you a prescription for some medicine.
- Thank you.
- Try to get some rest, and be sure to drink lots of water and orange juice.
Lesson 62: MAKING A HOTEL RESERVATION
- Hello, Marriott Hotel, how may I help you?
- Hi. I’d like to make a reservation.
- Just a moment. OK, for what date?
- July 25th.
- How many nights will you be staying?
- 2 nights. What’s the room rate?
- 75 dollars a night plus tax. Would you like me to reserve a room for you?
- Yes, please.
- Your name?
- Nancy Anderson.
- Miss Anderson, how will you be paying?
- Visa.
- Card number, please.
- 4198 2289 3388 228.
- Expiration date?
- Jan 9, 2012
- OK, You’re all set. We’ll see you on the 25th.
Lesson 63: I CHANGED MY MIND
- Kevin, what would you like to do?
- I don’t know. Maybe watch TV.
- That’s a good idea. We’re going shopping later so I think you should rest for a while.
- I don’t think I want to go anymore.
- What do you mean? I thought you said we were going shopping.
- I know, but I changed my mind. I’m too tired.
- Well, I still have a lot of stuff to buy. When do you think we’ll go?
- Maybe tonight.
- OK, would you mind if I use your phone?
- Sorry, I don’t have a signal.
- Are you kidding? I usually have really good reception here.
- My phone is very old and it doesn’t work very well.
- What if I take it outside?
- Yes, that’s fine. It works well outside.
Lesson 64: DO YOU WANT TO PLAY A GAME?
- Andrew, would you like to play a game?
- OK, what kind of game?
- Let’s play cards. Do you know how to play Blackjack?
- Yes, that’s an easy game. I don’t want to play that right now.
- OK, Do you remember how to play poker?
- I think so, but you’re going to have to explain the rules to me again.
- Look at this piece of paper. It has all the rules on it.
- OK, yes. I remember now. I think the last time we played this game, you won and I lost.
- Yes, that was fun.
- OK, let’s play, but this time I don’t want to bet money.
- OK, we won’t bet. We’ll just play for fun.
Lesson 65: BIRTHDAY PRESENT
- Angela, come in.
- Happy Birthday!
- Thanks. I can’t believe you remembered that.
- Well, I have a calendar on my computer. It helps me remember things like that. What are you up to?
- I’m reading a book my cousin gave me for my birthday.
- Let me see. Oh, I have this book at home. I want to give you a present too.
- Wow, it’s a guitar. I already have one, but I like this one better. Thank you.
- You’re welcome. Do you know how to play the guitar?
- Yeah, I know how to play. My father taught me when I was young.
- Will you play it now? I want to listen to some music.
- Do you know this one?
- Yeah, I’ve heard that one. I could sing that song when I was in middle school.
- It’s an old one. It makes me feel old. When I was in college they use to play it on the radio all the time.
Lesson 66: CHECKING INTO A HOTEL
- Good evening.
- Hi. Do you have any vacancies tonight?
- Yes. The rate is 55 dollars.
- Do the rooms have internet access?
- We have wireless. If you have a computer you can use the wireless network for an additional 5 dollars.
- OK, I’d like a room, please.
- Would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room?
- Non-smoking.
- How will you be paying?
- Visa. Here you are.
- How many people?
- Two.
- Would you like a king-size bed or two double beds?
- King size, please.
- You’re in room 237. It’s on the second floor. Here’s your key. Sign here, please.
- What time is checkout?
- 11:30AM
Lesson 67: SENDING A PACKAGE
- Hello, how may I help you?
- I’d like to send this package to California.
- Would you like to send it overnight or by regular mail?
- How much is it to send it overnight?
- 20 dollars
- And by regular mail?
- 12 dollars.
- I’d like it to get there tomorrow.
- Please fill out this form. When you’re finished, come back to this window.
- OK, I think I’m done, is this correct?
- Yes, that’s right.
- I’d also like to mail this letter.
- Do you need to buy stamps?
- Yes.
- A book of stamps costs 3 dollars. So that’ll be 23 dollars for everything.
- Oh, I forgot my wallet in the car. I’ll be right back.
Lesson 68: I HAVE ALLERGIES
- Patrick, why didn’t you call me last night? I was worried about you.
- Sorry, I was sick. I went to bed early.
- What’s wrong?
- I had a cough and my eyes were really dry.
- Are you better now?
- Yes, I’m feeling a lot better. Much better than yesterday.
- Do you have allergies?
- Yes. The last time I went to the doctor, he did some tests and told me I have allergies. It gets worse in the spring.
- What time did you wake up this morning?
- Around 9:30 AM.
- Are you going to work today?
- No. I think I’ll just stay home and watch TV. I can work from home today.
- Good. Get some rest and I’ll bring over some food later.
- Thanks.
Lesson 69: JOSH WORKS AT A SOFTWARE COMPANY
- Hi Rachel!
- Hi Josh! It’s been a long time. Where are you working now?
- I work at a software company downtown. I’m an engineer.
- That’s interesting. What kind of software do you write?
- It’s a database for small businesses.
- Does your company have a website?
- Yes.
- What’s the website address?
- http://www.sun.com
- How can I get the software?
- You can download it from the website. It’s very popular and it’s free.
- OK, I’ll do that. I have to go now. It was really nice seeing you again.
- It was nice seeing you too. Email me next week and we’ll get together for coffee.
- My computer is broken so I can’t send an email right now. Can I call you?
- Sure, my number is 233-288-2328.
Lesson 70: LISTENING TO MUSIC
- What are you listening to?
- I’m listening to the radio.
- I know that. Who are they playing?
- Guess.
- I think that’s the Beatles, right?
- That’s right. How did you know that?
- In my country, everyone knows who they are. They’re famous.
- Really?
- Of course. My parents saw them at a concert a long time ago.
- Did you know that they’re from England?
- Yes, of course.
- What kind of music do you usually listen to?
- I listen to everything, but my favorite is Pop.
- I see. Who’s your favorite singer?
- Celine Dion.
- I like her too. She’s got a great voice.
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