Asking for some Change

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180Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?

181Let me see, do you want copper of silver?

182I want to make a trunk-call.

183You’d better have silver then.

II

184Sorry to trouble you, but have you change for a 50?

185I’ll have a look, what do you want it for?

186I have to get a book of stamps.

187I that case, you need silver.

III

188Excuse me, I wonder whether you could change 50 pence?

189Let’s see, copper or silver?

190It’s for a long distance call.

191Will 10s do?

IV

192Excuse me, could you oblige me with some change?

193I’ll see what I’ve got. What’s it for?

194I need some cigarettes from this machine.

195I could let you have some 10s, if that’s any good.

At the Hotel

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196I wonder whether you have any vacancies for tonight.

197Yes, I can offer you room 24 on the 1st floor.

198How much is it?

-2.99 pounds, excluding service.

199Can I see it, please?

200Certainly, would you take a seat for a moment?

II

202Have you got a single room for two nights?

203Yes, but only on the top floor.

204What price is it?

205Ј4.50 with service and TV.

206Fair enough. Can you show me the room?

207Yes, of course. Would you follow me?

III

208Can I book a double room from now till Friday?

209You can have room 34, overlooking the sea.

210What’s the price?

211Ј4.20, not counting service.

212Can I have a look at it, please?

213Yes, of course. Come this way.

IV

214Have you got a twin-bedded room for one night?

215I can offer you room 53.

216What does it cost?

217With a private bath Ј5.25, service included.

218Can you show me something a little cheaper?

219Yes, of course. I won’t keep you a moment.

At a Barber’s Shop

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220How do you want it, sir?

221Just a trim, please.

222Would you like it washed?

223No, thank you; just leave it as it is.

II

224How would you like it, sir?

225Not too much off, please.

226How about a shampoo?

227Not this time, thanks.

III

228How shall I cut it, sir?

229Very short all over, please.

230Shall I put some gel on?

231No, I don’t think so, thanks.

IV

232How shall I do it, sir?

233Just tidy it up a bit, please.

234Do you want some spray?

235No, nothing at all. Thank you very much.

The Weather

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236Very mild for the time of the year.

237Yes, quite different from the forecast.

238May say we’re living for snow.

239Let’s hope it keeps fine for the weekend.

II

240It seems to be clearing up.

241It needs a change, doesn’t it?

242Apparently, it’s going to turn colder.

243Still another month we should see the worst of it.

III

244Nice and bright this morning.

245Yes, much better than yesterday.

246The wind will probably get up later.

247As long as it doesn’t rain.

IV

248It’s good to see the sun again.

249It will improve of what we have been having.

250It’s supposed to cloud over this morning.

251I didn’t think it would last.