The London Underground

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252Which way do I go for Queens Way, please?

253Take the train to Paddington, the district in Nottinghill, then get the central.

254Where do I go now?

255Take the escalator on your right.

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256Can you tell me the best way to get to Bond Street, please?

257Catch the metropolitan to Liverpool Street and then change to the central line.

258Which way do I go first?

259Go straight down the stairs, and turn left to the bottom.

III

260Which line do I take for Marble Arch, please?

261That’s easy. It’s the next station down the central line.

262How do I get down to the trains?

263Get that lift over there.

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264How do I get to Lancaster Gate, please?

265You want the Victoria to Oxford Circus, and then you change to the central.

266Which platform do I want?

267Follow those signs, you can’t go wrong.

With a Friend in a Coffee-Bar

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268What would you like to drink?

269A black coffee for me, please.

270How about something to eat?

271Yes, I’d like that portion of strawberry tart.

272Right, I’ll see if I can catch a waitress’s eye.

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273What can I get you to drink?

274A nice Coke could go down well.

275Wouldn’t you like some cake too?

276Yes, I think I’ll have a slice of chocolate sponge.

277Right, sit down there and I’ll bring it over.

III

278What are you going to have to drink?

279I’d like something cool.

280Would you care for some cake?

281Yes, I’ll try a piece of cheese cake.

282It’s certainly looks tempting. I wouldn’t mind some myself.

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283What do you want to drink?

284I feel like a cup of tea.

285Do you fancy something to eat?

286I’d rather like some fruit cake.

287That’s a good idea! I think I’ll join you.

Finding a Room

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288I believe you are taking foreign students

289Yes, if you don’t mind sharing.

290How much is it?

291Ј 9 per week including eating.

292Do you think I could have a look at it?

293We are having it decorated at the moment. Will Friday do?

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294I’ve been told you might have a vacant room.

295Yes, I’ve got a spare single.

296What are your terms?

297Ј 2.50 for bed and breakfast.

298Could I have a look at the room, please?

299It’s a bit awkward just now. Could you come tomorrow?

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300My friend told me that I might have accommodation here.

301Yes, I’ll have a room free after the weekend.

302What’s the price of the room, please?

303It’s about Ј 6.25 per week, but I can’t do lunches.

304Do you mind if I come in?

305Come in by all means but it’s in a terrible mess.

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306I wonder if you could help me. I’m looking for a room.

307I have got a vacancy, yes.

308What sort of price are you asking?

309Ј 8.50 per week excluding laundry.

310Would it be convenient to see the room?

311Can you call back later? We are right in the middle of lunch.