For students of English as a foreign language N. Ashurova andizhan 2022

*played super ball = played extremely well

*Too bad=unfortunately

*It could have gone either way! = Either team could have won!

*really something = extraordinary; quite unusual

Dialogue 11
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GOING FOR A WALK


Roger: What did you say?
Claire: I said that it’s a lovely day. Why don’t we go for a walk?
Roger: Can you wait a few minutes? I have to finish this letter.


Claire: Don’t take too long. It would be better be a shame not to take Advantage of such lovely weather.


Roger: I won’t be long. No more than ten minutes. Why don’t you go ahead And I’ll meet you in the park.


Claire: Believe I will. Look for me near the rock garden.

Glossary

*Don’t take too long = don’t delay.

*go on ahead = proceed (to the park)

*Look for me … = Meet me …

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Dialogue 12

WHAT’S FOR DINNER?


Mother: I wonder what we should have for dinner this evening.
Mona: Are you asking me?


Mother: Yes, I am. I really don’t feel much like cooking, but the family must Eat.


Mona: Well, you know me. I can always eat pizza – or spaghetti.
Mother: So I’ve noticed. You’ve putting on a little weight, aren’t you?


Mona: I know. Don’t remind me! I’m starting a new diet day after tomorrow.
Mother: It’s about time!

Glossary

*I wonder … = I wish to know about …

*pizza = A spicy Italian dish made like a pie from bread dough and covered with cheese, tomato sauce, meat, spices, etc.

*putting on a little weight = gaining weight

*Don’t remind me! = Don’t call it to my attention!

*It’s about time! = It’s the right time (to begin)!

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Dialogue 13