NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 100 đoạn hội thoại ngày Part 1 WHERE ARE YOU FROM ? A Hello B Hi A How are you? B I'm good How are you? A Good Do you speak English? B A little Are you American? A Yes B Where are you from? A I'm from California B Nice to meet you A Nice to meet you too DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH? A Excuse me, are you American? B No A Do you speak English? B A little, but not very well A How long have you been here? B months A What you for work? B I'm a student How about you? A I'm a student too WHAT’S YOUR NAME? A Excuse me, what's your name? B My name is Jessica What's yours? A John B You speak English very well A Thank you B Do you know what time it is? A Sure It's 5:10PM B What did you say? A I said it's 5:10PM B Thanks A You're welcome Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội ASKING DIRECTIONS A Hi Michael B Hi Amy What's up? A I'm looking for the airport Can you tell me how to get there? B No, sorry I don't know A I think I can take the subway to the airport Do you know where the subwayis? B Sure, it's over there A Where? I don't see it B Across the street A Oh, I see it now Thanks B No problem A Do you know if there's a restroom around here? B Yes, there's one here It's in the store A Thank you B Bye A Bye bye I’M HUNGRY A Hi Sarah, how are you? B Fine, how are you doing? A OK B What you want to do? A I'm hungry I'd like to eat something B Where you want to go? A I'd like to go to an Italian restaurant B What kind of Italian food you like? A I like spaghetti Do you like spaghetti? B No, I don't, but I like pizza DO YOU WANT SOMETHING TO DRINK? A David, would you like something to eat? B No, I'm full A Do you want something to drink? B Yes, I'd like some coffee A Sorry, I don't have any coffee B That's OK I'll have a glass of water A A small glass, or a big one? B Small please A Here you go B Thanks A You're welcome TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN THAT’S TOO LATE! A Mary, would you like to get something to eat with me? B OK When? A At 10 O'clock B 10 in the morning? A No, at night B Sorry, that's too late I usually go to bed around 10:00PM A OK, how about 1:30 PM? B No, that's too early I'll still be at work then A How about 5:00PM? B That's fine A OK, see you then B Alright Bye CHOOSING A TIME TO MEET A Jennifer, would you like to have dinner with me? B Yes That would be nice When you want to go? A Is today OK? B Sorry, I can't go today A How about tomorrow night? B Ok What time? A Is 9:00PM all right? B I think that's too late A Is 6:00PM OK? B Yes, that's good Where would you like to go? A The Italian restaurant on 5th street B Oh, I don't like that Restaurant I don't want to go there A How about the Korean restaurant next to it? B OK, I like that place WHEN DO YOU WANT TO GO? A Hi Mark B Hi A What are you planning to today? B I'm not sure yet A Would you like to have lunch with me? B Yes When? A Is 11:30AM OK? B Sorry, I didn't hear you Can you say that again please? A I said, 11:30AM B Oh, I'm busy then Can we meet a little later? A OK, how about 12:30PM? B OK Where? A How about Bill's Seafood Restaurant? B Oh, Where is that? A It's on 7th Street B OK, I'll meet you there Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội 10 ORDERING FOOD A Hello sir, welcome to the French Garden Restaurant How many? B One A Right this way Please have a seat Your waitress will be with you in a moment B Hello sir, would you like to order now? A Yes please B What would you like to drink? A What you have? B We have bottled water, juice, and Coke A I'll have a bottle of water please B What would you like to eat? A I'll have a tuna fish sandwich and a bowl of vegetable soup 11 NOW OR LATER? A Chris, where are you going? B I'm going to the store I need to buy something A Really? I need to go to the store too B Would you like to come with me? A Yeah, let's go together B Would you like to go now or later? A Now B What? A Now would be better B OK, let's go A Should we walk? B No, it's too far Let's drive 12 DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH MONEY? A Laura, what are you going to today? B I'm going shopping A What time are you leaving? B I'm going to leave around o'clock A Will you buy a ham sandwich for me at the store? B OK A Do you have enough money? B I'm not sure A How much you have? B 25 dollars Do you think that's enough? A That's not very much B I think it's OK I also have two credit cards A Let me give you another ten dollars B Thanks See you later A Bye TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 13 HOW HAVE YOU BEEN? A Hello Richard B Hi Karen How have you been? A Not too good B Why? A I'm sick B Sorry to hear that A It’s OK It’s not serious B That's good How's your wife? A She's good B Is she in America now? A No, she's not here yet B Where is she? A She's in Canada with our kids B I see I have to go now Please tell your wife I said hi A OK, I'll talk to you later B I hope you feel better 14 INTRODUCING A FRIEND A Robert, this is my friend, Mrs Smith B Hi, Nice to meet you A Nice to meet you too B Mrs Smith, what you for work? A I'm a doctor B Oh Where you work? A New York University hospital in New York City What you do? B I'm a teacher A What you teach? B I teach English A Where? B At a high school in New Jersey A That's nice How old are you? B I'm 32 15 BUYING A SHIRT A Excuse me B Hello sir, may I help you? A Yes Can I see that shirt on the top shelf please? B Sure Here it is A How much does it cost? B 50 dollars A 50 dollars That's too much B How about this one? It's on sale for only 35 dollars A I don't like that one B How about the one next to the black gloves? It's very similar to the one you like A That's nice How much is it? Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội B 30 dollars A That'll be fine B Is this color OK, or would you like a different color? A That blue one's fine B Do you need any more of these shirts? A Yes B How many you want? A I'll take two more, a red one and a white one 16 ASKING ABOUT LOCATION A Excuse me, I'm looking for the Holiday Inn Do you know where it is? B Sure It's down this street on the left A Is it far from here? B No, it's not far A How far is it? B About a mile and a half A How long does it take to get there? B minutes or so A Is it close to the subway station? B Yes, it's very close The subway station is next to the hotel You can walk there A Thanks a lot 17 DO YOU KNOW THE ADDRESS? A Excuse me Do you know how to get to the mall? B Sure, I used to work there Go straight for about a mile, then turn left at the light A The mall will be on the right B Do you know the address? A Yes, the address is 541 Main street B Can you write it down for me please? A No problem B Is it faster if I take Highland avenue? A No, that way is longer There are more stop lights on that street B I think you're right Thank you 18 VACATION TO CANADA A What's today's date? B It's July 5th A When are you going on vacation? B I'm leaving on Sunday We're going to Canada A Really? The day after tomorrow? That's very soon B Yeah I know A How long are you going to stay there? B About weeks A When are you coming back? B I'm coming back on the 17th A Alright Have a nice trip TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 19 WHO IS THAT WOMAN? A Joseph, who is that woman? B That's Susan A What does she for work? B She's a lawyer A Is she American? B No, but she speaks English fluently A She's really tall Do you know her? B Yes, I know her We're friends A Who's that man standing next to her? B Which man? A That short guy on her right What's his name? B Oh, that's Matt A He's really good looking B Yeah A Do you know him? B I don't know him, but I think my sister does A Is he married? B Yes, he's married A I remember now I met him before 20 COMMON QUESTIONS A Brian, you know how to speak English? B Yes A Where did you learn? B I learned in college A You speak really well B Thank you A How long have you been in the US? B weeks A Is your wife with you? B Yes, she just got here yesterday A Have you been to California before? B No I've never been there A Have you ever been to Las Vegas? B Yes I went there once on a business trip Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 100 đoạn hội thoại ngày Part 21 THE SUPERMARKET IS CLOSED A Jeff, I'm going to the supermarket Do you want to come with me? B I think the supermarket is closed now A Oh, When does it close? B It closes at 7:00 on Sundays A That's too bad B Don't worry, we can go tomorrow morning It opens at 8:00 A Alright What you want to now? B Let’s take a walk for a half an hour My sister will get here at about 8:30PM and then we can all go out to dinner A Where does she live? B She lives in San Francisco A How long has she lived there? B I think she's lived there for about 10 years A That's a long time Where did she live before that? B San Diego 22 DO YOU HAVE ANY CHILDREN? A Charles, you have any children? B Yes A How many children you have? B I have two kids A boy and a girl A What are their names? B Jack and Stephanie A How old are they? B Stephanie is 18 and Jack is 24 A Are they in school? B Stephanie is She goes to college in Washington and Jack works in Florida A What does Stephanie study? B She studies English A Is she here now? B No, she's at school 23 HELP WITH PRONUNCIATION A William, you like studying English? B I like studying English, and I can read well, but speaking can be difficult A It's not that bad If you talk to your American friends every day, you'll learn quickly B Can I ask you a question? A Sure, what you want to know? B I have my book from class here How you say this word? Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội A ‘Laptop ‘ B Sorry, I don't understand What does that mean? A A laptop is a type of computer that you can carry with you Do you understand? B Yes, I think so Can you say it again? A ‘Laptop’ ‘Laptop’ Did I pronounce that correctly? B Yes, that's right That's very good A Thanks And this word? How you pronounce this? B That word is pronounced ‘kitchen’ Thanks so much You're a good teacher A Thanks 24 I LOST MY WALLET A Hey, How's it going? B Not good I lost my wallet A Oh, that's too bad Was it stolen? B No, I think it came out of my pocket when I was in the taxi A Is there anything I can do? B Can I borrow some money? A Sure, how much you need? B About 50 dollars A That's no problem B Thanks I'll pay you back on Friday A That'll be fine Here you are B What are you going to now? A I'm going to buy some books and then I'm going to the gas station B If you wait a minute I can go with you A OK I'll wait for you 25 PHONE CALL AT WORK A Hello? B Hi, is James there please? A Yes Who's calling? B Linda A One moment please B OK A Hello? B Hi James, it's Linda A Hi Linda B What are you doing now? A I'm working B Are you busy? A Yes It's been really busy here all day B What time you get off (of) work? A 8:30PM B I'll call you back after 8:30PM A OK Talk to you later B Bye bye TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 26 FAMILY TRIP A David, what have you been up to lately? B I went on a trip with my family last week A Really? Where did you go? B We went to Europe A What cities did you go to? B London, Paris and a few other smaller cities A Did you go to Berlin? B No, We didn't go there I'd like to go there next time A I think the summer is a good time to visit Berlin It's a beautiful place and the people there are very nice A That's what I've heard B I went there last year If you want, I can give you some information I have about the city A Thanks 27 I WENT SHOPPING A Sarah, what did you today? B I went shopping A Did you buy anything? B Yes, I bought a few things A What did you buy? B I bought this coat Do you like it? A Yeah, I like it a lot It's very pretty Where did you buy it? B At the mall on 5th street A Was it expensive? B No, it wasn't expensive It was on sale for 20 dollars A That's cheap B I know It was a really good deal A I don't think you'll need to wear it for a while It's been really hot lately 28 WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE? A Paul, what kind of music you like to listen to? B All kinds, but mostly Pop, rock and classical Why? A I have tickets to a show Do you want to go with me? B What kind of music is it? A Pop It's Mariah Carey B When is it? A At 8PM tomorrow night B Yeah, I'd like to go Do you think we should have dinner first? A Yes, that's a good idea B Let's eat at the restaurant across the street from my apartment A Oh, I think I know the place you mean We ate there last month, right? B Yes, that's right You have a good memory Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội 63 I CHANGED MY MIND A Kevin, what would you like to do? B I don’t know Maybe watch TV A That’s a good idea We’re going shopping later so I think you should rest for awhile B I don’t think I want to go anymore A What you mean? I thought you said we were going shopping B I know, but I changed my mind I’m too tired A Well, I still have a lot of stuff to buy When you think we’ll go? B May be tonight A OK, would you mind if I use your phone? B Sorry I don’t have signal A Are you kidding? I usually have really good reception here B My phone is very old and it doesn’t work very well A What if I take it outside? B Yes, that’s fine It works well outside 64 DO YOU WANT TO PLAY A GAME? A Andrew, would you like to play a game? B OK, what kind of game? A Let’s play cards Do you know how to play Blackjack? B Yes, that’s an easy game I don’t want to play that right now A OK, Do you remember how to play poker? B I think so, but you’re going to have to explain the rules to me again A OK Look at this piece of paper It has all the rules on it B OK, yes I remember now I think the last time we played this game, you won and I lost A Yes, that was fun B OK, let’s play, but this time I don’t want to bet money A OK, we won’t bet We’ll just play for fun 65 BIRTHDAY PRESENT A Angela, come in B Happy Birthday! A Thanks I can’t believe you remembered that B Well, I have a calendar in my computer It helps me remember things like that A What are you up to? B I’m reading a book my cousin gave me for my birthday A Let me see Oh, I have this book at home I want to give you a present too B Wow, it’s a guitar I already have one, but I like this one better Thank you A You’re welcome Do you know how to play the guitar? B Yeah, I know how to play My father taught me when I was young A Will you play it now? I want to listen to some music B OK Do you know this one? A Yeah, I’ve heard that one I could sing that song when I was in middle school B 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 TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 66 CHECKING INTO A HOTEL A Good evening B Hi Do you have any vacancies tonight? A Yes The rate is 55 dollars B Do the rooms have internet access? A We have wireless If you have a computer you can use the wireless network for an additional dollars B OK, I’d like a room please A Would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room? B Non-smoking A How will you be paying? B Visa Here you are A How many people? B Two A Would you like a king size bed or two double beds? B King size please A You’re in room 237 It’s on the second floor Here’s your key Sign here please B What time is checkout? A 11:30AM 67 SENDING A PACKAGE A Hello, how may I help you? B I’d like to send this package to California A Would you like to send it overnight or by regular mail? B How much is it to send it overnight? A 20 dollars B And by regular mail? A 12 dollars B I’d like it to get there tomorrow A Please fill out this form When you’re finished, come back to this window B OK, I think I’m done, is this correct? A Yes, that’s right B I’d also like to mail this letter A Do you need to buy stamps? B Yes A A book of stamps costs dollars So that’ll be 23 dollars for everything B Oh, I forgot my wallet in the car I’ll be right back 68 I HAVE ALLERGIES A Patrick, why didn’t you call me last night? I was worried about you B Sorry, I was sick I went to bed early A What’s wrong? B I had a cough and my eyes were really dry A Are you better now? B Yes, I’m feeling a lot better Much better than yesterday A Do you have allergies? B Yes Last time I went to the doctor, he did some tests and told me I have allergies Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội A It gets worse in the spring B What time did you wake up this morning? A Around 9:30AM B Are you going to work today? A No I think I’ll just stay home and watch TV I can work from home today B Good Get some rest and I’ll bring over some food later A Thanks 69 JOSH WORKS AT A SOFTWARE COMPANY A Hi Rachel! B Hi Josh! It’s been a long time Where are you working now? A I work at a software company downtown I’m an engineer B That’s interesting What kind of software you write? A It’s a database for small businesses B Does your company have a website? A Yes B What’s the website address? A http://www.sun.com B How can I get the software? A You can download it from the website It’s very popular and it’s free B OK, I’ll that I have to go now It was really nice seeing you again A It was nice seeing you too Email me next week and we’ll get together for coffee B My computer is broken so I can’t send email right now Can I call you? A Sure, my number is 233-288-2328 70 LISTENING TO MUSIC A What are you listening to? B I’m listening to the radio A I know that Who are they playing? B Guess A I think that’s the Beatles, right? B That’s right How did you know that? A In my country everyone knows who they are They’re famous B Really? A Of course My parents saw them at a concert a long time ago B Did you know that they’re from England? A Yes, of course B What kind of music you usually listen to? A I listen to everything, but my favorite is Pop B I see Who’s your favorite singer? A Celine Dion B I like her too She’s got a great voice TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 71 TAKING A TAXI A Hello Miss, you need a taxi? B Yes A Do you have any luggage? B Just these two suitcases A OK, I’ll put them in the back for you Where are you going? B The Comfort Inn A I think there are two in Boston Which one are you going to? B The one downtown A Is this your first time in Boston? B No I’ve been here many times I come here for work all the time Do you know how long it’ll take? A It shouldn’t take long Probably about 15 minutes B Wow, it looks like the traffic is really bad A Yeah, there might be an accident up ahead B OK, then stop at the next intersection I’m gonna get out there and take the subway 72 WE’RE NOT LOST A Are you hungry? B No, why? A We’ve been driving for a long time I think we’d better find some place to eat soon B No, I’m OK We’re late so we’d better not stop A We’ve passed that same store three times already I think we’re lost We should ask someone for directions B We’re not lost A I’ve never gone this way before Do you know where you’re going? B Yes, this road goes through town It’s faster than the highway A OK Would you mind driving a little slower please? B Sure, no problem A Did you see that sign back there? I think this is a one way street B No, I didn’t see it I’m going to have to turn around A You can’t turn around here I think you should let me drive B I think you’re right I’m getting tired 73 HELP ME FIND MY PURSE A Adam, can you me a favor? B Sure A I can’t find my purse Can you help me? B No problem, I’ll help you look for it A Thanks B What color is it? A It’s black B Did you look in the kitchen? A Yes, I already looked there B I’ll look in the living room A Did you find it? B No It’s not in there When was the last time you saw it? Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội A I had it when I went to the library this morning B Do you think you might have left it there? A Maybe I’ll call the library and ask them if anyone found it B Wait! Is this it? A Yes, That’s it That’s my purse Thanks for helping me find it 74 TAKING PICTURES A Excuse me, sir, will you take a picture of us? B Sure This is a really nice camera A Thanks, my parents gave it to me B How you use it? A You press this button here B Come a little closer Wait, that’s too close Move a little to the left Move back a little farther OK, stay right there A Do you mean here? B Yes, that’s good Oh, I can’t get it to work A You need to hold down the button for about seconds B OK I got it, are you ready? A Yes B Smile 75 I DROPPED YOUR CALCULATOR A Hi Tracy What’s going on? B Hi Thomas I’m waiting in line to buy a DVD player A The line is too long Why don’t you come back tomorrow B I think you’re right They’re going to close soon A Let’s go get some coffee B OK Wait a minute, I have to get something out of my purse Will you hold this for me? A Sure Oops B What happened? A I dropped your calculator Is it broken? B I’m not sure Let me have a look No, I don’t think it’s broken The button came off though I can fix it A Sorry about that B Don’t worry about it I that all the time If it is broken, I have another one in my car 76 I BROUGHT YOU AN APPLE A Hey, how did you get here? B I rode my bike A Are you serious? Why did you that? I could have picked you up B That’s OK, I didn’t want to bother you I know you don’t like to wake up early A That’s so nice of you Aren’t you cold? B No, not really I wore a coat A What’s in the bag? B It’s a special type of apple A Oh Can I try one? It’s very sweet B I put sugar on it These apples are really good They were only 30 cents each A Aren’t those more expensive than the ones at the supermarket? TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN B Yeah, they’re more expensive, but they taste better A Did you buy any other fruit? B Well, besides the apples, I bought oranges and bananas 77 MY MOTHER-IN-LAW IS COMING TOMORROW A Hello? B Hi Are you still up? A Yes B You sound tired, is everything OK? A Yeah, everything’s fine I’m just getting ready to go to bed It’s been a really long day B Do you have time to get some coffee with me later? I’ve something I want to talk to you about A No, sorry Not today I have to get up early tomorrow B Oh, What are you going to tomorrow? A My mother-in-law is coming over so I have to get up early and clean the house B I see A Are you free tomorrow? B Yes, in the afternoon I have to finish something I’m working on, but I’ll be free after 3:30 A Do you want to get together after you finish work? B Do you think you’ll have time? A Yeah, my mother-in-law will be leaving here around 2PM 78 JIM CANCELLED THE MEETING A Hey, I just talked to Jim B What did he say? A He said he had to cancel the meeting this afternoon B Oh, I see A Is there a problem? B No, It’s not a big deal He and I were supposed to talk to some new customers today A Sorry to hear that B It’s OK This has been happening quite a bit recently A That’s strange I wonder why? B His wife has been sick, so sometimes he has to go home early to take care of her A I see How’s work been going? B Things are slow right now Would you mind if I borrow your phone, mine’s out of batteries and I have to call my boss to tell him about this A OK, let me go get it It’s in the car 79 BILL GOT FIRED A Hello? B Hi John, sorry for calling so late, I hope I didn’t wake you up A Actually, I was just finishing some work I haven’t gone to bed yet B Did you hear Bill got fired yesterday? A No I didn’t hear that Are you sure? B Yeah, Sarah told me this afternoon She was pretty upset about it A That’s too bad Bill’s a nice guy B Yeah, I know A Why did they fire him? Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội B She didn’t say A I see Well, if you talk to Sara again, tell her there’s a job opening at my company Bill can have an interview this week if he wants B Oh, thank you so much I’ll call her and tell her 80 NERVOUS ABOUT SURGERY A Hi Jim B You look upset, what’s wrong? A It’s nothing I’m just a little nervous B Is everything all right? A Well, I’m having surgery tomorrow on my finger B What’s wrong with your finger? A I broke it the other day playing basketball B Oh, that’s terrible A Yeah, it’s been bothering me since that day B Are you afraid of having surgery? A Yes I’ve never had surgery before B I wouldn’t worry I had to have surgery on my leg last year Everything went fine A Were you nervous before the surgery? B A little Who’s your doctor? A Dr Allen B Oh, I’ve heard he’s really good I don’t think you have anything to worry about A Good That makes me feel much better TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 100 đoạn hội thoại ngày Part 81 A ROMANTIC STORY A Betty, are you and John still dating? B Yeah, things are going really good A Where did you meet him? B I met him at the library a couple of weeks ago We were sitting at the same table and he asked to borrow my pen A Wow, that’s a nice story B I was telling Jim about it the other day He thought it was pretty romantic A Do you two have plans for tonight? B Yes, I think we’re going to rent a movie Have you seen anything good lately? A I saw Spider-Man the other day B I’ve heard that’s a really funny movie A Are you kidding? That movie’s not funny It’s sad I was crying at the end B You’re really sensitive, aren’t you? A I guess so Maybe that’s why I can’t find a girlfriend 82 WORRIED ABOUT DAD A Hi Peter, can I talk to you for a moment I just heard the cookie factory down town is going out of business B Where did you hear that? A Sara told me B I’m not sure that’s true I haven’t heard anything about it A She said that they have already started to lay people off B Doesn’t your father work there? A Yes, I’m really worried he might get laid off, he just started to work there about three months ago B What you think I should do? A I’d talk to your father B Yeah, but if there was something wrong I don’t think he’d tell me He doesn’t like to upset me, but I really would like to know what’s going on A So what are you gonna do? B Aren’t you good friends with the president of that company? A Yes, we use to work together at a different company about five years ago B Maybe you could call him and see what’s going on A Well, I don’t know I guess I could It’s pretty late now, but I’ll call him in the morning B OK, thanks so much Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội 83 I’M GETTING FAT A Wow, I’m really getting fat B You don’t look fat A Yes, but I am I’ve gained 10 pounds in the last two months Look at my stomach B How much you weigh? A I think about 170 pounds B What kind of foods you eat? A I usually have pasta for dinner Sometimes I get take-out or fast food if I don’t have enough time to cook B I was reading a diet book the other day It said that if you eat meat and nothing else, you’ll lose weight quickly A Wow, does that work? B I don’t know, but someone told me they tried it and lost 20 pounds A That sounds good, but I’m not sure how long I could that B I know, once you start eating vegetables and bread again you’ll probably start gaining weight A Well, I think I’m going to try it anyway Who’s the author? I can’t remember It’s not that popular anymore When I get home I’ll check and give you a call 84 I’LL TAKE YOU TO WORK A Hello? B Hi Sarah, it’s James A Hey James, I can’t talk now Can I call you back later? B Sure Is there a problem? A I’m late for work and my car isn’t working, so I need to find someone to take me to work B I can take you A Oh, really? Thank you That would help a lot B Do you need me to pick you up after work also? A Yes, if it’s not too much trouble B It’s no problem I’m leaving my house now I’ll be right there A OK I’ll wait for you in front of my apartment building B Do you know what’s wrong with your car? A I’m not exactly sure I think there’s a problem with the engine B OK, I’ll have a look when I get there I know a lot about cars When I was younger my father and I use to fix old cars 85 SNOWING OUTSIDE A Hey, what have you been doing today? B Nothing, just watching TV I’m really bored I don’t have anything to A I don’t have anything to either I didn’t anything today except clean my house B I know I was planning to go to the mall today with one of my friends, but it snowed so much we couldn’t go anywhere A I hope it snows all night because I don’t want to go to school tomorrow B Do you know anyone who has a camera? I want to take a picture of all this snow A No, I don’t know anyone who has a camera B Have you seen Sara today? I think she might have one A No, she hasn’t been around all day She said she had something important to today? B Oh, where did she go? A Nobody knows I called her roommate and she doesn’t know either TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 86 MISSED CALL A Mandy, did you know Heather called you? B No When did she call? A Two hours ago, I think B Two hours ago? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? A Sorry, I forgot B What did she say? A She said she’s waiting for you at her sister’s place B OK, I was going to cook dinner first, but I don’t think I have enough time now I’ll just warm up some leftovers in the microwave A OK B If she calls again, tell her I’m gonna to be late A OK, no problem B This is very important Don’t forget A Don’t worry I won’t forget B Actually, would you please hand me my phone? I think I should give her a call now She’s probably wondering where I am A Sure, I’ll get it for you 87 SHOPPING FOR A FRIEND A I’m going shopping Do you want to come? B I thought you went shopping yesterday A I did, but an old friend called me last night and invited me to his birthday party I need to buy a gift for him B I see What are you going to get him? A I really have no idea what he likes I haven’t seen him in a long time What you think? B Maybe a cake? A Well, that’s a good idea, but I think I should probably get him something else, like something he can wear B How about a sweater? I saw a really nice one in the mall the other day Maybe we can go there and take a look A OK, what store was it in? B It was at Macy’s I think they’re having a sale this weekend A Oh, that’s a really nice store I like the clothes there 88 WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR? A Hey Diane, what are you doing here? B Hi, Tim, how are you? I’m waiting for a friend A I heard you’re going to graduate this summer Is that true? B Yes If everything goes alright, I’ll be getting my bachelors degree in August Then A I need to start looking for a job B I had to that last year It wasn’t easy Do you have any job offers? A No, not yet I sent out a lot of resumes, but I didn’t receive many responses It’s pretty hard to find a job right now B What’s your major? A Psychology B That was my major when I started college, but I switched to engineering after the first year Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội A I think it’s easier for engineers to find a job B I’m not sure about that It took me about months to find a job I finally was able to get a job after I put my resume on one of those job websites A Anyway, it really doesn’t matter If I can’t find a job I’ll probably go back to school to get my Masters degree 89 NEW APARTMENT A Hello? B Hey Gary What’s up? A I haven’t talked to you in a long time, what’s been happening? B Well, I don’t know if you heard, I just moved into a new apartment in LA A No, I heard you were thinking about moving but I didn’t know you’d already found place That’s cool B Yeah, I’m really happy about it A Do you have any roommates? B No, not this time It’s a big change for me ’cause I’ve never lived alone A Don’t you think you’ll be lonely? B Not really, I have two friends who live in the same building We all had dinner together last night A Are they students also? B No, they’re not students, but there are a lot of students living in the building A Sounds like a nice place B Yeah, I think it’s a good environment for learning English A Well, I’m glad to hear everything worked out B You should come out here and visit me sometime There’s even a pool A That would be nice I’ll think about it 90 HAVE YOU FOUND A GIRLFRIEND YET? A Justin, have you found a girlfriend yet? B No, not yet A What about Jenny? B She has a boyfriend A Oh, I thought they broke up B No, they’re still together A How about that girl from work you were telling me about last year? B Who, Emily? She’s married now She got married last month A I see It seems like everyone our age is married B Yeah, it’s not easy A Is there anyone you’re interested in? B There is one girl I like who lives in my building I talk to her a lot because she’s also studying English A What’s she like? B She’s really nice She moved here from Texas about months ago A What does she do? B She’s an accountant A That’s a good job She must be really smart Have you asked her out yet? B Actually we’re going to dinner on Friday A Good luck TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 91 COMPUTER PROBLEMS A Hi Jason, Sorry to bother you I have a question for you B OK, what’s up? A I’ve been having a problem with my computer I know you’re an engineer so B I thought you might be able to help me A I see What’s the problem? B I have a file that I can’t open for some reason A What type of file is it? B It’s a Word document I’ve been working on I need to finish it by tomorrow A Were you able to open it before, on the computer you’re using now? B Yes, I was working on it last night and everything was fine, but this morning A I couldn’t open the file B Do you think your computer might have a virus? A No, I checked and there weren’t any B OK I’m not sure what’s wrong If it’s possible, email the file to me and I’ll see if I can get it to open A OK, I’ll that when I get home Are you going to be around tonight? B Yeah, I’ll be home after 8PM Send it to me when you get a chance and I’ll call you later 92 DO YOU KNOW HOW TO GET DOWNTOWN? A Hi George, you know how to get downtown? B Sure Why are you going there? A I want to buy a new computer B OK, are you driving? A Yes B Go straight down this road When you get to the second light, take a left Then get on the highway and take exit 52 A That sounds really complicated Can you tell me again? Which road I take first? B You go down this road, then at the second light, turn left That road is Main street A OK, I think I’ve got it now B Why are you buying a new computer anyway? Didn’t you just get one a few months ago? A Yes, but it doesn’t work anymore B Where did you buy it? A At Wal-Mart B I think you’re computer should still be under warranty You can bring it back to them and they’ll fix it for free A I think you’re right I didn’t think about that I should go talk to them about it B Where is the closest Wal-Mart? A It’s about blocks from here I have to go there to get some stuff now anyway B Do you want to follow me? A Sure Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội 93 DID YOU SEE THE NEWS TODAY? A John, did you see the news today? B No, what happened? A There was a big earthquake in San Diego B Oh my goodness A The president was on the news talking about it earlier B Was anyone hurt? A I think they said two people were killed B Oh, that’s terrible A Yeah, I can’t believe you hadn’t heard about it They were talking about it on CNN all day B Oh, I don’t watch TV that often A Don’t you watch the news? B No, I usually read the news online, but I haven’t had time to turn on my computer today 94 WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SPORT? A What’s your favorite sport? B I like basketball I watch the games on TV all the time A Who’s your favorite team? B The Boston Celtics A They’re really good this year, aren’t they? B Yes Do you like them? A Yes Everyone around here does B Do you think they’ll win the championship this year? A It’s possible They have some really good players B Did you watch the game last night? A A little, not the whole thing I watched the second half though and I saw some of the highlights online B It was a great game, wasn’t it? A Yeah Do you know who they’re playing tomorrow night? B I think they’re playing LA A That’s going to be a tough game LA has a good team 95 MAKING A WEBPAGE A Hi Liz Are you working on your webpage now? B No, I’m still waiting for you to send me that image file for the homepage? A You mean you didn’t get it? I sent it to you over an hour ago B Let me check It’s going to take a second ’cause I have to start up my computer A OK Did you get it? B One second I just have to open my web browser and check my hot mail account A OK B OK, here it is I got it A How I find the webpage? I tried to search for it on Yahoo but I couldn’t find it B Don’t use Yahoo, use Google A I tried that also and it didn’t work B If you go to Google and search for my name, you should be able to find it A OK Let me try that I see it now TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 96 WOULD YOU MIND DRIVING? A Hey Michael, I’m tired Would you mind driving for a while? B Sorry I would like to, but I don’t know how to drive A Really? You don’t have a license? I thought everyone had a license B No, I’ve lived in cities all my life and when I’m at home I usually take the subway or bus A I see Do you think you’ll learn to drive in the future? B Yes I plan to buy a car next year I think you need one in the US A Actually, now that I think about it, a lot of people in cities here take the bus also B Well, I’d like to travel more I’ve been here for a few months already and I feel like I haven’t seen anything yet A How are you going to learn to drive? Do you want me to teach you? B No, I wouldn’t want to trouble you I’ve already signed up for a class near my house It starts next month 97 YOUR ENGLISH IS SO GOOD A Thomas, your English is so good How did you learn it? B Well, in my country everyone has to take English starting in the first grade I’ve been taking English courses for 12 years now A Wow, that’s interesting I remember when we took that trip last year and visited your family It seemed like there weren’t many people that could speak with me in English B Oh, that’s because they don’t speak English that much A But they speak it in school, right? Maybe they just didn’t like me so they didn’t want to talk to me B No, actually they liked you a lot They told me they thought you were very nice A They are just shy They’re not use to talking with foreigners I remember when I first came to the US I was really nervous about speaking with people B I see I thought there were lots of Americans teaching English in your country A Yes, that’s true There are probably twice as many now as there were five years ago, but they are mostly in the cities My family lives in the country B I wonder why Personally I prefer the country to the city It’s so quiet and peaceful If I were to teach, I would want to teach in the country A Do you think you would want to teach someday? I know the schools around my town are looking for teachers, so if you want, I can call them and get more information B No, I don’t think so I would need to stay there for a year, and I don’t think I can take that much time off work A Well, if you change your mind, let me know I think you would be a really great teacher 98 GIFTS A Dorothy, what are your plans for Christmas? B Oh yes, it’s almost Christmas, isn’t it? I’m not sure what I’ll be doing then A Well, if you don’t have any plans, you family could have dinner at my house B That’s very nice of you, thanks Have you finished your shopping yet? A No, I still have to that I think I’ll go to the mall this weekend B It’s going to be really crowded at the mall You should shop online A You’re right My family loves to read, so I can probably get them all presents fromAmazon.com B What you think you’ll get for your wife? A Probably a romance novel It seems like she’s always reading one of those Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội B Don’t you think you should get her something a little more expensive, like jewelry or maybe a new computer? A Maybe you’re right It’s hard buying gifts I think my wife has everything she wants Maybe I should just ask her 99 ELECTION A Martin, who are you going to vote for? B You mean for president? A Yes B I’m not sure yet A You should make up your mind soon The election is next month B Yes, I know I hear about it every day on the news A I’m going to vote for Obama B I think he is a good choice, but I think McCain would make a good president also A I know They’re both good It’s hard to decide McCain is older but he has more experience Obama seems to have a lot of good ideas, but some people say he wants to raise taxes B I heard he wants to lower taxes It’s hard to know what the truth is That’s the reason I really don’t pay attention to politics A Yes, it can be frustrating, but it’s important and it’s interesting to watch 100 BOOK CLUB A Hey John, can I talk to you for a minute? Sure, what’s up? B I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined a couple months ago I know you a lot of reading so I thought you might want to come with me next month A Oh, that sounds like fun When does the group meet? B Usually the last Saturday of the month at 9:30 in the evening Is that too late for you? A No, I think that’s ok What you talk about in the group? B Well, every month we choose a new book and then during the next meeting we discuss it A What book are you reading now? B The Kite Runner A I’ve heard that’s a good book What’s it about? B It is a good book I’m almost finished The book is about a boy who grows up in Afghanistan during the 1980s It’s called the Kite Runner because the main character takes part in a kite flying competition A That sounds really interesting I’d love to come B Ok, great The next meeting isn’t for another two weeks, so you still have time to read the book TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE [...]... I’ll pick you up a little earlier and we can go to the Thai restaurant next to the theater, is that OK? B Yes, I like that place TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE 8 NGOẠI NGỮ 24H 1 WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 100 đoạn hội thoại hằng ngày Part 3 41 THE FOOD TASTES GREAT A How do you like the food? B It tastes really great Did you cook it? A Yes I made it this afternoon Would you like some more? B OK, just a little though... on my cell phone right after it happened A Do you want me to drive you home? B No, I need to go get my car fixed this afternoon TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE 8 NGOẠI NGỮ 24H 1 WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 100 đoạn hội thoại hằng ngày Part 4 61 OCTOR’S VISIT A Hello Mrs Wilson B Hi Doctor A How are you feeling? B I don’t feel good A What’s bothering you? B I have a stomachache and a headache A Where does it hurt? B... Dr Allen B Oh, I’ve heard he’s really good I don’t think you have anything to worry about A Good That makes me feel much better TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE 8 NGOẠI NGỮ 24H 1 WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 100 đoạn hội thoại hằng ngày Part 5 81 A ROMANTIC STORY A Betty, are you and John still dating? B Yeah, things are going really good A Where did you meet him? B I met him at the library a couple of weeks ago We were... California A Would you like to send it overnight or by regular mail? B How much is it to send it overnight? A 20 dollars B And by regular mail? A 12 dollars B I’d like it to get there tomorrow A Please fill out this form When you’re finished, come back to this window B OK, I think I’m done, is this correct? A Yes, that’s right B I’d also like to mail this letter A Do you need to buy stamps? B Yes A A book... it? I’ll take care of that in a moment Please have a seat and fill out these forms Bring them back to me when you’re done 54 MAIL A Hey Jane, did you get the mail yet? B Yes I picked it up this morning There were a few bills and a letter from my mother There was also a lot of junk mail A Was there anything for me? B I don’t remember, let me check Yes, it looks like there’s something here for you A Who’s... it from the website It’s very popular and it’s free B OK, I’ll do that I have to go now It was really nice seeing you again A It was nice seeing you too Email me next week and we’ll get together for coffee B My computer is broken so I can’t send email right now Can I call you? A Sure, my number is 233-288-2328 70 LISTENING TO MUSIC A What are you listening to? B I’m listening to the radio A I know... work B OK, then let’s try to go this weekend I should know if I can go by Friday Is it OK if I call you then? A Yeah, that’s fine B What’s your number? A 233-331-8828 Let me give you my email address too It’s sara@gmail.com B OK, I’ll talk to you soon A OK 49 MEETING A FRIEND A Hello? B Hi Vicky A Are you there yet? B Yes A I just got off the subway I’m almost there Sorry I’m late B That’s no problem... should give her roses A Roses will be fine B What color? A I think red would be nice B Do you want to pick them up or should we deliver them? A Can you deliver them please? B What’s the address? A 241 Main street B Alright, they’ll be there within 2 hours 46 LEAVING A MESSAGE A Hello? B Hi, is Heather there please? A Sorry, I think you have the wrong number B Is this 617-228-2289? A Yes Who are you... directions A Sure, here you go 57 SEND ME THE DIRECTION A Hello? B Hi Frank, it’s Pam A Hey Pam, what’s up? B Not much Where are you? A I’m in the car driving home B When you get home, will you send me an email with directions to the party tonight? A Sure, no problem B When do you think you’ll get home? A I don’t know, maybe in about 30 minutes or so There’s a lot of traffic B I have to go out soon Can you... everything was fine, but this morning A I couldn’t open the file B Do you think your computer might have a virus? A No, I checked and there weren’t any B OK I’m not sure what’s wrong If it’s possible, email the file to me and I’ll see if I can get it to open A OK, I’ll do that when I get home Are you going to be around tonight? B Yeah, I’ll be home after 8PM Send it to me when you get a chance and I’ll